Contents About this Document Objective and Target Group of this User Manual ............1 Symbols and Typographic Conventions..............1 Figures ........................2 Other Applicable Documents ..................2 Downloading Manuals ....................3 Safety Intended Use ......................5 General Safety Instructions ..................5 Product Description Product View ......................
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Maintenance Troubleshooting Customer Service Department Technical Data 10.1 Specifications ......................31 10.1.1 Data Table ....................31 10.1.2 Maximum Ratings ..................32 10.1.3 Ambient Conditions and Classifications ............32 10.2 Drive Performance ....................33 10.3 Lifetime ........................33 10.4 Dimensions ....................... 34 10.5 Pin Assignment ......................
Precautionary measures to avoid the risk. NOTICE Dangerous situation If this situation is not avoided, it will damage the equipment. Precautionary measures to avoid the risk. INFORMATION Information for easier handling, tricks, tips, etc. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
For better understandability, the colors, proportions, and degree of detail in illustrations can deviate from the actual circumstances. Photographic illustrations may also differ and must not be seen as guaranteed properties. Other Applicable Documents The devices and software tools from PI mentioned in this documentation are described in separate manuals. Product Document E-872.401 Q-Motion®...
If a manual is missing or problems occur with downloading: Contact our customer service department (p. 29). Downloading manuals 1. Open the website www.pi.ws. 2. Search the website for the product number (e.g., N-422). 3. Click the corresponding product to open the product detail page.
The drive electronics are not in the scope of delivery of the N-422. PI offers suitable drive electronics p. 9. External position sensors and a position controller are required for the closed-loop operation of a motion system with N-422 drive and drive electronics.
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Install and operate the N-422 only after you have read and understood this user manual. Personnel qualification The N-422 may only be installed, started, operated, maintained, and cleaned by authorized and appropriately qualified personnel. Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
The arrow indicates the polarity of the direction of motion when the base body of the N-422 is on the fixed part of the mechanics and the runner is coupled to the moving part. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
Figure 2: N-422: Detailed view of the coupling element Clamp Spring Moving runner Product Labeling Figure 3: N-422: Position of the product labeling Position Labeling Description N-422.50 Product name Manufacturer's logo WWW.PI.WS Manufacturer's address (website) Country of origin: Country of origin Germany Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
T6 Torx keys for screws M2x16-A2 AF 1.5 Hex key with spherical head for M2x8-A2 screws MP116E User manual (this document) in printed form Suitable Drive Electronics To operate the N-422, you need suitable drive electronics (not in the scope of delivery). The...
E-870 series with Mini-DIN sockets N-400.AML Adapter, 4-pole Mini-DIN to 3-pole LEMO, 5 cm PiezoMike adapter for connecting older PiezoMike linear actuators with Mini-DIN connectors to E-872 electronics To order, contact the customer service department (p. 29). Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
3. Inspect the contents for signs of damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact our customer service department immediately (p. 29). 4. Keep all packaging materials in case the product needs to be returned. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
If the coupling element collides with the base body of the N-422, damage or considerable wear to the N-422 is possible. Design the positioning system so that there is no contact between the coupling element and the base body of the N-422. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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Damage from unsuitable cables! Unsuitable cables can damage the electronics. Only use the cables provided by PI for connecting the N-422 to the electronics. INFORMATION If the N-422 becomes contaminated with dirt, oil, lubricant or condensation, the dynamic force and the velocity of the drive will decrease.
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Figure 4: Directions of motion of the N-422 For further information on the operating conditions, refer to the "Technical Data" section (p. 31). N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
Figure 5: Example of integration of the N-422 in the mechanics Moving sled Mounting fixture for the coupling element of the N-422 Mounting fixture for the base body of the N-422 Base body of the mechanics Guide Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
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5 Installing Figure 6: Mounting holes in the base body of the N-422 Figure 7: Mounting holes in the coupling element of the N-422 N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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Mounting kit (included in the scope of delivery) − 2 M2x16-A2 screws − 2 M2x8-A2 screws 2 S2-A2 lock washers − T6 Torx screwdriver for M2x16-A2 screws − Hex key AF 1.5 with spherical head for M2x8-A2 screws − Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
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Tighten the two screws with the same torque so that both contact surfaces of the − clamp lie on the object which is to be moved and the spring is equally loaded. 4. Tighten the M2x16-A2 screws for fixing the base body with a torque of 50 Ncm. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
Operating voltage excessively high or incorrectly connected! Excessively high or wrongly connected operating voltages can damage the N-422. Operate the N-422 with controllers/drivers and original accessories from PI. Do not exceed the operating voltage range (p. 32) specified for the N-422.
"Operating Parameters of the N-422" (p. 23). For further information on the operating conditions, refer to the "Technical Data" section (p. 31). The N-422 is started with the E-872.401 drive electronics (p. 9) from PI. Starting and Operating the N-422 with E-872.401 Drive Electronics Requirements ...
25000 mode ID 0x1F000400 Operating voltage, lower limit PIShift Lower Supply Voltage ID 0x1F000100 Operating voltage, upper limit PIShift Upper Supply Voltage ID 0x1F000000 Charging current during PIShift Forward Current forward motion ID 0x1F000200 N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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Parameter ID 0x3c (Stage Name): N-422.50:N4XA05 Parameter ID 0x1F000000 (PIShift Upper Supply Voltage): 60 N-400.A08 extension cable: Parameter ID 0x3c (Stage Name): N-422.50:N4XA08 Parameter ID 0x1F000000 (PIShift Upper Supply Voltage): 60 Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
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7 Maintenance Maintenance If the N-422 is operated in a clean environment, no maintenance is required. If you would like your device to be serviced, please contact our customer service department (p. 29). N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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422" (p. 23) and the PZ279 User Manual). If the problem with your system is not listed in the table above or cannot be solved as described, contact our customer service department (p. 29). N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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9 Customer Service Department Customer Service Department For inquiries and orders, contact your PI sales engineer or send us an email (mailto:service@pi.de). If you have questions concerning your system, provide the following information: − Product and serial numbers of all products in the system −...
10 Technical Data Technical Data Subject to change. You can find the latest product specifications on the product web page at www.pi.ws (https://www.pi.ws). In this Chapter Specifications ..........................31 Drive Performance ........................33 Lifetime ............................33 Dimensions ..........................34 Pin Assignment ..........................35 10.1...
0 °C to 50 °C Storage temperature -20 °C to 75 °C Transport temperature -20 °C to 75 °C Overvoltage category Protection class Degree of pollution Degree of protection IP30 according to IEC 60529 Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
Ambient temperature: Room temperature Air pressure: Normal pressure Proper installation of the N-422 (p. 13) Proper settings for the drive electronics, see "Operating Parameters of the N-422" (p. 23) N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
10 Technical Data 10.4 Dimensions Dimensions in mm. Note that the decimal points are separated by a comma in the drawings. Figure 10: Dimensions of the N-422, position of the clamp when installed, spring loaded Version: 1.1.2 MP116E N-422 Linear Drive...
10 Technical Data 10.5 Pin Assignment LEMO connector, 3-pole (FFA.0S.303.CLAC27) Figure 11: LEMO connector, 3-pole Signal Function Output: Motor voltage + Output: Motor voltage - Not connected The cable shield is connected to the connector shell. N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
Dispose of your old equipment according to international, national, and local rules and regulations. To fulfill the responsibility as the product manufacturer, Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG undertakes environmentally correct disposal of all old PI equipment made available on the market after 13 August 2005 without charge.
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For the N-422, declarations of conformity were issued according to the following European statutory requirements: EMC Directive RoHS Directive The standards applied for certifying conformity are listed below. EMC: EN 61326-1 Safety: EN 61010-1 RoHS: EN IEC 63000 N-422 Linear Drive MP116E Version: 1.1.2...
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