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E-712.1AM digital controller for NEXLINE® nanopositioning linear drives with incremental encoder shown as an exemplary hardware configuration. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
For descriptions, specifications and pin assignments of the hardware components of your E-711/E-712 system for PiezoWalk® drives see the E-712 User Manual. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 3 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
For initial installation of the PC software and installation of updates see the E-712 User Manual (PZ195E). 2 Safety Precautions CAUTION Incorrect parameter values may lead to improper operation or damage to your hardware. PI strongly recommends to change the preset parameter values only after consultation with the PI customer service department.
711/E-712 digital multi-channel piezo controller system, PICMAWalk drives are controlled in the same way as NEXACT® drives. The only difference is the voltage range. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 7 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
Fig. 4: Full-step motion, shown with a NEXLINE® drive Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 8 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Fig. 6: One step cycle for a NEXLINE® drive in full-step mode; shearing and clamping voltages and motion over time Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 9 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
Fig. 7: One step cycle in nanostepping mode; shearing and clamping voltages and motion over time Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 10 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
If the PiezoWalk Driving Mode parameter is set to nanostepping mode (1), analog mode motion is not used in closed-loop operation. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 11 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
During the iterative relax procedure, the servo mode is switched between closed-loop and open-loop operation. The procedure ends in open-loop operation. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 12 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Via the Special Relax Type parameter (ID 0x07031100), you can specify that this motion is executed in closed-loop nanostepping mode instead. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 13 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Driving Mode parameter). Switch off closed-loop operation; this automatically triggers the simple relax procedure. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 14 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
(orange) of axis 1, piezo output voltage of channel 1 (pink). The axis position shows an unwanted change over time due to the creep of the piezo actuators. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 15 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Fig. 12: Iterative relax procedure with creep reduction. The current position of the axis no longer shows any unwanted change over time. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 16 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
PiezoWalk channel. The current voltage output of a piezo amplifier channel can be read with the VOL? command. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 17 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
PiezoWalk® drive. Normally, your E-711/E-712 system comes preconfigured. CAUTION Incorrect parameter values may lead to improper operation or damage to your hardware. PI strongly recommends to change the preset parameter values only after consultation with the PI customer service department.
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Increasing voltage will cause positive displacement of the shearing component pair that is in contact with the runner and hence motion in positive direction. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 19 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Piezo amplifier channel 2 is assigned to the second pair of shearing components Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 20 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
(ID 0x07001A00) which can be changed with the SPA or SEP commands. You can change the driving mode while the PiezoWalk® drive is moving. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 21 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
E-711/E-712 system cool down. If necessary, switch the E-711/E-712 system off and on again. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 22 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
7.2 Parameter Adjustment Normally, your E-711/E-712 system comes preconfigured. CAUTION Incorrect parameter values may lead to improper operation or damage to your hardware. PI strongly recommends to change the preset parameter values only after consultation with the PI customer service department.
Fig. 15: Parameters for PiezoWalk® drive performance; a NEXACT® drive is connected to PiezoWalk channel 2 Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 24 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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5. Make a note of the current position (x ) of the PiezoWalk® drive Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 25 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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It is not recommended to change the value of the PiezoWalk Min Step Cycle Time parameter. Normally, this value is preset according to the electrical and mechanical restrictions of the system. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 26 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Driving phase phase Fig. 16: Recovery and driving phases in nanostepping mode Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 27 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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⋅ actuator This current limits the velocity of a PiezoWalk® drive. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 28 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws, www.pi.ws...
PiezoWalk® drive reaches the given limit (Soft Voltage Low Limit, ID 0x0c000000, and Soft Voltage High Limit, ID 0x0c000001). Therefore the ON Target Tolerance value must be smaller than the Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 29 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
For the PiezoWalk channel, linearizing the shearing segments of the piezo actuators is not necessary Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 30 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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To set up the E-711/E-712 system, you can type the appropriate commands in a terminal program, or use the Device Parameter Configuration window of PIMikroMove, with the PiezoWalk 1 and Axis Definition 1 parameter groups selected. The commands to be typed when using a terminal program (e.g. PI Terminal) are listed below. Terminal command Comment...
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7.16 ms = 179 * t WPA 100 Save all parameter settings to non-volatile memory Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 32 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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OSM, measure the position difference and divide it by the number of steps. Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 35 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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In open-loop operation, the maximum velocity can be limited by the PiezoWalk Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 36 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 37 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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2 = velocity control for PiezoWalk® drives, use OSM and SVA in open-loop operation Physik Instrumente (PI) SE & Co. KG, Auf der Römerstraße 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany page 38 / 40 Phone +49 721 4846-0, fax +49 721 4846-1019, e-mail info@pi.ws,...
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