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MP 73E User Manual
M-403Linear Translation Stages
Release: 2.0.1 Date: 25.04.2007
This document describes the
following product(s):
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M-403.xDG
Linear Translation Stage, DC-Motor
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M-403.xPD
Linear Translation Stage, ActiveDrive™
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M-403.x2S
Linear Translation Stage, Stepper Motor
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Table of Contents
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Summarization of Contents
About This Document
Users of This Manual
Information on the intended audience and prerequisite knowledge for operating the M-403 positioning stage.
Conventions
Explains the meaning of symbols and notes used in the manual for warnings, cautions, and important information.
Introduction
Product Description
Overview of the M-403 linear stage family, highlighting its features, drive options, and specifications like travel range and load capacity.
Prescribed Use
Defines the intended applications and correct operation of the M-403 positioners, emphasizing the need for suitable controllers and software.
Safety Instructions
Crucial safety warnings and precautions, including crush hazards and potential equipment damage from unexpected movements.
Model Survey
Details the different M-403 versions based on drive type and travel range, encoded in the model number.
Unpacking
Instructions for carefully unpacking the M-403 linear stage and verifying the included components against the packing list.
Additional Components
Lists optional accessories like adapter plates required for specific mounting configurations or applications with the M-403 stage.
Start-Up
Mechanical Mounting
Guidance on physically mounting the M-403 stage to a base plane using provided holes and screws, including considerations for multi-axis setups.
Moving the Stage
Instructions on how to safely move the stage's platform, including warnings about crush hazards and the definition of positive motion direction.
Operational Considerations
PWM Amplifiers
Details on the high-efficiency PWM amplifier used in ActiveDrive™ systems for optimal dynamic performance and integrated motor drive.
Limit Switches
Explanation of non-contact Hall-effect limit switches for overtravel protection, their signal logic, and the controller's role in stopping motion.
Reference Switch
Information on the direction-sensing reference switch, its TTL signal output, and its use for establishing a known reference position.
Rotary Encoder
Description of the shaft-mounted position encoder for accurate position tracking and the concept of referencing for absolute positioning.
Motor Controllers
Information on connecting M-403 stages to PI motor controllers, including compatibility with analog and ActiveDrive™ (PWM) versions.
Host PC
Details on controlling the motion system via a host PC, including controller installation methods and software/driver requirements.
Troubleshooting
Diagnosis
Guides users through common problems like the positioner not moving or not reaching the correct position, offering solutions for connectivity, configuration, and mechanical issues.
Customer Service
Provides contact information and required system details for obtaining assistance from PI customer support when facing persistent issues.
Technical Data
Specifications
Detailed technical specifications for M-403 stages, including drive types, motion parameters, and mechanical properties.
Range and Transmission Ratio Values
Table listing the travel ranges, counts, and transmission ratios for different M-403 models, providing data for performance calculations.
M-403.xxx Dimensions
Dimensional drawings and data for the M-403 linear stage series, specifying measurements for various models.
Accessory Adapter Plates
Information and diagrams for adapter plates (M-403.AP1, AP2, AP3) used for mounting M-403 stages or mounting them onto other systems.
Pin Assignments
Details the pin configurations for the D-Sub15m connector on M-403 stages for different motor types.
Analog DC-Motor Versions
Specific pinout and signal functions for the D-Sub15m connector on M-403 stages with analog DC motors.
DC-Motor ActiveDrive™ (PWM)
Pinout and signal descriptions for the D-Sub15m connector on M-403 stages equipped with DC-Motor ActiveDrive™ (PWM).
2-Phase Stepper Motor
Pinout and signal definitions for the D-Sub15m connector on M-403 stages featuring 2-phase stepper motors.
Appendix
Related Products
Overview of related PI linear stage series (M-404/M-414) and their improved features compared to the M-403 series.
Motor Controller Details
Information on compatible PI motor controllers (C-663, C-843, C-862) for M-403 stages, including interface and axis capabilities.
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