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F712T0007, valid for F-712.HU1 Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 F-712.HU1 High-Precision Fiber Alignment System System with 6 degrees of freedom for fast alignment PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Packing the F-712 Alignment System for Transport ................27 Specifications Ambient Conditions and Classifications ....................30 Maximum Ratings ..........................30 PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 2 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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P-616K001 NanoCube® Power Connection ....................41 8.5.4 P-616K001 NanoCube® Sensor Connection ....................42 Old Equipment Disposal PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 3 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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1 Introduction 1.1 About this Document 1.1.1 Objective and Target Group This user manual contains the necessary information for the intended use of the F-712.HU1 alignment system. Basic knowledge of control technology, drive technologies and suitable safety measures is assumed.
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Motion of the hexapod C887T0021 Technical Note (available by download) You can download the current versions of the manuals from our web site www.pi.ws. Customer Service For inquiries and orders, contact your PI sales engineer or send us an email (mailto:service@pi.de).
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User Manual F712T0007, valid for F-712.HU1 Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 1.4 European Declarations of Conformity For the F-712.HU1, declarations of conformity were issued according to the following European statutory requirements: Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive RoHS Directive ...
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Use the supplied components (power supply and power cord) to connect the F-712 alignment system to the power source. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 7 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Discharge the piezo actuators of the NanoCube® nanopositioner before installation, removal or transport: Connect the NanoCube® nanopositioner to the switched-off PI controller, which is equipped with an internal discharge resistor. Do not pull the connector out of the electronics during operation.
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When the NanoCube® nanopositioner is not used but the controller remains switched on to ensure temperature stability, discharge the NanoCube® nanopositioner (S. 24). PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 9 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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The more often motions are carried out over a limited travel range, the shorter the time between the maintenance runs has to be. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 10 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Piezo-driven axes: NanoCube® nanopositioner P-616K001 Fiber holder* (e.g. F-603.43) * Not included in the scope of delivery PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 11 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Hexapod for X, Y, Z directions: mm; for U, V, W directions (spindle-driven axes): deg PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 12 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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F712T0007, valid for F-712.HU1 Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 3.3.1 Coordinate Systems and Axis Identifiers The coordinate systems shown below are active by default for the F-712.HU1 systems. For location of the pivot point, see the “Dimensions” section (p. 35). Figure 2:...
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PC and used in PIMikroMove as an HID device. The display is not addressed by the host PC, only the positioning knobs can be used. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 14 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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2. Compare the contents against the items covered by the contract and against the packing list. If parts are incorrectly supplied or missing, contact PI immediately. 3. Inspect the contents for signs of damage. If you notice signs of damage, contact PI immediately.
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If applicable: Suitable fiber holder (not included in the scope of delivery): PI provides suitable fiber holders as optional accessories (p. 14). If you use a custom fiber holder: See the dimensional drawings of the NanoCube® nanopositioner (p. 37; with or without the metal cap) for the required mounting interfaces.
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Do not exceed a torque of 1.3 Nm. Figure 3: Relevant mounting holes Figure 4: Mounting the nanopositioner onto the hexapod. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 17 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Carefully remove the metal cap from the drive component. Keep the metal cap in a safe place. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 18 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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This hole is marked with the symbol for the protective earth conductor. Figure 7: Position of the protective earth connection PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 19 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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4. Make sure that the contact resistance at all connection points relevant for mounting the protective earth conductor is <0.1 Ω at 25 A. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 20 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Front panel of the E-712K253 controller for the piezo-driven axes Figure 10: Front panel of the C-887.521 hexapod controller for the spindle-driven axes PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 21 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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5. Connect the controllers to a power source and to a PC according to the instructions in the controller documentation (p. 5). PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 22 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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User Manual F712T0007, valid for F-712.HU1 Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 Figure 11: Cabling scheme PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 23 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Before demounting (e.g., before cleaning and transporting the NanoCube® nanopositioner and for modifications) PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 24 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Discharging a NanoCube® nanopositioner that is not connected to the controller Connect the NanoCube® nanopositioner to the switched-off controller. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 25 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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When necessary, clean the surfaces of the mechanics with a cloth slightly dampened with a mild cleanser or disinfectant (e. g. isopropyl alcohol). PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 26 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Remove the data transmission cable and the power supply cable of the hexapod from the controller. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 27 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Align the second half of the foam insert and put it onto the hexapod. e) Push the clamp onto the foam insert to hold both halves together. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 28 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Close the outer box. Secure the box on the pallet. 5. Pack the controllers and cables in their original packaging. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 29 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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For the maximum ratings of the E-712 and C-887 controllers, see the controller documentation listed on p. 5. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 30 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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F712T0007, valid for F-712.HU1 Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 8.3 Technical Data All technical data below specified at 20 ±3 °C. Subject to change. You can find the latest product specifications on the product web page at www.pi.ws. 8.3.1 F-712.HU1 Specifications F-712.HU1 Unit...
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For detailed specifications of the E-712 and C-887 controllers, see the controller documentation listed on p. 5. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 32 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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The travel ranges are only valid if a coordinate system as shown in the dimensional drawing on p. 36 is active for the H-811K044. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 33 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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8.4 Dimensions Values in mm. Decimal places are separated by a comma. 8.4.1 F-712.HU1 Assembly The coordinate systems shown below are active by default for F-712.HU1 system. Figure 12: F-712.HU1 dimensions PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 35 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Mma, BRo, ASt 8/7/2023 8.4.3 P-616K001 NanoCube® Nanopositioner Metal cap installed Figure 14: P-616K001 dimensions, with metal cap PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 37 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws, www.pi.ws...
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Metal cap removed; mounting holes in the drive component are accessible Figure 15: P-616K001 dimensions, without metal cap PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 38 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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* Pin assignment of the C-887.5xx hexapod controller. Since not all signals are required for all hexapod models, some pins may be not assigned with your hexapod model. PI miCos GmbH, Freiburger Straße 30, 79427 Eschbach, Germany Page 40 / 43 Phone +49 7634 5057-0, Fax +49 7634 5057-99, Email info@pimicos.ws,...
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Dispose of your old equipment according to international, national, and local rules and regulations. In order to fulfil its 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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