COREMORROW N60 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- COREMORROW
Table of Contents
COREMORROW N60 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage
This document describes the following products:
- N60.X30S
- N60.X30K
DECLARATION
Thank you for choosing Core Tomorrow (CoreMorrow for short) products!
This user manual is applicable to N60 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage, for your
smooth and correct use of this product, Please read this manual carefully
before use, and follow the relevant instructions in the manual for
installation and use. Improper operation may cause injury to the operator
and/or damage to the product, so it is required that the entire installation
and operation process should be completed by professionals with a certain
foundation and a certain understanding of product principles, or under the
guidance of a professional.
If you disassemble or transform the product without permission, our company
will not be responsible for any consequences arising therefrom. To change the
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Introduction
Purpose and content
- The manual is mainly for your smooth and correct use of piezo stage.
- The manual contains all necessary information for N60 series piezo stage.
- The manual describes the precautions during installation and use.
Symbol and meaning
DANGER: Improper handling may could cause injury to the operator.
Attention: Improper handling can cause damage to the equipment.
- No order between items.
- Please operating in order.
Users of This Manual
The default user of this manual has knowledge of piezoelectric products and
controllers, and has a certain basis for their installation and use.
Manual Lost and Reissued
If this manual is lost, please contact CoreMorrow. We will send you the latest
version of the user manual.
Safety Guide
N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage is designed with the most advanced technology and safety standards for your own safety and the correct use of the product, please observe the following points when in use.
A change in temperature and pressure will charge the piezoelectric actuator, and the actuator will remain charged for a period of time when it is disconnected from the controller, so the operator should pay attention to when in use.
- Do not disassemble N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage.
- Discharge N60 before mounting, which can be done by connecting to the controller.
- Do not unplug the wire connecting with controller during operation.
- Before use, check whether the connection wire of the product is in good condition and whether the product and the controller are effectively grounded. During operation. strictly standardize the operation. Do not touch the product (up to 150V voltage) with your hand when power on, in case of danger.
In order to prevent damage to the product caused by improper operation, the following points should be paid attention to the following points when in use.
- N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage should be used in a dust-free, oil-free and lubricant-free environment.
- As the product is designed with flexible structure, it is recommended that the load should not exceed load capacity of product. When loading, DO NOT apply torque force and DO NOT pry or twist the load surface, so as not to damage the structure.
- Recommended voltage range is 0~120V for long-term use and lifetime.
- Do not disassemble the product to avoid damage.
- Avoid stretching and bending the cable interface to prevent damage to the cable;
- Use the dedicated cable provided by CoreMorrow to connect N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage to controller.
- Do not connect via an extension cable casually, if you need a longer cable, please contact CoreMorrow.
Product Overview
Product Introduction
N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage has the following advantages:
High performance piezo stack:
N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage is driven by a highly reliable ceramic
actuator with a fully insulated structure, so its performance and service life
are far better than the traditional actuator. The insulating layer can
effectively prevent the piezoelectric ceramic from being damaged when exposed
to moisture. Therefore, the stability of piezoelectric ceramics can be
guaranteed under extreme circumstances. Compared with traditional driving
mechanism, there are no transmission parts and friction. Therefore, ceramic
actuator has the characteristics of no rebound, no maintenance, and no wear,
etc.
Flexible hinge structure:
N60 piezoelectric nanopositioning stage adopting flexible hinge mechanism has
advantages of no friction, high positioning accuracy. Flexible hinge is an
element not affected by static and dynamic friction, based on the elastic
deformation of metal material (e.g., steel) , there is no rolling and sliding
parts. Flexible unit has very high load capacity and stiffness. Hinge guide
needs no maintenance and no wear and tear. Suitable for a wide range of
temperatures, no lubricating oil is required.
SGS sensor：
Strain sensor detects the position information by its own expansion. They are
fixed in the proper position of the transmission part and measure the
displacement of the moving part. This type of position measurement is made by
contact and indirect measurement. So the displacement of the moving platform
is measured by measuring lever, guide hinge, or piezoelectric ceramic stack.
The maximum X-axis stroke of N60 piezoelectric nano-positioning table can
reach 34μm, which has the advantages of no mechanical friction, fast response
speed and high repeated positioning accuracy, high flexibility, and easy to
operate, and suitable for different applications.
This product can also be customized according to the requirements.
N60 is mainly used in biotechnology, interferometry, quality detection,
optical detection, nano-positioning, microscopy and imaging, image processing
and etc.
Product Features
- Small size, large displacement.
- Closed-loop strain gauge sensor, high positioning accuracy.
- Mainly used in high frequency application.
Motion direction
Operating environment
- Operating temperature: -20~80℃
- Environment free of dust, clean, and non-corrosive substances
- Relative humidity: <60%
- Recommended voltage between 0 and 120V for long-term and high-reliability operation.
Installation and operation
Safety check should be carried out before installation, such as whether the connection wire is damaged or broken, whether the drive power supply is grounded, etc.
Installation and connection
You need to use M2.5 screws to mount the N35, and you also can adopt a adapter, and we have many adapters for your choice, as shown below. And before mount, please clean the mounting surface and adapter.
- Make sure the mounting surface is flat.
- Use M2.5 screws to mount the N60 and tighten.
- Mount a load and tighten it properly to achieve high positioning accuracy.
- Connect N60’s connector to the corresponding interface of the controller according to the identification on the leads.
The connection mode of LEMO connector is shown in the following figure.
N60 installation diagram is as follows:
Load
When mounting the load, ensure that the load quality is less than the maximum
load capacity of N60, and try to mount the load in the center of the moving
surface.
The correct position to mount the load is shown below.
For the protection of the product, we do not recommend that the load is too high. If a higher load must be used, please appropriately low the position of the center of gravity of the load. The wrong mounting way is shown in the figure below.
It is forbidden to mount the load on one side of the moving platform, which will cause serious damage to the product, as shown in the figure below.
Too long screws selected in the fastening and connection process will lead to failure of mounting or part of bolts will be exposed, which will scratch the product and affect the motion accuracy of the product. If the bolt is too short, the connection will be weak, and it is easy to be loosened. Loosening during operation will damage the internal structure of the product.
We recommend using the connection method shown in the figure below.
Please do not connect in this way as shown in the following figure.
Notice:
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When mounting the load, tighten the load slowly. The torque should not be too large
to prevent damage to the mechanism. -
Avoid stretching and bending cables.
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Use the dedicated cable provided by CoreMorrow to connect N60 and the controller.
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Do not connect via an extension cable casually, if you need a longer cable, please contact CoreMorrow.
Operating
Please reconfirm the following information before turning on the power:
- The operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of N60.
- Fixed screws must be tightened.
After the above information is confirmed, relevant controller operations can be carried out:
- Please read the user manual of the controller carefully before operation, and then start the controller.
- Set the controller’ output voltage to zero first.
- Check no abnormal phenomenon, then input voltage value (via keyboard or analog control) according to specified input voltage range.
- Operating normally within the rated voltage range of piezoelectric ceramics (0~120V, maximum 150V).
- After use, please carry out voltage reset operation.
Please take light steps when N60 in operation, do not knock the product, so as not to affect the use of the product or even damage product.
The resolution of the product itself is unlimited, and the resolution depends on the performance of the controller. In order to achieve better motion precision of N35, it is recommended to use our company’s supporting controller. Please refer to the user manual of the controller for the specific operation to ensure correct operation before the relevant operation.
Notes：
- Do not remove the grounding protection during the operation. If you need to remove it temporarily, please reconnect the grounding protection before starting it again.
- The driving voltage shall not exceed the voltage range of N60.
- If any abnormal noise or oscillation occurs during use, turn off the power immediately and check the parameter setting.
Transportation and inspection
Transportation
This product is packed in cartons. Transportation is carried out under the packaging conditions. This product can be transported by various means of transport under normal circumstances. In the process of transportation, direct rain and snow, corrosive substances, strong collision, extrusion, irregular placement and other improper behaviors should be avoided as far as possible.
Open-Box Inspection
Inspection content:
- Before opening the package, please check the outer packing carefully to see if there is any breakage, wetting, dampness, deformation, etc.
- Please check the completeness of package contents one by one according to the supply contract and packing list.
- Check whether the surface of the product has obvious damage.
- Check whether the product identification is clear and complete.
- Check whether the connector is loose and the connector wire is broken or damaged.
- In case of any of the above, please make a detailed record and take a photo of it.
Meanwhile, please contact us for processing immediately.
Attention:
- Please handle with care when opening the package, so as not to knock against the product and cause permanent damage to it.
- Please do not use heavy tools or rough way to open.
- Please do not discard all the packaging materials which are needed for repair and return.
Maintenance and Treatment
Problem Handling
FAQ are shown in the table below.
| Problem description | Possible reason | Solution |
|---|
No displacement or less displacement
| The connection wire is not connected properly or poor contact|
Check the connection wire
Excessive load| Load according to the product’s load capacity
Sensor zero drift| Check the sensor
Low accuracy
| Mountingsurface unevenness| Mount the platform on a flat surface
Loose connection| Fasten connection
Wrong connection| Check if the wiring is correct
Vibration or inaccurate positioning at startup
| Incorrect input control parameters| Stop immediately and check the parameter Settings
Resonance occurs
| Make drive frequency less than resonance frequency
If the user cannot solve the problem by himself in the process of using,
please record the problem in detail and contact CoreMorrow, and professional
technical personnel will help to solve.
Problems caused by improper operation are not covered by the warranty.
CoreMorrow is not responsible for any problems caused by dismantling products
without permission.
Daily maintenance
If the product is not used for a long time, please store it in a dust-free,
well-ventilated, clean and non-corrosive indoor environment after packaging.
In the daily maintenance, please do not loosen the bolts on the product
structure, so as not to affect the movement accuracy of the product.
Daily cleaning:
Please disconnect the product from the controller before cleaning the surface
of the product.
When cleaning, gently wipe the surface of the product with a towel dipped in a
small amount of detergent, and then clean it with alcohol. Please do not use
ultrasonic cleaner.
When cleaning the surface, try not to pick up the product. If you have to pick
up the product, it is better to put the sponge under the product for
protection. The product should not be too high from the sponge, in case the
product falls off.
Disposal
Waste products should be disposed according to national and local rules and
regulations. In order to fulfill our responsibility as a product manufacturer,
we will dispose all old equipments on the market in an environmentally
friendly manner. If you have equipment that cannot be disposed, you can ship
it to CoreMorrow.
Address: Building I2, No.191 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, HLJ, China
Tel: +86-451-86268790
Connector
Driving and Sensor Connector
The connector of PZT driving wire is LEMO, and model is LEMO ERA.00.250.CTL,
as shown in below.
The sensor connector is 4-contacts LEMO, and the model is LEMO ERA.0S.304.CLL，as shown in the following figure.
Note： Open-loop products have only PZT drive line, no sensor line
Customer Service
If you have questions about the products you are currently using, please let us know the following information:
- Product model and relevant number
- The controller model
- Software driver version
- Computer operating system that installs supporting software
Contact us
Harbin Core Tomorrow Science & Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86-451-86268790
Email: info@coremorrow.com
Website: www.coremorrow.com
Address: Building I2, No.191 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, HLJ, China
CoreMorrow Official and CTO WeChat are below:
Documents / Resources
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