COREMORROW P66 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage User Manual

COREMORROW P66 Piezo Nanopositioning Stage

Introduction

Purpose and content

• The manual is mainly for your smooth and correct use of piezo stage.
• The manual contains all necessary information for P66 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.

• No order between items.

• Please operate in order.

• Expected reader
  The manual default user has knowledge of piezo stages and controllers, and has a basis for its installation and use.

• Manual lost replacement
  If the manual is accidentally lost, please contact our customer service department, we will send you the latest version of user manual.

Safety Guide

P66 piezo nanopositioning stage is designed with advanced technology and safety standards, for safety and proper use of the product, please pay attention to following points when using:

• Temperature changed and pressure will charge the piezo stage. Piezo stage will remain charged for a period of time disconnected from the controller, so the operator should pay attention when using it:

• Do not disassemble P66 piezo stage;

• Discharge P66 piezo stage before installation, it could be achieved by connecting to the controller;

• Do not pull out the controller during operation;

• Before using, please check whether the connecting wire of the product is in good condition, whether the product and the controller are effectively protected from grounding, in case of danger, please strictly regulate the operation during operation, do not touch it (up to 150V voltage) after power on.

• In order to prevent damage to the product caused by improper operation, please pay attention to following points when using:

• P66 piezo stage is used as much as possible in dust-free, oil-free, lubricant-free environments;
  Since the product adopts flexible structure design, it is recommended that the load not exceed the bearing capacity of the product. Pay attention to the torque when loading.

• Do not twist or twist the load surface to avoid damage to the structure; Recommended voltage 0~120V for long-term operation to extend lifetime;

• Do not disassemble the product to avoid product damage;

• Avoid stretching and bending the cable interface to prevent damage to the cable; Please use the dedicated cable provided by us to connect the piezo stage and piezo controller;

• Please do not use cable extension wire, if need longer cable, please contact us.

Product Overview

• Product Introduction
  P66 series piezo nanopositioning stage has the following advantages:
  High-performance piezo stack: P66 piezo stage is driven by the high- performance piezo stack. The piezo stage is fully insulated, so its performance and service life are far superior to those of the conventional stage. The insulating layer could effectively prevent the piezo stack from being damaged by moisture. The stability of piezo stack could be ensured under extreme conditions. The piezo stage has the characteristics of no rebound, no wear.

• Flexible hinge structure: P66 adopts a flexible hinge mechanism, which has the advantages of no friction and high positioning accuracy. The flexible hinge is a component that is not affected by static and dynamic friction. It is based on the elastic deformation of solid (such as steel) and has no rolling and sliding parts. With high stiffness and load-carrying capacity, the hinge guides are maintenance-free and wear-free. Suitable for a wide range of temperatures without the need for lubricants.
  SGS sensor： SGS sensor detects position information by expanding, they are fixed at appropriate positions in transmission portion, and the displacement is measured.

• P66 piezo stage could travel up to 30μm, which could realize three-axis motion at the same time. It adopts flexible hinge mechanism to ensure XYZ three-axes motion without coupling, with no mechanical friction, fast response speed, and repeated positioning accuracy. It could also be customized according to the requeirements, with high flexibility and easy operation to meet different applications.

• P66 is mainly used in biotechnology, interferometry, quality inspection, optical detection, nanopositioning, microscopy and imaging, image processing and other fields, and has very good development prospects.

Product Features

• Quick response time;
• Closed-loop SGS sensor with high positioning accuracy;
• Mainly used for high frequency.

Motion direction

P66 connection mark and motion direction are as follows:

P66.XY

| X| Drive cable| CH1
Sensor cable| 1
Y| Drive cable| CH2
Sensor cable| 2

P66.XYZ

| X| Drive cable| CH1
Sensor cable| 1
Y| Drive cable| CH2
Sensor cable| 2
Z| Drive cable| CH3
Sensor cable| 3

Table1 connection mark and motion direction

• Operating temperature: -20~80℃
• An environment free of dust, clean, and non-corrosive substances
• Relative humidity: <60%
• The recommended voltage is between 0 and 120V for long-term and high-reliability operation.

Installation and operation

Before installation, first check the safety, such as whether the cable is damaged or broken, and whether the power supply has grounding protection.
Installation and connection

1. Ensure that the installation plane is flat;
2. Secure the piezo stage with M3 screws and tighten it;
3. Connection grounding protection， as shown in figure 2;
4. Install the load and tighten properly to ensure positioning accuracy;
5. Connect the cable to the corresponding interface of the controller according to the connector head;

The P66 installation diagram is as follows:

Load
When installing the load, ensure that the load mass is less than the max load of the P66, and install the load as much as possible at the center of the moving surface.
The correct placement of the load is shown below:

For protection, we don’t recommend the load is too high. If it is used a higher load, please reduce the position center of the load gravity. The error placement method is as follows:

It is forbidden to load the load on one side of the piezo stage, which would cause serious damage to the product, as shown in the following figure:

If the screws used in tightening and connecting are too long, the screws will not be installed or some of the screws will leak out, which will scratch the stage and affect the motion accuracy. If the screws are too short, the connection will not be compact and easy to loosen. Looseness could damage the internal structure of the stage.
We recommend using the connection method shown below:

Please do not connect as shown below:

Note:

• Slowly tighten the load when installing it, and the torque should not be too large to avoid damage to mechanism;
• Avoid stretching and bending cables;
• Please connect P66 piezo nanopositioning stage and controller with special cable provided by CoreMorrow;
• Please do not extend the cable without authorization, please contact us if you need a longer cable.

Operating

• Please confirm the following information before starting the power supply:
• P66 piezo nanopositioning stage has been grounded;
• The environment meets the requirements of the P66 working environment; The fixing screws must be tightened;

The above information is determined to perform controller-related operations:

1. Please carefully read the piezo controller user manual before operating, then start the controller;
2. Set the piezo controller to zero;
3. After checking for no abnormalities, input voltage values according to requirements (keyboard or analog control);
4. It could work normally within the rated voltage range of piezo ceramic (0~120V, max not exceeding 150V);
5. Please set the piezo controller to zero after use.
6. Please do not touch the product during the operation, avoid affecting the piezo stage performance or even damaging the piezo stage.
7. The resolution of piezo ceramic is not limited. It depends on the performance of the piezo controller. In order to better achieve motion accuracy, it is recommended to use CoreMorrow piezo controller. For the operation of the piezo controller, please refer to the piezo controller’s usual manual.

Note:

• Please do not remove the grounding protection during operation. If it needs to be temporarily removed, reconnect the grounding protection before starting again.
  Drive voltage should not exceed 150V;

• If abnormal noise or oscillation occurs during operation, immediately turn off the power check parameter setting.

Transportation and inspection

Transportation
Piezo stage is packed in carton. The transportation is carried out under the condition of packaging. This product can be transported by various means of transportation under normal conditions. During transportation, it should avoid direct rain and snow, avoid contact with corrosive substances, and avoid strong collision, try to avoid improper behavior such as squeezing, irregular placement.
Unpacking inspection
Please check below information:

• Before opening the package, please carefully check the packaging for damage, bruising, wetting, moisture, deformation, etc.;
• Please check the parts on a case-by-case basis based on the supply contract and the packing list;
• Whether there is obvious damage on the surface of the product; Whether the product identification is clear and complete;
• Whether the connector is loose, the connection line is broken or not, etc.;
• If any of the above occurs, please make a detailed record and take a photo, and please contact us immediately.

Precautions:

• Please handle gently when unpacking to avoid permanent damage to the stage caused by bumps;
• Please do not use heavy tools or use rough methods to open them;
• Please do not discard all packaging materials for return shipments.

Maintenance and processing

Problem Processing
Common problems are shown in the following table:

No displacement or displacement becomes smaller

|

The cable is not connected correctly or is in faulty contact.

|

Check the cable connection

Excessive load

|

Loaded by product max load

Sensor zero drift

|

Calibrate the sensor

Reduced accuracy

|

The installation base is uneven

|

Mount the stage on flat surface

Loose connection

|

Fastening connection

Wiring is wrong

|

Check the wiring is correct

Vibration or inaccurate positioning at start-up

|

The parameters are incorrect.

|

Stop immediately, check the parameter settings

Resonance

|

operating frequency less than the resonant frequency

If the user has problems that could not be solved. Please record the fault situation and contact with us. The professional technical engineer would help solve the problem. Problems caused by improper operation are not covered by the warranty;
CoreMorrow is not responsible for any problems caused by dismantling the peizo stage without permission.
Daily maintenance
If the piezo stage is not used for a long time, please store it in an room environment with no dust, good ventilation, clean and non-corrosive substances.
Please do not loosen the screws on the stage structure, avoiding to affect the accuracy of the stage.
Daily cleaning:
Please disconnect the piezo stage to controller, then clean the surface of it.
When cleaning, first wipe a small amount of detergent with a towel and gently wipe the surface of the piezo stage, then wash it with alcohol. Please do not use ultrasonic waves for cleaning.
When cleaning the surface, try not to pick up the product. If it is necessary to pick up, please place a sponge under the piezo stage for protection, the piezo stage should not be too high from the sponge to prevent the piezo stage from falling off.

Connector

Driving and Sensor cable
The driving cable interface is 1-contact LEMO, the model number is LEMO ERA.00.250.CTL, as shown below:

The sensor cable interface is 4-contacts LEMO, the model number is LEMO ERA.0S.304.CLL, as shown below:

LEMO Sensors Connector:

Customer Service

If you have questions about the products you are currently using, please let us know the following information:

• Piezo stage model number and related number
• Controller model for this product
• The software driver version for this product
• Computer operating system for installing 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:

DECLARATION

Thank you for choosing Coremorrow’s products!
This user manual is applicable to P66 series piezo nanopositioning stage. For your smooth and correct use of this product, please read this manual carefully before use. Please follow the instructions in the manual installation and use procedures. Improper operation may cause injury to the operator or damage to the product. Therefore, the entire installation and operation process should be completed by a professional with a certain foundation and understanding of the product principle, or under the guidance of a professional. If the product is disassembled or modified without permission, our company will not be responsible for any consequences arising therefrom.
It is illegal to change the product model and other false sales of our products. Users are advised to be vigilant. Once you find out or be deceived, contact us directly, we will crack down on illegal activities and prevent deception and economic losses. Coremorrow will certainly investigate legal responsibility of the illegal subject and related parties.
With the continuous development and innovation of technology, we will add the latest information to the manual as needed without notice. Please contact us if you need any information.

References

• 产品中心 - 芯明天-压电纳米定位与控制系统制造商

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