CoreMorrow Piezo Nano Motion

Declaration

Thank you for choosing Core Tomorrow (CoreMorrow for short) products! This user manual is applicable to P13A piezo 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 product model and other false sales of our company's products are illegal, users should be vigilant. Once found, you should actively report or contact our company, jointly crack down on illegal acts, and prevent fraud and economic losses. CoreMorrow will investigate for the legal responsibility of the illegal subject and related parties.

With the continuous development and innovation of technology, CoreMorrow will timely add the latest information to the manual as required. If you need, please contact us, or to our website www.coremorrow.com for download. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to you.

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and content

The manual is mainly for smooth and correct use of P13A piezo stage. The manual contains all the necessary information for P13A piezo stage. Introduction of the precautions during installation and use.

1.2 Symbol and meaning

• ⚠️ DANGER: Improper handling may cause injury to the operator.
• ❗ Attention: Improper handling can cause damage to the equipment.
• ➡️ No order between items.
• 1. Please operate in order.
• 2.

1.3 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.

1.4 Manual Lost and Reissued

If this manual is lost, please contact CoreMorrow. We will send you the latest version of the user manual.

2. Safety Guide

P13A piezo 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 P13A piezo stage without authorization.
• Discharge P13A piezo stage before mounting, which can be done by connecting to the controller.
• Do not unplug the wire connecting with the 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 when in use:

• P13A piezo stage should be used in a dust-free, oil-free and lubricant-free environment.
• As the product is designed with a flexible structure, it is recommended that the load should not exceed the load capacity of the 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 0~60V 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 P13A piezo stage to the controller.
• Do not connect via an extension cable casually; if you need a longer cable, please contact CoreMorrow.

3. Product Overview

3.1 Product Introduction

P13A piezo stage has the following advantages:

High performance piezo stack:

P13A piezo 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 mechanisms, there are no transmission parts and friction. Therefore, the ceramic actuator has the characteristics of no rebound, no maintenance, and no wear, etc.

Flexible hinge structure:

P13A piezo stage adopting a flexible hinge mechanism has advantages of no friction and high positioning accuracy. A flexible hinge is an element not affected by static and dynamic friction, based on the elastic deformation of metal material (e.g., steel). There are no rolling and sliding parts. The flexible unit has very high load capacity and stiffness. The hinge guide needs no maintenance and no wear and tear. It is suitable for a wide range of temperatures, and no lubricating oil is required.

The stroke of P13A piezo stage can reach 90µm/axis, which can realize XY-dimensional motion at the same time. Adopting a flexure hinge mechanism ensures that the two-dimensional motion of the XY has no coupling, and has the advantages of no mechanical friction, fast response, high repeatability, and positioning accuracy.

3.2 Product Features

• Small size, large displacement.
• Suitable for low temperature and high intensity magnetic environments.
• Mainly used in static positioning and low frequency applications.

3.3 Motion direction

4. Operating environment

• A clean, dust-free, and non-corrosive environment.
• Operating temperature: -269~80℃
• Relative humidity: <60%
• Recommended voltage range is 0~60V for long-term use and lifetime.

5. Installation and operation

Safety checks should be carried out before installation, such as checking if the connection wire is damaged or broken, and if the drive power supply is grounded.

5.1 Installation and Precautions

Installation diagram of P13A:

1. Make sure the mounting surface is flat.
2. Use M2.5 screws to mount the P13A and tighten.
3. Mount a load and tighten it properly to achieve high positioning accuracy.
4. Connect P13A's connector to the corresponding interface of the controller according to the identification on the leads.

5.2 Load

When mounting the load, ensure that the load quality is less than the maximum load capacity of P13A, 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, it is not recommended that the load is too high. If a higher load must be used, please appropriately lower 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:

• 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.
• Use the dedicated cable provided by CoreMorrow to connect P13A piezo stage and the controller.
• Do not connect via an extension cable casually; if you need a longer cable, please contact CoreMorrow.

5.3 Operating

Please reconfirm the following information before turning on the power:

• The operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of P13A.
• Fixed screws must be tightened.
• Fixed screws must be tightened.

After the above information is confirmed, relevant controller operations can be carried out:

1. Please read the user manual of the controller carefully before operation, and then start the controller.
2. Set the controller's output voltage to zero first.
3. Check for any abnormal phenomenon, then input voltage value (via keyboard or analog control) according to the specified input voltage range.
4. Operate normally within the rated voltage range of piezoelectric ceramics (0~60V).
5. After use, please carry out voltage reset operation.

Please take light steps when P13A is in operation; do not knock the product, so as not to affect the use of the product or even damage the 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 P13A, 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 relevant operation.

Notes:

• Do not remove the grounding protection during 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 P13A.
• If any abnormal noise or oscillation occurs during use, turn off the power immediately and check the parameter setting.

6. Transportation and inspection

6.1 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.

6.2 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 ways to open.
• Please do not discard all the packaging materials which are needed for repair and return.

7. Maintenance and Treatment

7.1 Problem Handling

FAQ are shown in the table below.

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.

7.2 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 an 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.

7.3 Disposal

Waste products should be disposed of according to national and local rules and regulations. In order to fulfill our responsibility as a product manufacturer, we will dispose of all old equipment on the market in an environmentally friendly manner. If you have equipment that cannot be disposed of, you can ship it to CoreMorrow.

Address: Building I2, No.191 Xuefu Road, Nangang District, Harbin, HLJ, China

Tel: +86-451-86268790

8. Connector

8.1 Driving and Sensor Connector

The connector of PZT driving wire is LEMO, and the model is LEMO ERA.00.250.CTL, as shown below.

Note: Open-loop products have only PZT drive line, no sensor line.

9. Customer Service

If you have any questions about the products currently in use, 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

10. 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

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