1 About this Document 1
1.1 Objective and Target Audience of this User Manual.................................................. 1
1.2 Symbols and Typographic Conventions...................................................................... 1
1.3 Figures ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.4 Other Applicable Documents ..................................................................................... 2
1.5 Downloading Manuals ................................................................................................ 3
2 Safety 5
2.1 Intended Use .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 General Safety Instructions ........................................................................................ 5
2.3 Organizational Measures ............................................................................................ 6
3 Product Description 7
3.1 Model Overview ......................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Product View .............................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Product Labeling ......................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Scope of Delivery ........................................................................................................ 9
3.5 Accessories ............................................................................................................... 10
3.6 Suitable Controllers .................................................................................................. 10
3.7 Technical Features .................................................................................................... 11
3.7.1 Absolute-Measuring Linear Encoder ........................................................... 11
3.7.2 PIMag® Magnetic Direct Drive ..................................................................... 11
4 Unpacking 13
5 Installation 15
5.1 General Notes on Installation ................................................................................... 15
5.2 Connecting the V-551 to the Protective Earth Conductor ....................................... 16
5.3 Mounting the V-551 onto a Surface ......................................................................... 18
5.4 Setting Up a Multi-Axis System ................................................................................ 22
5.4.1 General Notes on Setting Up a Multi-Axis System ...................................... 23
5.4.2 Setting up the XY System without an Adapter ............................................ 23
5.4.3 Setting up the XY System with an Adapter .................................................. 25
5.5 Option: Modifying the Travel Range ........................................................................ 29
5.6 Affixing the Load to the V-551 .................................................................................. 33
5.7 Connecting the Motor Cable and Sensor Cable to the V-551 .................................. 35
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