PI E-617 User manual

PZ201E User Manual
E-617 High-Power Piezo Amplifier
Release: 1.1.1 Date: 2010-04-21
This document describes the
following product(s):
E-617.001
High-Power Piezo Amplifier with Energy Recovery,
1 Channel, 100 W, Top-Hat Rail
E-617.00F
High-Power Piezo Amplifier with Energy Recovery,
OEM Module, 1 Channel, 100 W
© Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG
Auf der Römerstr. 1 ⋅76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
Tel. [phone] ⋅Fax: [phone]
[email protected] ⋅www.pi.ws

Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG is the owner of the following company names and
trademarks:
PI®, PIC®, PICMA®, PILine®, PIFOC®, PiezoWalk®, NEXACT®, NEXLINE®, NanoCube®,
NanoAutomation®
The following designations are protected company names or registered trademarks of third
parties:
Microsoft, Windows, LabView
The products described in this document are in part protected by the following patents:
Hyperbit™ (U.S. Patent 6,950,050)
Copyright 2010 by Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG, Karlsruhe, Germany.
The text, photographs and drawings in this manual enjoy copyright protection. With regard
thereto, Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG reserves all rights. Use of said text,
photographs and drawings is permitted only in part and only upon citation of the source
First printing 2010-04-21, bsc, bro
PZ201E, Release 1.1.1Document Number
E-617_User_PZ201E111.doc
Subject to change without notice. This manual is superseded by any new release. The newest
release is available for download at www.pi.ws (http://www.pi.ws).
Disposal
In accordance with EU directive 2002 / 96 / EC (WEEE), as of 13 August 2005, electrical and
electronic equipment may not be disposed of in the member states of the EU mixed with other
wastes.
To meet the manufacturer’s product responsibility with regard to this product, Physik Instrumente
(PI) GmbH & Co. KG will ensure environmentally correct disposal of old PI equipment that was
first put into circulation after 13 August 2005, free of charge.
If you have such old equipment from PI, you can send it to the following
address postage-free:
Physik Instrumente (PI) GmbH & Co. KG
Auf der Römerstr. 1
76228 Karlsruhe, Germany

Declaration of
Conformity
according to ISO / IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer: Physik Instrumente (PI)
GmbH & Co. KG
Auf der Römerstrasse 1
D-76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
Manufacturer´s
Address:
The manufacturer hereby declares that the product
Product Name: Low-Voltage Piezo Amplifier/ Controller
Module
Model Numbers: E-617.001
Product Options: all
complies with the following European directives:
2006/95/EC, Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC, EMC-Directive
98/37/EG,Machinery Directive
The applied standards certifying the conformity are listed below.
Electromagnetic Emission: EN 61000-6-3, EN 55011
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 61000-6-1
Safety (Low Voltage Directive) : EN 61010-1
February 12, 2008
Karlsruhe, Germany
Dr. Karl Spanner
President
The E-617.00F OEM Module is intended to be integrated in other electrical
equipment. It does not carry the CE emblem but will conform to the cited EMC
Standards and normative documents providing the user ensures a compliant
connection when implementing the total system. Possible necessary
measures are installation of the component in a suitable shielded enclosure
and usage of suitable connectors.

About This Document
Users of This Manual
This manual is designed to help the reader to install and operate the E-617 High-Power Piezo
Amplifier. It assumes that the reader has a fundamental understanding of motion control concepts,
piezoelectric drives and applicable safety procedures.
E-617
The manual describes the physical specifications and dimensions of the High-Power Piezo
Amplifier as well as the installation procedures which are required to put the associated motion
system into operation.
This document is available as PDF file. Updated releases are available for download from
www.pi.ws or by email: contact your Physik Instrumente Sales Engineer or write [email protected].
Conventions
The notes and symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
DANGER
Indicates the presence of high voltage (> 50 V). Calls attention to
a procedure, practice or condition which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.
!
CAUTION
Calls attention to a procedure, practice, or condition which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to
equipment.
NOTE
Provides additional information or application hints.
Related Documents
The hardware components which might be delivered with E-617 High-Power Piezo Amplifiers are
described in their own manuals. All documents are available as PDF files.. For updated releases
visit download section of the PI Website (www.pi.ws), contact your Physik Instrumente Sales
Engineer or write [email protected].

Contents
1Introduction 2
1.1 Product Description....................................................................2
1.2 Prescribed Use...........................................................................3
1.3 Safety Precautions .....................................................................4
1.4 Model Survey .............................................................................5
1.5 Contents of Delivery...................................................................5
1.6 Additional Components ..............................................................6
2Operation 7
2.1 E-617.001 Amplifier Module for Top-Hat Rail Mounting.............7
2.1.1 Mechanical Mounting ................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Connections ............................................................................... 8
2.1.3 Start-Up ...................................................................................... 9
2.1.4 Monitoring the Output Voltage ................................................... 9
2.2 E-617.00F OEM Amplifier Module............................................10
2.2.1 Front Elements......................................................................... 10
2.2.2 32-Pin Main Connector ............................................................ 11
2.2.3 System Connection Summary.................................................. 12
2.2.4 Start-Up .................................................................................... 12
2.2.5 Monitoring the Output Voltage ................................................. 13
2.3 Modes of Operation..................................................................13
2.3.1 External Analog Signal Source ................................................ 13
2.3.2 External DC-Offset Potentiometer ........................................... 13
2.3.3 Combining External Signal Source & DC Offset...................... 14
2.3.4 Computer Control & Hyperbit................................................... 14
3Technical Data 15
3.1 Specifications ...........................................................................15
3.2 Operating Limits .......................................................................17
3.3 Block Diagram..........................................................................18
4Appendix 19
4.1 Lifetime of PICMA® Actuators .................................................19
4.2 How to Measure the Amplifier Output ......................................21

Introduction
1Introduction
1.1 Product Description
Fig. 1: E-617.001 high-power piezo amplifier for top-hat rail
mounting
Fig. 2: E-617.00F high-power piezo amplifier OEM module
E-617 high-power piezo amplifier modules are designed for
dynamic operation of low-voltage piezoelectric translators.
The innovative, efficient circuitry reduces power consumption and
heat dissipation, especially in dynamic applications. This makes
possible peak output currents up to 2000 mA and a peak power
of 280 W.
Working Principle
Charge is transferred to the piezo actuator using low-loss PWM
techniques. When the actuator is discharged, the energy not
consumed is fed through the energy recovery circuitry for reuse
in the next charging cycle. The working principle of the E-617
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series is ideally suited for high-dynamics scanning and switching
applications.
Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Piezo Operation
For open-loop piezo operation, the amplifier output voltage is
determined by the analog signal at the Control Input combined
with an optional DC-offset potentiometer setting. Open-loop
operation is ideal for applications where the fastest response and
the highest bandwidth are essential, but where commanding and
reading the target position absolutely is either not important or is
carried out in an external feedback loop.
1.2 Prescribed Use
Based on their design and realization, the E-617 High-Power
Piezo Amplifiers are intended to drive capacitive loads, in the
present case, piezoceramic actuators. The E-617 must not be
used for applications other than stated in this manual, especially
not for driving ohmic (resistive) or inductive loads.
Observe the safety precautions given in this User Manual.
Operation other than instructed in this Manual may affect the
safeguards provided.
*
E-617s meet the following minimum specifications for operation :
Indoor use only
Altitude up to 2000 m
Ambient temperature from 5°C to 40°C
Relative humidity up to 80% for temperatures up to 31°C,
decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C
Line voltage fluctuations of up to ±10% of the line voltage
Transient overvoltages as typical for public power supply
Note: The nominal level of the transient overvoltage is the standing surge voltage
according to the overvoltage category II (IEC 60364-4-443).
Degree of pollution: 2
*Any more stringent specifications in the Technical Data table are, of course,
also met.
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1.3 Safety Precautions
DANGER—Read This Before Operation
E-617 modules are amplifiers generating HIGH
VOLTAGES for driving piezoelectric actuators. The output
power may cause serious injuries.
When working with these devices or using PZT products
from other manufacturers we strongly advise you to follow
general accident prevention regulations.
Allow operation of the E-617.00F module only after it has
been installed in a proper housing which provides
protection against the exposed conductors with high
voltages.
All work done with and on the modules described here
requires adequate knowledge and training in handling High
Voltages.
Be sure to connect pin 32a/c (E-617.00F) or the housing
(E-617.001) to a Protective Ground
WARNING
E-617s need to be installed in such a way that they can
quickly and easily be separated from the supply voltage.
!
CAUTION—Electrostatic Hazard
Electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic
electricity. Take appropriate electrostatic protection
measures when handling modules.
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1.4 Model Survey
The following models are available:
E-617.001 High-Power Piezo Amplifier, 1 Channel,
100 W, Top-Hat Rail
Designed for top-hat rail mounting e.g. in a
switchboard in industrial automation processes.
E-617.00F High-Power LVPZT Piezo Amplifier, OEM, 1
Channel, 100 W
Consists of a mainboard with amplifier and
integrated DC-DC power supply, designed as
EURO-board plug-in module to be installed in a
suitable enclosure, e.g. in a desktop or 19"-rack-
mount chassis.
1.5 Contents of Delivery
E-617.00F
E-617.00F OEM amplifier module
588 Solderable socket, matching the 32-pin main
connector on the module, designed for installatio
n
completely inside the user housing.
See 2.2.2, p.11 for pinouts.
PZ201E User Manual for E-617 (this document)
E500T0011 Technical Note for Analog Driver Set
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E-617.001
E-617.001 Top-Hat-Rail Amplifier module
000019731 IMC1,5/3-ST-3,81 3-pin Mini-Combicon
connector
000019728 MC1,5/6-ST-3,81 6-pin Mini-Combicon connector
000019727 MC1,5/3-ST-3,81 3-pin Mini-Combicon connector
Phoenix Mini-Combicon connectors
PZ201E User Manual for E-617 (this document)
E500T0011 Technical Note for Analog Driver Set
1.6 Additional Components
E-500.ACD CD with LabVIEW analog driver set, available
free of charge upon request. (Driver set can also
be downloaded from www.pi.ws: see included
technical note E500T0011 for instructions). The
E-617 can be controlled via a signal connected to
its analog input line (see "Using the Analog Input"
for more information). This signal can, for
example, be generated using a D/A board in a
PC. PI offers a LabVIEW driver set which can be
used with certain D/A boards. It is compatible with
the PI General Command Set (GCS) LabVIEW
driver set available for all newer controllers from
PI.
The PI LabVIEW drivers support all D/A converte
r
boards from National Instruments that are
compatible with DAQmx8.3. LabVIEW
compatibility is given from version 7.1 upwards.
E-500.HCD Access to HyperBit Functionality for Enhanced
System Resolution (Supports certain D/A boards)
.
PI’s patented Hyperbit technology for providing
position resolution higher than that of the D/A
board is in the E-500.ACD driver set. Activating
Hyperbit requires purchase of a password, which
can be obtained from PI under Order No. E-
500.HCD.
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