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P0102_ASB • 4/6/2016

Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – ASB Series Metal Sealed 85°C

User’s Guide

Fixing Method

• Carefully prevent the piezoelectric actuators from being bent, twisted or applied tensile force.

Reference: Twisting and Tension Tolerance

Reference Value

Remarks

Twisting Force

For an actuator which generates a force of

800 N (compression resistance).

Tension

50 N or less

• Install the actuator so that the center axis of the generated displacement is aligned with the center axis of the load.

• Select the mounting bracket (female thread type or flange type) according to the mounting method and install the element utilizing the

bracket.

• Fix the element securely so that the generated force and displacement cannot be deteriorated.

• Connect the driven item at the displacement generating end after securing the mounting portion, so that it avoids unnecessary stress

applied at the time of installation.

• Though this product is designed to apply a compresive force to the internal element by the metal case, avoid any usage that can

cause bending, twisting, or tension force when the device is in use.

Driving Method

• Connect the red lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply. Also prevent reverse voltage application.

• In driving applications, it is necessary to take consideration of hysteresis, ringing, creep, and other similar phenomenons. For pulse

driving, it is also necessary to be aware of self-heat generation, charge/discharge current, and the power supply’s impedance.