Closed Loop Actuators, Piezo Stacks, P-170… P-178

  • Compact Piezo Stack Actuators
  • Displacement to 80 µm
  • Pushing Forces to 2000 N
  • Pulling Forces to 50 N
  • Sub-msec Response
  • Sub-nm Resolution
  • Options: UHV, High & Low Temperature, Choice of End Pieces

These compact, high-resolution linear actuators are available with closed-loop position feedback for high precision positioning and motion control.   P-170, P-171, P-172, 173 and P-178 Piezo Translators can be employed for static and dynamic motion applications. They provide sub-millisecond response and sub-nanometer resolution.

Standard models can be run in open loop control and provide high resolution. For highest accuracy and repeatability, select the P-177.10 closed-loop control option integrating ultra-high resolution feedback sensors for operation with PI high performance servo control electronics (learn more on Position Sensors and Closed Loop Operation ).

P-178 precision PZT linear actuators are equipped with different Piezoelectric layers compared to P-170 to P-173 actuators models, providing more displacement in the same package. On the other hand, the maximum operating voltage is limited to -1000 V.

Also, voltages in excess of -750 V are recommended only for short periods of time for the P-178 models.

The Piezo stacks are protected from external influence by an aluminum case. Standard top piece is a magnet, standard bottom piece is a ferromagnetic steel flat. A variety of optional top and bottom pieces are available for ease of mounting. For push/pull forces up to 3 N, the translator can be mounted by clamping around the case. For larger forces, the translator must be mounted by the base.

Application examples:
Static and dynamic positioning, optics, metrology, laser tuning, patch clamping, etc. 

Accessories:
Extension cables & connectors.

P-170 P-178 Open Loop PZT Actuators, & Closed Actuators (Piezo Linear Translators)

See "PZT Control Electronics" section for our comprehensive line of low noise, modular and OEM control electronics for computer and manual control.

 

TECHNICAL DATA: P-170 TO P-178.50

Models *

P-170.00

P-171.00

P-172.00

P-173.00

P-178.10

P-178.20

P-178.30

P-178.50

Units

Notes 

Open loop travel @ 0 to -1000 V

5

10

20

40

10

20

40

80

µm ± 20 %

A4

* Closed loop travel ³

5

10

20

40

10

20

40

80

µm

A5

* Integrated feedback sensor

-

SGS

SGS

SGS

-

SGS

SGS

SGS

 

B

* Closed / open loop ** resolution

0.1 / 0.05

0.2 / 0.1

0.4 / 0.2

0.8 / 0.4

0.2 / 0.1

0.4 / 0.2

0.8 / 0.4

1.6 / 0.8

nm

C4

Stiffness

310

180

98

53

310

170

91

48

N/µm ±20%

D1

Force generation (blocked)

1500

1800

1900

2100

3100

3400

3600

3800

N ± 20 %

D2

Push/pull force capacity

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

2000 / 50

N

D3

Torque limit (at tip)

500

500

500

500

500

500

500

500

mNm

D6

Max. operating voltage

-1500

-1500

-1500

-1500

-1000

-1000

-1000

-1000

V

A7

Electrical capacitance

14

25

47

89

50

95

180

340

nF ± 20 %

F1

Dynamic operating current coefficient (DOCC)

3.25

3.25

3.25

3.25

6

6

6

6

µA/
(Hz x µm)

F2

Unloaded resonant frequency (f0)

17

14

9

6

17

14

9

6

kHz ± 20 %

G2

Standard operating temperature range

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

-40 to +80

° C

H2

Voltage connection

VH

VH

VH

VH

VH

VH

VH

VH

 

J1

* Sensor connection

-

L

L

L

-

L

L

L

 

J2

Weight without cables

19

26

40

65

19

26

40

65

g ± 5 %

K

Material case / end pieces

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

Al / S

 

L

Length of case w/o end pieces

14

22

38

68

14

22

38

68

mm ± 0.5

 

Recommended Amplifier/Controller

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

B, I, J

 

M

Factory Installed Options:1)

P-177.10 Closed Loop Option (Strain Gage Sensors)not for P-170.00, P-178.10
P-702.20 Low Temperature Option
P-703.10 High Vacuum Option
P-705.00 Positive Polarity
P-700.10 M4 on Top Piece
P-700.01 M4 on Bottom Piece
P-700.20 M5 on Top Piece
P-700.02 M5 on Bottom Piece
P-700.03 M8 on Bottom Piece
P-700.40 4/40 on Top Piece
P-700.04 4/40 on Bottom Piece
P-700.50 Flat Top Piece, Hardened Steel
P-700.60 Flat Top Piece, Tungsten Carbide, Polished
P-700.70 Ball Tip 
1) When ordering the following options, change the last digit to 7, e.g. P-170.00 to P-170.07, and list options separately 

P-170,178 Dimensions

For mounting guidelines click here
Custom design for volume buyers

P-170 ... P-180 Options

For mounting guidelines click here
Custom design for volume buyers

Related Products and Additional Resources

This is a legacy product that may have limited availability or may have been replaced. Ask a PI engineer for an equivalent new model.

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