Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators AE Series Resin Coated Overview Multilayer piezoelectric actuators are ceramic elements used to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy such as displacement or force by utilizing the piezoelectric longitudinal effect. KEMET’s multilayer piezoelectric actuators are produced based on our unique element structure design and piezoelectric ceramic materials with high electrostrictive factors. Compared to conventional piezoelectric actuators, they are smaller in size but can generate higher displacement and force at low voltages. The Resin Coated AE series actuators feature compact size and a wide variety of shapes for applications such as ultra-fine positioning mechanism and drive sources. Benefits • Large generated force of 3,500 N/cm2 • High-speed response: Driving up to about 1/3 of self-resonant frequency (in several ten kHz) • Low power consumption: Can be retained at the leakage current state of 100 μA or less • Very small size: 1/10 or smaller than conventional multilayer actuators • RoHS/REACH compliant Applications Typical applications include positioning, auto focusing of optical systems, pumps, mass-flow valves, vibration source, vibration controls, sensors, image stabilization of DSC, mirror/prism positioning, manipulators, motors and printers. Ordering Information AE Series AE = Resin Coated Type 0505 Ceramic Cross Section (mm) 0505 = 5 mm X 5 mm (Coating area is not included) D44 H40 Nominal Displacement Overall Length (µm) (mm) The last two digits specify Blank = Standard overall the displacement values. lengths of 5, 10 or 20 Example: D44 = 44 μm H40 = 40 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com D Coating Type D = Thin coating type F Environmental Compliance F = RoHS/REACH Compliant (See “Environmental Compliance” below) One world. One KEMET P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 1 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Outer Dimensions in mm Outer Dimensions H W1 T1 W2 T2 H Direction of displacement Overall length 5,9,18 and 40mm Products Direction of displacement Overall length 10,20mm Products W3 Note: W1 T1 W2 T2 W3 Factory-shipped polarization : Red lead wire ＝（＋）, White lead wire ＝（－） Above drawings do not include dimension of wire connection area and diameter of the wire. Please contact us for details. Model Part Number AE0203D04DF H H T1 5 ± 0.1 AE0203D08H09DF 9 ± 0.1 AE0203D04DF AE0203D08DF 10 ± 0.1 AE0203D08DF AE0203D18H18DF 18 ± 0.1 AE0203D16DF 20 ± 0.1 AE0203D16DF AE0203D44H40DF 40 ± 0.1 AE0505D08H09DF 9 ± 0.1 AE0203D44H40DF AE0505D08DF 10 ± 0.1 AE0505D08DF AE0505D18H18DF 18 ± 0.1 AE0505D16DF 20 ± 0.1 AE0505D16DF AE0505D44H40DF 40 ± 0.1 AE0707D08H09DF 9 ± 0.1 AE0505D44H40DF AE0707D08DF 10 ± 0.1 AE1010D16DF AE0707D18H18DF 18 ± 0.1 AE0707D16DF 20 ± 0.1 AE1010D44H40DF AE0707D44H40DF 5 ±0.1 0.1 102 ±±0.1 20 ±0.1 40 ±0.1 105 ±±0.1 0.1 20 ±0.1 40 ±0.1 207 ±±0.1 0.1 40 ±0.1 40 ± 0.1 AE1010D08H09DF 9 ± 0.1 AE1010D18H18DF 18 ± 0.1 AE1010D16DF 20 ± 0.1 AE1010D44H40DF 40 ± 0.1 10 ± 0.1 Wire Diameter Wire diameter W1 3 ± 0.1 T1 T2 2.4Max 3.4Max 5.4Max 5.4Max 7 ± 0.1 7.4Max 10 ±0.1 7.4Max 10 ± 0.1 10.4Max 10.4Max 5 ± 0.1 2 ±0.1 5 ±0.1 Unit：mm W1 W2 T2 W2 W3 5.5Max 2.4 Maximum 3.4 Maximum 5.5 Maximum 7.5Max 5.4 Maximum 100 5.4 Maximum 7.5 Maximum 10.4 Maximum 10.4 Maximum 12.5 Maximum W3 3 ±0.1 5 ±0.1 10 ±0.19.5Max L 100 12.5Max AE1414D16DF 20 ± 0.1 14.2 ± 0.1 14.2 ± 0.1 14.6Max 14.6Max 16.7Max AE2525D15DF 20 ± 0.1 25.1 ± 0.1 25.1 ± 0.1 25.5Max 25.5Max 27.6Max L L Model Unit：mm φd φD 30 0.3 0.5 26 0.5 0.8 of lead wire Number*L ＝ Length AWG L UL number 100 1993 AE0203D04DF AE0203D08DF φD φd AE0203D08H09DF AE0203D18H18DF AE0203D16DF φd =Diameter of lead wire AE0203D44H40DF φD =Outer diameter including the thickness of coating AE0505D08H09DF L =Length of lead wire AE0505D08DF 8 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 Lead wire: Copper wire with Tin plating AE0505D18H18DF Coating: PTFE（Polytetrafluoroethylene） Part Number AWG AE0505D16DF Ød AE0505D44H40DF ØD L UL Number 0.5 AE0707D08H09DF ●All specifications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data. 30 0.3 ●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase. AE0707D08DF ●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog. AE0203D04DF AE0203D08DF AE0203D16DF AE0203D44H40DF AE0505D08DF AE0505D16DF AE0505D44H40DF AE1010D16DF AE1010D44H40DF AE0707D18H18DF AE0707D16DF2015.02.06 30 0.3 0.5 AE1010D08H09DF AE1010D18H18DF AE1010D16DF 26 0.5 26 0.5 26 0.5 9470MPAVOL08E1501H1 0.8 AE0707D44H40DF AE1010D44H40DF AE1414D16DF 0.8 30 100 26 0.3 0.5 0.5 1993 0.8 AE2525D15DF 0.8 Special Design Parts parts are available order basis. SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com © Non-standard KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Boxper 5928 • Greenville, Please use the guideline below as reference regarding generated displacement and generated force. Displacement: Roughly proportional to the P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 2 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Resin Coated Type Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Item Performance Characteristics Conditions Operating Temperature Range -25 to +85°C Recommended Storage Condition -5 to +40°C / less than 40% R.H Maximum Driving Voltage 150 VDC Displacement See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference At 150 VDC Generated Force (Compression Resistance) See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference The force required for restricting the displacement to zero when the maximum driving voltage is applied. Capacitance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference Capacitance Tolerance ±20% Dissipation Factor 5% or less Insulation Resistance See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference Value obtained in one minute at 150 VDC. Resonance Frequency See Table 1 - Ratings & Part Number Reference Both ends of the element are in free state. Typical values of the element under our test conditions. Tensile Strength 1/10 of generated force Typical values of the element under our test conditions. Young's Modulus 4.4 X 1010 N/m2 Typical values of the element under our test conditions. Temperature Cycle Test Displacement: Initial value ±20% Capacitance: Initial value ±30% tan δ: Less than initial rated value Insulation Resistance: 1 MΩ or more When applied with a DC voltage at ambient temperature. When driven by an AC voltage at ambient temperature plus temperature rise due to heat generation. No condensation. Recommended storage to be at room temperature. f = 1 kHz, V = 1 Vrms (< 10 µF) f = 120 Hz, V = 1 Vrms (> 10 µF) Room temperature (3 minutes) At -25°C for 30 minutes Room temperature (3 minutes) At +85°C for 30 minutes Repetition of 10 cycles of the above Environmental Compliance All KEMET Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators are RoHS and REACH Compliant. Article 33(1) of the REACH Regulation states that manufacturers and importers of articles (products) are required to notify their customers of the presence of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) in their products exceeding 0.1% by weight and provide instructions on safe use of the product. KEMET Corporation reports regarding the Article 33(1) of REACH Regulation as follows: 1. Applicable Product: Multilayer piezoelectric actuators (AE series and ASB Series) 2. Report for content of REACH SVHC list: The product(s) above contain a substance that is listed in the 8th update of the REACH SVHC 54 substances (December 19, 2012) which is included in the 14th update of the REACH SVHC 161 substances (December 17, 2015) by more than 0.1wt% per product weight. 3. Regarding safety of the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products): The Piezoceramic that is used in this product becomes ceramic by sintering powder containing PZT as a main ingredient. It is chemically stable, with minimum risks toward the human body or environment within the intended use of the product. Please note that risks could occur in the case of inhalation or accidental oral uptake of powder ceramics. 4. Technical product information on the multilayer piezoelectric actuators (Piezoceramic products): The manufacturing technique of the “piezoceramic products” whose main ingredient is Lead Titanium Zirconium Oxide (PZT) has been established, and there is no alternative material that can exhibit superior performance than PZT at this moment. Please note that the piezoceramic is listed as an exempt on RoHS (2011/65/EU) AnnexIII (7c.1). 5. Responsibility of piezoceramic manufacturers: Piezoceramic manufacturers report information regarding PZT containment in their products to the customers to obey the article 33 of the REACH regulation © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 3 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Electrical Characteristics Characteristic Data Fig-1 Voltage vs. Displacement Fig-2 Generated force vs. Displacement of AE0505D16F in Driving voltage 50 20 16 Displacement （μ m） Displacement （μ m） AE0505D44H40 30 AE0505D16 20 AE0505D08 10 14 100V 12 10 8 Generated force 50V 6 4 AE0203D04 0 150V 18 40 0 50 Voltage（V ） 100 2 0 150 0 200 Fig-3 Generated force vs. Displacement-1 1000 Fig-4 Generated force vs. Displacement-2 Driving voltage: 150VDC 40 D4 Displacement （μ m） 05 H40 D44 05 40 4H 40 20 ③ 10 A E05 05D1 AE0505D0 6 4H40 10D4 AE10 203 30 AE Driving voltage: 150VDC ①：AE 0203D04 ②：AE 0203D08 ③：AE 0203D16 AE0 Displacement （μ m） 800 50 50 30 10 ① 0 200 400 600 Generated force （N） 800 1000 ④：AE1010D16 20 ④ 8 ② 0 400 600 Generated force （N） 0 0 10000 Generated force （N） 20000 Fig-5 Temperature vs. Displacement 60 Driving voltage: 150VDC AE0505D44H40 Displacement （μｍ） 50 40 30 AE0505D16 20 AE0505D08 10 0 －40 AE0203D04 －20 0 20 40 Temperature （℃） 60 80 100 * L is te d da ta a re re fe re nc e va lue s . F or the volta ge vs . dis pla c e me nt c ha ra c te ris tic , the s a me le ngth of pie z o s e rie s s hows the s a me volta ge vs . dis pla c e me nt characteristic. * Definition of generated force for Fig-2, Fig-3 and Fig-4; Force is the force required for restricting the displacement to 0 when the maximum driving voltage is applied. 10 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 All specifications in this catalog and production status of pro ducts5928 are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purcha se, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product d ata prior to the purchase. Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precaut ions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed versio n catalog. 2015.02.06 9470MPAVOL08E1501H1 P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 4 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Electrical Characteristics cont’d Fig-7 Voltage vs. Displacement in time Fig-6 Temperature vs. Displacement Displacement（μｍ） 40 30 30 ⊿L150 20 15 10 ⊿L150－⊿L0 5 0 Displacement（μm） Displacement（μm） 50 AE0505D16 （5×5×20mm） ⊿L0 －5 0 20 75 Voltage（V） 150 ⊿L150－⊿L0 Ambient Temperature：23℃ Model： AE0505D16F 20 10 ⊿L150 10 0 0 ⊿L0 －10 160 140 －20 0 20 40 Temperature（℃） 60 80 100 Voltage（Ｖ） －20 －40 Voltage 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 －20 －20 1 kHz 500 Hz Heat generation Heat generation T（℃） 70 60 50 60 80 100 80 Peak voltage DC bias 40 V 20 V 100 V 50 V 150 V 75 V Symbol 60 40 20 200 Hz 40 10 30 100 1000 Driving frequency（Hz） 100 Hz 20 50 Hz 10 0 40 Time（sec） Model: AE0505D16 Temperature measurement：5 minutes later from operation 100 T（℃） 80 20 Fig-9 Heat generation vs. Drive frequency-2 Fig-8 Heat generation vs. Drive frequency-1 Driving signal waveform: Sine wave (150Vp-p) Model：AE0505D16 0 100 200 Time（sec） 300 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 11 © KEMET Corporation P.O. Box are 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE ●All specifications in thisElectronics catalog and production status• of products subject to change without notice.(864) Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data. ●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase. ●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog. • 4/6/2016 5 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Table 1 – Ratings & Part Number Reference Electrical Part Number Capacitance (µF) Energy/Power Resonance Insulation Frequency Resistance (kHz) (MΩ) Physical Generated Force (N) Cross Section (mm) Overall Length (mm) Displacement (µm) at Maximum Voltage of 150 VDC Stiffness (N/µm) AE0203D04DF 0.09 261 100 200 2X3 5 4.6 +/- 1.5 43.5 AE0203D08DF 0.18 138 100 200 2X3 10 9.1 +/- 1.5 22 AE0203D16DF 0.35 69 50 200 2X3 20 17.4 +/- 2.0 11.5 AE0203D44H40DF 0.82 34 20 200 2X3 40 42.0 +/- 6.6 4.8 AE0505D08DF 0.75 138 50 850 5X5 10 9.1 +/- 1.5 93.4 AE0505D16DF 1.4 69 10 850 5X5 20 17.4 +/- 2.0 48.9 AE0505D44H40DF 3.4 34 5 850 5X5 40 42.0 +/- 6.6 20.2 AE1010D16DF 5.4 69 5 3,500 10X10 20 18.4 +/- 3.5 190.2 AE1010D44H40DF 13.6 34 2 3,500 10X10 40 42.0 +/- 6.6 83.3 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 6 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Reliability The majority of failure modes on multilayer piezoelectric actuators are short-circuits due to degraded insulation. Although the cause of degradation of insulation has not been clarified, it has been found that the failure rate varies greatly between static uses (DC voltage application) and dynamic uses (pulse voltage application). Like other electrical components, piezoelectric actuators can be affected by humidity as well as applied voltage and ambient temperature. KEMET has added the metal sealed piezoelectric actuators featuring high reliability by eliminating the effects of the ambient atmosphere. This section describes reliability guidelines for static and dynamic usage of the resin coated type actuators. Reliability of our multilayer piezoelectric actuators is represented by MTTF (mean time to failure) in case of static usage. DC Voltage Application The acceleration factors have been obtained empirically for each of the drive voltage, ambient temperature and relative humidity based on many experimental results. The MTTFr in actual applications is estimated using equation (1) below with MTTFs observed under accelerated conditions as the reference value. (1) MTTFr = MTTFs × Av × Ah × At MTTFr : Estimated value MTTFs : Reference value (= 500 hours) Av: Acceleration factor for drive voltage = (150/VR)3.2VR: Actual voltage (V) Ah: Acceleration factor for relative humidity = (90/HR)4.9HR: Actual relative humidity (RH%) TR Actual ambient temperature (ºC) At: Acceleration factor for ambient temperature = 1.5(40 -Tr)/10 The following calculation is made for the case of use at 25°C, 60% RH and 100 V. MTTFr = 500 X (150/100)3.2 X (90/60)4.9 X 1.5(40-25)/10 = 500 X 3.66 X 7.29 X 1.84 ≈ 24,500 hours (2.8 years) Pulse Voltage Application In driving dynamic applications, temperature rises as a result of self-heating allowing the component not to be affected by the humidity, thus extending the operational lifetime. This phenomenon is explained as a result of the humidity factor elimination caused by the selfheating. Since the self-heating value is affected by multiple factors such as the element’s shape, pulse waveform and frequency, it is difficult to estimate the actual rising value. Therefore, the life of the actuator cannot be determined by using an equation, unlike the case of DC voltage applications. When testing the AE0203D08DF part, there was no failure confirmed after 500 hours end of the pulse driving test. (500 Hz, 0 – 150 V rectangular pulse). Users should be careful about the influence of physical damage which can be caused by the fixing method of the element and/or the driving conditions. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 7 Guide to Use Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Fixing Method: ● Carefully prevent the piezo actuators from being bent, being twisted, or being applied tensile force. Reference: Guide for tolerance of twisting and tension User’s Guide Twisting force Reference value 3 × 10 － 1N・m or less Remarks Fixing Method Tension 50 N or less • Carefully prevent the piezoelectric actuators from being bent, twisted or applied tensile force. For an actuator which generates a force of 800 N （compression resistance） ● Install the actuator so that the center axis of generated displacement is aligned with the center axis of the load. Reference: Twisting and Tension Tolerance a. Resin-coated type • • • Epoxy-based adhesives are recommended for bonding. Select adhesives that have high rigidity and Reference Value Remarks allow minimum thickness so that the generation force and displacement cannot be deteriorated. Also do -1 Twisting Force at the side of actuator. 3 × 10 N • m or less For an actuator which generates a force of not form adhesives 800 N (compression • When thermosetting resin is used, perform polarizing treatment（see the caution resistance). section）again after the adhesive is settled. Tension 50 N or less • The resin-coated type is weak to tensile force because of its structure and may be broken when tensile force is applied onto the device. Using the device in the state that constantly applies compression is effective against so anythat mechanical The pressure displacement applied to thisiselement kept at 20 of to the load. Install the actuator the centerdamage. axis of the generated alignedshould with thebecenter axis 50% of the force generated by this element（compression resistance）. Epoxy-based adhesives for bonding. Select adhesives thatthehave high rigidity and allow for medium thickness so • Install the element so are thatrecommended the axis of generated displacement is vertical to mounting surface. that the generation force and displacement cannot be deteriorated. Also, do not form adhesives on the side of the actuator. Metal sealed type • b.When thermosetting resin is used, perform polarizing treatment (see caution section) after the adhesive is settled. • Select the mounting bracket（female thread type or flange type）according to the mounting method, and • Theinstall resinthe coated typeutilizing is weakthetobracket. the tensile force due to its structure and may be broken when tensile forces are applied onto the element • Fix the element securely so that generated force and displacement be deteriorated. device. Using the device in the statethethat constantly applies compressioncannot is effective against any mechanical damage. The pressure • Connect the driven item at the displacement generating end after securing the mounting portion so that applied to this element should be kept at 20% to 50% of the force generated by this element (compression resistance). it avoids unnecessary stress applied at the time of installation. • Though this product is designed to apply a compressive force to the internal element by the metal case, avoid • Install the element so that the axis of generated displacement is vertical to the mounting surface. any usages that cause bending, twisting, or tension force when the device is in use Example of Actuator mounting： Moving part or load Moving part or load Spherical surface Hinge Only one side is touching the actuator. (Stress is concentrated on one edge and generates share mode stress) Piezo Actuator The actuator may break. a) Example of wrong mounting Imperfect alignment between actuator and load <Actuator will be broken> Piezo Actuator Piezo Actuator b) Example of correct mounting Mount the device so that the load is uniformly applied by the spherical surface or the hinge Driving Method Driving Method: • ●Connect the leadwire wiretotothethepositive positive (+) terminal of the power supply. Also prevent application. Connect the red red lead （＋） terminal of the power supply. Also prevent reversereverse voltage voltage application. the voltage controls the aimed displacement and generated force. In driving, however, is also necessary • ●InBasically driving applications, it is necessary to take consideration of hysteresis, ringing, creep, itand other similar phenomenons. For pulse to take ringing due to the resonance or hysteresis of the element itself into consideration. In pulse driving, it is further driving, it is also necessary to be aware of self-heat generation, charge/discharge current, and the power supply’s impedance. necessary to pay sufficient attention to heat generation due to dielectric loss, charge/discharge current due to the capacitive component and the power output impedance as well. Please refer to the separately printed literature, “NEC TOKIN Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators User’s Manual” 24 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 ●All specifications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data. ●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase. ●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog. 2015.02.06 9470MPAVOL08E1501H1 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 8 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated User’s Guide cont’d Generated force and load relation: Generated force and load relation Static load: No load value change when actuator moves. 20 400N static load is applied Displacement（μm） 15 M 10 5 0 －5 M Model: AE0505D16 －10 50 0 100 Voltage（Ｖ） 400N 150 Piezo Actuator 20 Total displacement is not changed. Displacement（μm） 15 10 5 Zero point shift. 150V 0 －5 －10 －15 －20 0V 0 200 400 600 Load（Ｎ） 800 1000 Static load: Initial position (0V position) is dropped by spring constant but total displacement has the same value under static load. Fluctuating load: Load value changes by spring reaction when actuator moves. 20 Displacement（μm） 18 Spring load of 14.3N/μm 16 14 12 10 Reduction of displacement 8 6 4 Model: AE0505D16 2 0 20 0 50 150 Reduction of displacement 18 Displacement（μm） 100 Voltage（Ｖ） Piezo Actuator Spring load of 14.3N/μm 16 14 12 Load-Displacement line of actuator 10 8 6 4 Displacement loss 2 0 0 200 400 600 Load（Ｎ） 800 1000 Spring load (Fluctuating load): Displacement is changed by relation between generated force and spring constant of actuator. Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 25 © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 ●All specifications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice. Prior to the purchase, please contact NEC TOKIN for updated product data. ●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase. ●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed in the printed version catalog. 9 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Precautions ● Do not handle the resin-coated type（AE series）with bare h would be degraded. ● Do not wash resin-coated type（AE series）by organic solvan ● Avoid excessive physical shock resulting from, for example, dropp element may be damaged. ● If the actuator is exposed to high temperature above 100℃ o than three months）, it should be polarized by using the circuit • • • • • Connect the red lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply. R1 S Avoid electric shocks since a high voltage is in use. Never apply excessive tension to a lead wire. Do not handle the product by picking up or moving the lead wire. V Machining of the actuator element and replacement of the lead wire are R2 PA prohibited. • Do not handle the resin coated type (AE series) with bare hands. • Do not wash the resin coated type (AE series) with organic solvents. • Avoid excessive physical shock. Otherwise, the internal piezoelectric ceramic Protective resistor R1＝1kΩ element may be damaged. Protective resistor R2＝1kΩ • If the actuator is exposed to high temperatures above 100°C or if used after Polarizing conditions: DC voltage application long storage periods (more than three months), the device should be polarized 0V→150±0.2V (to be retained for 10 seconds) →0 by using the circuit configuration and conditions shown at right. • Do not apply voltage exceeding maximum rating voltage, or rapid charging and discharging. ● gas. Do not apply voltage exceeding maximum rating voltage, o • Do not use the actuator in high concentrations of highly inflammable These might lead toload. degradation of the reliability or mechanic • Align the center axis of displacement of the actuator with the center axis of the mechanical use actuator high concentration of highly inflam • When operated, the transient response time of the actuator should●beDo lessnot than 1/3 the of the resonantinfrequency in order to prevent ● Use the actuator so as not to cause bending, twisting or tension. damage by ringing. of the actuator with the center axis of the mechanical load. • Store the resin coated type (AE series) preferably in a dry atmosphere (desirably below 40% RH) at ordinary temperatures (-5˚C to ● Drive the actuator so that the rising speed is more than thre +40˚C). Avoid condensation on the product’s surface. order to prevent the device from damaging by ringing. • Store actuators where there is no vibration. ● Store the resin-coated type（AE series）preferably in a dry atm • Handle products properly as industrial waste. When disposing, please contact your local disposal make sure theon the pro temperatures （－ waste 5 to ＋ 40˚C）service . Avoidand condensation disposal methods meet all legal requirements. ● Store actuators where there is no vibration. ● These products must be handled properly as industrial waste. W disposal service. When using our products, the following precautions should be taken: ● Piezo actuator is industrial wastes, make sure disposal metho 1. Safety designs allowing for failures of electronic components used in the system. In general, failures will occur in electronic components at a certain probability. KEMET makes every effort to improve the quality and reliability of electronic component products. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate the probability of failures. Therefore, when using KEMET’s electronic component products, systems should be carefully designed to ensure the prevention of faulty operation and redundancy in the event of an accident which would result in injury or death, fire, or social damage. Please refer to Precautions when using multilayer piezoelectric actuators for more details of failures. 2. Quality level of various kinds of parts and equipment in which the parts can be utilized as electronic components have a standard quality level unless otherwise specified. KEMET classifies the level of quality of electronic component products into three levels: a standard quality level, a special quality level, and a custom quality level in which a customer individually specifies a quality assurance program. Each of the quality levels has recommended applications. If a user wants to use the electronic parts having a standard quality level in applications other than the applications specified for the standard quality level, they should always consult 26 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators Vol.08 a KEMET representative before using the electronic parts. ●All specifications in this catalog and production status of products are subject to change without notice ●Please request for a specification sheet for detailed product data prior to the purchase. ●Before using the product in this catalog, please read "Precautions" and other safety precautions listed © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. Box 5928 • Greenville, SC 29606 (864) 963-6300 • www.kemet.com P0101_AE • 4/6/2016 10 Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators – AE Series Resin Coated Precautions cont’d Standard Quality Level: Computers, office automation equipment, communication equipment, measuring instruments, AV equipment, household electrical appliances, machine tools, personal equipment and industrial robots. Special Quality Level: Transportation equipment (automobiles, railways, shipping), traffic signals, disaster prevention/crime prevention systems, a variety of safety devices and medical equipment which are not directly intended for life-support purposes. Custom Quality Level: Equipment for airplanes, aerospace equipment, nuclear power control systems, medical equipment and apparatus or systems for life-support purposes. Unless otherwise specified, the quality level of KEMET’s electronic component products shown in documents such as catalogs, datasheets or technical books are the standard quality level. 3. This manual is subject to change without notice. The content of this manual is based on data which is correct as of December, 2014 and they may be changed without notice. If our products are used for mass-production design, please consult with a member of our company’s sales staff. 4. Reprinting and copying of this manual without prior written permission from KEMET Electronics Corporation is not permitted. 5. In the event of any problems associated with industrial property of a third party arising as a result of the use of our products, KEMET assumes no responsibility for problems other than directly associated with the constitution and manufacturing methods of the product. 6. Should any of these products come under the category of strategic goods or services (according to Japan’s foreign trade and foreign exchange regulations), the sender must obtain an export license from the Japanese Government before said products can be exported outside Japan. Precautions to be taken when using Multilayer Piezoelectric Actuators (Please read these precautions before using our products) 1. Before using or designing a system using our products, read the precautions and specifications (such as level of quality) for the products you intend to use. 2. The main failures with multilayer piezeoelectric actuators are deterioration of insulation resistance, short-circuit, and open-circuit. Before using the products, design systems carefully to ensure redundancy, prevention of the spread of fire, and prevention of faulty operation allowing for the occurrence of failures. 3. Use the products after checking the working conditions and rated performance of each multilayer piezoelectric actuator series. Selection of AE series (resin coated type) or ASB series (metal sealed type) should be based on the intended working temperature and humidity. © KEMET Electronics Corporation • P.O. 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