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Precautions
• Connect the red lead wire to the positive (+) terminal of the power supply.
• 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.
• Machining of the actuator element and replacement of the lead wire are
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
element may be damaged.
• If the actuator is exposed to high temperatures above 100°C or if used after
long storage periods (more than three months), the device should be polarized
by using the circuit conguration and conditions shown at right.
• Do not apply voltage exceeding maximum rating voltage, or rapid charging and discharging.
• Do not use the actuator in high concentrations of highly inammable gas.
• Align the center axis of displacement of the actuator with the center axis of the mechanical load.
• When operated, the transient response time of the actuator should be less than 1/3 of the resonant frequency in order to prevent
damage by ringing.
• Store the resin coated type (AE series) preferably in a dry atmosphere (desirably below 40% RH) at ordinary temperatures (-5˚C to
+40˚C). Avoid condensation on the product’s surface.
• Store actuators where there is no vibration.
• Handle products properly as industrial waste. When disposing, please contact your local waste disposal service and make sure the
disposal methods meet all legal requirements.
When using our products, the following precautions should be taken:
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, re, 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 specied. KEMET classies 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 species 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 specied for the standard quality level, they should always consult
a KEMET representative before using the electronic parts.
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Standard Quality Level: Computers, ofce 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), trafc 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 specied, the quality level of KEMET’s electronic component products shown in documents such as catalogs,
datasheets or technical books are the standard quality level.
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 specications (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 re, 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.
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.
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