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Before checking that the device has been delivered complete and installing it, please read the
following section thoroughly.
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The control board must not be carried or dragged by the joystick!
The joystick is a highly sensitive control element which transmits movement commands in
the 0.1 µm range! Always carry the unit by the housing only!
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Never place the control board upside down on the joystick
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Treat the motor modules with care!
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Never transport the motor modules while they are still assembled!
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Whenever possible, transport the motor modules in their original packaging!
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Do not tilt the assembled motor modules!
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After the warm-up phase (at least half an hour) the device is virtually drift-free.
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After switching on, wait for the initialisation process to complete before operating the joy-
stick. Completion of initialisation is indicated by an acoustic signal or by the LED returning
to its standby condition.
2.1 Hazards when unpacking and other information and instructions
Safety precautions and application
2 Safety precautions and application
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