Section 9 Technical Information
9-1
SPECIFICATIONS
M A730 MICROSCOPE SUPPORT SYSTEM
Model
Shipping Weight
Floor Systems:
M A730F
187 lbs. (85kg)
M A730FM
50 lbs. (23kg)
M A730FMT
65 lbs. (29kg)
Ceiling Systems:
M A730C
30 lbs. (14kg) Required for M A730-C8, M A730-C9, M A730-C10
M A730CMF
31 lbs. (14kg) Required for M A730-C8, M A730-C9, M A730-C10
M A730-C8
15 lbs. (7kg)
M A730-C9
21 lbs. (10kg)
M A730-C10
27 lbs. (12kg)
Wall Systems:
M A730W
28 lbs. (13kg)
Arm System:
M A730-HA
40 lbs. (18kg)
M A730-45A
50 lbs. (23kg)
Weight the supporting structure must hold:
500 pounds
(227 kg)
Electrical Receptacle Requirements:
Recommended, but not required, connection should be
made to a dedicated circuit breaker, and for Ceiling Mount
and High Wall Mount use a receptacle controlled with a
wall switch.
115 VAC, 15 A, 50/60 Hz
230 VAC, 15 A, 50/60 Hz
Standard: Duplex Outlet
Ceiling Mounting Surface:
8’ (2.44 m) Mounting Surface
8’ (2.44 mm) high 2” x 8” (51 mm x 203 mm) or larger joists on 16”
(406 mm) centers:
Use Model M A730-C8
9’ (2.74 m) Mounting Surface
Use Model M A730-C9
(Same as Model M A730-C8 except column is
12” (305 mm) longer)
10’ (3.05 m) Mounting Surface
Use Model M A730-C10
(Same as Model M A730C8 except column is
24” (610 mm)
longer)
Custom
Special construction by independent contractor must meet the above
specifications.
*
If mounting to a ceiling that does not have wooden mounting surfaces,
mount is considered “custom” and all hardware is to be supplied by
contractor.
Wall Surfaces:
Standard: 2” x 4” (51 mm x 101 mm) wood studs on 16” (406 mm)
centers.
If metal studs:
order wall mount board M W557-32.
If 24” (610 mm) centers:
wood or metal order special mounting board
M 557
Note:
Contractor to reinforce metal studded walls or particle walls.
OR:
Standard Concrete (Cinder) Block 8” x 16” (203 mm x 406 mm)
Table 9-1 Microscope Support System Specifications
Binocular Model
Focal Length
M A1020 Series Straight Binocular
125 mm
M A1021 Series 45° Inclined Binocular
160 mm
M A1022 Series 220° Inclinable Binocular
160 mm
Table 9-2 A-Series Binocular Focal Lengths
