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1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The Newport Vibration Control System provides an ideal working platform
for vibration sensitive devices such as interferometers, microscopes, and
balances. The table surface is isolated from floor motion using the
Stabilizer™ pneumatic suspension system. The versatile Newport Vibration
Control System is available in a variety of sizes, working surfaces, and
options.
These systems integrate Newport’s rigid, laminated honeycomb panel
technology and pneumatic isolation systems to provide a mounting platform
which is rigid, yet thin and light weight.
It is possible to tailor the system to a wide variety of applications using the
entire range of sizes and working surfaces. A typical Newport Vibration
Control System consists of an optical table and vibration isolators.
The S-2000 Stabilizer™ isolation system is capable of supporting 2000
pounds per isolator. Caution must be observed to ensure that heavy payloads
are not located off center on the table surface. This could cause overloading
of one isolator even though the average load per isolator is below the 2000
pound limit.
1.2 Getting Started
Heavy payloads with very high centers of gravity (C-G) may cause the
isolation system to oscillate. Please consult Section 3.2 of this manual or
Newport Applications Engineering for high C-G applications.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before assembling the table
system. The individual components have been assembled at the factory and
require only final system assembly and performance adjustment.
1.3 Unpacking and Inspecting
The components of your Newport Vibration Control System are packed in
individual, labeled boxes. Be sure the number of boxes you received is equal
to the total number listed on the label (for example, if a box is labeled 1 of 4,
there should be 4 boxes).