User Manual
P725T0010, applies to P-725
CBo/KSch, 8/27/2020
Physik Instrumente (PI ) GmbH & Co. KG, Auf der Roemerstrasse 1, 76228 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Mounting the P-721.xxQ thread adapter set
1.
Screw the thread adapter for the objective side into the aperture of the PIFOC
positioner from below.
2.
Tighten the thread adapter on the objective side using the wide face of the key tool as
shown in the figure below.
3.
Screw the thread adapter on the microscope side into the microscope.
4.
Tighten the thread adapter on the microscope side with the narrow side of the key tool.
5.
Make sure that the thread adapter's spring washer on the microscope side is neither
too tight nor loose. If necessary, set the tension of the spring washer by turning the
clamping ring. Only unscrew the clamping ring as far as necessary.
6.
Push the PIFOC
positioner slowly into the thread adapter on the microscope side until it
snaps in completely.
7.
Insert the tightening tool into one of the holes in the clamping ring for the thread
adapter on the microscope side and lightly tighten the ring. The clamping ring will be
visible through the slot in the PIFOC positioner. Make sure the clamping tool is well
seated before applying any pressure.
8.
Align the PIFOC positioner as required.
9.
Tighten the clamping ring for the thread adapter on the microscope side with the
tightening tool.
10.
Screw the objective from below into the thread adapter on the objective side of the
PIFOC positioner. Do not exceed the maximum torque of 0.6 Nm.
