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PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE   

ATTEMPTING TO USE THE NANOSCAN SP SERIES SYSTEM

IDENTIFYING YOUR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM

• Save this manual as it contains important safety information and operating instructions.
• Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety and operating instructions located

on the product and in this user manual.

• Do not expose the product to open flames, extreme  hot or cold temperatures, water or moisture.
• Do not allow objects to fall on or liquids to spill on the product.
• Connect the AC power cord only to designated power sources as marked on the product.
• Make sure the electrical cord is located so that it will not be subject to damage.
• To reduce the risk of damage, unplug the product from the power source before connecting the components together.

DANGER

 - never alter the AC cord or plug. If the plug will not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed

by a qualified electrician.

• Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided with the system) for this unit.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the product. Doing so will void the warranty.  This product does not contain

consumer serviceable components. Service should be performed by authorized service centers.

NANOSCAN SP SERIES QUICK START INSTRUCTIONS

The standard NanoScan SP Series system consist of: 

(1)

NanoScan SP Series Piezo Sample Scanner

(1)

NPC-D-6110 Controller

 and power supply

One or more of the sample accessories listed:
 QGSP301XR - extra recessed microtitre plate

QGSP302XR - extra recessed universal specimen
QGSP303XR - extra recessed slide holder

(1)

Adapter plate to mount the NanoScan SP on the

 

microscope XY stage.

No adapter plate is require for Prior

 

XY stages H117 & HLD117 (Except HLD117NN).

(

12

)

M4x8 Mounting screws

(1) USB Cable QGPA0096-SK-102 + (1) 1.2 metre BNC to BNC cable Q

(1) RS232C QG-0494-SK-200002

(1) 9 pin gender changer for RS232C QG-0494-SK-200001

(1)

USB stick containing manuals and test report.

Gender changer for 

RS232C

SP400/600 Piezo Sample Scanner

Sample Holder

s

Adapter Plate

www.prior.com

STEP 1:

  

Where an adapter plate is  
included, attach it to your XY stage 
using the screws provided. Do not 
screw the adapter plate for the 
HLD117NN in place.  
Use all available thread holes to 
mount the plate. Lightly nip each screw with a hex key (0.3N

m

 /

 

300cN

m

/ 0.2lbft 

t

orque). In the event that the screw bottoms

 

out 

before the head seats, 

STOP

. Do not force the screw as it

 

may 

be too long; back the screw out before moving the XY stage.  

Shown with base 
plate attached to back 
of NanoScan SP unit.

STEP 2:

  

Position the NanoScan

 

SP 

stage aligning the 
connection points with 
those on the XY stage or 
adapter plate.  Mount the 
stage using M4 screws 
using all the available 
thread holes on the XY 
stage. Where the attach-
ment requires screws of 
nonstandard length they 
should be part of the 
adapter kit. Lightly 
tighten each screw with a hex hey (0.3N

m

 / 300cN

m

/

 

0.2lbft Torque). In the event that the screw bottoms out 
before the head seats, 

STOP

. Do not force the screw as

 

it 

may be too long; back the screw out before moving the XY 
stage. It is important to attach the stage using as many 
mounts at possible to achieve the specified performance.  

Note: The stage is a moving platform, the height will vary when powered compared to unpowered. The stage must be mounted 
to a flat surface 

before being 

powered.

  Do not connect the stage to a controller until properly mounted.

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