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MUX2

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Micromanipulator MUX2

Micromanipulator with motorized x- and
z-axis

Document Version 1.4

The MUX2 is provided by:

PyroScience GmbH

Hubertusstrasse 35
52064 Aachen
Germany

Phone

+49 (0)241 5183 2210

Fax

+49 (0)241 5183 2299

Web

www.pyroscience.com

Registered: Aachen HRB 17329, Germany

Summary of Contents for MUX2

Page 1: ...Micromanipulator MUX2 Micromanipulator with motorized x and z axis USER MANUAL www pyroscience com...

Page 2: ...ator with motorized x and z axis Document Version 1 4 The MUX2 is provided by PyroScience GmbH Hubertusstrasse 35 52064 Aachen Germany Phone 49 0 241 5183 2210 Fax 49 0 241 5183 2299 Email info pyrosc...

Page 3: ...troduction 4 1 1 Packing List 4 1 2 Overview 5 2 Safety Guidelines 6 3 Installation and Operation 8 3 1 Assembly and Mounting 8 3 2 Power Supply and Manual Motor Control 11 3 3 Computer Controlled Ope...

Page 4: ...1 1 Packing List Please check that all following items are included in your package Micromanipulator base with motor unit for x axis Micromanipulator base with motor unit for z axis Mounting screws Po...

Page 5: ...recision motorized slides 0 1 m resolution for x axis left right and the z axis up down Versatile control software is provided by PyroScience as freeware If no computer is connected the motorized slid...

Page 6: ...no longer be employed without a risk especially regarding any electrical parts it must be set aside and appropriately marked to prevent any further use The safety of the user may be endangered e g if...

Page 7: ...This device is only intended for use in the laboratory by qualified personal according to this instruction manual and these safety guidelines Keep this device out of the reach of children Keep away fr...

Page 8: ...sembling the Micromanipulator MUX2 1 Position the 4 mounting holes of the micromanipulator head on top of the 4 mounting threads red circles in the micromanipulator base If the 4 mounting holes are hi...

Page 9: ...e tilting mechanism Screw the mounting screw carefully into the mounting nut of the Heavy Stand HS1 if the spring loaded mounting nut is not exactly centred within the groove move it back into positio...

Page 10: ...ensor mount 7 For mounting microsensors with diameters from 0 5 mm up to 3 mm use the included adapter for thin microsensors The adapter can hold two thin microsensors simultaneously PRECAUTION The mo...

Page 11: ...ure that the manual control knobs for both x and z axis are in their centre positions feel the slight click Otherwise the motor might start moving when the power supply is plugged in 3 Plug in the pow...

Page 12: ...e knobs back into its centre position The motor will automatically stop if it reaches either end of the slide After power up both motor slides have to be moved to the very top position z axis and very...

Page 13: ...automatically install the correct USB driver for the MUX2 4 Start Profix The versatile control software Profix is available by download from the PyroScience homepage https www pyroscience com For furt...

Page 14: ...ormance of the Micromanipulator MUX2 depends strongly on the condition of its precision mechanics Periodically you might carefully clean the gear wheels gear racks and the lead screw Figure 3 For clea...

Page 15: ...use irreparable damage to the electronics Under humid conditions you should leave the power supply connected green LED on even if you do not perform any measurements That way the motor will provide a...

Page 16: ...z axis motor 75 mm on request 150 300 450 mm Max motor velocity 2 mm s Min motor velocity 0 1 m s Motor resolution 0 1 m Motor repeatability 2 5 m Maximum force 100 N Maximum cantilever load 100 N cm...

Page 17: ...Control software Freeware download Profix https www pyroscience com Mounting adapter M6 screw 10 mm length Sensor mount Clamp for microsensors from 6 5 mm to 12 mm Adapter for thin sensors Clamp for...

Page 18: ...MUX2 User Manual CONTACT www pyroscience com PyroScience GmbH Hubertusstra e 35 52064 Aachen Deutschland Tel 49 0 241 5183 2210 Fax 49 0 241 5183 2299 info pyroscience com www pyroscience com...