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8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software  

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8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software  

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8.1.2 Installing the USB Drivers 

 
In order to control the PatchStar via the USB connection the relevant 
drivers must first be installed. When running the system on Windows XP 
or Windows 2000, the operating system should detect a new USB 
device on power up or connection. 
 
The following screen will appear. Select No, not this time. 
 

 

 
Select to install from a specific location 
 

 

 
Browse to the location of the USB Driver which will be on the CD 
supplied with the system and click next. 
 

 

 
Windows should now install the first of the drivers required. 
 

Summary of Contents for MMTP

Page 1: ...Motorised Moveable Top Plate MMTP Product Manual Revision 2 0 Manual Part No S MMTP MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Scientifica Ltd 1A Kingfisher Court Brambleside Bellbrook Industrial Estate Uckfield TN22 1QQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1825 749 933 Fax 44 0 1825 749 934 info scientifica uk com...

Page 3: ...Control Racks 8 3 2 2 Basic MMTP electrical setup diagram 9 3 2 3 Example system diagram 10 4 0 Operation Guide 11 4 1 Powering up the system 11 4 2 Operating the MMTP 11 4 2 1 Using a Control Cube 11...

Page 4: ...Manipulators Creeper 31 8 3 10 Manipulators PPL Wheel ReMap 31 8 3 11 View 31 8 3 12 View Show Stored Points 32 8 3 13 Approach 34 8 3 14 Speed 34 8 3 15 The Joystick Rotary Speed scaling 34 8 3 16 A...

Page 5: ...moval of any screws or components other than those noted in this manual can adversely affect the performance and operation of your micromanipulator and may invalidate your warranty 1 2 The Scientifica...

Page 6: ...2 1 2 2 Product walkthrough 1 Top plate 2 Sliding carriage mounting plate 3 Sample chamber 4 X Y Motors attached to the translation stage 5 Adjustable legs 6 Feet 1 2 5 6 4 4 3...

Page 7: ...sted below If any of items are missing contact Scientifica Ltd Please retain the packaging for storage or future transportation of the system Sample plate Locking ring Break out box 25 Way to 25 Way l...

Page 8: ...or components other than those noted in this manual can adversely affect the performance and operation of your equipment and may invalidate your warranty 3 1 1 Removing shipping brackets Special shipp...

Page 9: ...should be supplied by your microscope manufacturer Olympus Zeiss Leica Nikon Figure B Setting the platform height Minimum platform height is 190 mm Once you have decided on the correct height unscrew...

Page 10: ...u will expose a tapped hole in the table Using the bolts supplied bolt the feet firmly to your table surface This will be either M6 for metric tables or 20 for inch spaced tables 3 1 6 Using the slidi...

Page 11: ...tion To fit the mounting carriages to the top plate loosen but do not remove the bolts holding the T bar in place using the supplied hex key Slide the carriage onto the top plate from the outer edge W...

Page 12: ...ith the supplied device and controller Changing the connected devices will require reconfiguration of the control rack If you need to alter your setup please contact Scientifica The MMTP is connected...

Page 13: ...3 0 Setup 9 3 0 Setup 9 3 2 2 Basic MMTP electrical setup diagram Caution Never connect or disconnect any cables with the 1U Control rack switched on Figure B Basic electrical connections schematic...

Page 14: ...etup 3 2 3 Example system diagram The MMTP can be incorporated into Scientifica s modular electrical system enabling control consoles to be shared between devices Figure C Example system connection sc...

Page 15: ...up 4 2 Operating the MMTP Movement of the MMTP is achieved using the user interface supplied Functionality of each user interface type is described as follows 4 2 1 Using a Control Cube Figure D Cont...

Page 16: ...uttons allow two positions to be stored in memory the Home In position and the Home Out position The Home Out position must be set first before Home In can be used To set Home Out move the MMTP to the...

Page 17: ...be remapped in LinLab to control a different axis if required Review the LinLab operation manual for more information Device selection switch I II Selects which device to control when two devices and...

Page 18: ...or 3 seconds to store the current position Subsequent pressing of Home Out will cause the MMTP to move out to the stored Home Out position until an alternative Home Out position is stored The Home In...

Page 19: ...oystick enables high speed movement When released movement will revert to fine control Memory Pressing the Memory button will store the current position of the MMTP to memory Moving the MMTP and press...

Page 20: ...are no user serviceable parts within the MMTP 5 1 Cleaning WARNING Switch off and disconnect the mains supply before cleaning the unit Use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent to wipe...

Page 21: ...d Is the drift detected with the perfusion running test for longer than 10 minutes Perfusion solution with a temperature different to the room can lead to thermal expansion of the pipette leave some t...

Page 22: ...an external force causing movement of the chamber When using brain slices ensure that the harp use to hold down the slice does so efficiently Check for air currents around the system Open windows or...

Page 23: ...m Speed minimum 1 m per second maximum 4 mm per second Temperature range Operation 15 to 40 C Storage 0 to 60 C Memory Positions Up to 50 using the Control Device Unlimited via LinLab Bearings Crosse...

Page 24: ...8 2000 XP and Windows 7 1 Insert the supplied CD into your drive PC only 2 Run the LinLab setup exe file 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation 8 1 1 Connecting the syste...

Page 25: ...nt drivers must first be installed When running the system on Windows XP or Windows 2000 the operating system should detect a new USB device on power up or connection The following screen will appear...

Page 26: ...the first driver a second device will be detected Note The LinKey driver installation is complete at this point please skip to the section Identifying USB port assignment on the next page Again selec...

Page 27: ...te using the USB you must know the communications port that Windows has assigned to the USB port To do this open Control Panel from the Start Menu select System Hardware Device Manger and then expand...

Page 28: ...pose of the software is to give you complete control over the set up parameters of your motorised device The following features are in place to optimise the usage of the system 8 2 Running the softwar...

Page 29: ...then switched back on again the current position will remain as it was prior to switching off 8 2 2 Step Control This function enables the user to drive each axis by a specific amount The user can sel...

Page 30: ...e device to its original position prior to Homing Out less any safety offset which may have been applied using the Set Home In Offset function within the Manipulator menu described below For Manipulat...

Page 31: ...communications port for the next rack and continue If running a single device the following screen allows you to set the correct comms port 8 3 2 Configure System Configuration This allows the user to...

Page 32: ...you want to do this Once selected the current position is stored as the Home Out position 8 3 4 Manipulator Set Home In Offset This allows you to apply an offset of between 10 mm and 10 mm in micron s...

Page 33: ...0 and 1 mm If using a manipulator with a virtual axis the step will be applied to the combined axes If an approach angle has not been set the step will only apply to the Z axis 8 3 6 Manipulator Reve...

Page 34: ...erse the effect of the controller movement i e If you turn the control clockwise and the stage moves to the right click on the Reverse X Joystick and the stage will then move in the opposite direction...

Page 35: ...sample slowly and steadily Use this menu to set the speed and the distance to be moved 8 3 10 Manipulators PPL Wheel ReMap PPL Wheel re map allows you to swap round which wheels control the different...

Page 36: ...positions In order to store a point within LinLab drive the manipulator or microscope stage to the required location and select AddPoint from the stored points form This will cause the following scree...

Page 37: ...nts by grade by selecting the drop down menu If you want to cycle through the points select Start Auto Run This will go from one point to the next in a sequential fashion pausing for the time set in t...

Page 38: ...eleration for computerised Point to Point moves ie between Home In and Home Out or Memory positions Changes to the acceleration setting also apply to the deceleration value If the user experiences res...

Page 39: ...ges will not be saved until the OK or Apply button is selected If the user wants to return to the default settings select default and Apply or OK 8 4 Programming linear motion and Heater Cards Scienti...

Page 40: ...at the velocity specified for each axis ABS Move Absolute This moves to a new Absolute position for the three axis Tabs commas or spaces separate the arguments ABS X Y Z where X Y and Z are positions...

Page 41: ...et User Units Y As Above UUZ Move Set User Units Z As Above DATE Make Date and version This reports the Firmware Version compile date and compile time PROG Enter Program mode This puts the unit into p...

Page 42: ...Set Home in offset This sets the home in Offset for use by the IN command SET Set Home Out position This sets the position the manipulator will go to when OUT is sent to the current position SETSTEP S...

Page 43: ...sentative The warranty will not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident misuse or as a result of modification by persons other than Scientifica Ltd personnel Before returning an instrumen...

Page 44: ...esearchers based on principles of careful design and solid engineering By responding to the unique demands placed on the equipment of electrophysiologists and thinking laterally around these challenge...

Page 45: ...Scientifica Ltd 1A Kingfisher Court Brambleside Bellbrook Industrial Estate Uckfield TN22 1QQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1825 749 933 Fax 44 0 1825 749 934 info scientifica uk com...

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