6| 3.0 Initial Setup
3.1.4 Attaching the micrometre heads
Slide the micrometres into the holders attached to the translation stage
and tighten the screw with the hex key supplied
.
Figure E: Micrometre placement
Caution: Do not overly tighten screws, this could
damage the micrometres and cause irregular, rough
movement of the translation stage.
3.1.5 Positioning the platform
Put the platform in position near your microscope and carefully slide the
top plate into position. Lock the top plate in place by gently tightening
the bolts with the Hex key supplied.
Figure F: Locking the top plate in position
Ensure that the central hole of the sample plate is aligned with your
microscope objective.
3.1.6 Bolting the platform to your table top
Once the platform is in the correct position, place the four foot mounting
locks into the feet.
