3.0 Initial Setup
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By rotating the mounting locks, you 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 ¼ 20 for inch spaced tables.
3.1.7 Using the sliding carriages
As an alternative to mounting devices directly on the tapped surface of
the top plate, three carriages are supplied for when finer positioning
control is required.
These are usually used for mounting micromanipulators, which can be
attached directly to the carriage using the bolts supplied.
Ensure that the bolts used to mount devices do not
extend beyond the lower surface of the carriage to
prevent damage to the top plate surface.
The T-bar can be mounted to the lower surface of the carriage in any of
the five hole positions for additional lateral positioning versatility.
Figure G: Mounting carriages.
The right-hand carriage is inverted to reveal a T-bar
mounted in the central lateral position.
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.
When in position, retighten the T-bar bolts to secure the carriage in
place. It is important to complete this step to ensure complete stability.
Note: By sliding the carriage to the end of the groove and locking it
there; you can ensure repeatable positioning of equipment.
