Sutter Instrument MP-285, Basic Operations

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MP-285 SYSTEM ROE BASIC OPERATIONS – REV. 4.04 (20210122)
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mount, gantry stand, dovetail extension). Setup of these accessories is covered either in
documentation accompanying the accessory or in the
MP-285 Reference Manual
.
Remove all six shipping screws from the MP-285. Save the screws, warning tags, and hex
wrench in the event you need to transport your manipulator in the future. Once these screws
have been removed, handle the micromanipulator with care. The drive cables can be
damaged
2.2 Initial Setup and Gross Movement
Initially, you may want to simply connect your manipulator, controller, and ROE together and
try some gross movements in order to get a feel for the controls and how to make simple
movements. It is perfectly acceptable to set the manipulator in the middle of a bench top,
make all electrical connections and then observe the unit’s movement by eye. Even if you
wish to directly install your manipulator in your rig, it is useful to follow the initial setup
procedure in order to learn how to move the unit and allow easy access to the mounting
screws if subjected to unnecessary strain.
1.
Connect the power cord to the MP-285 controller. Make certain that the voltage selector
next to the power cord socket on the back of the MP-285 controller has been set to the
appropriate voltage (110 or 220).
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
110
220
SERIAL PORT
CABLE (9 pin)
INPUT DEVICE
CABLE (15 pin)
LINE POWER VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
FUSE
FUSE
LABEL
MANIPULATOR
CABLE (25 pin)
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DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE OPENING
UNIT!
MODEL
Hz
FUSE
VOLTS
HIGH VOLTAGE
DANGER
SERIAL PORT
MANIPULATOR
COMMAND INPUT
Figure 2-4. MP-285 controller rear connections
NOTE: The MP-285A controller adds a USB port for external computer control and two
BNC connectors for TTL input/output.
2. With the power OFF (front panel switch in the down position), use the D15 cable and
connect the ROE to the connection labeled “COMMAND INPUT” on the back of the MP-
285 controller.
CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect the ROE while the power is on!
3. With the power OFF, use the D25 cable and connect the MP-285/M micromanipulator to
the DB 25 connector labeled “MANIPULATOR” on the back of the controller.
CAUTION: Never connect or disconnect the micromanipulator while the power is on!