Sutter Instrument MP-285, Basic Operations

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MP-285 SYSTEM ROE BASIC OPERATIONS – REV. 4.04 (20210122)
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2.3 Installation of the MP-285/M Micromanipulator on your Microscope
2.3.1 General Considerations
In most applications, it is best to try to mount the MP-285/M in a location that allows for the
widest range of movement. Usually, this means mounting so that the device is in the center
of travel when it is in its normal operating position. To facilitate this procedure, move the
manipulator to its center of travel before determining where it should be mounted.
The base of the MP 285 manipulator is also the mounting surface for the bearing ways of the
X-axis. When the base plate is pressed firmly against most mounting surfaces, torsional
stress can be transmitted to the base and thus misaligns the bearing ways. A supply of four
precision-thickness washers is included with your MP-285 manipulator. To limit
misalignment, you should use one on each of the four mounting screws between the MP-285
manipulator base and your mounting surface.
When mounting the MP-285 there should be no physical impediments to the full excursion of
the three axes. Pay attention to the screws or clamps used to secure the base of the
micromanipulator to make certain that the X-axis slide can move to the end of its travel
without obstruction.
Additional mounting considerations, as well as instructions pertaining to specific mounting
accessories can be found in the Reference Manual.
2.3.2 Specifics
The base of the MP-285 manipulator has four mounting holes on 2.5” centers. A template,
drawn to scale and based on the footprint shown below, can be used to drill holes in a suitable
mounting surface.
3.8125”
2.75”
2.75”
2.5”
2.5”
2.25”
Figure 2-5. Manipulator base dimensions