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Chapter 3 Installation
3.1 Unpacking
3.2 Mounting
3.2.1 General
The DTS25 stage can be mounted directly to the work surface as shown in Section
3.2.3. For additional versitility, a base plate and angle bracket are available for use in
horizontal or vertical mounting configurations - see Section 3.2.4. to Section 3.2.6.
When mounting the stage close to other e quipment, ensure that the travel o f the
moving platform is not obstructed.
The range of travel is 25 mm total, that is
±
12.5 mm about the nominal position.
Notes
During handling or shipping, the moving platform must be constrained to
avoid damage to the bearings.
Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation.
Caution
The stage is shipped with a plate fitted to the side, which locks the
carriage during transit and in applications where acccidental
adjustement is undesirable. The locking screw on these plates must be
loosened before the stage is used - see section Section 3.2.2.
Caution
When mounting components, or fitting the stage within an application, do
not apply excessive pressure to the moving platform as this may damage
the bearing mechanism.
Note
The DTS25 stages can quickly be assembled into XY, XZ, YZ and XYZ
configurations - see Section 3.2.5. and Section 3.2.6. The stages, brackets
and plates are supplied complete with dowels, which ensure an accurate,
orthogonal assembly.
