THORLABS LNR502E, User Manual

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LNR502E Encoded Long Travel, Linear Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator
3.5 Reconfiguring the Actuator Position
The stage is shipped with the drives configured for a right handed configuration, however they can be repositioned for left
handed use. This is achieved by swapping the position of the actuator clamp and the push block as follows:
Referring to Fig. 3.7:
1) Remove the actuator as detailed in Section 3.4.
2) Loosen the push block pinch bolts.
3) Remove the push block.
4) Undo the push block mounting bolts and remove the push block mounting block.
Fig. 3.7 Removing the Actuator Clamp and Push Block
Referring to Fig. 3.8 on the next page:
5) Refit the push block mounting block on the opposite side of the stage as shown in Fig. 3.8 and tighten the attachment bolts.
6) Refit the push block pinch bolts but do not tighten.
7) Refit the push block, then tighten the push block pinch bolts.
8) Refit the motor actuator, and tighten the mounting bolts.
9) Turn the motor knob until 25 mm of drive shaft is protruding.
10) Loosen the push block pinch bolts and position the push block such that the stage is in its center of travel.
11) Tighten the push block pinch bolts.
Fig. 3.8 Reconfiguring the Actuator Position
3.6 Connecting The Hardware
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.
2) Install the APT Software - see the handbook supplied with your stepper motor controller.
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