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Microscopy Accessories

Motorized X-Y Stages

Model Numbers MAX200

MAX201
MAX202
MAX203

Summary of Contents for MAX200

Page 1: ...0 Microscopy Accessories Motorized X Y Stages Model Numbers MAX200 MAX201 MAX202 MAX203 ...

Page 2: ...tion Mode 13 4 Installation 16 Unpacking 16 Mounting 16 General 16 Mounting To An Olympus IX Frame 17 Mounting To A Nikon TE2000 Microscope 18 Fitting an SCXY100 Piezo Stage 19 Fitting a 96 Hole Well Plate 20 Troubleshooting The Encoder 21 Cleaning 21 Transportation 21 Electrical Connections 22 Dimensions 23 MAX200 and 201 Dimensions 23 MAX202 and 203 Dimensions 24 SmartSignal Electronics Module D...

Page 3: ...d on the equipment Warning risk of danger Refer to the handbook for details on this hazard Warning risk of electric shock High voltages present Equipotentiality bonding terminal Functional EMC earth ground terminal The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook Warning An instruction which draws attention to the risk of injury or death Caution An instruction which draws attention...

Page 4: ...is maintained to the motor If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Do not operate the instrument outside its rated supply voltages or environmental range In particular excessive moisture may impair safety Translation stages can be made to move without warning Ensure that the stages can move their full travel r...

Page 5: ...op versions of the MAX200 stages However if the stage is to be used in conjunction with a MicroScan series piezo stage we offer a hybrid controller BPS103 that contains 2 channels of stepper motor control AND a channel of piezo electric control This makes a particularly convenient and cost effective solution for motorized XY control and piezo electric Z control Note The MAX201 and MAX203 encoded s...

Page 6: ...5 Chapter 2 Overview Fig 2 1 MAX200 stage with 96 hole well plate and mounted on a microscope ...

Page 7: ...e or both For a complete tutorial on using the stage with a stepper motor controller see the relevant controller manual Basic steps in controlling the stage are as follows 1 Run the APTConfig utility and associate the controller serial number stage type and channel number see the APTConfig helpfile for further details 2 Move each axis to its home position to establish a zero datum 3 Set commands t...

Page 8: ...ced or when the accuracy of the system is in doubt If the calibration check cannot be performed satisfactorily the unit should be returned to the factory for recalibration 1 Connect the electronics module to the APT stepper motor controller using the cable supplied see Section 4 6 2 Position the stage at least 6 mm 1 4 in away from its mid point 3 Insert a small diameter non metalic shaft e g plas...

Page 9: ... enable the encoder support within the APT Server use the APT Config utility to associate the required motor drive channel with the encoded stage see the handbook supplied with the motor controller for more details Fig 3 2 Associating a drive channel with an encoded stage type ...

Page 10: ...e interfaces is enabled in the corresponding Motor ActiveX Control On the main motor graphical panel an Encoder button is displayed at the bottom left of the panel Fig 3 3 Motor GUI panel with encoder button 1 Click the Encoder button to display the Encoder Control Panel This panel is used to enable disable encoder position feedback control and to alter the modes of operation when encoder control ...

Page 11: ...move 1 mm the controller will drive out the appropriate number of microsteps to result in an encoder count change of 10000 To display position values the software will convert the encoder count into a real world position by dividing by 10000 Note The positions values returned by the GetPosition and GetPositionEx methods are derived from the microstep count in Microstep Positioning mode and from th...

Page 12: ...n table is acquired For example a stepping distance of 0 2mm instructs the system to stop every 0 2mm to read the encoder count during a calibration sequence Calibration Sequence Sample Dwell ms In many cases it is good practise to allow the stage mechanics to settle for a short period allowing vibrations and other transients to die down before sampling the encoder reading This parameter specifies...

Page 13: ...cking the Use Calibration Table checkbox Notes The Use Calibration Table checkbox is not enabled automatically and must be enabled in the Encoder Control Panel It is not compulsory to use the calibration data i e checking the Use Calibration Tabel checkbox however this is advisable if best system performance when using encoder equipped stages is to be obtained The encoder calibration table is used...

Page 14: ... is achieved The various correction stepping parameters that affect this operation are found on the Encoder tab of the settings tabbed dialog accessed using the Settings button on the main graphical panel Note that depending on the nature of the lead screw the stage actuator may end up either side of the required position The correction moves will be applied in both forward or reverse directions a...

Page 15: ...ings on this panel relate to encoder position functionality see Section 3 4 2 for details on the upper collection of settings Fig 3 5 Motor settings Encoder tab There are two encoder positioning correction modes as described previously The following parameters are used to adjust the operation of these correction modes Consider the following diagram that illustrates the role of each parameter Fig 3...

Page 16: ...le microstep to reach the required position If at the end of the initial encoded move the system detects the encoder position is outside of this window then the system steps at whatever multiple of microsteps is specified by the Correction Move Distance parameter described below until the encoder position falls within the Single Microstepping Window and single microstepping can take place Stop Sho...

Page 17: ...is not obstructed If equipment mounted on the moving platform is driven against a solid object damage to the internal mechanism could occur The range of travel is as follows MAX200 and MAX201 X axis 50mm 2 Y axis 75mm 3 MAX202 and MAX203 X axis 105mm 4 13 Y axis 70mm 3 75 Caution When mounting equipment to the moving platform always use the fixings supplied with the equipment being fitted If these...

Page 18: ...anual XY specimin stage 3 Fit the two shims provided between the stage and the microscope This ensures that the objective lens and turret cannot clash when the stage is moved 4 Using the four M5 pozi pan bolts provided fit the stage to the microscope To access the front mounting holes turn the motor knob and move the carriage until the holes are accessible in the base plate Fig 4 1 Accessing the s...

Page 19: ...pport unit as necessary 2 Remove the manual XY specimin stage 3 Using the bolts removed at item 1 fit the MAX200A1 mounting brackets to the microscope These plates ensure that the objective lens and turret cannot clash when the stage is moved 4 Using the four M5 pozi pan bolts provided fit the MAX200 stage to the MAX200A1 brackets To access the front mounting holes turn the motor knob and move the...

Page 20: ...m 2 Fit the piezo stage into place and secure using the four M3 hexagon screws supplied Caution The SCXY SCZ and SCXYZ100 stages have different heights and therefore require different length fixings to secure them Always use the fixings supplied with the stage being fitted If these are not available do not use fixings that protrude more than 2 5mm into the moving platform as this could damage the ...

Page 21: ...e well plate into place 4 Turn the cleat heads through 90 so that the curved edge is inboard and the well plate held in place 5 Tighten the cleat bolts to secure the well plate Caution The stage is supplied with cleats already fitted and these should not normally be removed When refitting cleats which have previously been removed use the original fixings Do not use fixings that protrude more than ...

Page 22: ...asses over the midpoint of the stage at least once in each direction 4 4 Cleaning To ensure trouble free operation periodic cleaning of the encoder scales is advised Frequency depends upon usage and environment 1 Invert the stage and push the moving platform to one end of its travel Part of the encoder scale is now accessible 2 Blow off any loose particles with an aerosol air duster Pay particular...

Page 23: ...ng the splitter lead supplied make electrical connections as shown in Fig 4 5 Fig 4 5 Electrical connections 15 pin D Type long lead To stepper motor connector 15 pin D Type short lead To SmartSignal Electronics module 15 pin D Type To DRIVE CHANNEL on rear of stepper motor control unit MOTOR DRIVE ...

Page 24: ...ges 7 64 194 0mm 8 66 220 0mm 2 44 62 0mm 2 72 69 0mm 9 47 240 5mm 1 32 33 5mm 0 24 6 0mm 1 73 44 0mm 1 08 27 5mm 0 0 10 33 262 5mm 5 15 131 0mm 4 91 124 8mm 4 55 115 5mm 4 17 106 0mm 1 02 26 0mm 0 61 15 5mm 0 52 13 1mm 5 47 139 0mm 5 28 134 0mm 5 22 132 5mm 4 91 124 8mm 0 55 14 0mm 0 26 6 5mm 0 20 5 0mm 9 93 252 3mm ...

Page 25: ...X202 and MAX203 Stages 10 1 257 5mm 2 2 55 5mm 2 7 69 0mm 2 4 62 0mm 5 4 136 4mm 3 9 100 0mm 7 4 187 0mm 1 3 33 0mm 1 3 33 0mm 1 3 33 0mm 0 6 15 0mm 5 9 150 0mm 8 4 214 0mm 8 7 220 0mm 9 1 230 0mm 3 5 88 0mm 2 0 50 0mm 11 6 294 5mm Seven mounting holes Six 6 32UNC M3 mounting holes to clamp well plates ...

Page 26: ...gnal Electronics Module Dimensions Fig 4 8 Dimensions SmartSignal electronics module 0 75 19 1 2 03 51 5 2 18 55 4 1 89 48 0 1 50 38 1 Ø 0 13 Ø 3 3 2 11 53 5 0 10 2 4 0 85 21 5 0 46 11 6 pin 1 pin 11 pin 15 pin 5 all dimensions in inches mm ...

Page 27: ... Capacity 5kg Straightness of Travel 400 arcseconds 0 1 deg Maximum Pitch Error for Both Axis 100 arcseconds 0 025 deg Maximum Yaw Error for Both Axis Motor Specification Step Angle 1 8 50 poles and 2 phases for 360 divided by 200 or 1 8 Step Accuracy 5 Rated Phase Current 1A Phase Resistance 4 6 Phase Inductance 10 6mH Holding Torque 23 1N cm Detent Torque 1 7N cm Phase Inductance 10 6mH Operatin...

Page 28: ...and MAX200P3 accommodate custom sample set ups Unique sample containers or live sample accessories can be easily mounted magnetically or by screwing into small tapped holes on the plate This allows secure sample positioning for easy manipulation and viewing while allowing the option of mounting other essentials for your set up such as temperature sensors fluid or gas tubing and electrodes Part Num...

Page 29: ...reads Tapped Holes MAX200P2 M 63 x M6 and 86 x M3 Holes MAX200P2 63 x 1 4 20 UNC Holes and 83 x 4 40 UNC Holes 12 5mm 1 2 Pitch Size 129 x 137 x 4mm 5 1 x 5 4 x 0 16 MAX200P3 Features Compatible with Standard Microscope Slides and 35mm Petri Dishes Magnetic Steel Platform Size 129 x 137 x 2mm 5 1 x 5 4 x 0 08 6 3 Accessories for MAX202 and MAX203 Stages MAX200P6 Features Compatible with Standard M...

Page 30: ...e crossed out wheelie bin logo see right were sold to and are currently owned by a company or institute within the EC and are not dissembled or contaminated Contact Thorlabs for more information Waste treatment is your own responsibility End of life units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public was...

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