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TTN200645-D02
PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator
Chapter 4: Orientation
4.4.
Rear Panel
Figure 4–2 Rear Panel of Control Unit
4.4.1. Operating Voltage
The unit contains a universal power supply. No changes are needed to switch
from 110V AC 60 Hz to another allowed voltage and frequency (For details see
Chapter 8: Specifications
).
The power switch uses the IEC standard symbols to indicate power condition - |
is ON, and O is off. (
See Chapter 7, Maintenance
).
4.4.2. Chassis Ground
The three-way binding post is part of the chassis ground to the PCS-6000. The
chassis of the PCS-6000 is connected to the safety ground in the line cord.
4.4.3. Joystick and ACU Connections
The joystick and the ACU plug into their respective connections on the back of
the unit.
4.5.
Axis Control Unit
The Axis Control Unit (ACU) allows you to adjust the piezo elements for fine pos-
itioning. The ACU connects to the rear of the PCS-6000 control unit via a nine-
pin connector. Depending on the model, it can have as many as four control
knobs. Each knob is attached to a three-turn potentiometer.
The resolution of each potentiometer is approximately 0.04% (one part in 2500).
The position resolution of each axis is the maximum travel of the piezo motion
divided by 2500. Therefore, a 300
µm
, stage has a 120
nm
of resolution, and a
150
µm
stage has 60
nm
of resolution.
