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Chapter 3
Installation
3.1 Unpacking
Note
. Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation.
Caution
. Once removed from its packaging, the stage is easily damaged by
mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base, not by the motor or any
attachments to the moving platform.
3.2 Mounting
The stage can be mounted to a standard 1/2” post, with an option to mount in a
vertical or an inclined orientation (as shown in Fig. 2.1.). The stage can also be fixed
directly to the worksurface in a horizontal (flat) orientation using the counter-bored
holes in the main body.
The rotating platform features several options for mounting accessories. The central
aperture has a standard SM1 internal thread, for compatibility with a range of optics.
Accessories can also be fixed using the series of threaded mounting holes (see
Fig. 3.3).
Standard ‘tongue and groove’ accessories can be mounted using the PRM1SP1(/M)
grooved adapter plate, which raises the deck height to 29mm (1.14”).
Adapter plates are available which allow more stable installation and raise the deck
height to 34mm (1.34”) (PRM1SP2), or 62.5mm (2.46”) (PRM1SP3).
Caution
. When mounting components, or fitting the stage within an application, do not
apply excessive pressure to the moving platform.
Fig. 3.1 PRM1-Z7 mounted on a PRM1SP2 Adapter Plate
