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Micromanipulators

Care and Maintenance

World Precision Instruments

INSTRUCTION SHEET

Serial No._____________________

052815

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Summary of Contents for DC3001L

Page 1: ...Micromanipulators Care and Maintenance World Precision Instruments INSTRUCTION SHEET Serial No _____________________ 052815 www wpiinc com ...

Page 2: ...ack case Z LITE 186 Z Lite Illuminator Bifurcated Light Guide Z LITE Z186 Z Lite Illuminator Bifurcated Light Guide LIGHT GUIDES AND ACCESSORIES 500186 Bifurcated Light Guide with lenses R 8 8 WPI01 Ring Light Guide for PZM and PZMIII Series 13338 Ring Light Adapter 48 mm for PZM PZMII PZMIII 502015 Ring Light Adapter for PZMIV 5475 Adapter for SMA terminated Fiber Optic Cables Ring Light Guide re...

Page 3: ...f World Precision Instruments Inc CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Notes and Warnings 1 INSTALLING THE TILT BASE 2 ADJUSTING THE ANTI DRIFT TENSION ON MICROMANIPULATORS 2 Adjusting the X Coarse Axis Drift 3 Adjusting the Y Axis Drift 6 Adjusting the Z Axis Drift 6 ACCESSORIES 8 Manipulators 8 Optional Accessories 8 SPECIFICATIONS 8 KITE 8 M3301 9 MD4R 9 MMJ 9 DC3001 9 0 2mm s 9 0 2mm s ...

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Page 5: ...stance can be damaging to the general alignment and adjustment CAUTION When not in use adjust the three X Y Z guide surfaces in such a way that they are not exposed and cover the manipulator with a plastic bag Dirt is your biggest enemy CAUTION If the manipulator is not in use for a prolonged time occasionally work the three surfaces repeatedly back and forth to keep the grease pliable Never oil t...

Page 6: ...tor Depending on the angle of application and the weight carried on any one guide way you may experience some drift This can be easily corrected Follow the procedure on the following pages to tighten the drag on the coarse manual slides In this manual you can see how to adjust the anti drift tension on the M3301 but the procedure is similar for the DC3001R DC3001L MD4R MD4L KITE L KITE R MMJR and ...

Page 7: ... travel in the fully extended position as indicated by the black arrow in Fig 4 This is necessary because it provides better access to the knob In step 2 you will use a pair of pliers to secure this knob while loosening the black locking nut so that the adjustment can be made Fig 4 Fully extend the X axis away from adjustment knob 2 Use a pair of pliers to secure the X Axis Coarse Adjustment knob ...

Page 8: ...the black slot on the end of the knob Prevent the silver knob from turning and rotate the tool counter clockwise to unscrew the black locking nut Fig 7 Hold knob and turn screw counter clockwise Fig 6 Left 502105 Manipulator Adjustment Tool Fig 7 Right The outer ring of the knob remains stationary while you turn the inner screw counter clockwise 4 Once the black locking nut is loose the silver kno...

Page 9: ...nsion is adjusted correctly it will not be easy to move the axis by pushing it Apply mechanical pressure on the X axis with left hand thumb to test for drift resistance Fig 8 To test the drift resistance press on the x axis It should not move easily NOTE The correct amount of drift resistance depends upon the working orientation of the manipulator the load on the axis and personal preference 6 If ...

Page 10: ...y and the load The adjustment to counteract drift on the Z axis is performed differently than either the X or Y axes The Z axis is controlled by the Z Axis Coarse Adjustment knob shown in Fig 3 However the tension is adjusted by rotating the Adjustment Ring 1 Locate the set screw on the Adjustment Ring Figure 6 Set Screw Fig 9 The set screw is located on the adjustment ring 2 Using a small flat bla...

Page 11: ...ge the slot or cause personal injury TIP With older manipulators the Adjustment Ring may be too tight to turn even using the screwdriver technique just described If this is the case remove the Y axis Adjustment knob to gain better mechanical access for the use of pliers To remove the Y axis Coarse Adjustment knob remove its black locking nut with the 502105 tool Then turn the knob counter clockwis...

Page 12: ...d SYS MS314 Controller for DC3001 Optional Accessories 5464 5 lb Weight for Tilting Base Shipping weight 7 lb 3 kg 15873 Optional Angled Electrode Holder 13 cm long 500475 Ball Joint 7 cm long for Ø 8mm Holder 500476 Ball Joint 4 cm long for Ø 4mm Holder 501607 Cable for MS314 and DC3001 502105 Axis Adjustment Tool M3301EH Replacement Electrode Holder 14 cm long M2 Additional Clamp Ø 12mm M 3 80 T...

Page 13: ...is 20mm 100μmm Z axis 25mm 100μmm SHIPPING WEIGHT 3 lbs 1 4 kg MMJ TRAVEL RANGE RESOLUTION X axis 37mm 0 1mm Y axis 20mm 0 1mm Z axis 25mm 0 1mm Joystick X Y axes 0 35 3 5mm SHIPPING WEIGHT 4 lbs 1 8 kg DC3001 TRAVEL RANGE RESOLUTION MAX SPEED Manual X axis 37mm 0 1mm Y axis 20mm 0 1mm Z axis 20mm 0 1mm Motorized X axis 10mm 0 5μm 0 2mm s Y axis 10mm 0 5μm 0 2mm s Z axis 10mm 0 5μm 0 2mm s SHIPPIN...

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Page 15: ...ect indirect special or consequential arising from a failure of this product to operate in the manner desired by the user WPI shall not be liable for any damage to data or property that may be caused directly or indirectly by use of this product Claims and Returns Inspect all shipments upon receipt Missing cartons or obvious damage to cartons should be noted on the delivery receipt before signing ...

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