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MCU 2008 

 

 
 

 

M60-2-0019 e   05/2012 

Prior knowledge of this manual is essential for proper operation of the instrument. You are therefore 

advised to familiarize yourself with its contents and, equally importantly, to follow special notes and 
instructions it contains regarding the safe product handling. 
We reserve the right to make changes as may be deemed appropriate in the interest of ongoing technical 

improvement. This manual is not subject to updating or revision services of any kind. 
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This document must not be forwarded to anyone, nor may its contents be duplicated, exploited 

or disseminated in any other way, unless express approval to do so has been procured. Failure to 
comply will create a liability for compensation of damages. 

All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of an industrial design. 
 
 
Any company or product name which is mentioned in this operating manual can be a trademark or a 
registered trademark. References to products of other manufacturers are provided for information only. 

They are not intended to express an approval or recommendation for use of such products. 
Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH will not assume any liability as to the performance or the use of this type of 

products. 

Issued by: 

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 

Carl-Zeiss-Promenade 10 

07745 Jena, Germany 
 

[email protected] 
www.zeiss.com/microscopy 

 

 

Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 

Königsallee 9-21 
37081 Göttingen, Germany 

 
Operating manual no.: M60-2-0019 e 
Date of issue: Version 7 – 01.05.201 
 
 

Summary of Contents for MCU 2008

Page 1: ...Operating Manual MCU 2008 Two Axis Stage Controller...

Page 2: ...oval to do so has been procured Failure to comply will create a liability for compensation of damages All rights are reserved in the event of a patent grant or registration of an industrial design Any...

Page 3: ...1 2 6 Technical Data 12 3 INSTALLATION 13 3 1 Connecting the MCU 2008 13 4 OPERATION 14 4 1 Switching on off 14 4 2 Moving a Sample by means of the Optional Joystick 14 5 MAINTENANCE FUSE CHANGE AND S...

Page 4: ...e with the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the label This operating manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user The following warning and information symbols...

Page 5: ...nufacturer cannot assume any liability for any other applications possibly also involving individual modules or single parts This also applies to any service or repair work which is not carried out by...

Page 6: ...scanning stage is a high precision instrument which can be impaired in its performance or damaged when handled improperly Don t reach into the possible range of travel of the motorized DC stage There...

Page 7: ...INTRODUCTION MCU 2008 Warning and Information Labels Carl Zeiss M60 2 0019 e 05 2012 7 1 2 Warning and Information Labels Fig 1 1 Warning and information labels on the rear side of MCU 2008...

Page 8: ...No warranty is given for defects caused by natural wear wearing parts in particular and improper use The manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from faulty operation negligence or any other...

Page 9: ...ors d c motors The MCU 2008 supersedes the MCU 28 2 2 Usable Stages Only DC scanning stages tested by Carl Zeiss Micro Imaging GmbH are allowed to be used All DC stages operated by the customer in com...

Page 10: ...w of Unit and Operating Elements 1 ON OFF switch 2 Power connection with fuse compartment 3 Port for X axis of DC XY scanning stage 4 Port for Y axis of DC XY scanning stage 5 Port for joystick use 6...

Page 11: ...the stage used The stage may be operated alternatively by means of the AxioVision software Please see the relevant software operating manual The controller is a CAN component Two CAN ports with equal...

Page 12: ...temperature 10 to 40 C Permissible relative humidity no condensation max 75 at 35 C Atmospheric pressure 800 hPa to 1060 hPa Altitude at installation site max 2000 m Pollution degree 2 Operating data...

Page 13: ...ng stage 5 Port for joystick 5 USB port for PC 6 CAN port for microscope 2x Fig 3 1 Connecting the MCU 2008 Connect the axis cables of the scanning stage to the relevant controller inputs 3 1 2 3 Conn...

Page 14: ...in the direction in which the stage shall travel The wider the lever is displaced the faster the stage will travel Press the switchover knob 4 2 1 integrated in the operator level in order to change...

Page 15: ...strument 5 2 Fuse Change Before changing the fuses it is imperative to disconnect the power plug The fuse holder is located on the back of the MCU 2008 In the event of a fuse failure first the cause m...

Page 16: ...nside the units may only be performed by service staff or specially authorized personnel When service is required please get in touch with your regional representative or with Carl Zeiss Microscopy Gm...

Page 17: ...PROPERTY RIGHTS MCU 2008 Service Carl Zeiss M60 2 0019 e 05 2012 17 6 PROPERTY RIGHTS The instruments units or procedures described in this manual are protected by patents...

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