Scientifica PatchStar Micromanipulator Setup And Operation Manual Download

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PatchStar

Micromanipulator

Setup and Operation Manual

Revision 7.0

Revision Date: 06/08/2018

Manual Part No.:

S-MAN-1011

Summary of Contents for PatchStar Micromanipulator

Page 1: ...1 PatchStar Micromanipulator Setup and Operation Manual Revision 7 0 Revision Date 06 08 2018 Manual Part No S MAN 1011...

Page 2: ...2 Scientifica Ltd 1A Kingfisher Court Brambleside Bellbrook Industrial Estate Uckfield TN22 1QQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1825 749 933 Fax 44 0 1825 749 934 info scientifica uk com...

Page 3: ...iguring the PatchStar between right and left handed 8 3 1 2 Arranging the PatchStar in low profile configuration 11 3 2 Mechanical mounting and positioning of the PatchStar 13 3 2 1 Mounting the Patch...

Page 4: ...your warranty Scientifica will not be held responsible for any damages incurred by improper use of the equipment 1 2 The Scientifica PatchStar micromanipulator 1 2 1 Product overview The PatchStar is...

Page 5: ...fore be mounted on both sides of a sample with control options and software remaining intuitive and the adjusters accessible PatchStars are ordinarily shipped in right handed configuration Instruction...

Page 6: ...not damaged carefully remove and identify all of the components as listed below If any of items are missing contact Scientifica Ltd Please retain the packaging for storage or future transportation of...

Page 7: ...inside lid 1 Hex key set 1 Power Cable cable provided will depend on your country 1 1U rack mounted controller 1 per 1U rack Mains lead locale specific 1 per 1U rack USB lead A type to B type 1 Softwa...

Page 8: ...6 Control Cube PatchPad PatchPad Display PatchPad Touch Joystick...

Page 9: ...7 Adaptive accessories Steep bracket PS 7550 Shallow bracket PS 7500 Flip up bracket PS 7700 Low profile bracket PS 7800 Head stage plate PS 7650 Dovetail probe holder PH 1000...

Page 10: ...guring the PatchStar between right and left handed The PatchStar can be set up for use in either a left handed or right handed configuration This allows the user to mount the manipulator on either sid...

Page 11: ...the lower part of the Z axis L bracket using a 3mm allen key Do not remove these screws completely Figure C Left hand view L bracket dovetail screws indicated 2 Slide the upper part of the manipulator...

Page 12: ...ront Figure F Rear view removing rotating and replacing the X axis blue 5 Retighten the X axis blue dovetail screws indicated in step 3 6 Position the lower half so that the green manual adjuster on t...

Page 13: ...should be rotated through 180 to position the manual adjuster on the right hand side of the PatchStar 3 1 2 Arranging the PatchStar in low profile configuration An optional low profile bracket allows...

Page 14: ...Sliding the top section of the PatchStar 3 Loosen the dovetail screws on the upper part of the Z axis Bracket 1 and remove from the Z axis L bracket 2 Figure K Left hand view removing the Z axis red...

Page 15: ...ng of the PatchStar 3 2 1 Mounting the PatchStar using the rotary base The PatchStar is designed to mount to either a metric or inch spaced location using M6 or 20 socket head cap screws supplied The...

Page 16: ...with set screws indicated 3 There are 4 mounting holes in the lower plate of the base that are accessed by rotating the upper plate relative to the lower plate Insert two M6 or 20 socket head cap scre...

Page 17: ...onto a rotary base which in turn has been fixed to the mounting surface Please unplug all cables from the breakout box before undertaking this process to prevent twisting the cables remember to power...

Page 18: ...the experiment to the other stop Note The magnetic stops in the base are designed to be held in place by one of the two grub screws for this reason just the most accessible grub screw usually the one...

Page 19: ...ht hand views rotary stage set screws indicated 2a For a right handed setup Ensure that the rotary stage is positioned midway between the two stops and then loosen both of set screws using a 1 5 mm al...

Page 20: ...ation Rotating the vertical stages and engaging the internal rotary ring 3b Now rotate the stage to the required angle and re tighten the 2 set screws to lock the setting Once tightened ensure that th...

Page 21: ...g carriage is designed to accommodate a range of dovetail based headstages including Axon headstages The dovetail headstages are secured by tightening the dovetail clamp using a 3 mm allen key In addi...

Page 22: ...urely fastened Alternatively the thumbscrew lock S PS 7000 LBASE LOCK can be retrofitted onto the magnetic base First remove the rotational base form the PatchStar as described above Remove the top of...

Page 23: ...the inside edge of the block as indicated in figure Y Figure Y correct orientation of brass cup within locking clamp Attach the clamp block with brass cup inserted onto the PatchStar base using the s...

Page 24: ...ion The rotational base can then be reattached onto he PatchStar manipulator as described in section 3 2 1 Rotational stops can be set optional as described in section 3 2 2 to aid easy repositioning...

Page 25: ...ins power supply outlet for the Scientifica Control Rack is accessible There is no integrated mains disconnect located within the PatchStar unit The PatchStar on its own is not functional It must alwa...

Page 26: ...Maintenance WARNING Do not tamper with any fixings other than those indicated in the manual for mounting purposes There are no user serviceable parts within the PatchStar Do not use an inadequately r...

Page 27: ...of the PatchStar Care must be taken to prevent dust entering the vents during the process Never use fluid to clean the unit or allow fluid to enter the unit to prevent danger of electrocution Do not u...

Page 28: ...ift Allow the system to warm up With most electrical components on the rig needing a warm up period it is good practice to allow a certain warming up time after switching on the power of the set up up...

Page 29: ...gh contact Scientific For more information on setting the rotary stage stops see section 3 2 3 Is the Headstage or probe holder attached correctly Make sure that the headstage is firmly attached Be ca...

Page 30: ...neath These may degenerate with time and cause the microscope to be unstable Ideally the microscope should be bolted down onto the table top Is the cooling headstage switched off Some amplifiers have...

Page 31: ...avel 20 mm Step size 0 1 m Speed minimum 1 m per second maximum 4 mm per second Resolution 20nm Memory Positions Up to 50 unlimited via Linlab Bearings Crossed roller 7 1 Environmental Conditions The...

Page 32: ...pairing then the faulty equipment may be exchanged for the same type of equipment from Scientifica s Service Stock 3 As soon as Scientifica receives the equipment it will be assessed to establish if a...

Page 33: ...749933 E mail info scientifica uk com 9 0 About Scientifica Scientifica manufactures and distributes equipment for electrophysiology and imaging Founded in 1997 the company operates from two sites hav...

Page 34: ...32 Scientifica Ltd 1A Kingfisher Court Brambleside Bellbrook Industrial Estate Uckfield TN22 1QQ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1825 749 933 Fax 44 0 1825 749 934 info scientifica uk com...

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