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USE OF METAMORPH WITH THE NANOSCAN SP RANGE
OF
SAMPLE SCANNERS AND THE NANOSCAN OP OBJECTIVE
POSITIONER
The NanoScan SP series sample scanners and the NanoScan OP400 objective
positioner have basic control within Metamorph using the NanoScan Z
functionality.
CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM - FRONT OF UNIT
POS MON connector
a
nalogue
position monitor output BNC
connector(s)
Single ended output(s)
ANA I/P connector
Signal used to control the stage position
a
nalogue command input
BNC connector(s)
Single ended output(s)
COMS indicator LED
i
ndicates status of
communications with connected computer
Not lit = No communications taking place
GREEN lit or flashing = Communications active
IN POS indicator LED
i
ndicates status of stage
position in CLOSED loop mode
OFF = Stage has not reached desired position
ORANGE = Stage settings being loaded on connection
GREEN = Stage has reached desired position
PWR indicator LED
Indicates power status and controller ready
RED steady = Controller configuring/not
ready (can take up to 30 seconds)
GREEN steady = Controller powered and
ready for operation
CLOSED indicator LED
Indicates status of control loop
OFF = Stage not connected
ORANGE = Stage settings being loaded on connection
RED = Controller operating in OPEN loop mode
GREEN = Controller operating in CLOSED loop mode
YELLOW = Controller servo output frozen
Nanomechanism connector
p
rovides all connections to
nanomechanism
NOTE: High voltage present on
connector – up to 160V DC
CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM – REAR OF UNIT
SYNC IN/OUT connector
Provides RS-232 connection with connected
computer using supplied gender changer adaptor
Also used to synchronise multiple 6000 controllers
9-pin D-type socket
PWR connector
Provides power to controller electronics
4 pin mini-DIN with screen input
+24V DC ±0.75V @ 5A
Only connect an approve power supply
On/off
switch
USB type B connector
u
sed to communicate
with controlling
computer
DIGITAL I/O connector
Provides digital inputs and outputs for
interfacing controller to external equipment
TRIG inputs and outputs
IN POS outputs
Stepped inputs and outputs
25-pin D-type socket, 5V TTL
inputs/outputs
MUST use shielded cable
ETHERNET connector
u
sed to communicate
with controlling computer
d
ual connector for
pass-through connection
Earth stud – M4 threaded
p
rovides additional
ground connection to reduce interference of
background electrical noise
Do not raise above 0V ground potential
