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Warranty Newport Corporation warrants the frame to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment and isolators for a period of two years from date of shipment. In addition, the laminated honeycomb tops have a lifetime performance and delamination warranty under normal use and proper handling.
Unpacking and Inspection ............... 1 Safety Terms ..................... 1 Workstation Placement ................3 Warranty Information ................3 Section 2 – Assembly Loose Assembly of IsoStation Frame and Air System ......4 2.1.1 Frame Assembly ................4 2.1.2 Air System Assembly ............... 5 2.1.3...
A bubble level is provided to aid in leveling the system. Unpacking and IsoStation components have been packed in labeled boxes. Make sure the total number of delivered crates equals the total number listed on the Inspection shipping documentation.
[Note: Back support bar without signal and power cables, the Cable Man- one person. IsoStation is also armrests also available.] ager accessory is recommended. compact enough to fit in most elevators.
Newport representative to determine Information the correct course of action. Newport Corporation maintains offices in the United States and worldwide. Check the back cover of this manual for the addresses and phone numbers of these offices.
Loose Assembly of 2.1.1 Frame Assembly IsoStation Frame and A. Typically, all IsoStation frames are fully assembled and tested at the Air System factory. If this is true in your case please disregard Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. In some instances, overseas shipping will result in a partially unassembled frame.
2.1.2 Air System Assembly The IsoStation workstation is shipped with the air regulator/filter (ARF), Figure 2.3, and leveling valves installed on the leg assemblies. A. Using the white tubing provided connect the inlet fitting on the right leg assembly valve (single valve) to the “T”...
For optimum performance the IsoStation frame must be assembled so that Squaring and the tops of the four legs are coplanar. If not, isolator travel may be limited.
(Figure 2.6). Then open each needle valve approximately 1/8 turn for each isolator the valve supplies, i.e. the single valve at the right side of the IsoStation controls the two right side isolators and must be opened 1/4 turn.
0.175 inch (4.4 mm) clearance from the leg tops. For assistance on any of the assembly operations please contact the Newport applications staff or your nearest Newport representative at the phone numbers listed on the back of this manual.
SHIPPING SCREWS LOCK HORIZONTAL MOTION FACE IN TOWARD CENTER OF FRAME TWO SCREWS SECURE ISOLATOR MODULE TO EACH LEG WHITE TUBE CONNECTOR FLANGE FLUSH WITH INSIDE OF LEG (GREY) PIGTAIL TUBE Figure 2.7 — Installing Isolator Modules...
3664-BA-244) in each corner. Install the four support arm brackets (P/N 20308) , which connect the IsoStation’s frame to the support ring assembly. Each bracket is mounted to the frame with two 1-inch long hex-head screws (P/N 17054). A set of five threaded holes in the frame enables the support ring to be mounted at the level of 1", 2"...
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Install the two support arm brackets (P/N 20308) , which connect the support rail and the front of the IsoStation frame. Each bracket is mounted to the frame with two 1" hex-head screws (P/N 17054). A set of five threaded holes enables the support rail to be mounted at the level of 1", 2"...
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Install the leveling valves and ARF as shown in Figures 2.3, and 2.6. Plumb the air system with the tubing provided per Figure 2.4. Secure the tubing in place along the IsoStation frame using the stick-on tubing clips provided. Clean the frame with alcohol before attaching clips.
For help in identifying any isolation problems see Section 4, Trouble- shooting. Static Dissipative Table Tops Figure 2.9 indicates how to attach the special ground strap hardware to your IsoStation if it has come with the static dissipative table top. Table top connection Wrist band...
Section 3 Operation The IsoStation pneumatic isolators are one of the best methods of vibration Principles of isolation for critical applications. They are designed and constructed to Operation provide very effective isolation of vibrations at frequencies above 5 Hz by exhibiting the “fast roll-off”...
“Fantastic”, on a clean cloth and wipe down. Avoid using abrasive cleaners since they will foul the mounting holes and also damage the laminate tops. Isolated mass (work surface) Piston Rolling diaphragm Laminar flow damping element Figure 3.1 — Newport Laminar Flow Damping Isolator Design...
Most compressed air systems contain some water vapor. Water may then Water in the Air build up in the ARF filter and prevent proper air supply to the IsoStation. Supply Accumulated water may be removed by turning the stem at the bottom of...
2. Purchase order number. 3. Complete description of the problem. If components are to be returned to Newport Corporation, you will be given a Return Number, which you should reference in your shipping documents. Please fill out the service form on the next page and have the information ready when contacting Newport Corporation.
Newport Corporation Service Form U.S.A. Office: 949/863-3144 FAX: 949/253-1800 Name RETURN AUTHORIZATION # _____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ Company (Please obtain prior to return of item) _______________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________ Country Date _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ P.O. Number Phone Number ___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Item(s) Being Returned: Model #...
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1791 Deere Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 (In U.S.): 800-222-6440 Tel: 949-863-3144 Fax: 949-253-1680 Internet: sales@newport.com Visit Newport Online at: www.newport.com Newport Corporation, Irvine, California, has P/N 21413-01, Rev. UA been certified compliant with ISO 9001 by IN-08951 (03-00) Certificate No.: FM 27207 the British Standards Institution.
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