Getting The Most From Your System; Routine Maintenance; Tensioning; Environmental Considerations - Vision Engineering Ergo 80 User Manual

OPERATION & SETUP

Getting the most from your system

Routine maintenance

• The outside of the instrument should be wiped down with a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.
• The instrument and accessories should be checked for loose or damaged components.
• When not in use, protect your system with the dust cover.
• Always disassemble the system prior to moving.

Tensioning

Note: The tensioning tool is available from Vision Branch Offices.
Bench stand
X Attach special tensioning tool
focus knob v and turn the tool clockwise.
Boom stand
X Turn the right-hand focus knob
left-hand focus knob in the opposite direction.

Environmental considerations

This equipment is designed for indoor use in the following conditions:
• Up to 2000m altitude
• Between 5° and 40°C ambient temperature (10° to 35° recommended limits)
• Power supply; 100-120V/ 220-240V, 50/60Hz with voltage fluctuations up to 10% of the nominal voltage
• Transient over voltages typically present on the Mains supply
• Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up to 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40°C.
This system is an accurate, industrial gauging instrument. To achieve the optimum accuracy and repeatability, the
following considerations should be taken into account:
• Position the system on a firm, rigid and level table.
• Avoid locating the instrument near to a source of vibration.
• Do not place the instrument close to a radiator or similar heat source.
• Do not place the instrument close to a cold temperature source such as an air conditioning unit.
• Do not position the instrument in direct sunlight, or where bright reflections will affect the image.
• The equipment should be positioned so that access to the mains input connector is always available.
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