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- Page 1 LBM-7 Manual Manipulator Copyright © Scientifica Ltd 1998 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.1. Installing the Microscope Mount 3.1.1. PCS-500 Series Microscope Mounts (Optional) 3.1.2. Universal Post and Platform Mount (Optional) 3.2. Mounting the LBM-7 Manual manipulator to your Microscope Mount 3.3. Configuring the LBM-7 Manual manipulator 3.3.1. Right-Sided Operation 3.3.2. Left-Sided Operation 3.4. -
Page 3: Introduction
INITIAL INSPECTION 2.1. Visual Inspection The LBM-7 Manual manipulator has been packaged in a special carton designed to give maximum protection during shipment. If the outside of the shipping carton is damaged, notify your shipping department immediately. The shipping department may wish to notify the carrier at this point. -
Page 4: Quality Control
If any components are missing, contact Scientifica in the UK or your local representative. Save the special carton for future storage or transportation of the LBM-7 Manual manipulator. 2.2.1 Quality Control Each LBM-7 Manual manipulator undergoes many stages of inspection, including a pre-shipment burn-in. -
Page 5: Right-Sided Operation
3.3.1. Right Sided Operation When shipped, the LBM-7 Manual manipulator is configured for right-sided operation. To convert a LBM-7 Manual manipulator to left-sided operation, please follow the instructions in 3.3.2 3.3.2. Left Sided Operation To reconfigure the LBM-7 Manual manipulator for left-sided operation: •... -
Page 6: Mounting A Pipette
90 degrees so that the manual adjuster is repositioned on the left hand side (Fig. 10). Fig. 9 Fig. 10 3.4 Mounting a Pipette The LBM-7 Manual manipulator comes with a custom built ‘probe clamping assembly’. This allows a holder with a diameter of up to 10 mm to be mounted. Fig. 11... -
Page 7: Accessing The V Groove
3.3.3. Accessing the V groove for mounting or removing a rod based holder. At the end of the assembly is a recessed M3 allen bolt (Fig. 13). Using the 2 mm allen key provided loosen the spring assembly to give the required amount of access. -
Page 8: Mounting An Extension Bracket (Optional)
Mounting an extension bracket (Optional) 3.4. An optional extension bracket is available for the LBM-7 Manual manipulator. This is useful for those trying to achieve either a very shallow or very steep approach angle. Similarly it can be used when access does not allow the manipulator to be mounted close enough to the preparation. -
Page 9: Mounting An L-Shaped Bracket (Optional)
Fig. 19 3.6 Mounting an L-shaped Bracket (Optional) An optional L-shaped bracket is available for the LBM-7 Manual Manipulator. This bracket allows heavy loads to be mounted and repositioning of the approach axis, thus increasing the versatility of the manipulator. -
Page 10: Mounting A Sliding Bracket (Optional)
Fig. 24 3.7 Mounting a Sliding Bracket (Optional) An optional sliding bracket is available for the LBM-7 Manual Manipulator. The Sliding Bracket, with 75mm of sliding travel and featuring mechanical stops gives easy and rapid pipette exchange with assured repeatability. - Page 11 There are threaded holes at intervals along the body of the sliding bracket into which can be inserted M3 screws for adjustable mechanical stops. Fig. 27 When it is mounted to the approach axis, the probe clamping assembly can be set to an angle independent from that of the sliding bracket.
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Page 12: Fitting The Extra Smooth Adjusters (Optional)
The Inchworm Motor can be inserted into the mounting bracket and locked into place by tightening the grub screw on the under side of the bracket. (Fig. 30) Fig. 30 To fit the Inchworm Motor and Mounting Bracket onto the Sliding Bracket, (Fig. 31) Attach the sliding bracket to the manipulator as shown in 3.7, then instead of attaching the probe assembly clamp;... - Page 13 Extra Smooth Adjuster Kit: Extra Smooth Adjusters 46mm x 0.8mm per revolution thread pitch for the x-axis (Qty: 1) 38mm x 0.8mm per revolution thread pitch for the y-axis (Qty: 1) 28mm x 0.8mm per revolution thread pitch for the z-axis (Qty: 1) 38mm x 0.5mm per revolution thread pitch for the approach axis (Qty: 1) 2mm Allen Key (Qty: 1) Fig.
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Page 14: Operation
4. OPERATION Adjusting the Approach Angle 4.1. It is possible to set the approach axis to a wide selection of angles. Fig. 37 To change the angle: • Loosen the M6 screw which holds the approach and vertical axes together using the 5mm allen wrench. -
Page 15: Setting The Adjustable Stop (In Base Rotary Stage)
• After a new pipette has been installed, rotate the manipulator back and until it comes up against the adjustable stop (section 4.3). Relock in position by pushing base rotary lever to the right. Setting the Adjustable Stop (in base rotary stage) 4.3. -
Page 16: Maintenance And Service
5. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The LBM-7 Manual manipulator has been designed to be stable and for long term use. In the unlikely event of foreign material entering the drive mechanism, it is recommended that the system be returned to your local representative or Scientifica in the UK for servicing. -
Page 17: Specifications
• Check for heat sources near the system (for example: power supplies, heaters, lamps, sunlight) • Check for ambient temperature changes during the experiment. 6. SPECIFICATIONS LBM-7 Manual manipulator Assembly Colour: Blue Number of Axes: 4 Linear Axes 3 Rotary Axes (one horizontal and two vertical) -
Page 18: Dimensional Drawings
7. DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS LBM-7 TOP VIEW... - Page 19 LBM-7 SIDE VIEW...
- Page 20 Scientifica Ltd personnel. The liability of Scientifica Ltd in the UK, (except as to title) arising out of supplying of the said product, or its use, whether under the foregoing warranty, a claim of negligence, or otherwise, shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the products as herein provided.
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