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- Page 1 Motorised Moveable Top Plate (MMTP) Product Manual Revision 2.0 Manual Part No.: S-MMTP-MANUAL...
- Page 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Note: This manual describes the features, functions and operation of the MMTP. Before use, please carefully read this manual, directions for all accessories, all precautionary information and specifications. Contents ....................1 1.0 Product Introduction ..............1 1.1 Handling Scientifica equipment – precautions ......1 1.2 The Scientifica MMTP .............. - Page 4 8.3.15 The Joystick / Rotary Speed scaling ........34 8.3.16 Acceleration / Deceleration ..........34 8.3.17 Z Speed Scaling ..............35 8.4 Programming linear motion and Heater Cards ......35 9.0 Warranty, Technical Queries and Returns ......... 39 10.0 About Scientifica ................ 40 2| 1.0 Product Introduction...
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Page 5: Contents
Compatible with all major upright microscopes the MMTP (Motorised Movable Top Plate) is ideal for use with a confocal or multiphoton system. The MMTP offers 25 mm of super smooth X & Y travel with a resolution of 20 nm. The manipulators and sample can be positioned as one, allowing movement to different fields of view of the objective, whilst the microscope remains fixed. -
Page 6: Product Walkthrough
1.2.2 Product walkthrough 1 - Top plate 2 - Sliding carriage mounting plate 3 - Sample chamber 4 - X Y Motors (attached to the translation stage) 5 - Adjustable legs 6 - Feet... -
Page 7: Packing List
If the shipping carton is 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 the system. •... -
Page 8: Setup
3.1.1 Removing shipping brackets Special shipping brackets are added to your MMTP to prevent damage during shipment. These are bright red and found on the inside arms of the XY translation stage. -
Page 9: Setting The Correct Length Of Your Platform Leg
Minimum platform height is 190 mm. Once you have decided on the correct height, unscrew the legs to the desired length. Use the digital callipers to ensure that all of the MMTP legs are the same length. Tighten the locking ring to ensure that the height does not change. -
Page 10: Positioning The Platform
3.1.4 Positioning the platform Ensure the microscope optics are out of the way before positioning to avoid damage. Put the platform in position near your microscope and carefully slide the top plate into position. Lock the top plate in place by gently tightening the bolts with the Hex key supplied. - Page 11 3.0 Setup Figure D: Mounting carriages. The right-hand carriage is inverted to reveal a T-bar mounted in the central lateral position. To fit the mounting carriages to the top plate, loosen but do not remove the bolts holding the T-bar in place using the supplied hex key. Slide the carriage onto the top plate from the outer edge.
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Page 12: Electrical Setup Of The Mmtp
5V input or output signal as follows. TTL In – Inputting a 5V pulse will cause the MMTP to move in the same way as pressing the MR key on the control cube. TTL Out – Pressing the MR key on the control cube will output a 5V pulse. -
Page 13: Basic Mmtp Electrical Setup Diagram
3.0 Setup 3.2.2 Basic MMTP electrical setup diagram Caution: Never connect or disconnect any cables with the 1U Control rack switched on. Figure B: Basic electrical connections schematic 3.0 Setup... -
Page 14: Example System Diagram
3.2.3 Example system diagram The MMTP can be incorporated into Scientifica’s modular electrical system, enabling control consoles to be shared between devices. Figure C: Example system connection schematic 10| 3.0 Setup... -
Page 15: Operation Guide
The purple Scientifica logos will illuminate, indicating the system is powered up. 4.2 Operating the MMTP Movement of the MMTP is achieved using the user interface supplied. Functionality of each user interface type is described as follows: 4.2.1 Using a Control Cube Figure D: Control Cube user interface Device selection –... - Page 16 The factory default setting for the step size is 0.01 mm. This value can be changed using LinLab control software. M+ - Pressing the M+ button stores the current position of the MMTP in memory. Moving the MMTP and pressing M+ again will store another position.
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Page 17: Using A Patchpad
Figure E: PatchPad control device Left wheel (X)– Moves the left and right X axis (blue). The push buttons above the wheel to the left and right will move the MMTP in fast mode when pressed. Middle wheel (Y) – Moves the front and back Y axis. The push buttons above the wheel to the left and right will move the MMTP in fast mode when pressed. - Page 18 M+ - Pressing the M+ button stores the current position of the MMTP in memory. Moving the MMTP and pressing M+ again will store another position. Up to 25 memory positions can be stored. MR - Pressing the MR button will recall the first stored memory position.
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Page 19: Using A Joystick
Figure F: Joystick control device Move the joystick in the direction of travel required. Moving the joystick to the left or right will move the MMTP left or right in the axis. Moving the joystick to the front or back will move the MMTP forwards or backwards in the Y axis. -
Page 20: Maintenance
5.0 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 MMTP. 5.1 Cleaning WARNING: Switch off and disconnect the mains supply before cleaning the unit. -
Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions
6.0 Frequently Asked Questions 6.0 Frequently Asked Questions 6.1 No movement • Check Scientifica logo is illuminated on the front of the rack • Check for correct switch position on side of cube for controlling manipulator • Check all cables and connectors for damage or loose connections 6.2 Drift... - Page 22 panel). This may lead to expansion of the headstage and subsequent drift. • You should allow half an hour after switching off before re-testing stability • Recording chamber: are there any cables, wires or tubing connected to the chamber? • Such cables could implement an external force causing movement of the chamber.
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Page 23: Specifications
7.0 Specifications 7.0 Specifications Number of axes Travel 50 mm Electrical Resolution 20 nm Step size 0.1 µm Speed (minimum) 1 µm per second (maximum) 4 mm per second Temperature range Operation 15 to +40ºC Storage 0 to +60ºC Memory Positions Up to 50 using the Control Device Unlimited via LinLab Bearings... -
Page 24: Linlab
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software The software utility allows the user to change the configuration of the controller to optimise the settings to suit their specific application. The direction of travel can be adjusted along with speed of acceleration, movement etc. -
Page 25: Installing The Usb Drivers
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software 8.1.2 Installing the USB Drivers In order to control the PatchStar via the USB connection the relevant drivers must first be installed. When running the system on Windows XP or Windows 2000, the operating system should detect a new USB device on power up or connection. - Page 26 Once Windows has finished installing the first driver a second device will be detected. Note: The LinKey driver installation is complete at this point please skip to the section Identifying USB port assignment on the next page. Again, select No, not this time. And install from list or a specific location Browse to the same location as before.
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Page 27: Usb Port Assignment
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software Windows should now complete the installation. Select Finish when the screen below appears. 8.1.3 USB port assignment In order to communicate using the USB you must know the communications port that Windows has assigned to the USB port. To do this, open Control Panel from the Start Menu, select System, Hardware, Device Manger and then expand Ports (COM &... -
Page 28: Running The Software
8.2 Running the software Ensure the controller rack is turned on. To initiate; select the LinLab programme icon under the Scientifica Program group from within the Programme Manager. When you run the software you will open a window like the one shown below: 24| 8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control... -
Page 29: Zero Current Position
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software 8.2.1 Zero Current Position The user can set the current position as a zero reference in all 3 axis (as determined by the linear motion card) by pressing the Zero Current Position button. -
Page 30: Home Out, Home In And Step In
8.2.4 Home Out, Home In and Step In If a Home Out position has been set, clicking on Home Out button will cause the device to record its current position (as its Home In value) and then move to the Home Out position as defined by the Set Home Out Position function within the Manipulator menu (described below). -
Page 31: Configure / System Configuration
If running a single device the following screen allows you to set the correct comms port. 8.3.2 Configure / System Configuration This allows the user to automatically configure individual Scientifica devices from PatchStar manipulators through to microscope platforms through to heaters: This is particularly useful if you have a multicard system. -
Page 32: Manipulator / Set Home Out Position
8.3.3 Manipulator / Set Home Out Position This allows the user to select the current position as the home out position. After selecting this option a message will appear asking if you are sure that you want to do this. Once selected, the current position is stored as the Home Out position. -
Page 33: Manipulator / Step Size After Home In
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software 8.3.5 Manipulator / Step Size After Home In This allows you to move forward in specific sized steps after the Home In function has been executed. The example below shows a 100 µm steps size. -
Page 34: Manipulator / Reverse X (Y Or Z) Rotary Motion
8.3.7 Manipulator / Reverse X (Y or Z) Rotary Motion This allows you to reverse the effect of the controller movement i.e. If you turn the control clockwise and the stage moves to the right; click on the Reverse X Joystick and the stage will then move in the opposite direction. -
Page 35: Manipulators/ Creeper
8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software 8.3.9 Manipulators/ Creeper Use the creeper function to move towards your sample slowly and steadily. Use this menu to set the speed and the distance to be moved. 8.3.10 Manipulators/ PPL Wheel ReMap PPL Wheel re-map allows you to swap round which wheels control the different axes. -
Page 36: View / Show Stored Points
8.3.12 View / Show Stored Points Show Stored Points allows the user to drive to positions, store the coordinates of those positions, edit the name of the positions, grade them, if required and then return to the positions. In order to store a point within LinLab, drive the manipulator or microscope stage to the required location and select AddPoint from the stored points form. - Page 37 8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software Once you are satisfied with the name and grade of the point click OK. The Stored points form will be updated with the input information and the user can continue to add points. To return to a stored point, click on the point’s name.
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Page 38: Approach
8.3.13 Approach The approach function is generally only used with a Scientifica PatchStar manipulator. It allows the user to manually set an approach angle or sense an approach angle (from the rotary sensor within the PatchStar manipulator). Once enabled the X and Z axis will be driven proportionally to create a virtual 4 axis. -
Page 39: Z Speed Scaling
Apply or 8.4 Programming linear motion and Heater Cards Scientifica are happy to provide a summary of commands should users wish to control the LinLab cards through their own software. - Page 40 Command Title Description Report Pos This reports the position for all three Axis separated by tabs. It can also be used to enter new positions. Report Pos As Above Report Pos X This reports the position for the X Axis. It can also be used to enter a new position.
- Page 41 8.0 LinLab - Motorized Device Configuration and Control Software Command Title Description CURRENT Current This sets the current for the controller in motion and at standby. “CURRENT Motion Standby” the values are in the range 1-255 RESET Restart with This restores default values for defaults.
- Page 42 Command Title Description REGOTO Re-map the GOTO As RESAVE but for the go to button button. Go to the home in This command can only be used if pos. the last action was “OUT”, it will move the axis to the position it was before the “OUT”...
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Page 43: Warranty, Technical Queries And Returns
The MMTP is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after date of delivery. During the warranty period, Scientifica Ltd will repair or, at its option, replace parts which prove defective when the instrument is returned to Scientifica Ltd in the UK or to your local representative. -
Page 44: About Scientifica
10.0 About Scientifica Scientifica specialises in the manufacture and distribution of innovative, superior equipment for electrophysiology researchers, based on principles of careful design and solid engineering. By responding to the unique demands placed on the equipment of electrophysiologists and thinking laterally around these challenges,... - Page 45 © 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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