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- Page 1 Moveable Top Plate Manual Adjustment Revision 2.0 Manual Part No.: S-MTP-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 MTP. 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 Moveable Top Plate (MTP) ........ -
Page 5: Contents
1.1 Handling Scientifica equipment – precautions This section contains important safety information related to general use of the MTP. The Scientifica MTP is a piece of scientific equipment and as such requires care when handling. • Before use, carefully read the instructions, including all warnings and cautions. - Page 6 Figure B: MTP, back view Aluminium Top plate – tapped surface with either metric or imperial spacing, 7 grooves to accept carriage plates Sample plate holder Translation stage assembly Y (front-to-rear) axis micrometre X (left-to-right) axis micrometre Locking ring to adjust leg height...
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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. 2.1 Standard items... -
Page 8: Initial Setup
3.1.1 Removing shipping brackets Special shipping brackets are added to your MTP 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
Figure D: Setting the platform height 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 MTP legs are the same length. Tighten the locking ring to ensure that the height does not change. -
Page 10: Attaching The Micrometre Heads
3.1.4 Attaching the micrometre heads Slide the micrometres into the holders attached to the translation stage and tighten the screw with the hex key supplied Figure E: Micrometre placement Caution: Do not overly tighten screws, this could damage the micrometres and cause irregular, rough movement of the translation stage. -
Page 11: Using The Sliding Carriages
By rotating the mounting locks, you will expose a tapped hole in the table. Using the bolts supplied, bolt the feet firmly to your table surface. This will be either M6 for metric tables or ¼ 20 for inch spaced tables. 3.1.7 Using the sliding carriages As an alternative to mounting devices directly on the tapped surface of the top plate, three carriages are supplied for when finer positioning... -
Page 12: Rotating Your Sample
3.1.8 Rotating your sample Note: This step only applies to models featuring a sample chamber with a locking outer ring, as pictured below. On models currently being supplied, this feature has been replaced with a magnetic outer ring, held in place with three locking clamps. Figure G: Securing the sample chamber Loosen the locking ring which secures the bath plate. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Check all the legs are set to the same height and all the screws are tightened. Remove micrometres from the MTP and check to see if the screw housing has been damaged by over tightening. Check to see if the micrometre rotates smoothly outside the MTP. -
Page 14: Specifications
5.0 Specifications Number of axes Travel 50 mm Bearings Crossed roller 6.0 Dimensional drawings All dimensions are in mm. All top plates have a depth of 15 mm. 10| 5.0 Specifications... -
Page 15: Warranty, Technical Queries And Returns
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. The warranty will not apply if the instrument has been damaged by accident, misuse, or as a result of modification by persons other than Scientifica Ltd personnel. -
Page 16: About Scientifica
8.0 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 17 © 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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