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- Page 1 MLS Series Fast XY Scanning Stage User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Safety ..................... 3 1.1 Safety Information .................. 3 1.2 General Warnings .................. 3 Chapter 2 Overview ..................4 2.1 Introduction ..................... 4 Chapter 3 Installation ..................6 3.1 Unpacking ....................6 3.2 Mounting ....................6 3.2.1 General ....................... 6 3.2.2 Fitting the Finger Guards .................. -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Safety
Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Overview
The MLS203 stages should be driven by the BBD series of brushless DC motor controllers. These controllers include the Thorlabs apt software suite, which provides an easy-to-use graphical interface for stand-alone operation as well as programming support for integrated applications. - Page 5 MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage Fig. 2.1 MLS203 stage with MLS203P1 well plate adapter and 96 hole well plate, mounted on a microscope...
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Page 6: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking Note Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation. Caution Once removed from its packaging, the stage can be easily damaged by mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base, not by any attachments to the moving platform.‘... -
Page 7: Fitting The Finger Guards
MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage 3.2.2 Fitting the Finger Guards The stages are supplied with finger guards to avoid trapping of body parts or cables in the mechanism. These should be fitted before the stage is mounted on the microscope as follows: 1) Offer up the finger guards to the stage as shown below, and secure using the M3 x 16 bolts supplied. -
Page 8: Mounting To An Olympus Ix Frame
Chapter 3 3.2.3 Mounting To An Olympus IX Frame The stages are mounted to the working surface by M5 screws through the base plate. 1) Remove the four M5 bolts securing the manual XY specimen stage, fitted as standard to the microscope. Tilt back the lamp support unit as necessary. 2) Remove the manual XY specimen stage. -
Page 9: Mounting To A Nikon Te2000 Or Eclipse Ti Series Microscope
MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage 3.2.4 Mounting To A Nikon TE2000 or Eclipse Ti Series Microscope The stages are mounted to the working surface by M5 screws through the base plate. 1) Remove the four M5 bolts securing the manual XY specimen stage, fitted as standard to the microscope. -
Page 10: Mounting To A Zeiss Axio Observer/Axiovert 40 Microscope
Chapter 3 3.2.5 Mounting To A Zeiss Axio Observer/ Axiovert 40 Series Microscope The stages are mounted to the working surface by M4 screws through the base plate. 1) Remove the bolts securing the manual XY specimen stage, fitted as standard to the microscope. -
Page 11: Electrical Connections
MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage 3.3 Electrical Connections The stage must be driven by a Thorlabs BBD series controller. Connect the motor leads to the MOTOR DRIVE connectors, and the encoder feedback leads to the FEEDBACK connectors. Ensure that the motor drive and feedback leads for each motor are connected to the correct channel. -
Page 12: Dimensions
Chapter 3 3.4 Dimensions 3.4.1 MLS203 Dimensions (Olympus and Nikon) 13.35 339.0 10.24 0.81 2.30 260.0 20.5 58.5 7.52 191.0 6.71 170.5 6.31 160.3 4.72 4.41 120.0 112.0 Fingerguard Mounting Surface 25 mm from Base Center of Aperture Finger Guard 4 x Ø... -
Page 13: Mls203 Dimensions
MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage 3.4.2 MLS203 Dimensions (Zeiss) 260.0 10.24 191.0 31.0 7.52 160.3 1.22 6.31 20.5 20.5 100.0 58.5 0.81 0.81 3.94 2.30 50.0 10.0 1.97 0.39 Finger Guard 120.3 201.0 4.74 7.91 Cable 125.0 165.0 Finger Guard 4.92 6.50 Centre of Aperture... -
Page 14: Chapter 4 Operation
Chapter 4 Operation 4.1 General Caution The MLS203 stages can be driven only by the Thorlabs BBD10x series Brushless DC Motor Controllers. For full compatibility, the controller should have Firmware version 1.0.1 or higher. The Firmware version is displayed in brackets, in the top right hand corner of the GUI panel for the Motor ActiveX control. - Page 15 This reference marker can be one of the limit switches or can be provided by some other signal. The MLS series stages use an electronic reference marker and therefore the limit switches are not used for reference.
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Page 16: Maintenance
4.2 Maintenance The product is maintenance free. If any problems occur, the user should contact the local Thorlabs tech support for more information. 4.3 Transportation Caution When packing the unit for shipping, use the original packing. If this is not available, use a strong box and surround the unit with at least 100 mm of shock absorbent material. -
Page 17: Chapter 5 Specification
Chapter 5 Specification Parameter Value Travel 110 mm x 75 mm (4.3" x 2.95") Max Speed 250 mm/s* Acceleration 2000 mm/s* Bidirectional Repeatability 0.25 µm Unidirectional Repeatability 0.25 µm Backlash N/A (No Leadscrew) Min Incremental Movement 0.05 µm Home Location Accuracy 0.05 µm Max Load 2.2 lbs (1 kg) -
Page 18: Chapter 6 Spares And Accessories
Chapter 6 Spares and Accessories 6.1 Parts List We offer a number of options for mounting your biological samples to your stage. The MLS203P series of microscope sample platforms has been designed to provide flexible options of sample types: traditional slides, petri dishes or well plates, as well as uniquely shaped sample holders for biofilms, microfluidic studies and live sample viewing. -
Page 19: Accessories And Adapter Plates
MLS203 Series XY Scanning Stage 6.2 Accessories and Adapter Plates MLS203P1 Features •Compatible with Standard well plates •Clip Holder to Secure Samples in Place •Size: 170.3 mm x 130.3 mm x 10 mm (6.7" x 5.13" x 0.39") MLS203P2 Features •Compatible with Standard Microscope Slides and 30 mm or 60 mm Petri Dishes •Can be used with Imperial or Metric Accessories... -
Page 20: Chapter 7 Regulatory
Chapter 7 Regulatory 7.1 Declarations Of Conformity 7.1.1 For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EC Directives 89/336/EEC ‘EMC Directive’ and 73/23/EEC ‘Low Voltage Directive’ as amended by 93/68/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated by conformance to the following specifications which have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Safety EN61010: 2001 Installation Category II, Polution Degree II. -
Page 21: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment (Weee) Directive
OEM laser driver cards) • components • mechanics and optics • left over parts of units disassembled by the user (PCB's, housings etc.). If you wish to return a unit for waste recovery, please contact Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. -
Page 22: Waste Treatment On Your Own Responsibility
Chapter 7 7.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life" unit to the company, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. - Page 23 Appendix H Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia...
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