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Motion Control Accessories LTS STAGE ADAPTER PLATES Model Numbers LTSP1 (/M) LTSP2 (/M) LTSP3 (/M)
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1.1 Mounting 1.1.1 General The LTS series stages can be mounted in XY configurations using the LTSP1 spacer plate. The LTSP2 and LTSP3 angle brackets allow the LTS150 and LTS300 stages respectively to be mounted vertically in Z axis configurations.
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Fig. 1.1 Removing the Top Platform 2) Note the orientation of the spacer plate (LTSP1) in the drawing below, then fit the spacer plate to the moving carriage. Ensure that the dowels in the stage are correctly located in the holes on the underside of the plate.
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LTS Series Adapter Plates 4) The spacer plate is shipped with locating dowels fitted in the correct positions for building a right hand XY configuration. If a LH configuration is required, remove the dowels and refit into the other locating holes - see Fig. 1.9 for more details. Fig.
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Chapter 1 Installation 6) Fit the bolts supplied (M6 or 1/4-20, 3 off LTS150, 4 off LTS300) through the holes in the upper stage as shown, and screw into the spacer plate. Turn the damper knob to reposition the top platform as necessary to gain access to the mounting holes.
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LTS Series Adapter Plates 1.1.3 Building an XYZ Configuration Assemble an XY configuration as detailed in Section 1.1.2. then, referring to Fig. 1.6, proceed as follows: 1) Fit the two dowels supplied into the holes in the base of the angle bracket. 2) Fit the angle bracket (LTSP2 or LTSP3) onto the moving platform of the stage, ensuring that the dowels fitted at item (1) locate correctly in the holes in the top platform of the upper stage..
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Chapter 1 Installation 4) The angle bracket is shipped with dowels and screws separately. Fit the vertical-axis stage into place ensuring that the dowels in the angle bracket locate correctly into the holes in the back surface of the stage. Fig.
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6 off 1/4-20 UNC LTS in place of (M6 x 1.0) top platform (27.0) 3.0 (75.0) 3.0 (75.0) Plates shipped with dowels fitted for RH configuration. For LH configuration use alternative holes. Fig. 1.9 LTSP1 Dimensions...
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LTS Series Adapter Plates 1.2.2 LTSP2 Dimensions all dimensions in inches (mm) 2.0 (51.0) Support arm can be unbolted and mounted 0.8 (20.0) on opposite side if required (102.0) (88.0) 0.2 (5.0) 1.5 (39.0) 5.3 (134.0) 9.1 (230.0) 0.4 (10.0) 2 off, 4mm dowels 4.04 (102.5) 3.0 (75.0)
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Chapter 1 Installation 1.2.3 LTSP3 Dimensions all dimensions in inches (mm) Support arm can be 2.0 (51.0) unbolted and mounted on opposite side if required 0.8 (20.0) (102.0) (88.0) 0.4 (10.0) 1.9 (48.0) 7.0 (179.0) 0.2 (5.0) 0.6 (15.0) 11.8 (300.0) 2 off, 4mm dowels 6.28 (159.9) 3.0 (75.0)
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