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- Page 1 Nexus Optical Table Workstation and Accessories User Guide Original Instructions...
- Page 2 2.1 General Description ............................4 2.2 Installing the Frame ............................5 2.3 Fitting the Under Table Shelf ........................... 12 2.3.1 Fitting the Mounting Brackets .............................. 12 2.3.2 Fitting the Shelf ................................... 13 Chapter 3 Dimensions ............................14 Chapter 4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts......................19...
- Page 3 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 2.1 General Description The Nexus Optical Table Workstation is an active vibration isolation system used to isolate an optical table from vertical and horizontal vibrations in order to provide a stable platform for sensitive experiments and applications.
- Page 5 2.2 Installing the Frame Warning During this procedure, safe lifting precautions must be observed. In particular, do not lift more than 25 kg (55 lb) per person. Use more people or lifting apparatus as necessary. Frame weights are detailed in Chapter 4. 1) Position the crate in the location the frame is to be installed, then open the crate and remove all packaging to gain access to the frame components inside.
- Page 6 Chapter 2 6) Position the isolators as shown below, then using the M10 x 25 bolts supplied, attach the upper and lower rear tie bars to one of the isolator pairs as shown in Fig. 2.3. Caution To allow access for the fork lift or pallet truck when installing the table top, do not fit the front tie bar at this point. Fig.
- Page 7 Nexus Optical Table Workstation 7) Position the assembly as shown in Fig. 2.4, then using the M10 x 25 bolts supplied, attach the remaining isolator pair to the upper and lower rear tie bars. Fig. 2.4 Fitting the rear tie bars-2 8) Stand the frame on its feet, then, using the 24 mm wrench supplied, adjust the levelling feet as necessary until the castors are clear of the ground and the frame is level –...
- Page 8 Chapter 2 Note The system is supplied with the air hoses for each isolator pair already connected. Item (9) is applicable only if the hoses have been disconnected. 9) Using the 6mm outside diameter nylon tubing and T-pieces supplied, connect the isolators as shown in Fig.
- Page 9 Nexus Optical Table Workstation 12) Attach the four location bosses to the underside of the table, one in each corner. Fig. 2.8 Fitting location bosses. Warning During item (13): Optical tables should be manipulated only using appropriate lifting equipment (fork lift, high light pallet truck or similar high load apparatus).
- Page 10 Chapter 2 Fig. 2.10 Locating the positioning bosses 14) Fit the front tie bar as shown below. Fig. 2.11 Fitting the front tie bar 15) Ensure the compressor outlet valve or air supply is turned off. HA0309T Rev E Dec 2019...
- Page 11 Nexus Optical Table Workstation 16) Connect the air supply/compressor hose to the inlet – see Fig. 2.6. Note Item (17) is applicable only if using a compressor to supply the air. 17) Connect the compressor to a suitable mains supply and switch on.
- Page 12 Chapter 2 24) Repeat items (22) and (23)until there is a gap of 9mm between the underside of the table and the edging strip at the top of each leg – see Fig. 2.13. 9 mm (0.35”) Fig. 2.13 Levelling the system 25) Using a suitable levelling device, check that the breadboard is level.
- Page 13 Nexus Optical Table Workstation 2.3.2 Fitting the Shelf Warning When performing sub-item (1) below, good lifting practices should be observed and proper posture maintained. Do not lift loads in excess of 25kg per operator. If in doubt employ 2 persons.
- Page 14 Chapter 3 Dimensions Fig. 3.1 Dimensions front view...
- Page 15 Nexus Optical Table Workstation 25.0 mm 6X Ø 10.0 mm (0.39 in.) 25.0 mm (0.98 in) THRU EACH RAIL (0.98 in.) 230.0 mm 230.0 mm 230.0 mm (9.06 in.) (9.06 in.) (9.06 in.) Fig. 3.2 Dimensions side view...
- Page 16 Chapter 3 Fig. 3.3 Dimensions top view HA0309T Rev E Dec 2019...
- Page 17 Chapter 4 Parts List, Required Tools, Weights and Dimensions 4.1 Supplied Parts Isolator Assembly Qty 2 Tie Bars Qty 3 Under Shelf Support Rail Qty 1 Under Shelf Unit Qty 1 Location Boss Qty 4 Plastic Tubing 4.2 Supplied Tools Lifting Handles Qty 2 24 mm Open Ended Wrench...
- Page 18 Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. "End of life" units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
- Page 19 www.thorlabs.com...
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