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EXFO Photonic Solutions Inc. (EXFO). Information provided by EXFO is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EXFO for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions 1. GETTING STARTED Thank you for purchasing a Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Manipulator. This instruction sheet provides basic instructions to allow the immediate installation and operation of the PCS-6000. For more details refer to the Operators Manual.
Safety Warnings WARNING Should this equipment be used in a manner not specified by EXFO, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. Always follow the operating instructions as indicated. WARNING Refer servicing to qualify personnel. To prevent electrical shock, do not open or remove the cover of the controller or joystick.
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions 2. ORIENTATION Control Unit Motor Motor Direction Moving Switches Motor Indicator Module Power On Indicators Piezo Module Joystick for coarse positioning to within 5 µm Axis 2 (Y): Memory Left to right...
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Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions ACU Control for fine positioning and patching Axis 3 Axis designation Axis 1 Axis 4 Manipulator Axis 3-- Vertical Axis 4 – Approach (compound vertical and left/right) Axis 2 – Left/right (not shown) Axis 1 –...
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Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions 3. SETUP Remove the Shipping Clips To prevent damage to the stages and piezo during shipment, the stage top and bottom are displaced from their normal positions with shipping clips. These clips are under tension and must be removed carefully to prevent damage.
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions Mount the Manipulator 1. Locate the Rotation Plate Adapter and determine the approximate location where it is to be mounted. 2. If the mounting surface has a grid of ¼ -20 tapped holes, use the hardware supplied to mount it to the mounting surface.
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Steep/Shallow head stage adapters shipped as part of PCS-5000 series products require the addition of a spacer plate to allow full back and forth motion of the sliding dovetail. Consult EXFO Life Sciences & Industrial Division if the spacer plate is needed.
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions Joystick Control Moving the joystick from its rest position to the left will cause motion to the left. Motion to the right will cause motion to the right. The farther from the rest position, the faster the motion.
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions 5. SPECIFICATIONS Performance Travel Piezo Motorized Manual 150 or 300 µm 25 mm nominal 25 mm nominal Resolution 60 nm (150 µm) OR 1.6 µm minimum step size 32 threads per inch 120 nm (300 µm)
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Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions Product Safety: IEC 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use Part I. EN 61010-1:2001 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-...
Burleigh PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Quick Start Instructions WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) The symbol above indicates that this product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste, that the product should be collected separately, and that a separate collection system exists for all products that contain this symbol within member states of the European Union.
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