Newport New Focus MOTORIZED FLIPPER 8893 User manual
MOTORIZED FLIPPER™
Model 8893 (Optic Dia. 2 Inches)
Getting Started
Take the handpad and remove the battery cover on the back. Insert the included 9-V
battery (carefully noting polarity) into the battery compartment and replace the cover.
Plug the control cable into the “to Flipper” connector on the handpad. Use the switch
on the handpad to flip the Flipper up and down.
TTL Input
The Flipper can be controlled using a TTL-compatible signal (5-V high and 0-V low)
applied to the edge-sensitive “TTL-in” port on the handpad. A rising edge (low-to-
high transition) raises the Flipper while a falling edge (high-to-low transition) lowers
the Flipper. A 2.5-mm plug is included that allows you to make your own cable for
TTL control.
Since the handpad switch overrides the TTL input, we recommend that you send a
rising-edge signal before you start your experiment to verify that the Flipper is in the
up position.
Power Source
The Flipper comes with a 9-V
battery. This battery is good for
1,000 flips over a 6-month
period, or 2,000 flips over a
3-month period. When the
9-V battery runs low, the check
battery indicator on the handpad will flash.
You can also power the Flipper with any DC power
supply that meets the specifications on the next page.
The included 2.1-mm plug lets you make your own
power cable.
A good off-the-shelf power supply for use with the Flipper
is available from Newark Electronics (Part #84F2067).
Holding Your Optics
Thicker optics (>6 mm) can be held with a nylon-tipped
setscrew or with the included retaining ring.
Thin optics must be adhered into place.
U.S. Patent #5,737,132
3635 Peterson Way • Santa Clara, CA • 95054 • USA
Document Number 803452 Rev. B
WHAT YOU GET
Motorized Flipper Flipper Handpad
Cable 9-Volt Battery
2.1-mm Plug for
DC Power Input
2.5-mm Plug for
DC Power Input
Power Supply
Standard:
9-V Battery (included with Flipper)
The low power indicator light blinks
when the battery is low
Optional:
DC IN external power supply:
9-VDC power supply
300–500 mA
2.1-mm plug
Suggested external power supply:
Newark Electronics Part #84F2067
TTL Signal
Positive edge=up
Negative edge=down
Push button overrides TTL signal.
2.5-mm plug
Range of Tilt: ±2º
Number of Flips per Battery:
1,000 over a 6-month period, or
2,000 over a 3-month period
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SPECIFICATIONS
3.75"
(95.3)
2.71"
(68.8)
2.56"
(65.1)
2.70"
(68.6)
4.94"
(125.4)
Flipped-up PositionFlipped-down Position
1.70
(43.1)
2.125 (53.98)
4.04 (102.6)
4.57 (116.1)
Isometric View Quick-release
Optic Retainer
(included)
Optic Locking Screw
5/64 (1.98) Allen
With 5/16 (7.94) locknut
0.53 (13.5)
2.88 (73.3) 3.49 (88.7)
0.71 (18.1) 2.22 (56.4)
0.41 (10.4)
Cable To
Handpad
0.492 (12.50) Optic Thick
0.275 (6.99) Optic Depth
2X 1/4-80 Adjustment
Screws with 5/16 (7.94)
Locknuts
0.31 (7.9)
0.21 (5.4)
0.312 (7.92)
1.00 (25.4)
4X C’Bore for #8 or
M4 Soc Hd Cap Scr
1.50
(38.1)
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