Scientifica XY Stage Manual instruction

Manual XY Stage
Setup and Operation Manual
Revision 2.0
Manual Part No: MS-2100-MANUAL

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Contents
Note: This manual describes the features, functions and operation of
the Manual XY Stage. Before use, carefully read this manual, directions,
all precautionary information and specifications.
1.0 Product Introduction .....................................................................1
1.1 Handling Scientifica equipment – precautions..............................1
1.2 The Manual XY Stage..................................................................1
1.2.1 Product overview ..................................................................1
1.2.2 Product walkthrough .............................................................2
2.0 Packing List ...................................................................................3
2.1 Standard items.............................................................................3
3.0 Initial Setup....................................................................................4
3.1 Removing the shipping brackets..................................................4
3.2 Attach micrometers......................................................................5
3.3 Mounting the XY Stage................................................................6
3.3.1 Mounting the XY Stage to an anti-vibration table...................6
3.4 Mounting a microscope to the stage ............................................7
3.4.1 Conventional mounting of microscopes to the XY Stage.......7
3.4.2 Alternative mounting of microscopes to the XY Stage...........8
4.0 Maintenance...................................................................................9
4. 1 Cleaning .....................................................................................9
4. 1 Troubleshooting..........................................................................9
5.0 Specifications..............................................................................10
6.0 Warranty, Technical Queries and Returns................................. 12
7.0 About Scientifica .........................................................................13

1.0 Product Introduction |1
1.0 Product Introduction
1.1 Handling Scientifica equipment – precautions
This section contains important safety information related to general use
of the XY Stage. The XY Stage is a piece of scientific equipment and as
such requires care when handling.
• Before use, carefully read the instructions, including all warnings and
cautions.
• Inspect the product, and connectors before each use. Do not use any
equipment that appears damaged.
• There are no user serviceable parts inside unit.
Other important safety information appears throughout the manual.
Adjustment or removal of any screws or components
other than those noted in this manual can adversely
affect the performance and operation of your equipment
and may invalidate your warranty.
1.2 The Manual XY Stage
1.2.1 Product overview
The Manual XY Stage is a translation stage for moving microscopes in X
and Y. The XY Stage provides 50 mm of travel in X and Y with 20 nm
resolution. Due to its large load carrying capacity the microscope stage
can be used with almost any Zeiss, Leica, Nikon or Olympus inverted or
upright microscopes; a variant is also available for use with Scientifica’s
own Slicescope microscope (see Section 6, Figure B)
The XY Stage can be used in conjunction with a number of Scientifica
fixed position mounting options, such as Post and Platforms or the
Sliceplatform. It can be used as an alternative to the Moveable Top
Plate or Motorised Moveable Top Plate style mounting system when the
user’s preference is to keep the sample stationary and move the
microscope.

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1.2.2 Product walkthrough
Figure A: XY Stage with key components indicated
1 XY Stage
2 Y micrometer
3 X micrometer
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