Siskiyou MC1100e User manual

User's Manual For
MC1100e
Motion Controller

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Service Information
Please call, email, or fax in your questions to Siskiyou Corporation at:
Telephone (toll free): 1-877-313-6418
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For a mailing address, refer to page 9.
Product Warranty
Siskiyou Corporation products carry the following warranty, effective for a period of one year
from the original invoice date unless otherwise stated in the product literature:
Siskiyou Corporation products will be free of defects in material and workmanship.
Siskiyou Corporation products will meet the specifications stated in this catalog.
If you find any defects in material or workmanship, or a failure to meet specifications within the
warranty period, return the product to us clearly marked with a Return Authorization (RA)
number and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion. Call our toll free telephone
number and ask for the service department to request RA numbers.
Our warranty excludes products that have been improperly installed or maintained, modified or
misused. Notification of claim must occur within the warranty period. Siskiyou Corporation’s
liabilities are limited as set forth in our STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS, copies of which
are available upon request.
Siskiyou Corporation products unused and undamaged may be returned to Siskiyou
Corporation within 30 days of the initial invoice date (60 days outside of the US), but are
subject to a 25% restocking fee.
Warranty Repairs
Before shipping a part to Siskiyou Corporation, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be
obtained by calling our service department at our toll free telephone number. The product
must be shipped prepaid in the original or equivalent packing with the RA number clearly
marked on the outside of the box. Pack carefully to prevent damage. Place actuators, stages,
manipulators, and controllers in a clean plastic bag to prevent contamination from packing
materials. Siskiyou Corporation cannot be responsible for any damage occurring in transit to us.
Products are not accepted without a Return Authorization number on the outside of the
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Table of Contents
Introduction: ................................................................................................................................... 3
Inspection / Items Included: ........................................................................................................... 3
Description:..................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation: ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Interface:......................................................................................................................................... 5
Junction Box ................................................................................................................................ 5
Controller .................................................................................................................................... 6
Operation:....................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting:............................................................................................................................. 8
Maintenance and Service: .............................................................................................................. 8
Related Products:............................................................................................................................ 9
Switching Box .............................................................................................................................. 9
Digital Readout............................................................................................................................ 9
EU Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................... 10
Contact Information...................................................................................................................... 11
Introduction:
This manual describes the operation of Siskiyou’s Model MC1100e micromanipulator motion
controller.
Specifications:
Input Power Requirements: 90-264VAC, 47-63Hz
via included power supply adapter
Output: 18VDC / 2.5A
Inspection / Items Included:
Siskiyou products are shipped in sturdy, cushioned boxes. Please inspect the instrument
immediately and notify the carrier if damage is obvious. Remove all items from packing
materials and confirm that all items listed in the table below are available.
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
MC1100e 4 AXIS PUSH BUTTON TARGETING CONTROLLER
1
MC1100e 4 AXIS JUNCTION BOX with mounting hardware
1
POWER SUPPLY ADAPTER
1
POWER CABLE
1

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Description:
The MC1100e is a simple push-button controller with submicron positioning capability and a
user selected target feature. The MC1100e uses the same control features as our popular
MC1000e controller with a Target/Retract feature on one axis. The Target/Retract allows the
user to set a target location at a desired point. When it becomes necessary to back away from
the experiment area, the user simply depresses the “Retract” button on the controller. The
stage/actuator plugged into that axis then automatically retracts to its full negative limit. The
user can then return to the previously set position by simply depressing the “Target” button.
The MC1100e 4-axis controller has two preset speed settings: rapid (1.7 mm/second) and
medium (300 μm/second). The third speed selector (slow) has a variable 330° potentiometer
that enables settings from high speed (50μm/second) to low speed (2μm/second). With the
speed selector set at the slowest settings, consistent 0.2 μm moves are easily made by the
simple bump of an axis button. The controller uses encoder feedback from the motor to drive
the device. This encoder coupling enables the use of the DR1000 digital readout for repeated
positioning requirements.
The MC1100e uses a universal switching power supply adapter as its source for clean DC power.
All cables are shielded and a central ground lug is located on the junction box to ensure noise-
free operation during sensitive electrophysiology experiments.
Figure 1: Interface

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Installation:
CAUTION: MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTORS ARE SECURELY PLUGGED IN BEFORE POWER IS
TURNED ON. DO NOT REMOVE CONNECTORS WHILE POWER IS ON. FAILURE TO DO SO
CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM.
To install the MC1100e, please refer to Figure 1: Interface or the supplied set up
instructions. Supplied with the MC1100e are two ¼-20 screws that can be used to
secure the junction box to the work station. It is also possible to use cable ties (not
included) to mount the junction box.
It is advised to place the controller away from the experiment area. Any liquid that may
come in contact with the controller can cause permanent damage to the system. It is
also advised to add a ground wire onto the junction box and attach the free end of the
wire to a metal surface outside of the system. The lug to use is labeled by the electrical
symbol for “ground”:
Interface:
Junction Box
Power In: Using the supplied power adapter, the user can connect the power adapter to
the junction box and supply power to the system.
Power Switch: The power switch turns on the junction box and the controller. This is
required to be on in order to use the MC1100e. Turning off the power switch will cease
all operations with manipulators remaining in place. The same applies to loss of power.
Ground: By attaching a wire from the ground lug to a metal surface (that is not part of
the experimental system), the users helps prevent damage from static shock and to
ensure noise-free operation while in use. The lug is represented by the electrical symbol
for “ground”:
Controller: The 25 pin, male connector, is used for connecting the controller to the
junction box.
1, 2, 3, and 4 Ports: The 25 pin, female connectors, are used for connecting the motor
drive cables to the junction box. A motor drive must be plugged into port 1 for the
MC1100e to work.

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Controller
Drive No. 1, 2, 3, and 4: The eight buttons located by the respective labels of 1, 2, 3, and
4 are used to control the motor drives in both the positive and negative direction of the
respective axes plugged into the junction box. Multiple buttons on different axes may be
pressed at the same time, but two buttons on the same axis will not have any effect.
Slow/Med/Rapid: This knob is used to change the speed of the motor drives. It has
three different speeds: slow, medium, and rapid. This feature sets the speed for all
axes. Individual axis speed settings are not available.
The MC1100e 4-axis controller has two preset speed settings: rapid (1.7 mm/sec) and
medium (300 µm/sec).
Slow Range: The slow range knob is used during the slow speed of the Slow/Med/Rapid
knob. The Slow Range knob has a variable 330° potentiometer that enables settings
from high speed (50 µm/sec) to low speed (2 µm/sec). With the speed selector set at
the slowest settings, consistent 0.2 µm moves are made by a bump of the axis button.
This feature works for all axes.
Target Set: This is the small red button that is located in the upper-middle of the
controller. This button only affects Drive No. 1.
When the user has found a reference position that they would like to automatically
return to, the user can push this button and the location will be saved. Pressing Drive
No. 2, 3, or 4 will change the target location. A green LED will become illuminated when
this button is pressed.

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Retract: This is a black button that is located in the middle-right of the controller. This
button only affects Drive No. 1.
After the user has pressed the red “Target Set” button that creates the desired HOME
position to have the axis 1 return to, the user can press the “Retract” button and the
axis 1 motor drive will move to the rear of travel. Axes 2, 3, and 4 will still be able to
move in this retracted mode. The user will need to be cautious not to press any of the
buttons for Drive No. 2, 3, or 4 as doing so will result in a change in the
micromanipulator stage position. A red LED will illuminate when the motor drive is in
this position.
Target: This is a black button located in the middle-left of the controller. This button
only affects Drive No. 1.
When a target is set, and the user has pressed the “Retract” button, the user can press
the “Target” button, and the motor drive will return to the targeted position. This
feature only works in the retracted position. A green LED will become illuminated when
the motor drive has reached the targeted position.
Operation:
When the MC1100e has been correctly installed, the user can begin use of the system. The
operation may be bench tested prior to installing the unit to an experiment.
When the user presses a button for the Drive No. 1, 2, 3, or 4, the motor drive that is plugged
into the respective port will also move. For example, if the X axis motor drive is plugged into
port 1 on the junction box, when Drive No. 1 is pressed, the X axis will move. The speed will
based on the setting selected from the 3 position speed selection knob.
The targeting axis is set to Drive No.1. To set a point of reference when axis 1 is in a desired
position, push the “Target Set” button. To retract the motorized axis 1, push the “Retract”
button. Once the axis has reached its reverse limit switch, the red LED will light up. To bring the
axis back to the target position, push the “Target” button. When the green LED lights up, the
motorized axis is in the target position.
For best results and to avoid backlash, the direction of travel when the target set position is
pushed should be a forward move. This is the same travel direction as the movement from the
limit switch to the target.

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Troubleshooting:
Axis 1 is retracted and I accidently hit the “Target Set” button and now nothing will work.
Typically, with our lab testing, if axis 1 is retracted, and the “Target Set” button is pressed
(which creates a new target position at the retracted position, where both LEDs lights up), all of
the axes should still be able to move. However, if multiple “random” button pressing occurs
during this scenario, it will cause a full system lockup. In order to recover from this lockup (or
similar lockups), the system will need to be powered off by pressing the power button on the
junction box. Once off, the user can then turn the system back on. The user can then press the
Drive No. 1 button to move axis out of the retracted position (red LED turns off). Once out of
the retracted position, the user can specify a new target position. Be careful not to press the
“Target”, “Retract”, or “Target Set” buttons before the drive axis is out of the retracted mode
as doing so can cause an additional system lockup.
I accidently hit the retract button. Is there any way to stop it?
While in automatic motion, either in retract or target mode, none of the drive axis controllers
will work. If the retract button is accidently pressed, the user can turn off the system by
pressing the power button on the junction box. This will stop all motion. The user can then
manually place the drive motor back into position by using Drive No. 1. However, it may be best
to let the system finish the retract function. Once retracted, the user can press the “Target”
button to return to the previous target.
The system was turned off. Will I still have my previous target?
Yes. The system has an onboard memory that stores the location of the last target used on axis
1. By placing the drive axis in the retracted mode, the user can press the “Target” button to
return to the previous target. It is recommended to not move axes 2, 3, or 4 as doing so can
change the target location of axis 1.
Note: Due to the programming capabilities of the unit, this feature will not work initially on
power up if axis 1 is in the retracted mode (red LED is on). By moving the axis out of the
retracted mode (red LED is off), the user can then hit the “Retract” button and then the
“Target” button to return to the previous target.
Maintenance and Service:
There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller or junction box. In the event of the
need for service, call Siskiyou Corporation and ask to speak with technical support.
If the problem cannot be solved through telephone or email communication, an RA number will
be provided to return the unit to Siskiyou Corporation.

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Related Products:
Switching Box
ABCD switching box allows control of one to four 4-axis micromanipulators by one controller.
The basis of the design is simple and requires only an extra controller junction box for each
added micromanipulator or motor drive group (up to four per group). Junction boxes must be
purchased separately.
Digital Readout
The DR1000 Digital Readout provides an accurate, highly visible display for axis position. The
digital readout may be installed on any of our e series controllers and is connected in series via
a double-sided connector between the controller junction box and the device D connector.

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EU Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with EN 45014: 1998
Manufacturer: Siskiyou Corporation
Address: 110 SW Booth Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526-2410
USA
Declare that:
Equipment Motion Controller
Model Name/Number MC1000e Series
Serial Number N/A
In accordance with the following directives:
2014/35/EU The Low Voltage Directive and its amending directives
2014/30/EU The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending
directives
2006/42/EC The Machinery Directive and its amending directives
2011/65/EU Restriction of use of certain hazardous substances (RoHS)
I hereby declare that the equipment above has been designed and found to comply with
the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. The unit complies with all
essential requirements of the Directives.
Signed by:
Name: John Wingerd
Position: Engineering
Place: USA
Date: August, 1, 2018
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