THORLABS PWA120 User manual

HA0415T
PWA120
Ø1.5" Accessory
Adapter for Breadboard
Frames
Installation Manual
Original Instructions

HA0415T
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Safety........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. General Warnings and Cautions.............................................................................. 1
Chapter 2 Installation.......................................................................................................................2
2.1. Parts Included............................................................................................................ 2
2.1.1 Load Capacity.......................................................................................................... 2
2.2. Fitting to a PFR Series Rigid Mount Frame ............................................................ 3
2.3. Fitting to a PFP Series Standard Passive Mount Frame........................................ 4
2.4. Fitting to a PFH Series Heavy Duty Passive Mount Frame ................................... 5
2.5. Installing a 1.5” Post................................................................................................. 6
2.6. Installing Two 1.5” Posts and a Shelf...................................................................... 7
2.7. Installing Other Accessories.................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts......................................................................................9

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Chapter 1 Safety
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.
Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury to the user.
Caution
Given when there is a possibility of damage to the product.
Note
Clarification of an instruction or additional information.
1.1. General Warnings and Cautions
Warning:
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired. In particular, excessive moisture may impair operation.
The equipment is for indoor use only. The equipment is not designed for use in an explosive atmosphere.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1. Parts Included
2.1.1. Load Capacity
Once installed, each PWA120 adapter plate can accommodate up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of vertical load.
Warning
Do not exceed the 40 kg (88 lbs) maximum vertical load capacity for each adapter plate.
Description
Qty
Image
Accessory Adapter Plate 1
M16 x 35 mm Socket Head Cap Screw 2
M6 x 15 mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4
M6 x 18 mm Socket Head Cap Screw 4
M6 Form B Flat Washer
4
M14 Short Arm Hex Wrench 1
M5 Stubby Ball End Hex Wrench 1

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2.2. Fitting to a PFR Series Rigid Mount Frame
1. Slide the adapter into place over the mount.
2. Align the four outer holes on frame top plate with the holes in the adapter plate. The adapter plate can be rotated
90 degrees if a different orientation is required.
3. Using the included 5 mm hex key, M6 washers and M6 x 15 mm screws, attach adapter plate to the breadboard
frame.
Figure 1Installation – PFR Series Frame

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2.3. Fitting to a PFP Series Standard Passive Mount Frame
1. Slide the adapter into place over the body of the passive mount.
2. Align the four outer holes on frame top plate with the holes in the adapter plate. The adapter plate can be rotated
90 degrees if a different orientation is required.
3. Using the included 5 mm hex key, M6 washers and M6 x 15 mm screws, attach adapter plate to the breadboard
frame.
Figure 2Installation – PFP Series Frame

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2.4. Fitting to a PFH Series Heavy Duty Passive Mount Frame
1. Remove and discard the screws from the passive mount, but leave the mount in place.
2. Slide the adapter into place over the body of the passive mount.
3. Align the four outer holes on frame top plate with the holes in the adapter plate. The adapter plate can be rotated
90 degrees if a different orientation is required.
4. Using the included 5 mm hex key, M6 washers and M6 x 18 mm screws, attach adapter plate to breadboard frame.
Figure 3Installation – PFH Series Frame

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2.5. Installing a 1.5” Post
1. If fitted, remove and discard the long M16 bolt from the base of the 1.5” post but retain the washers.
2. Align the post with one of the three post holes on the adapter plate (central hole recommended).
3. Using the washers removed at item (1), and the included M16 x 35 mm bolt and 14 mm hex key, attach the post to
the adapter plate.
Note
If using 2 posts on 1 adapter plate, use the two outer mounting holes.
It is not possible to use 3 posts on a single adapter plate.
Figure 4Installation – 1.5” Post

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2.6. Installing Two 1.5” Posts and a Shelf
Breadboard frames with a length or width of 900 mm or 1200 mm are compatible with the overhead shelves
(PSY221, PSY223, PSY222 and PSY224). This configuration requires 2 posts and 2 adapters.
Caution: To avoid a risk of tipping the frame…
Do not push/pull laterally on the posts as this may cause the table frame to tip over.
High loads should be placed on a shelf in a lower position, otherwise the stability of the frame could be affected.
The center-of-mass of the experimental setup as a whole, should remain within the frame area.
Do not exceed the vertical load capacity of 40 kg (88 lbs) for each adapter plate.
1. Following the procedure detailed in sections 2.2 to 2.4,fit the adapters in the orientation shown below, i.e. on
opposite frame legs, facing away from each other.
2. Using the central hole, fit one post to each adapter plate as detailed in section 2.5.
3. Fit the shelf to the posts in accordance with the instructions supplied with the shelf.
Figure 5Installation – Two 1.5” Posts

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2.7. Installing Other Accessories
Caution: To avoid a risk of tipping the frame…
Do not push/pull laterally on the posts as this may cause the table frame to tip over.
High loads should be placed in a low position, otherwise the stability of the frame could be affected.
The center-of-mass of the experimental setup as a whole, should remain within the frame area.
Do not exceed the vertical load capacity of 40 kg (88 lbs) for each adapter plate.
The adapter plates can also be used to fit both imperial and metric breadboards or other accessories, using
the 4 M6 (1/4”) clearance holes shown below.
Figure 6Clearance Holes in Adapter Plates

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Chapter 3 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact
information.
Thorlabs verifies our compliance with the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive of
the European Community and the corresponding national laws. Accordingly, all end users in the EC may
return “end of life” Annex I category electrical and electronic equipment sold after August 13, 2005 to
Thorlabs, without incurring disposal charges. Eligible units are marked with the crossed out “wheelie bin”
logo (see right), were sold to and are currently owned by a company or institute within the EC, and are
not dissembled or contaminated. 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.
Annex I
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Thorlabs Ltd.
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Europe
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Scandinavia
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France
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Brazil
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Japan
Thorlabs Japan, Inc.
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China
Thorlabs China
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