Vision Engineering Mantis Compact User manual

Service Manual
Mantis Compact & Elite

INTRODUCTIONHealth & Safety
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INTRODUCTION

ContentsSYSTEM DIAGRAMS
Mantis Compact 1
Mantis Elite 2
OBJECTIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Mantis Compact 3
Mantis Elite 3
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Parts table 4
MAINTENANCE & SPARE PARTS
Mantis Compact 5
Replacing the desiccant 5
Replacing the LED array 5
Mantis Elite 6
Replacing the desiccant 6
Replacing the LED array 6
Mantis Elite turret replacement 7
Replacing Mantis Elite pivot/tilt assembly 9
Mantis universal arm baseplate mounting dimensions 10
Mantis Compact optical path alignment 11
Mantis Elite optical path alignment 12
Removing Mantis Compact field lens 13
Removing Mantis Elite field lens 14
Replacing Mantis Compact detached mirrors 16
Replacing Mantis Elite detached mirrors 18
Surface Cleaning and Preparation 19
Mantis Compact viewing area adjustment 20
Mantis Elite viewing area adjustment 21
Spare parts 22
Commonly ordered parts 23
Mantis Compact 23
Mantis Elite 23
TROUBLESHOOTING
Compact & Elite (Heads and Universal Stand) 24
ErgoStereo (Bench) Stand 24
Checking the universal stand on/off switch connections 25
SERVICE
Address 26
Serial number locations 26
Contents

SYSTEM DIAGRAMSMantis Compact
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Mantis Compact
Head Assembly
MCH-001
Floor Stand
MF-006
Mantis Compact
Universal Stand
MCS-005 Mantis Compact
Bench Stand
MES-006
Substage
LED Array
MELED-003
Floating
Stage
MS-001
Objective
Lenses
MCO-004 x4
MCO-006 x6
Objective
Lens
(complete with
converging lens)
MCO-002 x2
MCO-010 Mantis Compact disposable Objective lens Protection Caps (pack of 4)
Mantis Compact
Head Assembly
MCH-001
Floor Stand
MF-006
Mantis Compact
Universal Stand
MCS-005 Mantis Compact
Bench Stand
MES-006
Substage
LED Array
MELED-003
Floating
Stage
MS-001
Objective
Lenses
MCO-004 x4
MCO-006 x6
Objective
Lens
(complete with
converging lens)
MCO-002 x2
MCO-010 Mantis Compact disposable Objective lens Protection Caps (pack of 4)
x6 x4
x2
Head
LED Array
MCLED-001
Dust Cover
MS-003 - Mantis with Universal Stand
MS-004 - Mantis with Bench Stand
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
(included)
Articulated Arm
MCF-001 Secondary Link
MF-005
Mantis Compact
Head Assembly
MCH-001
Floor Stand
MF-006
Mantis Compact
Universal Stand
MCS-005 Mantis Compact
Bench Stand
MES-006
Substage
LED Array
MELED-003
Floating
Stage
MS-001
Objective
Lenses
MCO-004 x4
MCO-006 x6
Objective
Lens
(complete with
converging lens)
MCO-002 x2
MCO-010 Mantis Compact disposable Objective lens Protection Caps (pack of 4)
x6 x4
x2
Head
LED Array
MCLED-001
Dust Cover
MS-003 - Mantis with Universal Stand
MS-004 - Mantis with Bench Stand
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
(included)
Articulated Arm
MCF-001 Secondary Link
MF-005
x6 x4
x2
Head
LED Array
MCLED-001
Dust Cover
MS-003 - Mantis with Universal Stand
MS-004 - Mantis with Bench Stand
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
(included)
Articulated Arm
MCF-001 Secondary Link
MF-005

Mantis Elite
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2
Mantis Elite
Head Assembly
MEH-001
EPI Illuminator
MEI 001
Substage
LED Array
MELED-003
Floating
Stage
MS-001
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Power
Supply
MPS-001 (UK)
MPS-002 (USA/Japan/Asia)
MPS-003 (Europe)
Objective
Lenses
MEO-004 x4
MEO-006 x6
MEO-008 x8
MEO-010 x10
MEO-015 x15
MEO-020 x20
Head LED Arrays
MELED-001 (left side)
MELED-002 (right side)
Articulated Arm
MEF-001 Secondary Link
MF-005
Mantis Elite
Universal Stand
MES-005
Anti Glare Hood
202-D0479
Mantis Elite
Bench Stand
MES-006
x6
x15
x20
x8
x10
x4
Dust Cover
MS-003 - Mantis with Universal Stand
MS-004 - Mantis with Bench Stand
MEO-025 Mantis Elite disposable Objective lens Protection Caps (pack of 4) for x4, x8 & x10 objectives MEO-026 Mantis Elite disposable Objective lens Protection Caps (pack of 4) for x6 objective
Objective
Lenses
(complete with
converging lens)
MEO-002 x2
MEO-006SL x6 SLWD
X6 SLWD
x2
Floor Stand
MF-006
Power
Supply
(included)

OBJECTIVE SPECIFICATIONSMantis Compact
Objective Lenses Part Number Working Distance Field of View
X2 MCO-002 167mm / 6.57" 45.0mm / 1.77"
X4 MCO-004 96mm / 3.78" 27.5mm / 1.08"
X6 MCO-006 73mm / 2.87" 19.2mm / 0.76"
Mantis Elite
Objective Lenses Part Number Working Distance Field of View
X2 MEO-002 160mm / 6.29" 57.0mm / 2.24"
X4 MEO-004 96mm / 3.78" 34.0mm / 1.34"
X6 MEO-006 68mm / 2.68" 23.0mm / 0.91"
X8 MEO-008 59mm / 2.32" 17.0mm / 0.67"
X10 MEO-010 54mm / 2.13" 13.5mm / 0.53"
X15 MEO-015 40mm / 1.57" 8.8mm / 0.35"
X20 MEO-020 29mm / 1.14" 6.5mm / 0.25"
X6 SLWD MEO-006SL 112mm / 4.41" 20.0mm / 0.79"
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OPTIONS & ACCESSORIESParts table
Part Name Part Number Picture
Mantis Floating Stage (Elite and
Compact)
MS-001
Mantis Compact X4, X6 Disposable
Lens Protections Caps (4-pack)
MCO-010
Mantis Elite Disposable Lens
Protection Caps for X4, X8, X10
(4-pack)
MEO-025
Mantis Elite Disposable Lens Protect
Caps for X6 (4-pack)
MEO-026
Dessicant, 10-pack
(Blue good; Pink replace)
M006
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MAINTENANCE & SPARE PARTSMantis Compact
Replacing the desiccant (see the diagram below):
uDisconnect the power cord from the back of the head.
uRemove the screw securing the desiccant cover and remove the cover u.
uReplace the desiccant and reinstall the cover.
uReconnect the power cord at the back of the head.
Note: If the desiccant is pink it needs to be replaced. Useable desiccant is blue.
Replacing the LED array (see the diagram below):
uDisconnect the power cord from the back of the head.
uRemove the desiccant cover u(see Replacing the desiccant above).
uRemove the two screws that secure the array to remove the array vcomplete with the filters.
uInstall the new array using the reverse of this procedure.
Note: Do not over tighten.
uReconnect the power cord at the back of the head.
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Mantis Elite
Replacing the desiccant (see the diagram below):
uDisconnect the power cord from the back of the head.
uRemove the grommet ucovering the desiccant and remove the desiccant.
uInstall fresh desiccant and replace the grommet.
uReconnect the power cord at the back of the head.
Note: If the desiccant is pink it needs to be replaced. Useable desiccant is blue.
Replacing the LED array (see the diagram below):
uDisconnect the power cord from the back of the head.
uLoosen the two screws vthat hold the filter/array cover wand remove the cover.
uLift out the LED array xcomplete with filter and disconnect the array connector y.
uInstall the new array using the reverse of this procedure.
Notes: Do not over tighten screws.
The Mantis Elite uses 2 LED arrays; one for the right and one for the left. There are also 2
different versions of these arrays; serial number up to and including MEH-10756 use array
version "none". From MEH-10757 and on, use version 2 of the array.
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Mantis Elite turret replacement
Required Tools: #1 Philips/crosshead screwdriver
uRemove any objective lenses that may be installed in the turret.
uUninstall the Mantis Head from the stand.
uRest the viewing head upside down (objective turret facing up). Be
sure to secure the head so that it does not roll off of the work bench
(a small, empty cardboard box works well).
uEnsure the objective lens securing screws uare fully screwed in (but not too
tightly).
uRotate the turret so that you can see all three of the mounting screws v.
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uRemove all three screws on the inside of the turret.
Note: the front screw has a washer.
uRemove the old turret and replace with the new turret.
uReplace all three screws.
Note: do not over tighten.
uReinstall the head to the stand.
uReinstall the objective lenses and verify the new turret rotates smoothly.
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Replacing Mantis Elite pivot/tilt assembly
Note: Read all the following instructions before commencing work.
uIsolate the Mantis from mains power.
uUnscrew the left-hand side handle uand discard.
uRelease the rubber gaiter vfrom the groove in the head unit and peel back to
expose the head mounting screws.
uUsing a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the lower head mounting screw w
completely.
uWhilst holding the head, back off the upper head mounting screw xby exactly 2
complete revolutions. Remove the head by lifting it upwards and outwards.
uRemove the right-hand side handle and retain it for later reinstallation.
uPeel of the rubber gaiter and let it hang by the plug cable y.
uGently push down on the arm zto expose the head pivot nut and bolt.
Noting the approximate right to left tension, use a 10mm socket/nutdriver {
to remove the nut and bolt.
uRemove the old pivot/tilt assembly and attach the new one (using the same
hardware and tool) to the same tension as previously noted.
uRemove handle from the new pivot/tilt assembly and carefully fit the rubber
gaiter back into place on the stand whilst lining up both handle bolts and
pulling the slack out of the head power cable (moving the arm up and down
will help).
uReinstall the handle.
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uRemove the lower head mounting bolt and then, ensuring the upper bolt is
tight, back it off 2 complete revolutions.
uHang the head and tighten both head mounting bolts.
uSeat the rubber gaiter back into the groove in the head.
uThread on the handle |and screw it in.
uPlug the mains adapter into the mains supply and connect the head power cable
into the head.
Mantis universal arm baseplate mounting dimensions
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Mantis Universal Stand Baseplate (part number: 202-C-0050) mounting dimensions
Drawing not to scale. Dimensions for reference only.
75mm dia.
45 deg
45 deg
5.5mm dia.
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Mantis Compact optical path alignment
Below is the alignment procedure for use in the field. If this procedure fails to align the unit, it is recommended that
the microscope be sent back to the nearest Vision Engineering Service Centre for repair.
Tools required:
3mm, 2.5mm and 2mm hex drivers (ball end recommended).
uLoosen but do not remove the two side screws.
uLoosen the centre screw and use the hex driver as a
"joystick" to re-position the left side optical path until it
horizontally aligns with the right side.
uUse any available straight edge (e.g. a metal rule or strip of tape)
if desired to assist in the visual alignment.
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Mantis Elite optical path alignment
In most instances, it is best to have the factory align the optical paths. However, if an emergency adjustment needs to
be made in the field, here is the procedure. If this procedure fails to align the unit, it is recommended that the
microscope be sent back to the factory for repair.
Tools required:
3mm, 2.5mm and 2mm hex drivers (ball end recommended).
uRemove the top cover.
uLoosen but do not remove the two side screws.
uLoosen the centre screw and use the hex driver as a "joystick" to
re-position the right side optical path until it horizontally aligns
with the left side.
uUse any available straight edge (e.g. a metal rule or strip of tape) if
desired to assist in the visual alignment.
uReplace the top cover.
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Removing Mantis Compact field lens
Tool required:
2.5mm hex driver (ball end recommended)
uRemove the Mantis Compact head from the stand and lay it
on its side.
uRemove the objective lens.
uStand the head upright.
uUse the 2.5 mm hex driver to remove the head cover screw.
uRemove the 2 front cover securing screws.
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uHold on to the backing plate whilst pivoting the front cover off.
uRemove the field lens.
Removing Mantis Elite field lens
Tool required:
2.5mm hex driver (ball end recommended)
uEnsuring there are no objective lenses in the turret, stand the head
upright.
uRemove the anti-reflective mask (if present).
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