MC1000e-R / T
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User’s Manual
5.0 Operation
When the MC1000e-R/T 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 rotates one of the drive axis knobs, the motor drive that is
plugged into the respective port will also move. For example, if the tilt axis is
plugged into port 1, when Drive Axis No.1 is rotated, the tilt axis will move.
The targeting axis is set to Drive Axis 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 motor-
ized axis is in the target position.
For best results and to avoid backlash, the direction of travel when the target
set button is pushed should be a forward move. This is the same travel direction
as the movement from the limit switch to the target.
Avoid turning on the dials during the targeting operation, as this may cause
the stage to “jump” when the targeted position has been reached.
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TARGET:
This is a black push button that is located in front of Drive Axis
No.1 and only affects axis 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. A green LED will become illuminated when the motor drive has
reached the targeted position. This feature will only work when the drive axis
is retracted.
Low/High Speed:
The low/high speed switch is located on the back of the
controlled and is labeled with a rabbit
on one side, and a turtle
on the
opposite. When the switch is toward the turtle, the motor drive will move at a
slower rate per turn on the drive axis. When the switch is facing the rabbit, the
motor drive will move at a faster rate per turn on the drive axis.
25 Pin Connector:
This connection port is used to connect the controller to
the junction box. Only use the supplied cable for this connection.
Reverse Polarity:
On the back of the controller are four toggle switches
that are labeled 1 through 4 that correspond to the respective drive axes. By
switching one of the toggle switches, the user is able to change the direction
the motor drive travels while still rotating the drive axis in the same direction.
4.2 Controller continued
