TRIO MPC-145 SERIES MICROMANIPULATOR SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 2.62C (20191001) (FW V2.62)
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Figure 3-4. Device B factory default startup (Home) position after calibration
3.3
Control Operations
3.3.1
Manipulator Select
The MANIPULATOR select switch on the front of the TRIO MPC-100 ROE/controller is
used to select which of two possible manipulators (or stages) is active for manual control
using the axis control knobs and buttons or keys (HOME, WORK, etc.).
3.3.2
Maximum Positive Position Values:
Move the dial of an axis clockwise until its position value stops incrementing. The following
table lists the maximum position value (in microns) for each axis.
Table 3-1. Maximum positive position value of each axis
Axis
Maximum Position
Value (in microns)
X
25,000
Y
25,000
Z
25,000
Figure 3-5. Maximum positive values
3.3.3
Setting Position for HOME or WORK
To set position, hold down HOME or WORK button for 3 seconds until beep sounds.
3.3.4
Setting the Angle of the Pipette/Headstage Holder
To change the angle of the holder, first loosen the set screw at the top of the rotary dovetail
bracket, rotate the holder to the desired angle, and then retighten the set screw.
Measure the angle of the holder. (Tip: Many smart phones have an app with a level that can
assist the user.)
(Text in
Green)
X=25000 Y=25000
Z=25000 Speed 0
(Text in
Green)
X= 1000 Y= 1000
Z= 1000 Speed 0
