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+ | ====== Leitz DMRB Microscope Motor Drive Installation ====== | ||
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+ | This procedure steps you through the installation and alignment of the ASI Z-axis motor drive onto the Leitz DMRB microscope. The ASI drive is attached to the right hand side of the microscope as shown in figure # 1. The drive is securely attached to the fine focus shaft of the microscope via a “metal on metal clamp”, as shown in figure # 5, which insures a solid and reliable connection. | ||
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+ | - Preparing the Drive for installation | ||
+ | - Removing the fine focus knob. | ||
+ | - Installing the metal standoffs | ||
+ | - Installing the ASI drive | ||
+ | - Aligning the ASI drive | ||
+ | - Installing the cover & the fine focus knob | ||
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+ | == The following tools are required for this procedure: == | ||
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+ | * small Phillips screwdriver | ||
+ | * 1.5 mm hex wrench (provided) | ||
+ | * 2.5 mm hex wrench (provided) | ||
+ | * 3 mm hex wrench (provided) | ||
+ | * 1/16” hex wrench (provided) | ||
+ | * 7/64” hex wrench (provided) | ||
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+ | **Note: the terms left and right refer to the sides of the microscope as viewed from the front of the microscope and assemblies.** | ||
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+ | ===== Step 1 - Preparing the Drive for Installation ===== | ||
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+ | Locate the ASI drive assembly and use the 3 mm hex wrench to remove the horizontal adjustment screw, and remove the drive from the side plate assembly. | ||
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+ | ===== Step 2 - Removing the right fine focus knob ===== | ||
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+ | Remove the fine focus knob from the microscope as shown in figure # 2 | ||
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+ | Use the 1.5 mm Allen wrench to loosen the set screw that is located on the fine focus knob, remove the knob by pulling it off | ||
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+ | ===== Step 2 – Installing the metal standoffs ===== | ||
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+ | Use the small philips/ | ||
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+ | ===== Step 3 – Installing and aligning the drive ===== | ||
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+ | a.) Locate the ASI drive & the 3mm & 7/64th Allen Wrenches. Use the7/64 hex wrench to loosen, but do not remove, the vertical adjustment screws located on the rear of the motor drive. (See figure # 4) When the vertical adjustment screws are loose the motor drive should move freely about in the vertical axis. | ||
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+ | b.) Check to insure that the clamp on the hollow end of the drive shaft which protrudes from the black encoder on the inside of the motor assembly is loose. | ||
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+ | c.) Hold the motor assembly in your right hand, and push against the left fine focus knob with your left hand as to keep the fine focus shaft from moving. Position the hollow end of the drive shaft (protruding from the black encoder) over the fine focus shaft on the microscope as shown in figure # 5. Orient the motor assembly so that the two shafts are aligned, then push the motor assembly onto the microscope until the notch on the end of the vertical adjustment bar mates with the grove on the top of the side plate assembly. | ||
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+ | d.) While continuing to hold the motor assembly in place use the 4mm the horizontal adjustment screw that was removed in step # 1 to secure the drive assembly to the side plate assembly as shown in figure #6. Do Not tighten the horizontal adjustment screw at this time. | ||
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+ | e.) Use the7/64 Allen wrench to securely tighten the clamp on the end of the ASI drive shaft. | ||
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+ | ===== Step 4 -Aligning the drive ===== | ||
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+ | Carefully position the motor assembly along the, vertical & horizontal axis while rotating the left fine focus knob until minimum drag is felt. Please Note: The ASI drive is usually self aligning so little or no movement of the drive may be necessary. Use the 7/64 & 3mm allen wrenches tighten the vertical | ||
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+ | ===== Step 5 - Installing the cover ===== | ||
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+ | Use the 1/16” Allen wrench to remove the three screws from the edges of the drive assembly. Locate the ASI cover plate. Place it in position over the motor drive assembly and secure it with the screws just removed. Place the right fine focus knob over the protruding end of the drive shaft and secure it in place with the original set screw using the 1.5 mm Allen wrench. | ||
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