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+ | ====== Nikon Eclipse L200N ASI Z-Axis Motor Drive Installation ====== | ||
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+ | This procedure steps you through the installation and alignment of the ASI’s | ||
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+ | == The following tools are required for this procedure: == | ||
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+ | * Small Flathead Screwdriver | ||
+ | * 1.5mm hex wrench | ||
+ | * 2mm hex wrench | ||
+ | * 3mm hex wrench | ||
+ | * 7/64” Allen wrench (provided) | ||
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+ | == The procedure has three parts: == | ||
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+ | - Removing the left fine focus knob | ||
+ | - Installing flexible coupling | ||
+ | - Installing and aligning the motor drive assembly and baseplate. | ||
+ | - Installing the cover. | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 60%> | ||
+ | Note: the terms ‘left’ and ‘right’ refer to the sides of the microscope as viewed from the __front__ of the microscope. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 1 - Removing the Left Fine Focus Knob ===== | ||
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+ | 1. Remove rubber boot, if present. | ||
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+ | **Warning!** | ||
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+ | Set the knob and screw aside in a place where they will not be lost. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 2 - | ||
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+ | 1. Align the key on the coupler with the slot on the shaft. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 3 - Installing and Aligning the Z-axis Motor Drive and Baseplate ===== | ||
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+ | 1. If shipped assembled, use the 4mm hex wrench and disassemble the Z-drive motor assembly from base plate by removing the horizontal adjustment screw. | ||
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+ | 2. Slide the baseplate assembly completely under the microscope as shown until the small stop plate located on the baseplate is completely against the side of the microscope. | ||
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+ | 3. Leave base plate clamp slightly loose for later adjustment. | ||
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+ | 4. Slide the drive shaft of the motor drive assembly into the flexible coupler. | ||
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+ | 5. Rotate the adjustment bar so that the lip on the bottom of the adjustment bar mates with the groove in the baseplate. | ||
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+ | 6. After verifying the baseplate and motor drive is appropriately positioned under the microscope, snugly tighten the baseplate clamp on the right side of the microscope. | ||
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+ | 7. Tighten the clamp of the flexible coupler onto the drive shaft of the Z-drive unit using the 2mm hex wrench. | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 60%> | ||
+ | Note: The flexible coupler clamp must be securely tightened or the drive may slip. | ||
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+ | 8. Lightly tighten the vertical and horizontal adjustment screws as shown. | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 60%> | ||
+ | Note: there should be no point throughout the 360º rotation of the fine focus knob where an increase in drag is felt. If drag is felt, repeat the above steps. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 4 - Installing the Motor Drive Cover Plate and Fine Focus Knob ===== | ||
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+ | - Locate the motor drive cover. | ||
+ | - Note the slot on the brass part of the shaft. Carfully slide the microscope knob over the shaft so that they key on the knob falls into the slot in the brass section of the shaft so that the knob is snug against (but not touching) the cover. | ||
+ | - Replace the small brass nut that was removed from the focus knob at the very beginning of the installation. | ||
+ | - Use a Small flathead screwdriver to snug the brass nut on the shaft. | ||
+ | - If there was an end cap or rubber boot, replace it on the knob over the brass nut. | ||
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+ | This completes the procedure for installing the ASI Z-axis motor drive onto the Nikon EL200N. | ||
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