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+ | ====== Nikon Eclipse FN1 Installation Procedure[Obsolete] ====== | ||
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+ | This is the manual for the Non-Flex coupler version of the Z drive. This version was discontinued in Nov 2016. If your kit has the Flex Coupler. Then refer to the new [[nikon_fn1_flex_zdrive_install|FN1 Zdrive manual]]. | ||
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+ | The procedure below outlines the steps necessary to install the ASI Microscope Focus Controller Drive onto the Nikon Eclipse FN1 microscope. | ||
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+ | To perform the following steps you will need the following tools: | ||
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+ | Medium flat blade screw driver | ||
+ | 3mm, 5/64 and 7/64 inch hex wrenches | ||
+ | The hex wrenches are provided by ASI. | ||
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+ | == The procedure has three parts: == | ||
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+ | - Removing the right fine focus knob | ||
+ | - Installing the baseplate. | ||
+ | - Installing and aligning the motor drive assembly. | ||
+ | - Installing the motor drive cover plate & fine focus knob. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 1 - Removing the Right Fine Focus Knob ===== | ||
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+ | Remove the right fine focus knob from the microscope as follows: | ||
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+ | - Pull off the black rubber boot covering the fine focus knob. | ||
+ | - Remove the round slotted nut from the end of the knob using the medium slotted screwdriver. | ||
+ | - Remove the fine focus knob by grasping it firmly and pulling it straight off. Do not turn the knob to work it off as this will damage the plastic alignment key molded into the knob. | ||
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+ | ===== Part 2 - Installing the Baseplate ===== | ||
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+ | Locate the ASI drive and baseplate assembly. | ||
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+ | ===== Part-3 Installing & Aligning the Motor Drive ===== | ||
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+ | Loosen the two horizontal adjustment screws on the top of the Z-drive. | ||
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+ | Slide the drive onto the microscope as shown; the drive shaft on the drive slides over the fine focus shaft of the microscope. | ||
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+ | Metal tab on drive shaft clamp slides into slot on plastic gear. While holding drive shaft clamp in place use the 7/64” Allen wrench to securely tighten the drive shaft clamp that was loosened in Figure # 5. This clamp must be securely tightened or slippage may occur. | ||
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+ | Align the drive and base plate as shown so that the baseplate is flush with the microscope body, and the drive is “about” parallel with the table. | ||
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+ | Slide the scope to the side of the table & loosely tighten the horizontal adjustment screws as shown. | ||
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+ | As shown in figures 5-9 above, install the ASI z-axis drive onto the microscope' | ||
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+ | ====== Part 4-Installing the motor drive cover plate & fine focus knob. ====== | ||
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+ | Locate the cover and install it on the drive as shown using the Allen wrench and the supplied screws that are in the drive plate. | ||
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+ | - Locate the motor drive cover. Remove the 4/40 button head screws from the drive with the 1/16 “ Allen wrench. Position the motor drive covert over the motor drive assembly and secure in place using the 4/40 button head screws. | ||
+ | - Slide the microscope fine focus knob over the shaft extension and press it on all the way so that the plastic tabs on the knob mate with the slots on the ASI drive shaft. | ||
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+ | This completes the procedure for installing the ASI motor drive on to the Nikon FN 1 Microscope. | ||
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