Motion Controller User`s Manual
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1. order to recover from the lockup the system will need to be powered off by pressing the power button on the junction box Once off the user can then turn the system back on By manually moving axis 1 out of the retracted position the user can then hit the TARGET SET button to cre ate a new target position Axes 2 3 and 4 will now work Be careful not to hit additional buttons before axis 1 has been moved after the power is reapplied Doing so may cause an additional system lockup I accidently hit the RETRACT button is there any way to stop it While in automatic motion either in retract or target mode none of the drive axis controllers will work If the RETRACT button is accidently pressed the user can turn off the system by pressing the power button on the junction box This will stop all motion The user can then manually place the drive motor back into position However it may be best to let the system finish the retract function Once retracted the user can press the TARGET button to return to the previous target The system was turned off Will I still have my previous target Yes The system has an onboard memory that stores the location of the last tar get used on axis 1 By placing the drive axis in the retracted mode the user can press the TARGET button to return to the previous target It is recommended to not move axes 2 3 or 4 as doing so can change the target location of axis 1 Note Due to the programming capabili2. 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 siskiyou 1 877 313 6418 6 0 Troubleshooting Axis 1 is retracted and I accidently hit the TARGET SET button and now either axes 2 3 and 4 do not work or nothing will work Typically with our lab testing if axis 1 is retracted and the TARGET SET but ton is pressed which creates a new target position at the retracted position where both LEDs light up axis 1 will still move while axes 2 3 and 4 will not However if multiple random button pressing occurs during this scenario it will cause a full system lockup In
3. that is plugged into the junction box TARGET SET This in the red push button that is located in front of Drive Axis No 1 and only affects axis 1 When the user has found a reference position that they would like to automati cally return to the user can push this button and the location will be saved A green LED will become illuminated when this button is pressed RETRACT This is a black push button that is located in front of Drive Axis No 1 and only affects axis 1 After the user has pressed the red Target Set button that creates the desired HOME position to have the axis 1 return to the user can press the Retract button and the axis 1 motor drive will move to the rear of travel Axes 2 3 and 4 will still be able to move in this retracted mode The user will need to be cautious not to turn any dials for Drive No 2 3 or 4 as doing so will result in a change in the micromanipulator stage position A red LED will illuminate when the motor drive is in this position 1 877 313 6418 siskiyou j h gum I d ne i p h Users Manual MC1000e R T Junction Box alel iess to return Drive 1 to Cucuaasition 0 RETRACT press to return Drive 1 to the i rear of travel MC1000e R T Controller Generic Power Adapter www siskiyou com 5 AA Users Manual 6 www siskiyou com 4 2 Controller continued TARGET This is a black push button that is located in front of Drive A
4. ection 7 0 Maintenance and Service 7 Related Products 8 Service Form SF9 Contact Information 11 List of Figures Figure 1 Interface 4 Copyright O 2013 Siskiyou Corporation All rights reserved No part of this catalog may be reproduced copied or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording taping or by an information storage and retrieval system in English or in other languages without written permission from the publisher www siskiyou com 1 877 313 6418 1 0 Introduction This manual describes the operation of Siskiyou s Model MC1000e R T micromanipulator motion controller 1 1 Inspection Siskiyou products are shipped in sturdy cushioned boxes Please inspect the instrument immediately and notify the carrier if damage is obvious 2 0 Description The MC1000e R T 4 axis dial controller acts as a remote micrometer control with a user selected target feature for 800 and 7000 series actuators manipula tors and stages The MC1000e R T uses encoder feedback from our closed loop devices to create an electronic link between the controller dial and the device being driven This direct coupling to the encoder ensures smooth and coordinated motion between the controller and the drive The encoder coupling enables the use of the DR1000 digital readout for repeated positioning require menis A two position rocker switch is conveniently located on the side of the cont
5. g the supplied power adapter the user can connect the power adapter to the junction box and supply power to the system Power Switch The power switch turns on the junction box and the control ler This is required to be on in order to use the MC1000e R T Turning off the power switch will cease all operations with manipulators remaining in place The same applies to loss of power Ground By attaching a wire from the ground lug to a metal surface that is not part of the experimental system the user helps prevent damage from static shock and to ensure noise free operation while in use The lug is repre sented by the electrical symbol for ground 7 Controller The 25 pin male connector is used for connecting the controller to the junction box Only use the supplied cable for this connection 1 2 3 and 4 Ports The 25 pin female connectors are used for connect ing the motor drive cables to the junction box motor drive must be plugged into port 1 for the MC1000e R T to work 4 2 Controller CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE FOLLOWING STEPS OF INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING TARGET SET RETRACT AND TARGET BUTTON FEATURES ARE FOLLOWED TO AVOID AN UNWANTED COLLISION TO YOUR SETUP Drive Axis No 1 2 3 and 4 These four knobs are color coded for easier identification for the user and each axis is label with a 1 2 3 or 4 When the controller is plugged into the junction box drive axes 1 2 3 and 4 control the respective axis
6. l Related Products Switching Box ABCD switching box allows control of one to four 4 axis micromanipula tors by one controller MC2000 excluded The basis of the design is simple and requires only an extra controller junction box for each added microma nipulator or motor drive group up to four per group Junction boxes must be purchased separately SB MC1000e Series Digital Readout The DR1000 Digital Readout provides an accurate highly visible display for axis position The digital readout may be installed on any of our e series controllers and is connected in series via a double sided connector between the controller junction box and the device D connector DR1000 8 www siskiyou com siskiyou 1 877 313 6418 Return a copy of this form Se rvi ce Fo rm along with the product to Siskiyou Corporation Company Return Authorization No Note Call the toll free number prior to returning the item Address City St Zip Date Country Technical Contact CONTACT Sales Order Telephone PO Number Fax Purchase Date Email Model Number Serial Number Describe any modifications made to the unit O D Q O C A List all control settings and describe problems REASON FOR RETURN Diagram Email addresses Siskiyou Corporation sales siskiyou com RA Kii beaut tc service siskiyou com 110 S W Booth Street the kan afte tech siskiyou com Grants Pass OR 97526 2410 shipping carton Websi
7. rned to Siskiyou Corporation within 30 days of the initial invoice date 60 days outside of the US but are subject to a 25 restocking fee Warranty Repairs Before shipping a part to Siskiyou Corporation a Return Authorization RA number must be obtained by calling our ser vice department at our toll free telephone number The product must be shipped prepaid in the original or equivalent packing with the RA number clearly marked on the outside of the box Pack carefully to prevent damage Place actuators stages manipulators and controllers in a clean plastic bag to prevent contamination from packing materials Siskiyou Corporation cannot be responsible for any damage occurring in transit to us Products are not accepted without a Return Authorization number on the outside of the shipping carton Non Warranty Repairs lf a product needs repairing after the one year warranty period expires we will first provide an estimate of repair charges and then repair the product upon receiving authorization from you Repairs are warranted for 90 days Refer to the above Warranty Repairs information for return procedures Table of Contents Section 1 0 Introduction 3 Section 1 1 Inspection 3 Section 1 2 Performance Specifications 3 Section 2 0 Description 3 Section 3 0 Installation 4 Section 4 0 Interface 5 Section 4 1 Junction Box 5 Section 4 2 Controller 5 section 5 0 Operatiion 6 Section 6 0 Troubleshooting 7 S
8. rol ler to allow for rapid and slow travel speed The rapid setting is set to maximize speed 1 5 mm second when the dial is turned at 240 RPM The slow lt setting is set to maximize resolution 0 2 um but still allow coarse position ing 45 um second The TARGET RETRACT allows the user to set a target location at a desired point When it becomes necessary to back away from the experiment area the user simply depresses the RETRACT button on the controller The stage actua tor plugged into that axis No 1 then automatically retracts to its full negative limit The user can then return to the previously set position by simply depress ing the TARGET button The MC1000e R T uses a universal switching power supply adapter as its source for clean DC power All cables are shielded and a central ground lug is located on the junction box to ensure noise free operation during sensitive electrophysiology experiments 1 877 313 6418 siskiyou MC1000e R T C CERTIFIED DEVICE 1 2 Performance Specifications Minimum controllable motion 0 2 um Maximum speed 1 5 mm sec at 240 RPM Power requirements 110 230 VAC 50 60 Hz via included power supply adapter Output 18VDC 2 5A www siskiyou com Users Manual MC1000e R T Setup Instructions BB 5 0 construction IMPORTANT Make sure all rail and hardware connectors are securely used for mounting plugged in before power control and junction is turned on boxes if needed 4 screw
9. s provided Drive axis no 4 BB 5 0 purchased separately Drive axis no 3 25 pin D connector for motorized drive 4 places Drive axis A4 Reverse polarity switches 4 places siskiyou 1524 15 8 The motor gearhead ID tag on The junction box lid has been each motorized drive and marked to indicate the correct motorized stage shows the motor gearhead type to be gearhead ratio See example used with this controller Figure 1 Interface 3 0 Installation CAUTION MAKE SURE ALL CONNECTORS ARE SECURELY PLUGGED IN BEFORE POWER IS TURNED ON DO NOT REMOVE CONNECTORS WHILE POWER IS ON FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM To install the MC1000e R T please refer to Figure 1 Interface or the supplied set up instructions Supplied with the MC1000e R T are two 4 20 screws that can be used in securing both the controller and the junction box to the work station Cm It is advised to align Drive Axis No 3 of the controller towards the user In doing so Drive Axis No 1 2 3 and 4 are aligned respectively with the tilt X Y and Z axes Each axis is label on the controller by a number It is also advised to add a ground wire onto the junction box and attach the free end of the wire to a metal surface outside of the system The lug to use is labeled by the electrical symbol for ground _ www siskiyou com siskiyou 1 877 313 6418 4 0 Interface 4 1 Junction Box Power In Usin
10. siskiyou An Oregon Corporation Motion Controller Users Manual MC1000e R T 2013 by Siskiyou Corporation AA Users Manual Service Information Please call email or fax in your questions to Siskiyou Corporation at Telephone toll free 1 877 313 6418 E Mail service siskiyou com Facsimile 1 541 479 3314 For a mailing address refer to page 11 Product Warranty Siskiyou Corporation products carry the following warranty effective for a period of one year from the original invoice date unless otherwise stated in the product literature E Siskiyou Corporation products will be free of defects in material and workmanship E Siskiyou Corporation products will meet the specifications stated in this catalog If you find any defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet specifications within the warranty period return the product to us clearly marked with a Return Authorization RA number and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion Call our toll free telephone number and ask for the service department to request RA numbers Our warranty excludes products that have been improperly installed or maintained modified or misused Notification of claim must occur within the warranty period Siskiyou Corporation s liabilities are limited as set forth in our STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS copies of which are available upon request Siskiyou Corporation products unused and undamaged may be retu
11. te www siskiyou com U S A RETURN TO Toll free 1 877 313 6418 siskiyou Fax 1 541 479 3314 oF9 R MC1000e R T Users Manual 10 www siskiyou com siskiyou 1 877 313 6418 MC1000e R T Users Manual Contact Information Portland Salem Mailing Address Siskiyou Corporation Eugene OREGON 110 S W Booth Street Grants Pass OR 97526 2410 lt O Q Q Grants Pass Sales and Service sales siskiyou com service siskiyou com telephone toll free 1 877 313 6418 Technical Assistance tech siskiyou com telephone 1 541 479 8697 facsimile 1 541 479 3314 Website www siskiyou com webmaster siskiyou com International Please call or visit our website for international contacts Document No MC1000e R T0613 Printed in the U S A Photos by Robert Jaffe email rob robjaffe com www siskiyou com 11 siskiyou 1 877 313 6418 Siskiyou Corporation R 110 SW Booth Street Grants Pass OR 97526 2410 Telephone 541 479 8697 Toll Free 877 313 6418 Facsimile 541 479 3314 Website www siskiyou com
12. ties of the unit this feature will not work initially on power up if axis 1 is in the retracted mode red LED is on By mov ing the axis out of the retracted mode red LED is off the user can then hit the RETRACT button and then the TARGET button to return to the previous target Drive Axis 1 is against the forward limit switch and now axes 2 3 and 4 will not work This feature is programmed into the MC1000e R T While against the forward limit switch axes 2 3 and 4 will not work However the RETRACT button can be pressed to retract the drive axis as well as manually moving axis 1 off of the forward limit switch Once out of the forward position the user can continue with the test as axes 2 3 and 4 will now work 7 0 Maintenance and Service There are no user servicable parts inside the controller or junction box In the event of the need for service call Siskiyou Corporation and have the information as shown on the Service Form page 7 ready to discuss with a technician 1 877 313 6418 siskiyou AA Users Manual ithe problem cannot be solved through telephone or email communication an RA num ber will be provided to return the unit to Siskiyou Corporation Submit a copy of the service form with the unit www siskiyou com 7 d h 4 i 7 A a E i nA a S y g y i F V d W py WA A V E WE 4 Y y T NA B i 5 i W a h A d l k y ay _ d _ gr Users Manua
13. xis 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 lt 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 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
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