SUTTER INSTRUMENT MPC-325-2 User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Rev. 1.11 ( 20071128)

MPC

MPC----325

MPCMPC

Micromanipulator

Micromanipulator

MicromanipulatorMicromanipulator

System

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MP

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Micromanipulator System

Operation Manual

(Rev. 1.11 (20071128))

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 S

TRUCTURE OF THE

1.2 C

OMPONENTS OF THE

2. MPC-200 MULTI-MANIPULATOR CONTROLLER AND ROE-200 INPUT DEVICE OPERATIONS ............ 3

2.1 E

LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND INITIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.2 I

NITIAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2.3 M

AIN CONTROLS ON THE

2.3.1 White Buttons: ...............................................................................................................................................................5

2.3.2 Black Selector Switches: ...............................................................................................................................................6

2.3.3 Other Controls on the ROE-200................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 C

ONTROLS ON THE

3. MP-225/M MANIPULATOR MECHANICAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................13

3.1 M

OUNTING

3.2 S

ETTING HEADSTAGE/PIPETTE ANGLE AND PIPETTE EXCHANGE

3.3 H

EADSTAGE MOUNTING

3.4 M

ODULAR CONSTRUCTION

3.5 M

INIMIZING ELECTRICAL NOISE

3.6 I

NSTRUCTIONS FOR CHANGING HANDEDNESS

3.7 I

NSTRUCTIONS USED IN SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY

INDEX ..........................................................................................................................................................................................19

MP-225/M

MPC-325 D

MPC-325...........................................................................................................................................1

MPC-200...............................................................................................................................................9

TO A STAND OR PLATFORM

OCUMENTATION PACKAGE

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ROE-200.....................................................................................................................................5

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1.

1. IN TRO DUC TI ON

INT RODU CTI ON

1.1.

INT RODU CTI ONINT RODU CTI ON

1.1

1.1 Structure of the MPC

Structure of the MPC----325 Documentatio

1.11.1

Structure of the MPCStructure of the MPC

The MPC-325-2 is a manipulator system comprised of the MPC-200 controller, the ROE-200
input device and two MP-225/M stepper motor manipulators. The manual consists of two
parts, “Operations” that describes the functions of the MPC-200 controller and ROE input
device and “Setup” that describes how to install the MP-225/M mechanicals.

1.2

1.2 Components of the MPC

Components of the MPC----325

1.21.2

Components of the MPCComponents of the MPC

Carefully remove all components from the shipping container. In addition to this manual,
the following should be included:

• MPC-200 controller

• ROE-200 Rotary Optical Encoder input device

• Two MP-225/M manipulator mechanicals

• Two MP-225 Adapter boxes (adapts 3 wire MP-225/M mechanical to DB-25 cable)

• Two DB-25 cables (connect adapter boxes to the controller).

• RJ-45 cable (8 conductor) connects the ROE to the controller

• RJ-12 cable (6 conductor) daisy-chains two MPC-200 controllers

• USB cable for computer control of the MPC-325-2 system

• Power cable appropriate for your location

• Two X285210 mounting adapter plates and hardware to attach mechanicals to their

mounting surfaces

• Two X285204 four inch dovetail extensions for mounting headstages

• Two dovetail rod clamps

• 2.5mm hex wrench(s) for removing the shipping screws

• 1.5mm hex wrench(s) for adjusting pipette angle

325 Documentation Package

325 Documentatio325 Documentatio

325

325 325

n Package

n Package n Package

IMPORTA

IMPORTANT

IMPORTAIMPORTA

Once you have unpacked your MPC

Once you have unpacked your MPC----325

Once you have unpacked your MPCOnce you have unpacked your MPC
warning tags, from each MP

warning tags, from each MP----225/M. You must remove these screws before operating the

warning tags, from each MPwarning tags, from each MP
manipulators. Save the screws, warning tags, and hex wrench in the event you nee

manipulators. Save the screws, warning tags, and hex wrench in the event you need to

manipulators. Save the screws, warning tags, and hex wrench in the event you neemanipulators. Save the screws, warning tags, and hex wrench in the event you nee
transport either manipulator in the future. Once these screws have been removed, handle

transport either manipulator in the future. Once these screws have been removed, handle

transport either manipulator in the future. Once these screws have been removed, handle transport either manipulator in the future. Once these screws have been removed, handle
the micromanipulators with care. The mechanisms can be damaged if the axes are moved

the micromanipulators with care. The mechanisms can be damaged if the axes are moved

the micromanipulators with care. The mechanisms can be damaged if the axes are moved the micromanipulators with care. The mechanisms can be damaged if the axes are moved
without the screws in place.

without the screws in place.

without the screws in place.without the screws in place.

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325----2, remove 6 shipping screws, indicated by the red

2, remove 6 shipping screws, indicated by the red

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2, remove 6 shipping screws, indicated by the red 2, remove 6 shipping screws, indicated by the red

225/M. You must remove these screws before operating the

225/M. You must remove these screws before operating the 225/M. You must remove these screws before operating the

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MANIPULATORS

CONTROLLER

FUSE HOLDER

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2.1

2.1 Electrical Connections and Initial Operating Instructions

Electrical Connections and Initial Operating Instructions

2.12.1

Electrical Connections and Initial Operating InstructionsElectrical Connections and Initial Operating Instructions

Initially, you may want to simply connect the two manipulators, the controller, and the ROE
together and try some gross movements in order to get a feel for the controls and how to
make simple movements. It is perfectly acceptable to set the manipulators in the middle of a
bench top, make all electrical connections and then observe each unit’s movement by eye.
Even if you wish to directly install the manipulators in your rig, it is useful to follow the
initial setup procedure to learn how to move the units to allow easy access to the mounting
screws.

1. Connect the power cord to the power entry module on the back of the MPC-200
controller.

200 MUL TI----M ANIP U

200 MUL TI200 MUL TI

INP UT D EVI CE O PERA TI

INP UT D EVI CE O PERA TIO NS

INP UT D EVI CE O PERA TIINP UT D EVI CE O PERA TI

POWER CORD

MAN IPU LAT OR C ONTR OLLE R A ND

MAN IPUMAN IPU

LAT OR C ONT RO LLE R AN D R OE

LAT OR C ONT RO LLE R AN DLAT OR C ONT RO LLE R AN D

ONS

ONSONS

RO E----2 00

RO E RO E

200

200 200

CONNECT

DAISY CHAIN SECOND

1. With the power OFF (front panel switch in the “0” position), connect the ROE-200 input
box to the MPC-200 controller using the RJ-45 8-conductor cable. *
CONTROLLER output on the back of the ROE and the COMMAND INPUT on the back
of the controller.

2. With the power OFF, run a DB-25 cable from each of the two MP-285/M mechanicals to
the DB-25 connectors marked “MANIPULATOR A” and “MANIPULATOR B” on the
back of the controller.****

• NOTE: Never connect or disconnect the ROE or the MP

NOTE: Never connect or disconnect the ROE or the MP----285/M while the power is on!

NOTE: Never connect or disconnect the ROE or the MPNOTE: Never connect or disconnect the ROE or the MP

2.2

2.2 Initial Operating Instructions

Initial Operating Instructions

2.22.2

Initial Operating Instructions Initial Operating Instructions

After all connections are made, power up the MPC-325-2 using the 0/I switch on the front of
the controller. As it initializes, you will see a start up screen on the ROE-200 that briefly
displays the name of the device and the version of the installed firmware. As the power
switch is the only control you will need to access on the MPC-200, the controller can
ultimately be placed in an out of the way location (e.g. under your bench).

CONNECT ROE-200

Figure 2-1. Rear of MPC-200 controller cabinet..

285/M while the power is on!

285/M while the power is on!285/M while the power is on!

* Use the

* *

Once the start-up sequence has finished, you will see a display that gives the coordinates of
the manipulator. The LED marked 1 will light and the left hand corner of the display shows
“Drive A” to indicate that the ROE is ready to operate the MP-225/M connected at the

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