Vision Engineering Mantis Elite, Mantis Compact User Manual

User Guide
Compact & Elite with Universal Stand

Packing Contents

MANTIS ELITE

Universal mount

G-clamp

Counter balanced boom stand

Viewing head

Power adapter

Objective lens

Anti glare hood

Assembly

1 Secure the universal mount to the work surface using

the G-clamp provided or by using appropriate
screws located in the counter bored holes of the
Mount.

2 Place the universal arm on top of the universal

mount. Lower onto spigot until fully mounted.

3 Loosen the upper retaining bolt  on the universal arm. Remove

the lower retaining bolt
head’s locating hook

arm.
Replace the lower retaining bolt, ensuring the

bolt passes through the lower locating mount
of the Mantis viewing head.

Tighten the upper and lower retaining bolts then
re-seat the universal arm rubber gaiter

. Carefully place the Mantis viewing

 over the upper retaining bolt of the universal

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4 Fit the chosen objective lens  into the

objective seat (ensuring the Vision logo is at the
front) and tighten the securing screw
required, rotate the objective turret
another objective lens in the same way.

. If

 and fit

5 Ensuring the power adapter is suitable for your supply voltage, connect the power adapter plug to a suitable power

outlet and its output connector to the base of the universal arm.

6 Connect the output lead at the top of the universal arm to the rear of the viewing head.

Do not attempt to connect the power supply directly to the viewing head.

Routine Maintenance

Desiccant Replacement

The desiccant removes excess moisture from the optical head.

 Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head.

 Remove the grommet  covering the desiccant and remove the

desiccant.

 Insert the new desiccant and replace the grommet.

LED Arrays

The method for removing the LED arrays is identical for either side.

 Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head.

 Loosen the two screws  that secure the filter/array cover  and

remove the cover.

 Lift out the LED array  and turn it over. Disconnect the array connector  and

remove the LED array complete with filter

 Reassembly is the reverse of this procedure.

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