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MS2000, MFC2000 and RM2000 OPERATION
Front Panel Controls
XY Joystick
The XY Joystick is spring loaded to return to a zero movement center when not in use. The speed at
which the stage moves is linear function of the degree to which the joystick is pushed away from the
center. The direction of deflection can be controlled by the settings of the DIP switches on the back
panel of the box (see
speed range of the joystick. In the high-speed range, the stage will travel up to the maximum speed
of the motors; in the low-speed range, the speed for maximum deflection is reduced to 5 – 10% of
maximum speed. The speed settings for the joystick may be programmed and saved in firmware. See
the
JSSPD
command.
Command Encoder Knob
The Command Encoder Knob is usually used to control the Z-axis stage. The relative speed of the
knob can be set with the
to any axis by using the JS command.
Zero Button
The Zero Button allows the user to set all three axes coordinates to zero. Upon pressing the button,
the LCD will display the change. Pressing the button also cancels any and all serial-controlled
movement commands. The zero button also acts as a HALT button to stop undesired motion. Pressing
the zero button briefly will halt motion and zero the coordinates; pressing and holding down the zero
button for more than 1 second will halt motion, but not alter the coordinate settings.
Home Button
The Home Button sends the stage back to the zero coordinates.
@ Button
The @ Button is programmed for special functions. On most controllers this button is used with the
Multi-Point Save/Move feature (see
Applied Scientific Instrumentation - https://asiimaging.com/docs/
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Note: MFC2000 controllers lack a joystick.
Back Panel
Controls). Depressing the button on top of the joystick will toggle the
JSSPD command
and saved in firmware. The command knob can be attached
Special Functions
MS2000, MFC2000 and RM2000 OPERATION
below).