THORLABS PCS-6000 Series User Manual

Rev B, January 10, 2020 Page 23
7.1.2. Lubricating Motor Shafts
1. While the PCS-6000 is still electrically connected, align the stages as
shown below.
Figure 7–1 Align Stages Before Turning Off the Power
2. Remove the manipulator from the Faraday cage and place on a well-lit
working space.
3. Holding the stage as shown in Figure 7-2, shift the top to take pressure
off of the motor. A convenient way to do this is to place a thumb on the
base and the opposing forefinger on the moveable section and squeeze.
Figure 7–2 Take Pressure Off the Motor and Remove Module
4. Use a 3/32 hex driver to remove the motor module.
5. Gently relax the pressure and allow the stage to move to its natural
position.
6. Grasp the anti-rotate coupling and remove from the motor by unscrewing
in a counterclockwise direction.
PCS-6000 Series Motorized Patch-Clamp Micromanipulator Chapter 7: Maintenance

THORLABS PCS-6000 Series Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	PCS-6000 Series
Category	Controller
Language	English