MANTIS ELITE
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Desiccant Replacement
The desiccant removes excess moisture from the optical head.
f Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head.
f Remove the grommet covering the desiccant and remove the
desiccant.
f Insert the new desiccant and replace the grommet.
LED Arrays
The method for removing the LED arrays is identical for either side.
f Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head.
f Loosen the two screws that secure the filter/array cover and
remove the cover.
f Lift out the LED array and turn it over. Disconnect the array connector and
remove the LED array complete with filter
.
f Reassembly is the reverse of this procedure.
Packing Contents
Assembly
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.
Place the universal arm on top of the universal
mount. Lower onto spigot until fully mounted.
Loosen the upper retaining bolt on the universal arm. Remove
the lower retaining bolt
. Carefully place the Mantis viewing
head’s locating hook
over the upper retaining bolt of the universal
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
.
Fit the chosen objective lens into the
objective seat (ensuring the Vision logo is at the
front) and tighten the securing screw
. If
required, rotate the objective turret
and fit
another objective lens in the same way.
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.
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.
Universal mount
G-clamp
Counter balanced boom stand
Viewing head
Power adapter
Objective lens
Anti glare hood
Routine Maintenance
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Overview
Turn on the power switch X and place the subject
beneath the Mantis viewing head.
Focus
Ensuring the friction clamp Y is loosened, move the viewing
head up or down until the subject is in focus.
When focused, tighten the friction clamp.
Eye Spacing
Adjust the eye spacing control Z to obtain a
comfortable stereo view.
Note: Adjusting the eye spacing is very important for viewing
comfort and must be adjusted for each Mantis user.
Changing Lenses
To change an objective lens [, loosen the lens securing screw \ and remove
the lens. Store the lens in the supplied holder.
Fit the chosen objective lens into the objective seat and tighten the securing
screw.
Alternatively, rotate the objective turret ] to bring the second objective into use.
Head Counterbalance
When a lens has been changed, it may be necessary to adjust the head counterbalance. Adjust the counterbalance screw
^ (clockwise for lighter lenses or counter-clockwise for heavier ones) until the viewing head does not drift up or down
when unsupported.
Tilt Adjustment of Head (optional)
Loosen the tilt adjustment friction control _, move the viewing head up or down to the required position and tighten the
friction control.
Hood Removal
In certain lighting environments it may improve viewing by removing the anti glare hood `.
Operation
General Care
f Cover your Mantis with a dust cover when not in use.
f Remove dust with a soft brush or cleaning cloth.
f The Mantis viewing screen and lenses should be cleaned with a lens cleaning cloth.
f Keep accessories in a dust-free environment when not in use.
Service
Service and repair work must only be carried out by service engineers authorised by Vision Engineering.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of invoice to the original purchaser.
If during the warranty period the product is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at facilities of Vision Engineering or elsewhere, all at the op-
tion of Vision Engineering. However, Vision Engineering reserves the right to refund the purchase price if it is unable to provide replacement, and repair is not
commercially practicable or cannot be timely made. Parts not of Vision Engineering manufacture carry only the warranty of their manufacturer. Expendable
components such as fuses carry no warranty.
This warranty does not cover damage in transit, damage caused by misuse, neglect, or carelessness, or damage resulting from either improper servicing or
modification by other than Vision Engineering approved service personnel. Further, this warranty does not cover any routine maintenance work on the product
described in the user guide or any minor maintenance work which is reasonably expected to be performed by the purchaser.
No responsibility is assumed for unsatisfactory operating performance due to environmental conditions such as humidity, dust, corrosive chemicals, deposition
of oil or other foreign matter, spillage, or other conditions beyond the control of Vision Engineering.
Except as stated herein, Vision Engineering makes no other warranties, express or implied by law, whether for resale, fitness for a particular purpose or other-
wise. Further, Vision Engineering shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental, consequential or other damages.
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