Vision Engineering Mantis User Guide

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Mantis Compact with Universal Stand - User Guide www.visioneng.com/support
Packing Contents
Assembly
1 Secure the universal mount to the work
surface using the G-clamp provided or by
using appropriate screws located in the
holes of the Mount.
2 Place the universal arm on top of the
universal mount and lower it on to the
spigot until it is fully mounted.
3 Loosen the upper retaining bolt  in the
universal arm. Remove the lower retaining
bolt
. Carefully place the locating hook of
the Mantis viewing head
 over the upper
retaining bolt of the universal arm.
Replace the lower retaining bolt
, ensuring that 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 .
4 Remove the red transit plug from the underneath of the viewing head.
5 Fit and lock the chosen objective lens into the objective seat.
6 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.
7 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 adapter directly to the Viewing Head
Universal mount
G-clamp
Counter balanced boom stand
Viewing head
Power adapter
Objective lens
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Desiccant Replacement
The desiccant removes excess moisture from the optical
head.
 Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of
the head.
 Remove the screw securing the desiccant cover 
and lift the cover off.
 Replace the desiccant.
LED Arrays
 Remove the desiccant cover .
 Remove the two crosshead screws that secure the
LED array  and remove the array complete with
filters
.
Routine Maintenance

Vision Engineering Mantis Specifications

General

Brand	Vision Engineering
Model	Mantis
Category	Microscope
Language	English