Everstill K-400 Benchtop Active Vibration Cancellation Platform
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Everstill K- 400 Benchtop Active Vibration Cancellation Platform Setup & Operation Guide

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Warnings Power Supply (included) The Everstill™ K-400 System uses an external universal power supply. The AC voltage requirement is 90-260 VAC, 50-60 Hz. Power Cord (applicable cable included) The main power cord has 0.75mm (18 AWG) wire, and includes a PE ground. US AC power cord is UL / CSA certified Euro AC power cord is VDE certified UK AC power cord is VDE certified Ventilation TMC recommends that system be installed in an unrestricted air circulation environment. Operating Temperature Operating the system...

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Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Introduction Everstill K-400 is a hard mount benchtop active vibration cancellation platform incorporating TMC’s proven and well known serial architecture originally developed for STACIS. The system isolates highly sensitive instrumentation from low frequency vibration. The combination of low frequency active vibration cancellation and stability from the hard mount design will enable higher resolution for longer acquisition periods. Everstill K-400 is designed to support benchtop sized optical and scanning...

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D 2 Unpacking & Moving System Return to TOC Unpacking & Moving System IMPORTANT! Ensure to always lift system by two side handle inserts when unpacking or moving system. CAUTION! System weighs approximately 55 lbs. (25 kg) Figure 2-1 Unpacking system Package Content Everstill K-400 Power supply and applicable power cord Setup & Operations Guide and Quick Setup Guide Figure 2-2 Shipping Package Content

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Setup and Operation Return to TOC Setup and Operation Controls and Connections Front Panel Control & LED Indicators 3 = High active gain Gainmatch 2 = Medium active gain indicator* 1 = Low active gain Active Off = Not active Isolator On = Active Indicator Level Indicator Power Switch Flashing = Not level Solid = Level Push ON Push OFF *Note: When Gainmatchindicator is flashing, re-start or switch to next lowest setting. Please reference Step 5d for details Figure 3-1 Control and Indicators Rear Panel...

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Setup and Operation Return to TOC Setup & Operation . Step 1 Place K-400 system on a rigid flat surface using side handle inserts.  The surface should be flat to within 1/8 inch (3 mm). Confirm that table surface is nominally level using a bubble level. Confirm table is rigid by bumping the side of the table with the side of your fist. If the table noticeably shakes then it may not be rigid enough to support an inertial active benchtop isolation system, or it may not operate optimally at a high gain setting. ....

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Setup and Operation Return to TOC Connect external power supply between system input power connector on rear panel and AC power. Note: Always grasp power cord on the sliding collar when connecting or disconnecting on rear panel. Figure 3-5 Connect external power supply Step 4 Ensure power is OFF. Place, center and level equipment payload on top plate. Figure 3-6 Center and level equipment on top plate Load plate p/n 29-43240-01, (Optional) 400mm x 500mm x12mm, 21Kg When payload is less than 50 lb. (23Kg) then...

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Setup and Operation Return to TOC Press power switch ON when no external transient events are expected for 3-5 minutes. Figure 3-7 System automatically levels top plate a) System automatically levels top plate while level indicator flashes. Once top plate is level, indicator changes from flashing to solid. Leveling process may take up to 3 minutes at initial start-up. When system is restarted with the same payload this process may take only a few seconds. b) System then initiates start-up self-test and automatic...

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Setup and Operation Return to TOC procedure. Restart the K-400 when these conditions are corrected or eliminated. Alternatively, the Gainmatch setting is user selectable. If the Gainmatch indicator continues to flash (after start-up or at a later time) even after restarting several times, then press the button on the back to select the next lowest Gainmatch setting. No active gain, when no setting is illuminated and the isolator indicator is off, is also an option and may be required when using a very weak...

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Note: Above data was taken with low-amplitude, micron level vibration as the excitation. Actual performance may vary and is dependent on the vibration input levels and the payload. TMC

Everstill K-400 ▪ Setup & Operation Guide ▪ Doc # 96-42418-01 Rev D ▪ 12/28/16 Dimensional Drawing Return to TOC Dimensional Drawing Figure 5-1 Dimensional Drawing

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