START-UPZEISS Mounting standard components Axiolab 558 430037-7444-001 05/20193.1.6.4 Friction adjustment of coaxialknurled knobs for X/Y adjustmentof the mechanical stage(1) X drive• Push the coaxial knurled knob for the Xadjustment (Fig. 3-9/4) all the way to thebottom.• Remove the supplied adjusting pin (Fig. 3-9/5)from the coaxial knurled knob for the Yadjustment (Fig. 3-9/1) and insert it into one ofthe holes of the lower hole nut(Fig. 3-9/3).• Hold the coaxial knurled knob for the Xadjustment (Fig. 3-9/4) and turn the hole nutwith the adjusting pin clockwise (small frictionadjustment: –) or counter-clockwise (largefriction adjustment: +) until the desired freedomof movement has been achieved (see Fig. 3-9).• It should not be shifted more than onerevolution.(2) Y drive• Push the coaxial knurled knob for the Y adjustment (Fig. 3-9/1) all the way to the top.• Insert the supplied adjusting pin (Fig. 3-9/5) into the hole of the upper hole nut (Fig. 3-9/2).• Hold the coaxial knurled knob for the Y adjustment (Fig. 3-9/1) and turn the hole nut with theadjusting pin clockwise (small friction adjustment: –) or counter-clockwise (large friction adjustment: +)until the desired freedom of movement has been achieved.• It should not be shifted more than one revolution.• Re-insert the adjusting pin into the coaxial knurled knob for the Y adjustment (Fig. 3-9/1).NOTESet the friction adjustment on the mechanical stage with the ergonomic, stationary XY driveanalogously. No tool is required for the purpose. The lock-nut (silver) of the respective drivecan be adjusted manually; hold the coaxial knurled knob tight.Fig. 3-9 Friction adjustment
