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'''To calibrate the tagging microscope, a source mounted on a linear motion stage has been designed and fabricated. The design, assembly and initial tests of this system is described.'''

'''To calibrate the tagging microscope, a source mounted on a linear motion stage has been designed and fabricated. The design, assembly and initial tests of this system is described.'''

== Ideas ==

 

=== Ideas ===

*Printer disassembly and take-over of printer head linear motion through use of parallel port programming with C

*Printer disassembly and take-over of printer head linear motion through use of parallel port programming with C

*Worm gear connected to DC motor with micro controller set up

*Worm gear connected to DC motor with micro controller set up

'''Stepper Motor Belt System was chosen'''

'''Stepper Motor Belt System was chosen'''

====Printer's Linear Motion====

=====Printer's Linear Motion=====

*Disassembled printer casing

*Disassembled printer casing

*Installed cygwin on computer for C interface and read up on programming language C

*Installed cygwin on computer for C interface and read up on programming language C

*Investigated Computer Numerical Control but found it was not useful for this application

*Investigated Computer Numerical Control but found it was not useful for this application

*Investigated serial port programming and the use of Printer Control Language on an HP printer [http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/bpl13210/bpl13210.pdf documentation on PCL]

*Investigated serial port programming and the use of Printer Control Language on an HP printer [http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/bpl13210/bpl13210.pdf documentation on PCL]

====Parallel Port Programming====

=====Parallel Port Programming=====

*Interfacing directly to the printer proved very challenging [http://logix4u.net/Legacy_Ports/Parallel_Port/A_tutorial_on_Parallel_port_Interfacing.html]

*Interfacing directly to the printer proved very challenging [http://logix4u.net/Legacy_Ports/Parallel_Port/A_tutorial_on_Parallel_port_Interfacing.html]

*Unsuccessfully accessed printer

*Unsuccessfully accessed printer

====Worm Gear====

=====Worm Gear=====

*Spinning a long grooved metal cylinder gear requires a lot of torque

*Spinning a long grooved metal cylinder gear requires a lot of torque

*Minimal support for head motion

*Minimal support for head motion

*DC motor with time steps is not as effective as stepper motor

*DC motor with time steps is not as effective as stepper motor

====Rail System====

=====Rail System=====

*Has internal motion control

*Has internal motion control

*Very costly

*Very costly

*Too heavy duty for this application

*Too heavy duty for this application

== Belt System ==

=== Belt System ===

*Stepper motor with micro controller stands stationary on one end and calibration device would be connected to a slide rail system for stability[[File:Gears 01.gif|thumb|Clamping Plate Setup http://www.polytechdesign.com/images/gears_01.gif]]

*Stepper motor with micro controller stands stationary on one end and calibration device would be connected to a slide rail system for stability[[File:Gears 01.gif|thumb|Clamping Plate Setup http://www.polytechdesign.com/images/gears_01.gif]]

*We need to find something that is low cost but is accurate enough to be stopped at each fiber array block. Because the intended calibration source is most likely going to have a wide range, the step size does not have to be too small.

*We need to find something that is low cost but is accurate enough to be stopped at each fiber array block. Because the intended calibration source is most likely going to have a wide range, the step size does not have to be too small.

*For support: Overhead Enclosed-Track Conveyor Bracket, linear guide rail

*For support: Overhead Enclosed-Track Conveyor Bracket, linear guide rail

[[File:linear motion setup.png|thumb|Linear Motion Setup]]

[[File:linear motion setup.png|thumb|Linear Motion Setup]]

==== Beam Deflection ====

===== Beam Deflection =====

*The deflection at the center of the slide rail is calculated using a simply end supported beam as a model with beam deflection equations considering the weight of the bar and the weight of the cart. The maximum deflection was calculated as not exceeding 6um, well within the limit for our usage.

*The deflection at the center of the slide rail is calculated using a simply end supported beam as a model with beam deflection equations considering the weight of the bar and the weight of the cart. The maximum deflection was calculated as not exceeding 6um, well within the limit for our usage.

==== Motor ====

===== Motor =====

*LinEngineering 1.8 Degree Motor 'WO-5718X-05E' was found to be appropriate and cost effective. [http://www.linengineeringstore.com/products/part.aspx?partID=58]

*LinEngineering 1.8 Degree Motor 'WO-5718X-05E' was found to be appropriate and cost effective. [http://www.linengineeringstore.com/products/part.aspx?partID=58]

*With a LinEngineering 1.8 Degree Motor and a radius of .5" for the pulley, the step size would be 0.005" or 0.127mm which is well within a 2mm scintillator.

*With a LinEngineering 1.8 Degree Motor and a radius of .5" for the pulley, the step size would be 0.005" or 0.127mm which is well within a 2mm scintillator.

====Electronics====

=====Electronics=====

[[File:Electronic Setup.JPG|thumb|Electronics]]

[[File:Electronic Setup.JPG|thumb|Electronics]]

*To operate the linear motion stage, a series of electronics is set up that works together to move the pulley system. First a computer program built with Labview was created to communicate with the Digital to Analog Controller(DAC) via USB. The DAC has pin-outs arranged similarly to a serial port, that control the driver. The R208 microstep driver has various wires connected to the DAC.  When the circuits are opened and closed via the Labview program, the stepper motor steps forward or backward. From the driver, the 5V logic power wire is connected to the 5V output on the DAC and the 24V, 2 Amp power driver wire is connected to the power supply. The logic ground and power ground are also connected to the power supply ground. The stepper motor in use is a 1.8 degree high-torque model with a four wire connection.

*To operate the linear motion stage, a series of electronics is set up that works together to move the pulley system. First a computer program built with Labview was created to communicate with the Digital to Analog Controller(DAC) via USB. The DAC has pin-outs arranged similarly to a serial port, that control the driver. The R208 microstep driver has various wires connected to the DAC.  When the circuits are opened and closed via the Labview program, the stepper motor steps forward or backward. From the driver, the 5V logic power wire is connected to the 5V output on the DAC and the 24V, 2 Amp power driver wire is connected to the power supply. The logic ground and power ground are also connected to the power supply ground. The stepper motor in use is a 1.8 degree high-torque model with a four wire connection.

*The user can select a left or right direction, how many steps per interval, the number of iterations and the time delay between iterations. The program tracks the current location of the rail carriage based on the number of degrees rotated.

*The user can select a left or right direction, how many steps per interval, the number of iterations and the time delay between iterations. The program tracks the current location of the rail carriage based on the number of degrees rotated.

====Structure====

=====Structure=====

*The main feature of the linear motion stage is the heavy duty optical rail the carriage moves along. Two pulley mounts designed in Turbocad and fabricated out of aluminum are used to hold up the pulleys and attach the stepper motor. The mounts are fasted to the optical rail using bolts attached to rail clamps. A belt is placed connecting the two pulleys and is tightened using the rail clamps on the optical bar. The rail carriage that will house the calibration source is attached to the belt via a metal clamp. The linear motion stage will not only be effective moving precision distances to calibrate the fiber array, but it is rigid enough to be used as a structural beam in the construction of the tagger microscope.

*The main feature of the linear motion stage is the heavy duty optical rail the carriage moves along. Two pulley mounts designed in Turbocad and fabricated out of aluminum are used to hold up the pulleys and attach the stepper motor. The mounts are fasted to the optical rail using bolts attached to rail clamps. A belt is placed connecting the two pulleys and is tightened using the rail clamps on the optical bar. The rail carriage that will house the calibration source is attached to the belt via a metal clamp. The linear motion stage will not only be effective moving precision distances to calibrate the fiber array, but it is rigid enough to be used as a structural beam in the construction of the tagger microscope.

==To Do==

===To Do===

*Integrate rotary encoder in labview program

*Integrate rotary encoder in labview program

*Further investigation needs to be done concerning the type of source and mounting setup needed for the calibrator. The final dimensions of the tagger microscope is not yet known, so further work has to be done to establish a final location for this optical rail and calibration arm. Specifically with regards to the source, the frequency and power of the source must be determined, as well as the focusing mechanism.

*Further investigation needs to be done concerning the type of source and mounting setup needed for the calibrator. The final dimensions of the tagger microscope is not yet known, so further work has to be done to establish a final location for this optical rail and calibration arm. Specifically with regards to the source, the frequency and power of the source must be determined, as well as the focusing mechanism.

==Resources==

===Resources===

*[http://www.timingbeltpulley.com/ Nordex Belts and Pulleys]

*[http://www.timingbeltpulley.com/ Nordex Belts and Pulleys]

*[http://www.mcmaster.com/#chain-belts/=9ynw1z McMaster-Carr Timing Belts and Pulleys]

*[http://www.mcmaster.com/#chain-belts/=9ynw1z McMaster-Carr Timing Belts and Pulleys]