Uncrating the System

The Dimension Icon system typically ships in three crates:

1. Dimension Icon workstation crate.  Approximate dimensions: 1605 mm wide (63.25 inches) by 1100 mm high (43.25 inches) by 1350 mm deep (53 inches). Approximate weight: 390 kg (850 lbs). The following equipment is inside this crate:
   • Dimension Icon workstation with top installed. The NanoScope V controller and the Dimension Stage Controller are bolted on slides inside the workstation table.
   • 30” LCD monitor in a cardboard box
   • Dimension Icon computer in a cardboard box
   • X-Y stage cover in a cardboard box

OR

1. Dimension Icon-PI/PT electronics crate. Approximate dimensions: 1524 mm (60 inches) wide by 1156 mm (45.5 inches) deep by 838 mm (33 inches) high. The following equipment is shipped inside this crate:
   • NanoScope V Controller
   • Dimension Stage Controller
   • Two 19” LCD monitors in cardboard boxes or one 30" LCD monitor in a cardboard box
   • Dimension Icon computer in a cardboard box
   • X-Y stage cover in a cardboard box
2. Dimension Icon/Dimension Icon-PI/PT microscope crate. Approximate dimensions: 950 mm wide (37.25 inches) by 1315 mm high (51.75 inches) X 840 mm deep (33 inches). Approximate weight: 250 kg (550 lbs). The following equipment is inside this crate:
   • Dimension Icon microscope
   • Dimension Icon Electronics box (“E-box”)
   • Dimension Icon scanner in a foam-padded plastic carrying case
   • Chuck base and chuck in a cardboard box

3. Isolation table options:
   • Dimension Icon: AVH-1000 acoustic hood crate. Approximate dimensions: 1040 mm wide (41 inches) by 1880 mm high (74 inches) by 1194 mm deep (47 inches). Approximate weight: 550 kg (1,200 lbs). This crate contains the AVH-1000 acoustic hood.
   • Dimension Icon-PI/PT: VT-1000 vibration isolation table crate. Approximate dimensions: 914 mm wide (36 inches) by 940 mm high (37 inches) by 864 mm deep (34 inches). Approximate weight: 281 kg (617 lbs). This crate contains the VT-1000 vibration isolation table.

Due to the size and weight of the Dimension Icon system, some user assistance will be required for installation.

A power screwdriver for removing crate screws is required.

Procedure

Uncrate the Dimension Icon SPM System

1. Cut and remove the shipping bands encircling the Dimension Icon shipping crate.
2. Undo the clamps connecting the crate cover to the crate bottom.

3. Remove the crate cover. This is a two person job:

4. Remove the eight screws, marked in red, and drop the front panel of the crate.
5. Remove the two bolts and washers holding the crossbar that secures the Dimension Icon microscope to the crate base.
6. Remove the wood crossbar.
7. Remove the wood side pieces from the crate:

8. Remove the envelope labeled tools.
9. Cut the zip tie closing the plastic drop cloth and unwrap the Dimension Icon microscope.
10. Unpack all system components. Each of the items below are shipped in separate boxes:
    • Dimension Icon Microscope. Do not remove this from the shipping crate.
    • NanoScope V-PI Controller if you have a Dimension Icon-PI.
    • NanoScope V Controller if you have aDimension Icon-PT.
    • Dimension Stage Controller if you have a Dimension Icon-PI/PT.
    • Dimension Electronics Box (“E-Box”)
    • Dimension Icon scanner head
    • Microscope Accessories (Dimension accessories box)
    • Chuck Base Hardware (packed with Dimension Icon microscope)
    • X-Y stage cover
11. Save and store the shipping box for the microscope scanners (Dimension Icon and Dimension FastScan).

Uncrate the Workstation

Unpack all system components. Each of the items below are shipped in separate boxes:

• LCD Monitor
• Computer and Keyboard

Because the Dimension Icon workstation table top is fairly deep (47.3”, 1202 mm), it may need to be removed for the workstation to clear most doors. Remove the workstation top, including the two “L” brackets attached to its bottom, by unscrewing the three allen head button screws on each side of the workstation:

The Corian^TM workstation top is also rather heavy (~100 lbs/45 kg) and requires three people to lift it. Use a four wheeled dolly to transport the top.

Uncrate Non-Workstation Components

Unpack all system components. Each of the items below are shipped in separate boxes:

• LCD Monitor(s)
• Computer and Keyboard
• Dimension Stage Controller
• NanoScope V Controller

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