Pre-Installation Checklist for Optical Table Systems and WorkstationsL A B A C C E S S – H A L LWAY S , S TA I R S , D O O R SYou should plan the route that will be used to transport the opticaltable to your lab. Depending on the size of your optical table, you mayhave difficulty moving through hallways, doorways and around cornersor up stairs. Remind those moving the table top that an allowanceshould be made for the crate. Adding 4” to each dimension isapproximate but call Newport for exact crate dimensions.

E L E VAT O R SElevators may be needed to move your optical table. Be sure thatthe load capacity and the size of the elevator are adequate for youroptical table. Make sure the table can fit in the elevator. Tablesmay be moved in the vertical orientation to fit in elevators, throughdoorways and around corners.

Measure doorways to ensure your optical table can fit

Be sure you can maneuver around corners when transporting your optical table toyour lab

Check size and load capacity of your elevator

Be aware of obstacles such as stairs

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L A B S PA C EThe appropriate space in the lab should be prepared in order toavoid having to store the optical table system. Select the bestlocation for your vibration control system based on utility access andavoid noisy areas such as air ducts, doorways, non load bearingwalls and walls with adjoining hallways. Riggers and/or installerssometimes have to use overhead gantries to install optical tables. If permanent overhead shelves are present, obstructions may occur.Consult with your facilities department or a qualified rigging servicebefore scheduling installation.

Pre-Installation checklist for Optical Table Systems and Workstations

A I R S U P P LYPneumatic isolator systems require a constant supply of compressed airfor proper operation. The required pressure is determined by dividingyour total load, including table top by the total isolator diaphragm areaplus 10-15 psi. The total pressure required should not exceed 90 psi.

For S-2000 Series Stabilizer

For example, the table weight of a 4’ x 8’ x 8” thick table plus payloadon top of the table is 2850 pounds (see figure 1 for table weights). The table will be mounted on four S-2000A pneumatic isolators. The required pressure is:

required pressure = 37.5 psi

Note that the maximum operating pressure for the system is 95 psig (6.7 kg/cm2).

For Vision IsoStation

required pressure = –––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psigtotal load (lbs)

4 (number of isolators) x 25.9in2

required pressure = –––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psigtotal load (lbs)

4 (number of isolators) x diaphragm area

Diaphragm area: I-125 isolator = 1.6 in2

I-325 isolator = 4.6 in2

required pressure = –––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psig950 lbs

4 x 4.6 in2

required pressure = 62 psi

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psig2850 lbs

4 x 25.9in2

For example the VIS3660-SG2-325-A, the breadboard weight of the 36” x 60” x 2” thick breadboard plus the payload on top of the breadboard is950 lbs. The VIS3660-SG2-325-A has I-325 isolators. The required pressure is:

Note that the maximum operating pressure for the system is 90 psig (6.3 kg/cm2).

For OTS and Integrity Series

For example, the table weight of a 4’ x 6’ x 8” thick table plus the payload ontop of the table is 1850 pounds. The table will be mounted on an Integrity orOTS frame (see figure 1 for table weights). The required pressure is:

required pressure = 59 psig

Note that the maximum operating pressure for the system is 90 psig (6.3 kg/cm2).

Suitable sources of air include in-house compressed air supplies, portable,quiet air compressors such as Newport’s ACWS or ACGP, bottled nitrogen.Do not use carbon dioxide. Air should be filtered to remove water, oil andparticulate, Newport offers an ARF air regulator filter.

required pressure = –––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psigtotal load (lbs)

9.4 in2 x (number of isolators)

Compressed air lines installed in lab

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– + 10 psig1850 lbs

4 x 9.4 in2

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bottled nitrogrenPortable, quiet air compressorand ARF air filter regulator

S T O R A G EOptical table tops should be stored horizontally to maintain flatnessand minimize the risk of damage or injury. It is best to leave the opticaltable in its crate during storage and we recommend not uncrating thetable only after it has reached your lab. Do not store your optical tableoutdoors.

F O R K L I F TA forklift may be required to remove the optical table from the deliverytruck. The load capacity of the forklift must be adequate. The graphbelow can be used to estimate crated and uncrated table weights.

Horizontally stored optical table

Do not store vertically

Forklift with crated table

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82.4

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164.8

185.4

206.0

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TABLE THICKNESS:A:B:C:D:E:

36 in. (914 mm.)24 (610)18 (457)12 (305) 8 (203)

Figure 1: Approximate net weights (±10%) for 4 ft (1.2 m) wide steel tables. For 5 ft (1.5 m)wide models add 20%, for 3 ft (0.9 m) models, subtract 25%. Shipping weights can beestimated by adding 100–200 lbs (45–90 kg) for crate weight.

WHEN TABLE IS DELIVERED TO YOUR DOCKCAREFULLY INSPECT ALL PACKAGES AND CRATE FOR ANYSIGNS OF MISHANDLING before accepting the shipment from thecarrier.

The following is a list of conditions that should be clearly noted onthe bill of lading as damage or possible damage. If any of theseconditions are noted at the time of delivery the product must beinspected immediately

• Holes in the crate or packaging• Visible damage to the part• Deep scratches or dents on the crate or packaging• Missing pieces of the crate or packaging including banding • Activated shock watches and tilt sensors• Moisture or moisture stains

Loading dock

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Shipping crate with a hole in the side caused by a forklift

Position of the crate at delivery must be flat with the cleat side touching the ground. It could cause personal injury and damage to theproduct if the part is delivered or stored on its side

Bill of Lading – be sure freight bill is signed and dated by the driver

• Compare all documents and labels for accuracy and make sure yourcompany is listed as the consignee on all packages and bill of lading.

• Verify the piece count and compare to bill of lading before signing.Always sign for freight exactly how it is received.

• Note on the bill of lading any variation to the packaging and the piececount.

In the event of product mis-handling during shipment

• Note damage exception on the bill of lading• Take photographs of the damage including the packaging if possible.• Damage should be reported within 24 hours of delivery to Newport

Corporation.• Contact Newport Corporation customer service or your regional sales

manager.• Save all packaging if carrier inspection* is required

*The freight carrier will contact the customer within 48 hours to arrangefor the inspection.

R I G G E R SLarge machinery movers (“riggers”) can be hired to install opticaltable systems. Newport can deliver your table directly to a rigger. Ifyou need assistance in locating a rigger, please contact your NewportCorporation Sales representative.

See our installation and setup videos on Newports YouTube channel

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