Setting up stages

You should ensure the stages can't produce out of bounds motions. This can be achieved using the BakingTray settings file: since maximum and minimum positions can be defined here. With PI stages it's possible to define soft limits for the motions in PI Mikromove. For extra safety, set the limits in MikroMove then also set the limits in the BakingTray settings file. It's best to set slightly narrower limits in the BakingTray settings file so you will not get an out of bounds error from the stages.

The mid-point of the Y stage motion (0 mm) should place the sample centered on the blade.

For more information on setting up the stages, including which direction positive and negative motions should be, see Motion Control Classes.