Accessories and extensions for the main bracket AP95F-100A

 The LBTEK mounting platform allows DIY microscopic imaging component modules to be mounted onto the main frame. The mounting platform features an array of M6 threaded holes for installing various optomechanical components.

The snap-in rail bracket can be secured to the main frame by tightening the side M6 screws. When the side M6 screws are loosened, the hinged dovetail clamp can self-open with the assistance of an auxiliary mechanism. As the screws are loosened further, a gap will appear between the dovetail clamp and the main frame, allowing the rail bracket to be installed or removed at any position on the main frame. Alternatively, slightly loosening the side M6 screws enables the rail bracket to slide along the main frame. Tightening the side M6 screws again will secure it at a new position on the main frame.

The rail plate is equipped with an array of 17 M6 threaded holes and 4 M6 countersunk holes. Tightening the four included M6 screws secures the rail plate to the main frame. Beneath these four M6 screws are two T-nut-like components that can be inserted from the end face of the main frame. Therefore, installing the rail plate on the main frame requires the top plate of the main frame to be detachable. For this reason, it is only recommended to install the rail plate on a main frame without an epi-illumination arm. If installed on a main frame with an epi-illumination arm, disassembling the epi-arm may affect the realignment accuracy of the optical path, and such usage is not advised.

Note: If both a rail bracket and a rail plate are installed on the same main frame, the distance between the surface with the array of M6 threaded holes and the main frame will differ by 7.5mm.