Vibration Isolation for Microscopy Applications


  • Portable, Passive Isolation System
  • Compatible with Leica, Olympus, Nikon, and Zeiss Microscopes
  • Provides Large Working Area and Three-Point Stability

PTT600600

Breadboard can be Purchased Separately

PTT900600 IsoPlate

Breadboard Available Separately
Microscope Not Included

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Specifications
Load Capacity, Including Breadboard 45 - 180 kg
(100 - 400 lbs)
Resonant Frequencya 3.5 Hz
Transmissibility at Resonancea 24 dB
Transmissibility at 10 Hz -16 dB
(0.15 Transmissibility Ratio)
Transmissibility Curve
Air Pressure Required (Max) 60 psi (415 kPa)
Inflation Method Foot Pump
Air Connection Schrader Valve
  • Measured at the maximum load of the IsoPlate.

Features

  • Portable, Passive Vibration Isolation
  • Designed for Major Manufacturers' Microscopes
  • Two Sizes:
    • 600 mm x 600 mm (23.6" x 23.6")
    • 900 mm x 600 mm (35.4" x 23.6")
  • Load Capacity, Including Breadboard: 45 - 180 kg (100 - 400 lbs)

Thorlabs' IsoPlate Vibration Damping Systems provide passive vibration isolation for medium-sensitivity microscopy measurements. They consist of a lightweight support base with pneumatic isolators at all four corners. A choice of breadboards is available separately, with an array of 1/4"-20 or M6 tapped holes, or an untapped (no holes) work surface. This two-piece design is simple to install and minimizes coupling between the microscope, table, and floor. It is compatible with any breadboard and microscope pair which has a combined weight that is less than 180 kg.

The IsoPlate support plate contains four rubber pads, underneath which are four inflated cushions. A pair of these cushions shares an air reservoir, and the remaining two cushions have independent reservoirs. This arrangement provides stable, three-point dynamics to the system. For a detailed plot of the transmissibility from 1 Hz to 50 Hz, please see the Graphs tab.

Air suspension is achieved by three Schrader valves on the front panel of the IsoPlate, which can be inflated by a standard foot pump.

Measured Transmissibility Curve

Transmissibility curve for passive isolation
This graph shows the measured vibration transmissibility for frequencies from 1 Hz to 50 Hz


Posted Comments:
Trang An Nguyen  (posted 2020-10-08 06:45:19.55)
We are a trading company from Vietnam. Kindly send us the quotation for 1 pc of model PTT600600 on the basis of CIP Hanoi, Vietnam. email address: trangansale@gmail.com
YLohia  (posted 2020-10-08 03:02:28.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Quotes for stock items can be requested by emailing our Sales Team at sales@thorlabs.com. We will contact you directly.
Trang An Nguyen  (posted 2020-10-08 06:38:36.637)
Pls send me quotation for model PTT600600 on the basis of CIP Noi Bai, Vietnam. thanks.
YLohia  (posted 2020-10-08 03:02:28.0)
Thank you for contacting Thorlabs. Quotes for stock items can be requested by emailing our Sales Team at sales@thorlabs.com. We will contact you directly.
user  (posted 2020-08-05 22:27:38.557)
I recently purchased PTT600600. However, I was not satisfied with its performance. I tried to inject using a manipulator but the tip of glass capillary is shaking too much. Although it may be partially due to the manipulator, this antvibration platfrom seems to be not sensitive to adjust a subtle vibration. In addition, there is no air pressure gauge so I am really not so sure whether I put enough or too much air into it. Although the foot pump has an air pressure gauge, it is also hard to accurately measure the air pressure, since the adapter of foot pump doesn't really fit tightly in this platform. In the end, I gave up on using this.
DJayasuriya  (posted 2020-08-12 08:37:51.0)
Thank you for your feedback. Performance issues with the IsoPlate system can be attributed to a number of factors. As this is a bench top solution, vibrations from the surface that the IsoPlate can be translated to mounted equipment. The type of bench or table used to mount the IsoPlate should be carefully considered as a stable base will greatly improve performance. The IsoPlate System isolates vibrations most effectively as the load approaches the weight capacity of the unit. It is possible that loading extra weight onto the unit will improve performance. If issues persist please do not hesitate to reach out to our tech support team.
user  (posted 2019-12-16 09:56:42.24)
Can I put a breadboard which is larger than the IsoPlate on the IsoPlate? e.g. a 600 x 1200 mm breadboard on the 600 x 900 IsoPlate.
cwright  (posted 2019-12-20 05:36:55.0)
Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Hello, this should not be a problem. Even a 60 mm Nexus breadboard this size would still be within the load capacity and this will not affect the isolation.
user  (posted 2019-09-11 22:21:21.25)
Dear Sir/Madam, We want to purchase PTT600600 - IsoPlate System, 600 mm x 600 mm x 90 mm Would you be so kind to send us quotation for this item? Sincerely Dr. Albina Musin Ariel University Ariel 40700, Israel albinam@ariel.ac.il Tel. +972-3-9066217 Fax +972-3-9066234
YLohia  (posted 2019-09-11 10:56:52.0)
Hello, our sales team will reach out to you directly.
Michael Roderick  (posted 2019-09-05 14:17:11.85)
What temperature swings can this handle, we want to put it into an environmental chamber so it will dampen the vibrations the chamber creates? Thank you Mike
rmiron  (posted 2019-09-09 11:20:52.0)
Response from Radu at Thorlabs: Hello Mike. The recommended environmental temperature range for this system is -10 to 60 deg C. For very short time scales, it can be pushed to more extreme temperatures: -20 to 80 deg C. With that being said, significant thermal fluctuations will lead to significant fluctuations in height. If you are only looking to eliminate high-frequency noise, the system should still be suitable as thermal drift would probably be quasi-static in comparison. However, if thermal drift would be problematic, then we can't recommend this system.
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