INSTRUCTION MANUALVACUUM CLAMPING BASE

Model No. VB-200

Thank you for purchasing the Niigata Seiki Vacuum Clamping Base.
This product is for mounting measuring instrument to non-magnetic surfaces, such as a granite surface plate.
●For safe and proper use of this product, please read this instruction manual before use and follow the procedures described.
Please keep manual where it is accessible to user for future reference.
●Keep this manual with the instrument if transferred or leased to a third party.
●For inquiries about this product, please contact dealer or Niigata Seiki at the address listed on the following page.

■PART IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTION

Clamp Detail⑧Fine Adjust Knob

⑥Gauge Stem Hole

①Lock Knob

⑨Gauge Clamp Knob

⑦Dovetail Groove※⑥ A Stem Hole bushing is supplied for use with Gauges
that have φ6mm stem. Please use as required to fit theGauge Stem.

②Arms①Lock Knob ･･･････････ Locks the position of the Arms.

③Suction Lever②Arms ････････････････ Adjustable for setting position of Gauge.
③Suction Lever ････････ Controls suction holding to surface.
④Yoke ････････････････ Diaphragm Cover.

④Yoke⑤Diaphragm ･･･････････ Creates vacuum to hold to surface.
⑥Gauge Stem Hole･････ Insert Gauge to attach.

⑦Dovetail Groove ･･････ For attaching dovetail type gauges.

⑧Fine Adjust Knob ･････ Fine control of clamp tip for precise
positioning of Gauge.
⑨Gauge Clamp Knob ･･･ Tighten to secure the Gauge.

⑤Diaphragm(Bottom)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To prevent injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage toproperty, always follow the procedures marked with the followingsymbols.

WARNING

Please Observe
Denotes a prohibition –You MUST NOT do

Denotes a requirement –You MUST do

Indicates risk of personal injury or property damage if not followed.

Read the manual and follow the instructions.
・Use of product other than as described in the manual
may cause accident.

This is a high power tool intended for use inindustrial applications. If used in office orresidential environment, please use caution.

Use only for measuring instruments.
・Use for any purpose other than measuring maydamage or wear the instrument. Improper use may
also cause accident.

Confirm Holding Force.
・Test suction force before use to make sure it issufficient.
・The holding force will be reduced if the surface is:●Dirty or dusty●Uneven or curved●Rough or textured
・The holding force is much greater than the force
required to slide the base. For vertical use, pay special
attention to make sure base will not slide off.

Handle with Care.
・Do not drop or subject instrument to excessive shock.
Do not place under heavy objects. Improper handling
may cause damage or poor accuracy.
・Do not scratch instrument, for example by writing ID
number.
Use In Proper Environment.
・Please do not use instrument in rain or locations withexcessive humidity. Do not use at extreme high or low
temperatures. Keep out of direct sunlight.

Promptly remove base and disconnect gauge afteruse.
・Suction force decreases with time depending on
application and will easily dislodge. Base may fall or tip
over and cause accident if left unattended.
Do not disassemble or modify.
・Do not dissemble or modify as it may cause damage.

HOW TO USEGAUGE MOUNTING●For Mounting an Indicator Gauge

Please follow the procedures below.
●Setting Arm Position

Loosen the Lock Knob, and all the joints will loosen to allow
adjusting the Clamp position. When in desired position,tighten the Lock Knob.

Loosen the Clamp Knob and insert the gauge stem into theGauge Stem Hole. Secure the gauge by tightening the Knob.
※Please do not tighten the Gauge Clamp too strongly.
※When mounting a Gauge with a φ6mm stem, please use
the accessory bushing.

Lock Knob
ＡDial Gauge

Gauge Clamp Knob
※When Lock Knob is tight, do not attempt to move the Arms.
Forcing will cause the joint at A to loosen and Lock Knob will
no longer function.

●To Secure to Surface

Hold the base to the surface and lower the Suction Lever.
This will create a vacuum force to hold the base in place.
Please confirm that base is held secure.

Gauge Stem HoleDo not over tighten●For Mounting a Gauge using the Dovetail

Loosen the Clamp Knob and slid the dovetail into the groove.
Secure the gauge by tightening the Knob.

※If base is not secure, there is risk that the holder will comeloose from the surface.
Some surface materials or textures may not provide
sufficient holding force.

Dovetail② Loosen

Dovetail Groove

Gauge ClampKnobSurface
Suction Lever① Press to Surface

FINE ADJUST
Confirm that holding force is sufficient.

●Fine Adjustment of Gauge Position

Rotate the knob right or left to fine-tune the angle of the clamp
end for positioning the attached measuring instrument.

CARE AND STORAGE AFTER USE

Fine Adjust Knob

●Keep the Diaphragm and Arms free from dirt.
Store away from direct sunlight or moisture.

SPECIFICATIONS●Model No.: VB-200●Holding Force: approx. 200N
●Diaphragm Size: φ90mm●Arm Lengths: 115, 100, 50mm

●Gauge Mounting Hole: φ8mm ( with φ6mm bushing )●Material: Body... Aluminum, Diaphragm... Rubber●With Dovetail Groove●Weight: approx. 540g

Niigata seiki Co., Ltd.
6-15-22, Tsukanome, Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, 955-0055
Tel. : +81-256-31-5670 Fax. : +81-256-39-7730

MAIL intl.sales@niigataseiki.co.jp
URL http://www.niigataseiki.co.jp

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