Step 1

• This tutorial will demonstrate how to adjust the level of parallelism of the chuck on the FOM scalarSC.
• It is adjusted around one pivot point as indicated in the image.
• Real image and location of the chuck on a FOM scalarSC.

Step 2

• First, remove the loose drip tray.
• Remove the drip tray holder.
• Unscrew the 4 bolts holding the drip tray holder.

Step 3

• With the drip tray holder dismounted there is now access to the height adjustment screw.
• The location is indicated with a red circle.
• Use a hex key to either raise or lower the end position.
  Note: Clockwise rotation will raise the drip tray end. Counter clockwise rotation will lower the drip tray end.

Step 4

• Start by pressing the Home button (House Icon or F1).
• Set coating distance at 79.2, and go to that position.
• The pivot point is now located under the slot-die position.

Step 5

• If you don’t know how to align the slot-die, please check the tutorial: Slot-die alignment.
• When the slot-die is aligned at the pivot point of the chuck. Please, zero the height.
• Press and hold the lower right button, as indicated with a red square.

Step 6

• Start by raising the slot-die head to safe position.
• Move chuck to Load Position.
• Slowly lower the slot-die head.
  Note: if misaligned the zero position is either too close or to far from the chuck compared with the pivot point. Thus, pay attention so you do not crash the slot-die in the chuck.

Step 7

• If the slot-die is too high at the zero position: raise the chuck by turning the hex-key clockwise.
• If the slot-die is to low at zero position, or will crash in to the chuck. Lower the chuck by turning the hex-key counter clock wise.
• Do this a few times until a sufficient level of parallelism is reached.

Step 8

• Remove the hex-key.
• Place the drip-tray holder, and tighten all the bolts.
• Place drip-tray.

Step 9

• Now your chuck is aligned.
• Please go to the next tutorial or start coating.