Figure 3: Adjustable
Mounting Plate
Figure 4: Ball Bearing
Boom Stand with Standard
Mounting Plate
Figure 5: Standard
Mounting Plate
Figure 1: Connecting Boom Stands and Accessories
Figure 2: Standard Boom
Stand with Adjustable
Mounting Plate
Figure 6: Articulating Arm Boom Stand
and ¾" Post Adapter
Figure 7: ¾" Post Adapter
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TECHNICAL NOTE
Using Boom Stands and Modular Mounting Adapters
High performance boom stands are designed to meet
the needs of even the most demanding applications.
With the appropriate boom stand and mounting
adapter, cameras, lenses, microscopes, lighting, and
more can be easily integrated into an imaging system.
Additionally, high performance boom stands are
capable of providing support and stability for heavy
loads. Each stand includes the weighted base, vertical
post, locking collar, and a unique arm. The mounting
adapters are compatible with all boom stand options.
Boom stand systems are recommended for all highend
imaging applications.
To connect the standard mounting plate and ¾"
post adapter to any of the boom stands: unthread
the smooth black anodized aluminum knob, put the
narrow top of the adapter though the mounting hole
on the boom stand and reattach the knob. The white
plastic locking arm will press against the adapter and
can be tightened down with the levered set screw
(Figure 1). For the adjustable mounting plate, there
is no aluminum knob and white plastic locking arm is
used alone to secure the plate.
The standard boom stand (#54-120) provides great
stability to stationary imaging applications that
include heavy loads that do not require motion.
(Figure 2) shows the standard boom stand with the
adjustable mounting plate (#54-123), which adds
focusing adjustment to the system. The adjustable
mounting plate (Figure 3) features both rack and pinion
and tilt adjustment in addition to a ¼-20 stud for
mounting cameras and imaging equipment. The rack
and pinion provides one dimensional motion, while
the connection to the boom stand allows for tilt adjustment
that is fixed with a set screw. Coupling the
adjustable mounting plate with the ball bearing boom
stand enables easy multi-dimensional dimensional
motion in an optical system.
Figure 4 features a ball bearing boom stand (#54-
121) with a standard mounting plate (#54-122) attached.
The stability is comparable to the standard
boom stand with the added feature of ball bearing
motion. This ultra-smooth movement is ideal for applications
that require scanning across a sample. The
standard mounting plate (Figure 5) offers a simple
connection to a variety of cameras, microscopes, and
components via a ¼-20 stud.
The articulating arm boom stand (#54-119) is ideal
for applications that require a lot of movement and
adjustment. The flexible arm can easily be maneuvered
in and out of hard to reach locations. The
adaptability is useful when accompanied with fixed
focal length lenses and zoom lenses. Figure 6 shows
the articulating arm boom stand paired with the
¾" post adapter (#54-124). The ¾" Post Adapter
(Figure 7) gives you the ability to couple to the rack
and pinion focusing mounts and any other 3/4" post
accessories. The bottom piece unthreads to slide on
a mount. The handle loosens to give tilt adjustment.
Each boom stand and adapter provides unique characteristics
that make these products ideal for many
different applications. For assistance selecting the appropriate
boom stand and mounting adapter for you,
please contact our engineering team.
Boom Stands
Type
Dimensions
Weight (lbs) Max. Load Capacity (lbs) Stock No. Price
Base (L x W x H) Vertical Post (Dia x L) Horiz. Post (L x Dia.)
Standard 10,25" x 10,25" x 1" 1,47" x 24" 20,3" x 1,47" 41 23 #54-120 €675,50
Ball Bearing 10,25" x 10,25" x 1" 1,47" x 24" 21,7" x 0,75" (x2) 50 22 #54-121 €791,30
Articulating Arm 13" x 13" x 1,5" 1,47" x 24" 31" Full Extension 97 17 #54-119 €1.587,42
Mounting Adapters
Description Features Dimensions (L x W x H) Stock No. Price
Standard Mounting Plate Fixed 1/4-20 Mounting Stud 2,8" x 2,0" x 0,45" #54-122 €284,68
Adjustable Mounting Plate 1/4-20 Mounting Stud, Rack and Pinion and Tilt adjustment 3,8" x 2,52" x 1,5" #54-123 €854,02
3/4" Post Adapter Adapts boom stands to 3/4" Post Mounting Accessories Post: 4" x 0,75" Dia. #54-124 €225,81
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