Post-Mountable Optical Table Accessories
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- Use Post-Mounted ScienceDesk Accessories on
Optical Tables or Breadboards - Build an Ergonomic Work Environment
- Mounting Posts Compatible with
Ø1.5" Post Accessories
PSY221 Mounted
on Optical Table
TA2 Post Adapter Allows
ScienceDesk Accessories to
be Used with Optical Tables
PSY121
Monitor Mount
(Post Not Included)
PSY132
Keyboard Holder
(Keyboard and Mouse Not Included)
PSY122
Tablet Adapter for
PSY121 Monitor Mount
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Features
- Customize Accessories to Suit Application
- Multiple Shelving Styles Provide Extra Space Above Table Level
- Articulating Keyboard Arm Declutters Workspace
- Adjustable LCD Monitor Mount & Tablet Adapter
Thorlabs' TA2 Post Adapter allows our post-mounted ScienceDesk accessories to be mounted on any standard optical table or breadboard. These accessories can be used to build an ergonomic 3D workspace environment. There are several shelving options that allow a user to place their instruments above the working surface. Unlike other, less ergonomic systems that use wrap-around shelving solutions that tend to form a claustrophobic and dim working environment, our accessory system allows the shelves to be added only when they are needed and to be placed only where they are needed. This leads to a more open and comfortable working environment. In addition to shelving, our accessory system includes a monitor mount, tablet adapter, keyboard holder, and extra mounting posts. The stainless steel mounting posts for the shelves are an industry standard Ø1.5", which make them compatible with many optomechanical components.
Please note that all of these accessories are directly compatible with our ScienceDesks.
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The TA2 Post Adapter allows a Ø1.5" ScienceDesk post to be fitted to an optical table or breadboard. With this adapter, post-mounted ScienceDesk accessories such as monitor mounts, keyboard rests, and shelves can compliment nearly any standard breadboard or table, increasing usable workspace.
The adapter features elongated slots and is supplied with a replacement post stud, together with M6 and 1/4"-20 bolts to fit to either metric or imperial work surfaces. Two adapters are necessary to attach the two posts required for fitting an overhead shelf unit. The adapter is fitted to the ScienceDesk posts via an M16 counterbore.
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PSY221 Mounted on an Optical Table Using TA2 Post Adapters
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Item # | Shelf | Post |
PSY221 | 300 mm x 956 mm (11.81" x 37.64") Depth x Width |
750 mm (29.5") Tall |
PSY223 | - | |
PSY222 | 300 mm x 1256 mm (11.81" x 49.45") Depth x Width |
750 mm (29.5") Tall |
PSY224 | - |
- Strong, Melamine-Faced MDF Construction
- Shelves for 900 mm or 1200 mm Wide Workstations
- Hinged Clamps for Easy Fitting
- 300 mm (11.81") Shelf Depth
- Max Load: 50 kg (110 lbs)
The PSY221 and PSY222 Overhead Shelves span the width of the ScienceDesk and are supported by two 750 mm (29.5") tall posts (included). Slide the shelf along the post to the desired height above the work surface and then secure it using the hinged clamps. Up to two shelves can be mounted onto a single set of supporting posts. Additional shelves are sold separately; select the PSY223 additional shelf unit if purchasing the PSY221 overhead shelf and the PSY224 unit if purchasing the PSY222 overhead shelf.
Each shelf has two hinged clamps, allowing it to be easily positioned by one person anywhere along the post, without needing to remove the existing shelf. Simply secure the clamps to the posts, fit the shelf to the clamps using the M6 bolts provided, and reposition or level as required. For more details on installation, please see the manual, which is available by clicking on the red Docs icon below.
Our PSY240 LED light strips or the HDPS12 power outlets can be mounted underneath the shelf using the M6-tapped holes provided. Our TA2 post adapters, sold above, allow these shelves to be mounted directly to an optical table or breadboard as shown in the photo to the right.
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Dimensions | ||
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Item # | Shelf | Post |
PSY150 | 300 mm x 956 mm (11.81" x 37.64") Depth x Width |
750 mm (29.5") Tall |
PSY150/S | - | |
PSY151 | 300 mm x 1256 mm (11.81" x 49.45") Depth x Width |
750 mm (29.5") Tall |
PSY151/S | - |
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Tilted Overhead Shelf Holding Various Equipment at a 12° Downward Angle for Easy Viewing
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Hinged Clamps Allow for Quick Attachment to Mounting Posts
- Strong, Melamine-Faced MDF Construction
- Tilted Shelves for 900 mm or 1200 mm Wide Workstations
- 12º Tilt from Horizontal Allows for Easy Viewing and Storage of Equipment
- 2 mm Thick Steel Support Bar Securely Holds Equipment on the Shelf
- Hinged Clamps for Easy Fitting
- 300 mm (11.81") Shelf Depth
- Max Load: 50 kg (110 lbs)*
These Overhead Shelves have a 12º downward tilt allowing for easy viewing, operation, and storage of equipment and accessories in the lab, as shown above. Each shelf has a 2 mm thick steel support bar on the front edge that extends 22.0 mm (0.87") above its surface to securely hold equipment and prevent it from sliding off of the shelf. This bar is attached to the shelf using seven provided screws.
The PSY150 and PSY150/S span the width of a 900 mm wide ScienceDesk Frame, while the PSY151 and PSY151/S span the width of a 1200 mm wide ScienceDesk frame. Two 750 mm (29.5") tall posts are included with the PSY150 and PSY151 shelves for direct attachment to the ScienceDesk frame. If additional shelves are needed we also offer the PSY150/S and PSY151/S, which do not include mounting posts. These additional shelves are also ideal if you wish to use our 1000 mm (39.4") tall mounting posts (sold separately) instead of the 750 mm (29.5") tall posts provided with the PSY150 and PSY151. Two overhead shelves can be mounted onto a single set of mounting posts. All shelves can also be mounted directly to our standard Ø1.5" posts.
Each overhead shelf comes with two hinged clamps for attachment to mounting posts, as shown in the image to the right. To install a shelf, secure the clamps at the desired height on the posts. The shelf can then be lowered onto the clamps and attached using the provided M6 cap screws. At this point the shelf can be repositioned or leveled as required. For more details on installation, please see the manual, which is available by clicking on the red Docs icon () below.
Our PSY240 LED light strips or the HDPS12 power outlets can be mounted underneath the shelf using the M6-tapped holes provided.
*Please Note: The maximum load capacity specification refers to the downward force on the shelf and does not directly correspond to the maximum load of the support bar.
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Hinged Clamps Allow for Quick Attachment to Mounting Posts
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Overhead Storage Trays are Ideal for Organizing a Broad Range of Lab Equipment (Not Included)
- Compatible with 900 mm or 1200 mm Wide Workstations
- Strong, Welded-Steel Construction
- Hinged Clamps for Quick Attachment to Mounting Posts
- Four Plastic Storage Bins Included
- 190 mm Deep x 105 mm Wide x 75 mm High
(7.48" Deep x 4.13" Wide x 2.95" High) - Front Lip Height: 34 mm (1.34")
- 190 mm Deep x 105 mm Wide x 75 mm High
- Max Load: 50 kg (110 lbs)
These storage trays consist of a steel tray and a front-located steel rack. The top tray includes a removable tool caddy that can be placed along the top tray for flexible storage and organization of tools, components, and accessories. The front-facing rack contains two rows of slots for flexible positioning of the four included plastic storage bins, as shown in the image to the bottom right. See the animation to the right for assembly steps.
The PSY155/S spans the width of a 900 mm wide ScienceDesk Frame, while the PSY156/S spans the width of a 1200 mm wide ScienceDesk frame. The shelves can be mounted to either the 750 mm tall or 1000 mm tall posts for ScienceDesk frames (sold separately). Two overhead trays can be mounted onto a single set of mounting posts. All storage trays can also be mounted directly to our standard Ø1.5" posts.
Each storage tray comes with two hinged clamps for attachment to mounting posts, as shown in the image to the right. To install the tray, secure the clamps at the desired height on the posts. The tray can then be lowered onto the clamps and attached using the provided M6 cap screws. At this point the tray can be repositioned or leveled as required. For more details on installation, please see the animation to the above right, or the manual, which is available by clicking on the red Docs icon () below.
The bottom of the tray also contains five M6 taps spaced for compatibility with our PSY240 LED light strips or HDPS12 power outlets.
Dimensions | ||
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Item # | Storage Traya | Storage Bins |
PSY155/S | 80.2 mm x 950 mm x 128.2 mm (3.16" x 37.40" x 29.39") Depth x Width x Height |
190 mm x 105 mm x 75 mm (7.48" x 4.13" x 2.95") Depth x Width x Height Front Lip Height: 34 mm (1.34") |
PSY156/S | 80.2 mm x 1250 mm x 128.2 mm (3.16" x 49.21" x 29.39") Depth x Width x Height |
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- Strong, Melamine-Faced MDF Construction
- 300 mm x 278 mm (11.8" x 10.9") and 300 mm x 500 mm (11.8" x 19.7") Shelf Sizes
- Max Load: 20 kg (44 lbs)
- PSY191 and PSY192 Include 750 mm (29.5") Post
- PSY191/S and PSY192/S can be Installed Without Removing Post
These instrument shelves are smaller in size than the overhead shelves above and can be used to hold a variety of items above the table. The post of the instrument shelf assembly mounts to the upper rails of the ScienceDesk frame (as seen in the image to the left. More than one shelf can be mounted to the same post. The split-clamp design (see image right) allows the shelves to be installed anywhere on the post without removing the existing shelves. Additional shelves are sold separately but do not include support posts.
Using a TA2 Post Adapter allows the PSY191 shelf assembly to be mounted directly to an optical table or breadboard as shown in the image to the left.
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- PSY121 Monitor Mount:
- Compatible with 75 mm x 75 mm and 100 mm x 100 mm VESA Patterns
- 10 kg (22 lbs) Max Load Capacity
- Mounts to a Ø1.5" Post (Not Included)
- PSY122 Tablet Adapter:
- Attaches to PSY121 Monitor Mount (Sold Separately)
- Spring-Loaded Clamp Fits Tablets or Phones from 5.5" to 8.7" (140 to 220 mm) Wide and ≤0.67" (17 mm) Thick
- 40° Adjustment Cone with Lockable Ball Joint
The PSY121 flat screen support bracket is compatible with 75 mm x 75 mm and 100 mm x 100 mm VESA mounting patterns. These mounting patterns are typically used on small to medium LCD displays. It has articulated arms which allow more flexible positioning. Load capacity is 10 kg (22 lbs).
The PSY122 Tablet Mounting Adapter attaches directly to the PSY121 Monitor Mount (sold separately) and is compatible with tablets from 5.5" to 8.7" (140 to 220 mm) wide and ≤0.67" (17 mm) thick. The tablet is held by a spring-loaded clamp with a yellow strap on each end, designed to aid in pulling the clamp arms apart. The locknut on the back of the holder can be loosened to change the angle of the holder. For Ø1/2" post mounting, we also offer the PSX123 Tablet Mount.
A Ø1.5" post must be used with the PSY121 mount and is not included. An acceptable post is our PSY161 (below) or our Ø1.5" mounting posts (provided the post is long enough to accomidate monitor size). Using the PSY161 post and TA2 post adapter, these monitor mounts may be directly mounted to any standard optical table or breadboard.
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- Articulating Arm Keyboard and Mouse Holder
- Includes Wrist Rest
- Attaches to Standard Optical Tables or Breadboards (with TA2 Adapter)
The frame-mounted Keyboard Holder is suitable for most keyboards and mouse pads. It fixes to any standard optical table or bread board via the TA2 post adapter and provides 360° horizontal positioning and vertical adjustment.
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- Two Lengths: 750 mm (29.5") or 1000 mm (39.4")
- Ideal for Monitor Mount, Overhead Shelves, or Instrument Shelves
- M16 Bolt Attaches to Outside Rails of ScienceDesk Frame
These 750 mm (29.5") and 1000 mm (39.4") tall posts are used to attach ScienceDesk™ accessories, such as our Monitor Mount, Overhead Shelves, or Instrument Shelves, to the frame of our ScienceDesk Workstations. Each post has a diameter of 1.5" and is attached to the frame using the supplied M16 bolts.
We offer the TA2 Post Adapter above for mounting these posts onto the optical table or breadboard surface.