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- Page 1 FW102C, FW102CNEB, FW212C, FW212CNEB Motorized Filter Wheel User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Electrical ........................15 7.3. Physical characteristics and Interface ................ 16 7.4. Pin Diagram ........................16 Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawings ......................17 8.1. FW102C, FW102CNEB ....................17 8.2. FW212C, FW212CNEB ....................18 Regulatory ...........................19 Chapter 9 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................20 Chapter 10... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal... -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety
DC source. Original Instructions Written in English These instructions were drafted in English. Thorlabs is not responsible for the content of any manual translated into another language. Rev H, October 2, 2014... -
Page 5: Chapter 3 Description
(See which filters on page 7) All units consists of a control unit, filter wheel housing, and a removable Ø4" filter wheel. The FW102C Filter Wheel accommodates up to six Ø1" optical filters, while the FW212C can accommodate up to twelve Ø1/2"... -
Page 6: Shipping Inventory
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 3: Description 3.3. Shipping Inventory The FW102C, FW102CNEB, FW212C and FW212CNEB are shipped with the following components respectively: Part Description Qty. FW102C FW212C FW102CNEB FW212CNEB Controller with Filter Housing ... -
Page 7: Chapter 4 Basic Operation
Figure 2 Rear Retaining Lip Thorlabs offers preloaded filter wheels if that is desired. The table below outlines which filters are included with each system, their optical density, and the position they are mounted in. Rev H, October 2, 2014... -
Page 8: Mounting
The filter wheel cover contains SM1 threads for attaching lens tubes or for mounting the unit directly to cameras, microscopes, and telescopes. The filter wheel can be attached directly to Thorlabs’ 30 mm cage systems via four 4-40 tapped holes that surround each port. -
Page 9: Aperture
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 4: Basic Operation 4.4. Aperture The unit has two aperture locations labeled “A” and “B” for the 0° (12 o’clock position) and 210° (7 o’clock position), respectively (see Figure 3 below). The A/B switch on the side of the unit selects the aperture. SM1 (Ø1.035"-40) Thread 0.15"... -
Page 10: Chapter 5 Software Control
Command Line Interface The FW102C can also be controlled by a command line language through the USB or RS232 ports. This is offered to enable operation through a terminal interface or for those who may want to write their own program to control the wheel. -
Page 11: Keywords (Commands And Queries)
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 5: Software Control 5.2.3. Keywords (Commands and Queries) The following table describes all of the available commands and queries: Command Syntax Description *idn? Returns the model number and firmware version Get ID pos=n Moves the wheel to filter position n Set Position pos? Position Query... -
Page 12: Activex Control
ActiveX. The methods and properties supported by the ActiveX control are described below: Methods Description Displays a dialog box with information about Thorlabs AboutBox Displays a dialog box to select the com port that the filter wheel is connected to SelectComPort... -
Page 13: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting And Maintenance
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Maintenance Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance WARNING Prior to troubleshooting or maintaining the unit, ensure that the power is off and the unit is disconnected from the DC source. Dust or debris can sometimes set into the filter wheel housing and block the sensors. This will result in the filter wheel failing to move to the desired position. -
Page 14: Changing Filter Wheel Types
10. The unit is now able to operate a 12-position wheel 6.3. Error Codes & Troubleshooting The following table describes some typical problems that may be encountered while using the FW102C or FW212C and possible solutions to these problems. Problem Solution 1. -
Page 15: Chapter 7 Specifications
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 7: Specifications Chapter 7 Specifications 7.1. Performance Parameter Typical Access Time (Adjacent Locations) FW102C, FW102CNEB <1 s FW212C, FW212CNEB <0.5 s Access Time (Other Locations) FW102C, FW102CNEB 2.5 s FW212C, FW212CNEB 2.5 s ±2º Accuracy / Repeatability 1.5 x 10... -
Page 16: Physical Characteristics And Interface
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 7: Specifications 7.3. Physical characteristics and Interface Parameter FW102C(NEB) FW212C(NEB) BNC Female Trigger Jack Male 2.1 MM Power Jack Mini B USB Connector (2) 1/4"-20, 8-32, (2) M6, M4, (2) SM1 Thread Mounting 0.25" (6.35 mm) Max Planar Filter Width 5.44"... -
Page 17: Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawings
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawings Chapter 8 Mechanical Drawings 8.1. FW102C, FW102CNEB SM1 (Ø1.035-40) Thread 2 Places Both Sides 8X 4-40 For 30 mm Cage Plate Ø4.44" 5.33" (Ø112.7 mm) (135.4 mm) 1.16" (29.5 mm) In/Out Trigger 3.56"... -
Page 18: Fw212C, Fw212Cneb
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawings 8.2. FW212C, FW212CNEB SM1 (Ø1.035-40) Thread 2 Places Both Sides 8X 4-40 For 30 mm Cage Plate Ø4.44" 5.33" (Ø112.7 mm) (135.4 mm) 1.16" (29.5 mm) In/Out Trigger 3.56" 2.76" (90.4 mm) Serial Port (70.1 mm) 1.00"... -
Page 19: Chapter 9 Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 20: Chapter 10 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Motorized Filter Wheel Chapter 10: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 10 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. 56 Sparta Avenue 1 Saint Thomas Place, Ely Newton, NJ 07860 Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX Great Britain... - Page 21 www.thorlabs.com...
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