Tools; Terminal - THORLABS Vytran LDC401 User Manual

LDC401 & LDC401A Automated Cleavers
9.5.

Tools

Each Vytran machine type has its own suite of tools, designed to simplify certain tasks. Some of the tools are
common to multiple machine types, others are unique to just one. Touching Toolbar – Tools brings up the Tool
Selection Screen.
The set of tools currently available include:

Terminal Client (direct command language communication with LDC401)

Motor Manipulation Tools (FHB, Cleave Blade, Rotation)

Auto Parameter (recommendation of best theoretical parameter values for a given fiber / cleave angle)

Blade Service T Insert Selector (automatic selection tool based on the insert selection guide tables given
in Section 10.1)

9.5.1. Terminal

The Terminal Screen provides a box (top left) where a command can be entered for transmission. Below that is a
list of the most recent commands sent. Touch a command in the list to select it for re-transmission. On the right is
the received communications traffic.
Terminal is available for all module types (LDC, PTR-200 etc.)
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Figure 57 Toolbar – Tool Selection Screen
Figure 58 Tools – Terminal Screen
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