Table Of Contents - THORLABS K-Cube Piezo Controller User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety Information .................................................................................. 4
1.2 General Warnings .................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Overview and Setup ..................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Power Options ........................................................................................ 6
2.3 Kinesis PC Software Overview ............................................................... 7
Chapter 3 Getting Started .............................................................................. 9
3.1 Install The Software. ............................................................................... 9
3.2 Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 10
3.3 Electrical Installation ............................................................................. 11
3.4 Connect The Hardware ........................................................................ 15
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation ................................................................ 16
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 16
4.2 Control Panel ....................................................................................... 17
4.3 Velocity Wheel Operation ..................................................................... 18
4.4 Settings Menu ...................................................................................... 19
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 30
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 30
5.2 Using the Kinesis Software .................................................................. 30
5.3 Introduction to Open and Closed Loop Operation ................................ 31
5.4 Open Loop Operation ........................................................................... 33
5.5 Operation with Other Members of the K-Cube Family ......................... 35
5.6 Closed Loop Operation ........................................................................ 35
5.7 Adjusting the Piezo Position ................................................................. 44
5.8 Load Response .................................................................................... 45
5.9 Setting Move Sequences ..................................................................... 45
5.10 Changing and Saving Parameter Settings ........................................... 45
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 46
6.1 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 46
6.2 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 48
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