Software Control; Communications Protocol - THORLABS ELL7 Operating Manual

ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit

4.2.2. Software Control

When connected to the host PC, the stage can be controlled remotely, via the Elliptec software.
1. Download the Elliptec software from the downloads section at www.thorlabs.com. Double click the
saved .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Connect the hand-held controller to the stage unit.
3. Connect the hand-held controller to the 5V Power Supply and switch on.
4. Connect the hand-held controller to the PC USB port and wait for the drivers to be installed.
5. Run the Elliptec software.
6. In the top left of the GUI panel displayed, select the COM port to which the device is connected, and
click 'Connect'. The software will search the comms bus and enumerate the device.
7. Click the Home Offset 'Get' button, then click 'Home' to home the stage.
8. The GUI and device are now ready for use. See the helpfile supplied with the software for more
information.

4.2.3. Communications Protocol

Custom move applications can be written in languages such as C# and C++.
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