Connecting The Hardware; Verifying Software Operation - THORLABS MFF101 User Manual

4.3 Connecting The Hardware

1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.
2) Install the Kinesis Software - see Section 4.1.
3) Using the USB cable supplied, connect the stage unit to your PC.
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length. Communication
lengths in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using a powered USB hub).
4) Connect the flipper to the power supply - see Section 4.2.1.
5) Connect the PSU to the mains supply wall outlet and switch 'ON' if required.
6) Wait for the unit to initialize (about 5 sec). Do not press any controls during this
time.
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7) Windows
drivers for the new hardware.

4.4 Verifying Software Operation

4.4.1 Initial Setup
1) Run the software and check that the Graphical User Interface (GUI) panel appears
and is active.
2) Manually position the mount away from its end stop, then click the 'Position 1' or
'Position 2' button. The 'Moving' LED is lit while the move is in progress, then the
LED in the position button is lit to show that thye move is complete.
Follow the tutorial steps described in Chapter 6 for further verification of operation.
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
Fig. 4.1 Gui panel showing jog and ident buttons
MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers
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