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THORLABS MFF101 User Manual

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  • Page 1 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers User Guide Original Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 6 Software Reference ..............24 6.1 Introduction ...................24 6.2 GUI Panel .....................24 6.3 Settings Panel ..................25 Appendices Appendix A Preventive Maintenance ............28 Appendix B Specifications ................29 Appendix C Flipper Control Method Summary ..........30 Appendix D Regulatory ................31 Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..........35...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Safety

    Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the ha ndbook and on the equipment itself.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Overview

    This small (70 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm) unit is powered by the included 15V power supply. It is shipped with a 1.5 m (59.0”) USB cable. The MFF101(/M) is supplied complete with our LMR1 (/M) Ø1" optics mount, while the MFF102 is shipped with the LMR2(/M). Other holders in the LMR range are compatible, up to a maximum diameter of 50.8 mm (2”).

  • Page 5: Apt Software Overview

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 2.2 APT Software Overview 2.2.1 Introduction As a member of the APT range of controllers, the MFF sreies Filter Flippers share many of the associated software benefits. This includes USB connectivity (allowing multiple units to be used together on a single PC), fully featured Graphical User Interface (GUI) panels, and extensive software f unction libraries for custom application development.
  • Page 6 Chapter 2 2.2.2 APTUser Utility The APTUser application allows the user to interact with a number of APT hardware control units connected to the ho st PC. This program displays multiple graphical instrument panels to allow multiple APT units to be controlled simultaneously. All basic ope rating parameters can be altered and, similarly, all operations can be initiated.
  • Page 7 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 2.2.3 APT Config Utility There are many system par ameters and co nfiguration settings associated with the operation of the APT Server. Most can be directly accessed using the various graphical panels, however there are several system wide settings that can be made 'off-line' before running the APT software.
  • Page 8 Chapter 2 2.2.4 APT Server (ActiveX Controls) ActiveX Controls are re -usable compiled software components that supp ly both a graphical user interface and a pro grammable interface. Many such Co ntrols are available for Windows applications development, providing a large range of re-usable functionality.
  • Page 9 Additional software developer support is provided on the ‘Support’ tab in the Downloads section of our website. 2.2.5 Software Upgrades Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software upgrades as necessary. The latest APTServer software version is available from the do wmloads section of...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Mechanical Installation

    Chapter 3 Mechanical Installation 3.1 Unpacking Note Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation. Caution Once removed from its packaging, the filter flipper is easily damaged by mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base. 3.2 Environmental Conditions Warning Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely...

  • Page 11: Transportation

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 3.3.2 Mounting the Unit to the Work Surface The filter flipper is normally used mounted to standard post via the 8-32 (M4) hole in the base, as shown in Fig. 3.1.. . 8-32 (M4)

  • Page 12: Dimensions

    (4.23in) (1.97in) 107.4mm 92.2mm POS 2 (4.23in) (3.63in) 107.4mm 90° 107.4mm (4.23in) 92.2mm POS 2 42.2mm Travel (4.23in) (3.63in) (1.66in) MFF101 92.2mm 107.4mm 50.0mm POS 2 90° 92.2mm (3.63in) 57.4mm (4.23in) (1.97in) POS 2 Travel (3.63in) 90° (2.26in) 50.0mm 92.2mm 90°...

  • Page 13: Changing The Lens Mount

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 3.6 Changing The Lens Mount The mount is supplied complete with our LMR1(/M) 1" or LMR2(/M) 2” optical lens holder, but is compatible with other holders in the LMR range. Please note that the maximum load of 120g is based on using 2 x 2”...

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 Software & Electrical Installation

    To minimize the possibility of this happening it is strongly recommended that any such modes that result in prolonged unresponsiveness be disabled before the APT software is run. Please consult your system administrator or contact Thorlabs technical support for more details. Caution Some PCs may have been configured to restrict the users ability to load software, and on these systems the software may not install/run.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Hardware

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 4.3 Connecting The Hardware 1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3. 2) Install the APT Software - see Section 4.1. 3) Using the USB cable supplied, connect the stage unit to your PC.

  • Page 16: Verifying Software Operation

    Chapter 4 4.4 Verifying Software Operation 4.4.1 Initial Setup 1) Run the APTUser utility and check that the Graphical User Interface (GUI) panel appears and is active. Fig. 4.1 Gui panel showing jog and ident buttons 2) Check that the corre ct stage type and se rial number are displayed in the GUI panel.

  • Page 17: Chapter 5 Operation

    Chapter 5 Operation Warning When the unit is powered up, do not move the flipper arm by hand. 5.1 Manual Operation The Filter Flipper offers a fully featured motion control capability including Transit Time and I/O Configuration. When the unit is connected to the PC, these parameters are automatically set to a llow “out of the box”...
  • Page 18 APT User is run up. Fig. 5.1 Typical APT User Screen 1) Run the APT User program - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/APT User/APT User. HA0305T Rev H Jan 2017...
  • Page 19 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 5.2.3 Master/Slave Operation If required, two flipper units can be wired in a master/slave configuration, such that a demanded flip on one unit, also triggers the other unit to flip. 1) From the GUI pa nel of the Master u nit, click the Settings button to display the settings panel.
  • Page 20 Chapter 5 3) From the GUI panel of the Slave unit, click the Settings button to display the settings panel. 4) Make parameter settings as follows: Digital I/O Pin 1 Operating Mode: Input: Toggle Position Digital Signal Mode: Logic Edge Input These settings set the Slave unit to flip the optic position, each time a Logic High (5V) Edge is received on DIG I/O 1.

  • Page 21: Using Software Commands

    To create a simulated configuration proceed as follows: 1) Run the APT Config utility - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/APT/APT Config. 2) Click the 'Simulator Configuration' tab. Fig. 5.2 APT Configuration Utility - Simulator Configuration Tab...
  • Page 22 Chapter 5 4) In the 'Simulator' field, check the ‘Enable Simulator Mode’ box. The name of the most recently used configuration file is d isplayed in the 'Current Configuration' window. 5) In the ‘Control Unit’ field, select the MFF10X Flipper’. HA0305T Rev H Jan 2017...
  • Page 23 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers 6) Enter a 6 digit serial number. Note Each physical APT hardware unit is factory programmed with a unique 8 digit serial number. In order to simulate a set of ‘real’ hardware the Config utility allows an 8 digit serial number to be associated with each simulated unit.

  • Page 24: Chapter 6 Software Reference

    Chapter 6 Software Reference 6.1 Introduction This chapter gives an explanation of the parameters and settings accessed from the APT software running on a PC. 6.2 GUI Panel The following screen shot shows the graphical user interface (GUI) d isplayed when accessing the filter flipper using the APTUser utility.

  • Page 25: Settings Panel

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers Position 2 - used to initiate a mo ve to position 2. When the button is clicked, the flipper is driven to the position at the speed entered in the ‘Transit Time’ field in the 'Settings' panel (see Section 6.3.).
  • Page 26 Chapter 6 Transit Time (ms) - The time taken (in milliseconds) for the flipper to move from position 1 to position 2 and vice versa, in the range 300 ms to 2800 ms. The following parameters dictate the function of the SMA Digital I/O connectors on the unit.
  • Page 27 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers Logic Level Output (Inverted) - As above but the edge transition (level) functionality is swapped. Logic Pulse Output - The connector is set to a logic output where a logic pulse indicates flipper operation. If the Operating Mode above is set to Output: At Position, then a logic HI pulse indicates flipper has reached a position.

  • Page 28: Appendix A Preventive Maintenance

    After the obstruction is removed, the unit should first be disabled to clear any fault codes, then re-enabled. In the event of a breakdown, or malfunction of the product please contact Thorlabs Tech Support. Contact details are contained in Appendix E...

  • Page 29: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications Parameter Value Travel 90° 500 ms to 2800 ms Flip Time Optic Diameter MFF101: 1” MFF102: 2” Flip to Flip Repeatability 50 µrad Angular Repeatability 240 µrad 120 g (4.23 oz) Max Load Max Torque 0.1 Nm...

  • Page 30: Appendix C Flipper Control Method Summary

    Appendix C Flipper Control Method Summary The 'Flipper' ActiveX Control provides the functionality required for a client application to control one or more flipper units. To specify the particular unit being addressed, every unit is factory programmed with a unique 8-digit serial number. This serial number is key to the operation of the APT Server software and is used by the Server to enumerate and communicate independently with multipl e hardware units connected on the same USB bus.

  • Page 31: Appendix D Regulatory

    Appendix D Regulatory D.1 Declarations Of Conformity D.1.1 For Customers in Europe See Section D.3. D.1.2 For Customers In The USA This equipment has be en tested an d found to comply with the limits fo r a Class A digital device, persua nt to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 32 • left over parts of units disassembled by the user (PCB's, housings etc.). If you wish to return a unit for waste recovery, please contact Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. D.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life"...
  • Page 33 MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers D.3 CE Certificates...
  • Page 34 Appendix D HA0305T Rev H Jan 2017...

  • Page 35: Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd.
  • Page 36 www.thorlabs.com...

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