Chapter 5 Pc Operation - Tutorial; Preparation; Using The Kinesis Software - THORLABS KSC101 User Manual

Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

The following brief tutorial guides the user through a typical series of moves and
parameter adjustments performed using the PC based Kinesis software.

5.1 Preparation

1) Connect a solenoid actuated device (e.g. a Thorlabs SH05 Shutter) to the
'SOLENOID' connector on the rear panel of the unit.
2) Connect the INTERLOCK jack plug - see Section 3.4.2..
3) Connect the unit to a +15V DC power supply unit (PSU) - see Section 3.3.2.
4) Connect the unit to the PC USB bus.
5) Switch ON the power to the PSU.
6) Turn ON the keyswitch.

5.2 Using the Kinesis Software

The Kinesis application allows the user to interact with any number of hardware
control units connected to the PC USB Bus. This program allows multiple graphical
instrument panels to be displayed so that multiple units can be controlled. All basic
operating parameters can be set through this program, and all basic operations (such
as operating the solenoid/shutter) can be initiated. Hardware configurations and
parameter settings can be saved, which simplifies system set up whenever the
software is run up.
1) Run the Kinesis software - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kinesis.
2) The PC detectes the hardware connected to the USB bus and the GUI panel for
the Solenoid Controller is displayed. For an explanation of the GUI panel - see
Fig. 5.1 Typical Kinesis Screen
K-Cube Solenoid Controller
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