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Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 27
5.1 Introduction . ....................................................................................... 27
5.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................. 28
5.3 Homing Motors ................................................................................... 29
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ........................................................... 30
5.5 Stopping the Stage ............................................................................. 30
5.6 Changing Motor Parameters ............................................................... 31
5.7 Jogging ............................................................................................... 32
5.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ...................... 33
5.9 Setting Move Sequences .................................................................... 35
5.10 Using A Joystick Console ................................................................... 38
5.11 External Triggering .............................................................................. 39
5.12 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ....................... 39
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 43
6.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 43
6.2 GUI Panel ........................................................................................... 43
6.3 Settings Panel ..................................................................................... 45
6.3.1 Moves/Jogs tab ............................................................................................. 45
6.3.2 Stage/Axis tab ............................................................................................... 49
6.3.3 Advanced - Control Loop SettingsTab ........................................................... 52
6.3.4 Advanced - Misc. Tab .................................................................................... 56
6.4 Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters ........................... 62
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 64
A1. Rear Panel MOTOR DRIVE Connectors ........................................... 64
A2. Rear Panel FEEDBACK Connector................................................... 64
A3. Rear Panel AUX I/O Connector ......................................................... 65
A4. Rear Panel HANDSET/RS232 Connector ......................................... 69
Appendix B Using the RS232 or Virtual Comm Port ................................. 70
Appendix C Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 73
Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 74
Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary............................................ 75
Appendix F Regulatory ................................................................................ 79
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............................................... 81
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