THORLABS ELLB Original Instructions Manual
THORLABS ELLB Original Instructions Manual

THORLABS ELLB Original Instructions Manual

Distribution board for resonant piezo motor products

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Distribution Board for
Resonant Piezo Motor
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Operating Manual
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Operating Manual Original Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3.2. Communications Protocol ....................8 Specifications ....................... 9 Chapter 4 Regulatory ........................10 Chapter 5 5.1. Declarations of Conformity ................... 10 5.1.1. For Customers in Europe ....................10 5.1.2. For Customers In The USA ................... 10 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts .................. 11 Chapter 6...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The ELLB Distribution Board is part of the Thorlabs series of resonant piezo motor circuits and bare modules for OEM applications. The resonant piezo design of these motors offers fast response times and precise positioning, and are therefore particularly useful in scanning applications.
  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 2: Safety Chapter 2 Safety 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.
  • Page 5: Chapter 3 Operation

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 3: Operation Chapter 3 Operation 3.1. Environmental Conditions Warning Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely affect operator safety. Location Indoor use only Maximum altitude 2000 m Temperature range 15°C to 40°C Maximum Humidity Less than 80% RH (non-condensing) at 31°C...
  • Page 6: Distribution Board Description

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 3: Operation 3.2.1. Distribution Board Description Figure 1 ELLB Distribution Board Power Supply Connection – 5 V, 2 A, compatible with PSU supplied with ELLXXK kits or TPS101 T-Cube PSU. External diameter 6.3 mm, Internal diameter 2.1 mm.
  • Page 7: Power Supply Options

    As more devices are connected, simultaneous control of the units will require more current to be provided by the power supply. Although the ELL6 can be operated standalone via USB power, when it is used with the ELLb then an external power supply is required.
  • Page 8: Stage Connector Pin Out

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 3: Operation 3.2.5. Stage Connector Pin Out TYPE FUNCTION Ground ODTX open drain transmit 3.3V TTL RS232 RX receive 3.3V TTL RS232 In Motion, open drain active low max 5mA Not Connected...
  • Page 9: Controlling The Stage

    3.2.4) before using the software. When connected to the host PC, the stage can be controlled remotely, via the Elliptec software. 1. Download the Elliptic software from the downloads section at www.thorlabs.com. Double click the saved .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 10: Communications Protocol

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 3: Operation 3.3.2. Communications Protocol Custom move applications can be written in languages such as C# and C++. The communication bus allows multi-drop communication with speeds at 9600 baud, 8 bit data length, 1 stop bit, no parity.
  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Specifications

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 4: Specifications Chapter 4 Specifications General Specifications Rated Voltage 4.5 to 5.5 V Typical Current Consumption During Movement (per module connected) 800 mA Max Current (of board) 4.0 A Standby Current (per module connected) 0.05 A...
  • Page 12: Chapter 5 Regulatory

    ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Chapter 5: Regulatory Chapter 5 Regulatory 5.1. Declarations of Conformity 5.1.1. For Customers in Europe 5.1.2. For Customers In The USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 13: Chapter 6 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    EC, and are not dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not Annex I dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 14 www.thorlabs.com...

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