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- Page 1 MMR601, MMR602 APT Modular Rack User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.2 Cleaning ....................19 Chapter 5 Specifications and Associated Products ........20 5.1 Specifications ..................20 5.2 Associated Products ................20 Chapter 6 Regulatory ..................21 6.1 Declarations Of Conformity ..............21 6.2 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive .....21 Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............23... -
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 handbook and on the equipment itself. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 APT Rack System Description 2.1.1 Introduction Thorlabs has an extensive range of one-, two- and three-axis controllers for stepper motor and piezo actuator control. Increasingly, production of optoelectronic components requires fully automated or semiautomated control of a large number of mechanical stages. - Page 5 APT Modular Rack Controller 2.1.3 Ease of Use The rack system architecture, hardware and software has been skilfully engineered to provide an efficient and effective solution to complex high channel count applications. The APT rack presents a clean, uncluttered front panel, with six rear mounting bays for the plug-in modules.
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Page 6: Software
Typically, such positioning sequences require a series of descrete movements and measurements to implement an overall solution The mechanical stage options and drive electronics offered by Thorlabs are ideally suited to performing all of these individual steps in a variety of different ways. - Page 7 APT Modular Rack Controller Consider the ActiveX Control supplied for the APT stepper controller module. This Control provides a complete user graphical instrument panel to allow the motor unit to be manually operated, as well as a complete set of software functions (often called methods) to allow all parameters to be set and motor operations to be automated by a client application.
- Page 8 Chapter 2 2.2.3 APT User.exe The APTUser application allows the user to interact with any of the modules connected, via rack units, to the host PC. This program displays multiple graphical instrument panels to allow multiple APT modules to be controlled simultaneously. All basic operating parameters can be altered and, similarly, all operations (such as motor moves) can be initiated.
- Page 9 Full details on using APTConfig are provided in the online help supplied with the utility. 2.2.5 Software Upgrades Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software upgrades as necessary. Detailed instructions on installing upgrades are included on the APT Software...
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Page 10: Front Panel Controls
Chapter 2 2.3 Front Panel Controls Power Bay 1 Bay 2 Bay 1 Bay 2 Modular Rack Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 3 Bay 4 Bay 5 Bay 6 APT Rack viewed from the rear Bay 5 Bay 6 modular rack modular rack Fig. -
Page 11: Rear Panel Controls
APT Modular Rack Controller 2.4 Rear Panel Controls EXT IN (+) EXT IN (-) EXT IN (+) EXT IN (-) HV OUT Modular Rack DRIVE CHANNEL 1 DRIVE CHANNEL 2 bonding point Model No. MPZ601 Power Input 800 VA PIEZO IN PIEZO IN USER I/O 100 - 240 VAC... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 Installation And Set Up
If you experience any problems when installing software, contact Thorlabs on +44 (0)1353 654440 and ask for Technical Support. DO NOT CONNECT THE CONTROLLER TO YOUR PC YET 1) Insert the CD into your PC. -
Page 13: General Precautions
APT Modular Rack Controller 3.2 General Precautions 3.2.1 Siting The Modular Rack is designed to be used in a horizontal position.. Caution When siting the unit, it should be positioned so as not to impede the operation of the rear panel power supply switch. Ensure that proper airflow is maintained to the rear of the unit. -
Page 14: Mechanical Installation
3.3 Mechanical Installation 3.3.1 Mounting The MMR601 Rack is supplied without a cover, ready for installation into a standard 19 in. frame. The MMR602 is supplied with a cover and rubber feet for benchtop use. It is possible to convert a rack from frame mount to benchtop (or vice versa), please contact the factory for details. - Page 15 APT Modular Rack Controller Fig. 3.1 Fitting a module into the rack 3.3.4 Removing a module 1) Switch off and disconnect all power. 2) Undo the securing screws in the module front panel such that the screws are held in the panel by their threads. Caution During item (3), take care not to damage the spring bonding strip along the top and bottom edges of the front panel.
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Page 16: Electrical Installation
The unit must be connected only to an earthed fused supply of 110 to 230V. Use only power supply cables supplied by Thorlabs, other cables may not be rated to the same current. The unit is shipped with appropriate power cables for use in the UK, Europe and the USA. -
Page 17: System Setup
APT Modular Rack Controller 2) Always replace broken fuses with a fuse of the same rating and type. 3.5 System Setup 1) Install the APT software as detailed in Section 3.1. 2) Install the electronic hardware and connect the modules to the relevent axes of the associated stages (see Section 3.3.3. -
Page 18: Assigning A Serial Number
Chapter 3 3.6 Assigning a Serial Number Every hardware unit is factory programmed with a unique 8-digit serial number. This serial number is key to operation of the APT Server software and is used by the Server to enumerate and communicate independently with multiple hardware units connected on the same USB bus. -
Page 19: Chapter 4 Preventive Maintenance
The equipment contains no user servicable parts. There is a risk of severe electrical shock if the equipment is operated with the covers removed. Only personnel authorized by Thorlabs Ltd and trained in the maintenance of this equipment should remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adjustments. -
Page 20: Chapter 5 Specifications And Associated Products
5.2 Associated Products Description Part number APT Modular Rack (no cover) MMR601 APT Modular Rack (with cover) MMR602 Modular Rack Handbook ha0117T Thorlabs NanoPositioning Software CDM621 Piezoelectric Control Module MPZ601 Stepper Motor Control Module MST601 NanoTrak Autoalignment Module MNA601 Blanking plate... -
Page 21: Chapter 6 Regulatory
Chapter 6 Regulatory 6.1 Declarations Of Conformity 6.1.1 For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EC Directives 89/336/EEC ‘EMC Directive’ and 73/23/EEC ‘Low Voltage Directive’ as amended by 93/68/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated by conformance to the following specifications which have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Safety EN61010: 2001 Installation Category II, Polution Degree II. - Page 22 • 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. 6.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life"...
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Page 23: Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts USA, Canada, and South America Scandinavia Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Sweden AB 56 Sparta Avenue Box 141 94 Newton, NJ 07860 400 20 Göteborg Sweden Tel: 973-579-7227 Tel: +46-31-733-30-00 Fax: 973-300-3600 Fax: +46-31-703-40-45 www.thorlabs.com www.thorlabs.de www.thorlabs.us (West Coast) email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com... - Page 24 Thorlabs Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. 56 Sparta Avenue Saint Thomas Place, Ely Newton, NJ07860 Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX, Tel: +1 973 579 7227 Tel: +44 (0) 1353 654440 Fax: +1 973 300 3600 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444 www.thorlabs.com www.thorlabs.com...
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