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- Page 1 MMR601, MMR602 Modular Rack User Guide Original Instructions HA0117T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.1 Safety Testing ...................15 5.2 Cleaning .....................15 Chaper 6 Specifications and Associated Products ..........16 6.1 Specifications ...................16 6.2 Associated Products ................16 Appendix A Using the APT Software ............17 Appendix B Regulatory ................22 Appendix C Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..........23 Page 0... -
Page 3: Chaper 1 Introduction
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. -
Page 4: Chaper 2 Safety
APT Modular Rack Chapter 2 Safety 2.1 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 5: Chaper 3 Overview
Chapter 3 Overview Chapter 3 Overview 3.1 Rack System Description 3.1.1 Building Larger Scale Systems The unrestricted configuration flexibility offered by the rack allows any combination of the 2-channel stepper motor controller, piezoelectric driver and NanoTrak control modules to be fitted for specific nanopositioning and alignment applications. For example, a system configured to operate our MAX683 6-axis nanopositioning stage, which has six stepper motors and six piezoelectric actuators with displacement sensors, would require 12 channels of motion control. -
Page 6: Kinesis Software Overview
3.2 Kinesis Software Overview 3.2.1 Introduction The controllers fitted in the MMR601 rack share many of the benefits of the Thorlabs range of motor, piezo and auto-alignment controllers. These include USB connectivity (allowing multiple units to be used together on a single PC), fully featured Graphical User Interface (GUI) panels, and extensive software function libraries for custom application development. - Page 7 Chapter 3 Overview Consider the control supplied for the MST602 stepper motor control module. This Control provides a complete user graphical instrument panel to allow the stage 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.
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Page 8: Software Upgrades
F1 key when running the Kinesis server, or via the Start menu, Start\Programs\Thorlabs\Kinesis\Kinesis Help. 3.2.3 Software Upgrades Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software upgrades as necessary. 3.3 Front Panel Controls... -
Page 9: Rear Panel Controls
Chapter 3 Overview 3.4 Rear Panel Controls EXT IN (+) EXT IN (-) HV OUT EXT IN (+) EXT IN (-) DRIVE CHANNEL 1 DRIVE CHANNEL 2 bonding point Model No. MPZ601 Power Input PIEZO IN PIEZO IN USER I/O 1500 VA 85 - 264 V~ 47 - 63 Hz... -
Page 10: Chaper 4 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 STAGE TO YOUR PC YET 1) Download the software from www.thorlabs.com. -
Page 11: General Precautions
Chapter 4 Installation and Set Up 4.2 General Precautions 4.2.1 Siting The Modular Rack is designed to be used in a horizontal position.. Caution When lifting the unit, use both handles on the front panel. Do not lift the unit using only one handle. -
Page 12: Mechanical Installation
4.3 Mechanical Installation 4.3.1 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 13: Removing A Module
Chapter 4 Installation and Set Up Fig. 4.1 Fitting a module into the rack 4.3.4 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. -
Page 14: 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 15: Selecting The Stage Type
Kinesis server to apply automatically, suitable default parameter values on boot up of the software. With some Thorlabs stages, the controller will recognise the stage at switch on, and no further action is required; for others, it is necessary to tell the controller which stage is connected as follows. - Page 16 APT Modular Rack 7) Select your actuator type (e.g. HS NanoMax 300 X-Axis) from the list displayed. Note To use the increased resolution and velocity funcitionality offered by these controllers, the stage types prefixed by ‘HS’ (e.g. HS NanoMax 300) must be selected.
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Page 17: Chaper 5 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 18: Chaper 6 Specifications And Associated Products
Dimensions (W x D x H) 480 x 448 x 183 mm (19.0 x 17.6 x 7.0 in.) 6.2 Associated Products Description Part number APT Modular Rack (no cover) MMR601 APT Modular Rack (with cover) MMR602 Piezoelectric Control Module MPZ601 Stepper Motor Control Module... -
Page 19: Appendix A Using The Apt 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 20 APT Modular Rack 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 21 Appendix A Using the APT Software of the powerful functionality provided by the APT ActiveX Server (as illustrated in the system architecture diagram below). A.1.2 APT User.exe The APTUser application allows the user to interact with any of the modules connected, via rack units, to the host PC.
- Page 22 Full details on using APTConfig are provided in the online help supplied with the utility. A.1.4 Software Upgrades Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software upgrades as necessary. Page 20 11060-D01...
- Page 23 Appendix A Using the APT Software A.2 APT System Setup 1) Install the software as detailed in Section 4.1. 2) Install the electronic hardware and connect the modules to the relevent axes of the associated stages (see Section 4.3.3. of this handbook, and also the handbooks supplied with the control modules).
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Page 24: Appendix B Regulatory
Appendix B Regulatory B.1 Declarations of Conformity B.1.1 For Customers in Europe Thorlabs declares that the MMR series Modular Rack is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following directives: EN61010-1 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control... -
Page 25: Appendix C Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
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 dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. - Page 26 www.thorlabs.com...
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