Connect The Hardware - THORLABS KIM101 Kinesis User Manual

3.3.3 Powering Down The Unit
Caution
To avoid overheating the unit, do not turn off the power until both fans have
stopped.

3.4 Connect The Hardware

1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Install the Kinesis Software.
3) Connect the Controller unit to your PC.
Note
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length. Communication lengths
in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using a powered USB hub).
4) Connect the Piezo motor stage to the Controller unit - see Section 3.3.2.
Caution
During item (5) ensure the power supply unit is isolated from the mains before
connecting to the K-Cube unit. Always power up the K-Cube unit by connecting
its power supply to the mains. DO NOT connect the K-Cube unit to a 'live'
external power supply. Doing so (i.e. "hot plugging") carries the risk of
PERMANENT damage to the unit. Similarly, to power down the unit, disconnect
the power suply from the mains before disconnecting the K-Cube unit.
5) Connect the Controller unit to the power supply - see Section 3.3.1.
6) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch 'ON'.
Caution
During initialization at power up, checks are carried out on any actuators
connected to the controller. If any faults are detected an error message is
indicated on the LCD screen and the unit should be powered down immediately.
7) Switch 'ON' the unit using the switch on the front panel.
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8) Windows
drivers for the new hardware.
Rev E June 2023
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
Chapter 3 Installation
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installs the
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