Table Of Contents - THORLABS BLINK User Manual

BLINK High-Speed Focuser
Safety........................................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 2
2.1 General Information ........................................................................................................... 2
Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 2
2.2
Setup ........................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 3
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................... 3
3.1
Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2
3.3 Connecting the Air Bearing .............................................................................................. 3
Connecting the Servo Amplifier ....................................................................................... 3
3.4
3.4.1 Servo Amplifier Power Input ........................................................................................................................... 4
3.4.2 Servo Amplifier Command Input .................................................................................................................... 4
3.4.3 BLINK Motor Connection to Servo Amplifier................................................................................................. 4
3.4.4 BLINK Pressure Switch Connection to Servo Amplifier .............................................................................. 5
System Check .................................................................................................................... 6
3.5
Mounting a Lens ................................................................................................................ 6
3.6
Operation ................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 4
Driving the BLINK Focuser ............................................................................................... 8
4.1
4.1.1 Command Inputs .............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1.2 Automatic Gain Control .................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Environmental Considerations ........................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 8
4.3
Specifications.......................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 5
Unit Specifications............................................................................................................. 9
5.1
5.2 Servo Amplifier Specifications......................................................................................... 9
Dynamic Performance for a 1.0 mm Stroke Reference Move ..................................... 10
5.3
5.4 GPWR15 Power Supply Unit Specifications ................................................................. 11
Mechanical Drawings ........................................................................................... 12
Chapter 6
6.1 BLINK Focuser ................................................................................................................. 12
Servo Amplifier ................................................................................................................ 14
6.2
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 7
Check for Bad Command Signal .................................................................................... 17
7.1
Additional Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 17
7.2
Warranty and RMA Information .......................................................................... 18
Chapter 8
Return of Devices ............................................................................................................ 18
8.1

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