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- Page 1 KCH301 and KCH601 K-Cube and T-Cube USB Controller Hub and Power Supply User Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2.4 Using Legacy T-Cubes ................. 11 Appendices Appendix A Connector Pinout Details ............14 Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ............15 Appendix C Specifications ................16 Appendix D Regulatory ................17 Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..........21 HA0366T Rev A Jan 2016... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 For Your Safety
To minimize the possibility of this happening it is strongly recommended that any such modes that result in prolonged unresponsiveness be disabled before the APT software is run. Please consult your system administrator or contact Thorlabs technical support for more details. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Overview And Setup
USB device communications and different optical table mounting scenarios. The K-Cube Controller Hub is available with either three (KCH301) or six (KCH601) bays. It comprises a slim base-plate type carrier with electrical connections located on the upper surface to accept the K-Cubes. Mix and match any combination of K- Cube Controllers to build your own custom multi-channel driver arrangement in an extremely compact footprint. -
Page 5: Mechanical Installation
K-Cube controllers, thereby reducing optical table footprint to an absolute minimum. In addition, the underside of the bottom face includes magnets (two for KCH301, three for KCH601) for secure but temporary fixing. An adapter plate KAP101 is available to allow legacy T-cube series units to be fitted to the K-Cube hub - see Section 2.4. - Page 6 The K-Cube Controller Hub is shipped complete with attachment brackets for horizontal orientation, ready to be bolted to a breadboard, optical table or similar surface - see Section 2.2.3. If required, Thorlabs AP90 Angle Brackets can be used to mount the hub vertically - see Section 2.2.4. Caution When siting the hub, it should be positioned so as not to impede the operation of the control panel buttons on the K-Cube Controllers.
- Page 7 K-Cube USB Controller Hub 2.2.4 Vertical Mounting 1) Remove any K-Cube units fitted to the hub. 2) Turn the hub upside down and remove any attachment brackets previously fitted. 3) Using four M6 bolts (not supplied), fit the AP90 Angle bracket to the back face of the hub - see Fig.
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Page 8: Electrical Installation
Chapter 2 2.3 Electrical Installation 2.3.1 Hub Supply voltage and current requirements Supply Minimum Maximum Max Operating Current 15 V 14 V 16 V 10 A 2.3.2 Connecting To A Power Supply Unit Warning The hub must be connected only to the power supply shipped with the unit. - Page 9 TNA001 NanoTrak Cube is configured to drive signals out via its SMA connections and the associated KPZ101 Piezo Cube pair configured to pick these signal up via SMA inputs. This will require small SMA to SMA connection cables, various lengths of which are available from Thorlabs.
- Page 10 K-Cube unit, (the cube front panel featuring the ON switch and part number always faces the Kinesis® and Thorlabs logos) then plug the K-Cube unit into the hub, ensuring that the locating pegs are correctly fitted into the lugs on the K-Cube.
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Page 11: Using Legacy T-Cubes
K-Cube USB Controller Hub 2.4 Using Legacy T-Cubes An adapter plate (KAP101) is available separately which allows existing T-Cubes to be fitted easily to the KCH series hubs. 1) Ensure that all power is disconnected from the hub. 2) Remove the plastic cover from the relevent connector. 3) Undo the plastic securing clips on each side of the hub at the position to be fitted. - Page 12 Chapter 2 2.4.1 Hub Mounting Options. When the K-Cubes are used on the hub, signals can be routed via dedicated internal communication channels. These channels are selected via the associated K-Cube unit settings panel, or via the ‘MENU’ button on the top panel of the unit. If Channel 1 is selected, the feedback signal runs through all the bays - see Fig.
- Page 13 K-Cube USB Controller Hub all units set to Hub Channel 2 bay 1 bay 2 bay 3 bay 4 MODE MODE POSITION POSITION VOLTAGE VOLTAGE FORCE FORCE POWER POWER Hub Channel 1 Hub Channel 2 bay 2 bay 3 bay 5 bay 6 MODE MODE...
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Page 14: Appendix A Connector Pinout Details
Appendix A Connector Pinout Details A.1 Power Connector A flying lead terminated in a circular, 4-pin plug provides connection to the power supply. The pin functions and supply requirements are detailed in Fig. A.1. Description Minimum Maximum Max Operating Current 15 V 14 V 16 V... -
Page 15: Appendix B Preventive Maintenance
The equipment contains no user servicable parts. There is a risk of 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 16: Appendix C Specifications
Enclosure: Rigid Slim Profile ‘Baseplate’ Construction Finish: Black K-Cube Bays: three or Six Table Mounting Orientation: Horizontal, or Vertical using Thorlabs AP90 Bracket Table Mounting Fixings: Universal Metric (M6) or Imperial (1/4”-20) Design Power Lines: 15 V, 10 A Voltage:... -
Page 17: Appendix D Regulatory
Appendix D Regulatory D.1 Declarations Of Conformity D.1.1 For Customers in Europe See Section D.3. D.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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. - Page 18 • 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. D.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life"...
- Page 19 K-Cube USB Controller Hub D.3 CE Certificate...
- Page 20 Appendix D HA0366T Rev A Jan 2016...
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Page 21: Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs, Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. sales@thorlabs.com sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia... - Page 22 Thorlabs Inc. Thorlabs Ltd. 56 Sparta Ave 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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