Connect The Hardware; Verifying Software Operation - THORLABS TIM101 User Manual

3.4 Connect The Hardware

1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Install the APT Software.
3) Connect the Piezo motor stage to the Controller unit - see Section 3.3.1.
During item (4) ensure the power supply unit is isolated from the mains
before connecting to the T-Cube unit. Always power up the T-Cube unit
by connecting its power supply to the mains. DO NOT connect the T-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
4) Connect the Controller unit to the power supply - see Section 3.3.3.
5) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch 'ON'.
6) Connect the Controller unit to your PC.
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length.
Communication lengths in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using
TM
7) Windows
drivers for the new hardware - see the Getting Started guide for more information.
8) For maximum accuracy, wait approximately 30 mins for the unit to thermally
stabalize to the environment.

3.5 Verifying Software Operation

The APT Software should be installed (Section 3.1.) and the controller connected to
the actuators (see Section 3.4.) and the PC, before verifying software operation.
In applications requiring the highest level of accuracy and repeatability, it
is recommended that the controller unit is powered up approximately 30
minutes before use, in order to allow the internal temperature to stabilize.
the T-Cube unit.
a powered USB hub).
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
Caution
Note
Caution
TIM101 Piezo Motor Controller
TM
installs the
17