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THORLABS BBD303 Kinesis User Manual (74 pages)

Brushless DC Motor Controllers

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

5
Chapter 2 Safety

8
- Safety Information
  8
- General Warnings
  8
Chapter 3 Installation

9
- Installing the Software
  9
- Mechanical Installation
  9
- Siting
  9
- Environmental Conditions
  9
- Electrical Installation
  10
- Connecting the Supply
  10
- Fuses
  10
- Rear Panel Connections BBD301
  11
- Rear Panel Connections BBD302 and BBD303
  12
- Configuring the Rear Panel BNC I/O Connectors
  12
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  14
- Connecting the Hardware and Powering up
  15
- Extra Steps Needed for Ethernet Connectivity
  15
- Updating the Firmware
  16
- Verifying Software Operation
  16
- Initial Setup
  16
Chapter 4 Operation from the Front Panel

17
Chapter 6 Software Reference: Kinesis GUI Application

25
- Introduction
  25
- GUI Panel
  25
- Synchronized Moves
  27
- Entering Positions for a Synchronized Vector Move
  27
- Path Designer Synchronized Moves
  28
- Circle
  29
- Circular Arc
  30
- Line Segment
  31
- Raster Scan
  32
- Loading a Saved File
  33
- Settings Panel
  34
- Base Unit - LCD Display Tab
  34
- Base Unit - I/O Tab
  35
- Channel Settings
  36
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  37
- Stage/Axis Tab
  40
- Advanced Tab
  42
- Advanced - Misc. Tab
  46
- Triggering Tab
  49
- Defaults Tab
  53
- Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters
  53
- Rotation Stages Tab
  54
Chapter 7 Kinesis API Reference

55
- Available References
  55
- API Commands and Related Kinesis GUI Functionality
  55
Chapter 8 Rear Panel Connector Pin-Out Details

60
- Rear Panel MOTOR DRIVE Connectors
  60
- Rear Panel FEEDBACK Connector
  60
- Rear Panel AUX I/O Connector and BNC Connectors
  60
- Pin Identification
  60
- Differential Outputs
  62
- Digital Outputs
  62
- Supply
  63
- Rear Panel HANDSET Connector
  64
- Pin Identification
  64
Chapter 9 Using the RS232 or Virtual Comm Port

65
Chapter 10 Preventive Maintenance

67
- Safety Testing
  67
- Fuses
  67
- Cleaning
  67
Chapter 11 Specifications

68
- Specifications
  68
Chapter 12 An Introduction to Multi-Axis Synchronized Moves

69
- Introduction
  69
- Trapezoidal Move Profiles
  69
- Complex Move Shapes
  70
- Repeated Patterns
  71
- Starting a Synchronized Trajectory
  71
Chapter 13 Regulatory

72
- Declarations of Conformity
  72
- For Customers in Europe
  72
- For Customers in the USA
  72
Chapter 14 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

73

THORLABS BBD303 User Manual (85 pages)

Brushless DC Motor Controllers

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 For Your Safety

4
- Safety Information
  4
- General Warnings
  4
Chapter 2 Overview and Setup

5
- Introduction
  5
- APT PC Software Overview
  7
- Introduction
  7
- Aptuser Utility
  8
- APT Config Utility
  9
- APT Server (Activex Controls)
  9
- Software Upgrades
  11
Chapter 3 Getting Started

12
- Installing APT Software
  12
- Mechanical Installation
  13
- Siting
  13
- Environmental Conditions
  13
- Electrical Installation
  14
- Connecting to the Supply
  14
- Fuses
  14
- Rear Panel Connections BBD301
  15
- Rear Panel Connections BBD302 and BBD303
  16
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  17
- Connecting the Hardware and Powering up
  18
- Verifying Software Operation
  19
- Initial Setup
  19
Chapter 4 Operation from the Front Panel

21
- Introduction
  21
- Front Panel Menu Index
  22
- System Startup
  23
- Setting Motor Velocity and Acceleration
  24
- Moving the Stage
  25
- The Teach Facility: Inputting Stage Set-Points
  25
- The Knob Control: Setting Functionality
  26
- Comments on Rotary Stages
  27
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

28
- Introduction
  28
- Using the APT User Utility
  29
- Homing Motors
  31
- Moving to an Absolute Position
  32
- Stopping the Stage
  32
- Changing Motor Parameters
  33
- Jogging
  34
- Graphical Control of Motor Positions (Point and Move)
  35
- Setting Move Sequences
  37
- Using a Joystick Console
  40
- External Triggering
  41
- Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config
  41
Chapter 6 Software Reference

45
- Introduction
  45
- GUI Panel
  45
- Settings Panel
  47
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  47
- Stage/Axis Tab
  51
- Advanced - Control Loop Settingstab
  54
- Advanced - Misc. Tab
  58
- Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters
  64
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

66
Appendix B Using the RS232 or Virtual Comm Port

73
Appendix C Preventive Maintenance

76
Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts

77
Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary

78
Appendix F Regulatory

82
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

84

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THORLABS BBD303 Kinesis User Manual (74 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction and Overview

Chapter 2 Safety

Chapter 3 Installation

Chapter 4 Operation from the Front Panel

Chapter 6 Software Reference: Kinesis GUI Application

Chapter 7 Kinesis API Reference

Chapter 8 Rear Panel Connector Pin-Out Details

Chapter 9 Using the RS232 or Virtual Comm Port

Chapter 10 Preventive Maintenance

Chapter 11 Specifications

Chapter 12 An Introduction to Multi-Axis Synchronized Moves

Chapter 13 Regulatory

Chapter 14 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

THORLABS BBD303 User Manual (85 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 For Your Safety

Chapter 2 Overview and Setup

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operation from the Front Panel

Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

Chapter 6 Software Reference

Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

Appendix B Using the RS232 or Virtual Comm Port

Appendix C Preventive Maintenance

Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts

Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary

Appendix F Regulatory

Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

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