THORLABS BPC301 Benchtop Piezo Controller Manuals

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THORLABS BPC301 User Manual (58 pages)

Benchtop Piezo Controller

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chaper 1 Overview
4
Introduction
4
APT PC Software Overview
6
Introduction
6
Aptuser Utility
7
APT Config Utility
8
APT Server (Activex Controls)
9
Software Upgrades
10
Chaper 2 Overview
11
Safety Information
11
General Warnings
11
Chaper 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
Powering down the Unit
14
Rear Panel Connections
15
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
17
Button Operation
18
Resolution Button
18
Zero Button
18
Max Voltage Button
19
Control Potentiometer Operation
19
Moving the Piezo Using the 'Control' Potentiometer
19
Adjusting the Display Brightness
20
Connecting the Hardware
20
Verifying Software Operation
20
Initial Setup
20
Chaper 4 PC Operation - Tutorial
22
Introduction
22
Using the APT User Utility
22
Setting the Position Sensor Zero
24
Moving the Piezo
25
Entering the Piezo Position
25
Moving the Piezo Using the 'Output' Control
25
Jogging the Piezos
26
Using the Controller as a Piezo Amplifier
27
Thermal Shutdown
27
Using the Controller with a Force Sensor
28
Using the MZF001 Joystick
29
Load Response
31
Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config
32
Chaper 5 Software Reference
35
GUI Panel
35
Settings Panel
36
General Tab
37
Output Tab
38
Force Sensing Tab
39
Setting the Position Sensor Zero
39
Choice of Display Mode
39
Detection of Range of Travel
40
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Detail
41
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance
46
Appendix C Specifications
47
Appendix D Piezo Control Method Summary
49
Appendix E Regulatory
55
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
57

THORLABS BPC301 User Manual (46 pages)

Benchtop Piezo Controller

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chaper 1 Overview
4
Introduction
4
PC Software Overview
6
Introduction
6
Kinesis Server
6
Software Upgrades
7
Chaper 2 Safety
8
Safety Information
8
General Warnings
8
Chaper 3 Setup
9
Installing the Software
9
Mechanical Installation
10
Siting
10
Environmental Conditions
10
Electrical Installation
11
Connecting to the Supply
11
Fuses
11
Powering down the Unit
11
Rear Panel Connections
12
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
14
Button Operation
15
Resolution Button
15
Zero Button
15
Max Voltage Button
16
Control Potentiometer Operation
16
Moving the Piezo Using the 'Control' Potentiometer
16
Adjusting the Display Brightness
17
Connecting the Hardware
17
Verifying Software Operation
18
Initial Setup
18
Chaper 4 PC Operation - Tutorial
19
Introduction
19
Using the Kinesis Software
19
Setting the Position Sensor Zero
20
Moving the Piezo
21
Entering the Piezo Position
21
Jogging the Piezos
22
Using the Controller as a Piezo Amplifier
22
Choice of Display Mode
23
Thermal Shutdown
23
Using the Controller with a Force Sensor
24
Using the MZF001 Joystick
25
Load Response
26
Chaper 5 Software Reference
27
GUI Panel
27
Settings Panel
28
Persisting Settings to the Hardware
28
Control Tab
29
Advanced Tab
31
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Detail
32
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance
37
Appendix C Specifications
39
Appendix D Piezo Operation - Background
41
Appendix E Regulatory
43
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
45

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