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THORLABS BSC202 User Manual (76 pages)

Benchtop Stepper Motor Controller

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Controller | Size: 1 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Safety

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

5
- Introduction
  5
- APT PC Software Overview
  7
- Introduction
  7
- Aptuser Utility
  8
- APT Config Utility
  9
- APT Server (Activex Controls)
  10
- 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
  15
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  16
- Connecting the Hardware
  16
- Select the Stage Type (Using Aptconfig)
  17
- Verifying Software Operation
  18
- Initial Setup
  18
Chapter 4 Operation - Tutorial

20
- Introduction
  20
- Using the APT User Utility
  20
- Homing Motors
  21
- Moving to an Absolute Position
  22
- Changing Motor Parameters
  23
- Jogging
  24
- Graphical Control of Motor Positions (Point and Move)
  25
- Setting Move Sequences
  27
- Using a Joystick Console
  30
- Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config
  31
- Stage/Axis Tab
  34
Chapter 5 Software Reference

34
- Introduction
  35
- GUI Panel
  35
- HA0278T Rev H Dec
  36
- Settings Panel
  37
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  37
- Stage/Axis Tab
  39
- Advanced Tab
  44
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

48
Appendix B Using a Virtual Comm Port

54
Appendix C Preventive Maintenance

57
Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts

58
Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary

60
Appendix F Stepper Motor Operation - Background

64
Appendix G Regulatory

70
Appendix H Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

75

THORLABS BSC202 User Manual (62 pages)

Benchtop Stepper Motor Controller

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

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Safety

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

5
- Introduction
  5
- Kinesis Software Overview
  7
- Introduction
  7
- Kinesis Server
  7
- Software Upgrades
  9
Chapter 3 Getting Started

10
- Installing the Software
  10
- Mechanical Installation
  11
- Siting
  11
- Environmental Conditions
  11
- Electrical Installation
  12
- Connecting to the Supply
  12
- Fuses
  12
- Rear Panel Connections
  13
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  14
- Connecting the Hardware
  14
- Selecting the Stage Type
  15
- Verifying Software Operation
  16
- Initial Setup
  16
Chapter 4 Operation - Tutorial

17
- Introduction
  17
- Using the Kinesis Software
  17
- Homing Motors
  18
- Changing Motor Parameters and Moving to an Absolute Position
  19
- Stopping the Stage
  19
- Jogging
  20
- Setting Move Sequences
  21
- Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
  21
- Using a Joystick Console
  22
- External Triggering
  23
Chapter 5 Software Reference

24
- Introduction
  24
- GUI Panel
  24
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  26
- Settings Panel
  27
- Persisting Settings to Hardware
  27
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  28
- Calibration Tab
  32
- Stage/Axis Tab
  33
- Advanced Tab
  35
- Joystick Tab
  39
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

40
Appendix B Using a Virtual Comm Port

46
Appendix C Preventive Maintenance

49
Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts

50
Appendix E Stepper Motor Operation - Background

52
Appendix F Regulatory

58
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

61

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THORLABS BSC202 User Manual (76 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Safety

Chapter 2 Overview

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Operation - Tutorial

Chapter 5 Software Reference

Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

Appendix B Using a Virtual Comm Port

Appendix C Preventive Maintenance

Appendix D Specifications and Associated Parts

Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary

Appendix F Stepper Motor Operation - Background

Appendix G Regulatory

Appendix H Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts