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THORLABS KBD101 User Manual (80 pages)

K-Cube Brushless DC Servo Driver

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Servo Drives | Size: 10 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 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
- Environmental Conditions
  13
- Mounting Options
  13
- Using the Baseplate
  14
- Electrical Installation
  14
- Rear Panel
  14
- Front Panel
  15
- Connect the Hardware
  16
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

18
- Introduction
  18
- Control Panel Buttons and Indicators
  18
- Digital Display - Operating Mode
  19
- Homing
  19
- Go to Position
  19
- Velocity Wheel Operation
  20
- Jogging
  20
- Velocity Moves
  20
- Settings Menu
  21
- External Triggering
  29
- Trigger in
  29
- Trigger in Latency
  29
- Trigger out
  30
- Trigger out Latency
  30
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

31
- Introduction
  31
- Verifying Software Operation
  32
- Initial Setup
  32
- Using the APT User Utility
  33
- Homing Motors
  34
- Moving to an Absolute Position
  35
- Changing Motor Parameters
  36
- Jogging
  37
- Graphical Control of Motor Positions (Point and Move)
  38
- Loading Parameter Settings
  39
- Setting Move Sequences
  40
- Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config
  43
Chapter 6 Software Reference

46
- Introduction
  46
- GUI Panel
  46
- Settings Panel
  48
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  48
- Stage/Axis Tab
  52
- Advanced - Control Loop Settingstab
  55
- Advanced - Misc. Tab
  58
- Panel/Triggering Tab
  62
- Triggering Latency
  67
- Rotation Stages Tab
  67
- Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters
  68
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

70
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

71
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts

72
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary

73
Appendix E Regulatory

77
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

79

THORLABS KBD101 User Manual (68 pages)

K-Cube Brushless DC Servo Driver

Brand: THORLABS | Category: Servo Drives | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1 Safety

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

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

10
- Installing the Software
  10
- Mechanical Installation
  11
- Environmental Conditions
  11
- Mounting Options
  11
- Using the Baseplate
  12
- Electrical Installation
  12
- Rear Panel
  12
- Front Panel
  13
- Connect the Hardware
  14
- Stage Selection
  16
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

17
- Introduction
  17
- Control Panel Buttons and Indicators
  17
- Digital Display - Operating Mode
  18
- Homing
  18
- Go to Position
  18
- Velocity Wheel Operation
  19
- Jogging
  19
- Velocity Moves
  19
- Settings Menu
  20
- Overview
  20
- Menu Option - Enable/Disable
  21
- Menu Option - Go to Position
  22
- Menu Option - Start Homing
  23
- Menu Option - Velocity
  23
- Menu Option - Joystick Mode
  24
- Menu Option - Jog Step Size
  25
- Menu Option - Teach Position
  26
- Menu Option - Brightness
  27
- External Triggering
  28
- Trigger in
  28
- Trigger in Latency
  28
- Trigger out
  29
- Trigger out Latency
  29
Chapter 5 Tutorial

30
- Introduction
  30
- Using the Kinesis Software
  31
- Verifying Software Operation
  31
- Initial Setup
  31
- Homing Motors
  32
- Changing Motor Parameters and Moving to an Absolute Position
  33
- Jogging
  34
- Setting Move Sequences
  35
- Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
  35
Chapter 6 Software Reference

36
- Introduction
  36
- GUI Panel
  36
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  38
- Settings Panel
  39
- Persisting Settings to Hardware
  39
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  40
- Stage/Axis Tab
  43
- Advanced Settingstab
  45
- Advanced - Misc. Tab
  51
- Triggering
  55
- Triggering Latency
  59
- Rotation Stagestab
  60
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

61
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

62
Appendix C Specifications

63
Appendix D Regulatory

64
Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

67

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Safety

Chapter 2 Overview and Setup

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

Chapter 6 Software Reference

Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts

Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary

Appendix E Regulatory

Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

THORLABS KBD101 User Manual (68 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Safety

Chapter 2 Overview and Setup

Chapter 3 Getting Started

Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

Chapter 5 Tutorial

Chapter 6 Software Reference

Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix D Regulatory

Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

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