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THORLABS KST101 User Manual (82 pages)

K-Cube 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 and Setup

5
- Introduction
  5
- K-Cube Controller Hub
  6
- 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
- Install the Software
  12
- Mechanical Installation
  13
- Electrical Installation
  14
- Connect the Hardware
  16
- Use with Legacy Actuators and Stages
  17
- Verifying Software Operation
  18
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

20
- Introduction
  20
- Control Panel
  20
- Digital Display - Operating Mode
  21
- Homing
  21
- Go to Position
  21
- Velocity Wheel Operation
  22
- Jogging
  22
- Velocity Moves
  22
- Settings Menu
  23
- Overview
  23
- Menu Option - Go to Position
  24
- Menu Option - Start Homing
  25
- Menu Option - Velocity
  25
- Menu Option - Joystick Mode
  26
- Menu Option - Jog Step Size
  27
- Menu Option - Teach Position
  28
- Menu Option - Brightness
  29
- Menu Option - Disp.level
  29
- Menu Option - Disable
  30
- Menu Option - Select Stage
  31
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

32
- Introduction
  32
- Using the APT User Utility
  32
- Homing Motors
  34
- HA0362T Rev C Jan
  34
- Moving to an Absolute Position
  35
- Changing Motor Parameters
  36
- Jogging
  37
- Stopping the Stage
  38
- Graphical Control of Motor Positions (Point and Move)
  39
- Setting Move Sequences
  41
- Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config
  44
- Stage/Axis Tab
  47
Chapter 6 Software Reference

48
- Introduction
  48
- GUI Panel
  48
- Settings Panel
  50
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  50
- Stage/Axis Tab
  55
- Panel/Triggering Tab
  58
- Rotation Stagestab
  63
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

64
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

65
Appendix C Specifications

66
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary

68
Appendix E Stepper Motor Operation - Background

72
Appendix F Regulatory

78
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

81

THORLABS KST101 User Manual (66 pages)

K-Cube 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 and Setup

5
- Introduction
  5
- K-Cube Controller Hub
  6
- Kinesis PC Software Overview
  7
- Introduction
  7
- Kinesis Server
  8
- Software Upgrades
  9
Chapter 3 Getting Started

10
- Install 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
- Use with Legacy Actuators and Stages
  15
- Verifying Software Operation
  16
- Initial Setup
  16
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation

17
- Introduction
  17
- Control Panel
  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 - Go to Position
  21
- Menu Option - Start Homing
  22
- Menu Option - Velocity
  22
- Menu Option - Joystick Mode
  23
- Menu Option - Jog Step Size
  24
- Menu Option - Teach Position
  25
- Menu Option - Brightness
  26
- Menu Option - Disable
  26
- Menu Option - Select Stage
  28
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial

29
- Introduction
  29
- Using the Kinesis Software
  29
- Homing Motors
  30
- Changing Motor Parameters and Moving to an Absolute Position
  31
- Jogging
  32
- Setting Move Sequences
  33
- Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
  33
Chapter 6 Software Reference

34
- Introduction
  34
- GUI Panel
  34
- Keyboard Shortcuts
  36
- Settings Panel
  37
- Persisting Settings to Hardware
  37
- Moves/Jogs Tab
  38
- Calibration Tab
  42
- Stage/Axis Tab
  43
- Advanced Tab
  45
- Triggering Tab
  47
- Rotation Stagestab
  52
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

53
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance

54
Appendix C Specifications

55
Appendix D Stepper Motor Operation - Background

57
Appendix E Regulatory

63
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

66

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THORLABS KST101 User Manual (82 pages)

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

Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary

Appendix E Stepper Motor Operation - Background

Appendix F Regulatory

Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts