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THORLABS ODC001 Manual

THORLABS ODC001 Manual (60 pages)

OPTODC SERVO MOTOR DRIVER

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

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 For Your Safety

5
2 Overview and Setup

9
- Introduction
  9
- Mechanical Installation
  10
  - Siting
    10
  - Environmental Conditions
    11
- Electrical Installation
  12
  - Connecting to the Supply
    12
  - Connecting a Motor
    12
- Installing APT Software for PC Operation
  13
  - Introduction
    13
  - Software Installation
    13
  - Software Upgrades
    13
- APT PC Software Overview
  14
  - Introduction
    14
  - Aptuser Utility
    15
  - APT Config Utility
    16
  - APT Server (Activex Controls)
    17
- Verifying Software Operation
  19
  - Initial Setup
    19
3 Standalone Operation

20
- Introduction
  20
- Front Panel Controls and Indicators
  20
- Potentiometer Operation
  21
- Button Operation
  21
  - Homing
    21
  - Go to Position
    21
  - Teaching Go to Position Values
    22
  - Jogging
    22
  - Switching between Button Modes
    22
4 PC Operation - Tutorial

23
- Introduction
  23
- Select the Stage Type (Using Aptconfig)
  23
- Using the APT User Utility
  25
- Homing Motors
  27
- Moving to an Absolute Position
  28
- Changing Motor Parameters
  29
- Jogging
  30
- Graphical Control of Motor Positions (Point and Move)
  31
- Setting Move Sequences
  33
- Creating a Simulated Configuration
  36
- Stage/Axis Tab
  39
5 Software Reference

40
- Introduction
  40
- GUI Panel
  40
- Settings Panel
  42
  - Moves/Jogs Tab
    42
  - Stage/Axis Tab
    45
  - Advanced Tab
    48
A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details

51
- Rear Panel Motor Control Connector
  51
B Preventive Maintenance

52
- Safety Testing
  52
- Cleaning
  52
C Specifications and Associated Products

53
- Specifications
  53
- Associated Products
  54
D DC Motor Operation - Background

55
- How a DC Motor Works
  55
  - Positive and Negative Moves
    55
  - Velocity Profiles
    55
- Positioning a Stage
  56
  - General
    56
  - Home Position
    56
  - Limit Switches
    56
  - Minimum and Maximum Positions
    57
- Error Correction
  58
  - Backlash Correction
    58

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