Physik Instrumente C-863 Mercury, User Manual

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Introduction
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Overview.................................................................................... 3
1.2 Prescribed Use .......................................................................... 4
1.3 Safety Precautions .................................................................... 5
1.4 Unpacking.................................................................................. 7
1.5 Accessories ............................................................................... 7
1.6 Software Interfaces.................................................................... 8
1.6.1 Native Command Set ................................................................. 8
1.6.2 GCS Command Set.................................................................... 8
1.6.3 Available Software...................................................................... 8
2 Quick Start 11
2.1 Front and Rear Panel Elements .............................................. 11
2.2 Connecting Mercurys™ with the Host PC ............................... 12
2.2.1 RS-232 from Host..................................................................... 13
2.2.2 USB from Host.......................................................................... 13
2.3 Software Installation ................................................................ 13
2.3.1 USB Driver................................................................................ 14
2.3.2 GCS Software........................................................................... 14
2.3.3 Native-Command Software ...................................................... 14
2.4 Starting Operation ................................................................... 15
3 System Description 19
3.1 Control of Multiple Axes........................................................... 19
3.2 LED Status Indicators.............................................................. 19
3.3 Power-up Settings ................................................................... 20
3.4 Cable Connections .................................................................. 20
3.5 Limit Signals ............................................................................ 21
3.6 Reference Signal ..................................................................... 22
3.7 Input/Output Lines ................................................................... 22
3.8 DIP Switch Settings ................................................................. 23
3.9 Firmware Update ..................................................................... 24
4 Manual Control 27
4.1 Joystick.................................................................................... 27
4.2 Pushbuttons............................................................................. 28
5 Macros 29
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