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Single-Channel Piezo Controller, 75 V to 150 V
Contents
Chaper 1 Overview ......................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................1
1.2 APT PC Software Overview ...............................................................3
1.2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 3
1.2.2 APTUser Utility ....................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 APT Config Utility .................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 APT Server (ActiveX Controls) ............................................................... 6
1.2.5 Software Upgrades ................................................................................. 7
Chaper 2 Overview ......................................................................................................8
2.1 Safety Information ..............................................................................8
2.2 General Warnings ...............................................................................8
Chaper 3 Getting Started ............................................................................................9
3.1 Installing APT Software ......................................................................9
3.2 Mechanical Installation ....................................................................10
3.2.1 Siting ..................................................................................................... 10
3.2.2 Environmental Conditions ..................................................................... 10
3.3 Electrical Installation ........................................................................11
3.3.1 Connecting To The Supply ................................................................... 11
3.3.2 Fuses .................................................................................................... 11
3.3.3 Powering Down The Unit ...................................................................... 11
3.3.4 Rear Panel Connections ....................................................................... 12
3.4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ...............................................14
3.5 Button Operation ..............................................................................15
3.5.1 Resolution Button ................................................................................. 15
3.5.2 Zero Button ........................................................................................... 15
3.5.3 Max Voltage Button .............................................................................. 16
3.6 Control Potentiometer Operation ....................................................16
3.6.1 Moving the Piezo using the ‘Control’ Potentiometer ............................. 16
3.7 Adjusting the Display Brightness ...................................................17
3.8 Connecting The Hardware ...............................................................17
3.9 Verifying Software Operation ..........................................................17
3.9.1 Initial Setup ........................................................................................... 17
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