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Single Channel Stepper Motor Controller
3.6
Select the Stage Type (Using APTConfig)
To ensure that a particular stage is driven properly by the system, a number of parameters
must first be set. These parameters relate to the physical characteristics of the stage being
driven (e.g. min and max positions, leadscrew pitch, homing direction etc.).
To assist in setting these parameters correctly, it is possible, using the APT Config utility,
to associate a specific stage type and axis wi th the motor controller channel. Once this
association has been made, the APT server applies automatic ally, suitable default
parameter values on boot up of the software.
1) Shut down all applications using the APT server (e .g. APT User or your own
custom application).
2) Run the APT Config utility - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/APT Config/APT Config.
3) From the 'APT Configuration Utility' window, click the 'Stage' tab.
Fig. 3.3 APT Configuration Utility - Stage Tab
Note
To use the increased resolution and velocity funcitionality offered by
these controllers, the stage types prefixed by ‘HS’ (e.g. HS NanoMax 300
X Axis) must be selected. Failure to select the correct stage type will
result in reduced velocity and resolution.
