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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ............................................................................................. 3
1.1 Safety Information .................................................................................. 3
1.2 General Warnings .................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Overview ........................................................................................ 4
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 APT PC Software Overview ................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Getting Started ............................................................................ 11
3.1 Installing APT Software ........................................................................ 11
3.2 Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 12
3.3 Electrical Installation ............................................................................. 13
3.4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................................... 15
3.5 Connecting The Hardware ................................................................... 15
3.6 Select the Stage Type (Using APTConfig) ........................................... 16
3.7 Verifying Software Operation ............................................................... 17
Chapter 4 Operation - Tutorial ................................................................... 18
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 18
4.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 18
4.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 19
4.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 20
4.5 Stopping the Stage................................................................................ 20
4.6 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 21
4.7 Jogging ................................................................................................. 22
4.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ...................... 23
4.9 Setting Move Sequences ..................................................................... 25
4.10 Using A Joystick Console...................................................................... 28
4.11 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 29
4.12 Stage/Axis Tab ..................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5 Software Reference .................................................................... 33
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 33
5.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 33
5.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 35
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 46
Appendix B Using A Virtual Comm Port ..................................................... 52
Appendix C Preventive Maintenance ........................................................ 55
Appendix D Specifications and Associated Products .............................. 56
Appendix E Motor Control Method Summary ............................................ 58
Appendix F Stepper Motor Operation - Background ................................ 62
Appendix G Regulatory ............................................................................... 68
Appendix H Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 71
