THORLABS DMH40-F01, Operation Manual

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DMH40
6.2 Troubleshooting
· When starting the Thorlabs Deformable Mirror software, a SELECT INSTRUMENT error
message appears:
Ø A DMH40 was not recognized to be connected to the PC.
Ø Click Refresh to find a connected deformable mirror. If unsuccessful:
Ø Verify your USB connection to the DMH40, and make sure that it is also connected to the
supplied AC power adapter. Then click refresh. If a DMH40 is recognized now, its type
and serial number will be displayed - then click the connect button.
Ø
Alternatively, you can select Simulate - the Thorlabs Deformable Mirror software will
open in simulation mode, the header will appear accordingly:
·
When starting the Thorlabs Deformable Mirror software, a DMH40 Self Test Results
message appears:
Ø
A DMH40 was recognized, but its DC power supply is missing (not connected or power
failure). The DMH40 status LED lights up red.
Ø
If closing the error message, the GUI opens with disabled DMH40 control. Check the ex-
ternal DMH40 power supply and make sure, the status LED changes to a green light.
Then the GUI will be operable as intended.
Ø By checking the button "Don't show me this message again", you can omit further display
of this error.