ELL18K Rotation Stage Evaluation Kit
Chapter 4: Operation
Rev A April 2019
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4.2.2. Software Control
When connected to the host PC, the stage can be controlled remotely, via the Elliptec software.
1. Download the Elliptic software from the downloads section at www.thorlabs.com. Double click the
saved .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
2. Connect the hand-held controller to the stage unit.
3. Connect the hand-held controller to the 5V Power Supply and switch on.
4. Connect the hand-held controller to the PC USB port and wait for the drivers to be installed.
5. Run the Elliptec software.
6. In the top left of the GUI panel displayed, select the COM port to which the device is connected, and
click ‘Connect’. The software will search the comms bus and enumerate the device.
7. Click the Home Offset ‘Get’ button, then click ‘Home’ to home the stage.
8. The GUI and device are now ready for use. See the helpfile supplied with the software for more
information.
