manualshive.com logo in svg

THORLABS ELLB, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 9 / 14

Share
Download
THORLABS ELLB Original Instructions Manual Download Page 9

ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products

 

Chapter 3: Operation

 

Rev C Jan 2020 

Page 7

 

3.3. 

Controlling the Stage 

The stage can be controlled by the Elliptec software running on a PC, or by writing a custom application using 
the messages described in the communications protocol document. The modes of control are described in the 
following sections. 

 

Caution 

Moves cannot be initiated using the FW, BW and JOG buttons on the interface board.  

 

3.3.1.  Software Control 

 

Caution 

If multiple modules are connected, ensure that the address of each modue has been changed (see section 
3.2.4) before using the software. 

 
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. 

Summary of Contents for ELLB

Page 1: ...ELLB Distribution Board for Resonant Piezo Motor Products Operating Manual Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ion 4 3 2 2 Interface Board Description 4 3 2 3 Power Supply Options 5 3 2 4 Connecting Devices 5 3 2 5 Stage Connector Pin Out 6 3 3 Controlling the Stage 7 3 3 1 Software Control 7 3 3 2 Communications Protocol 8 Chapter 4 Specifications 9 Chapter 5 Regulatory 10 5 1 Declarations of Conformity 10 5 1 1 For Customers in Europe 10 5 1 2 For Customers In The USA 10 Chapter 6 Thorlabs Worldwide Cont...

Page 3: ...manually by switching the lines high 5V or low 0V The board is designed to allow up to four elliptec resonant piezo motor devices to be controlled remotely via PC based software from a single GUI panel The software can be downloaded from www thorlabs com A compatible USB driver and source code are included in the software download package Connection to the host PC is via the USB interface board in...

Page 4: ...rmation 2 1 General Warnings and Cautions Warning If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired In particular excessive moisture may impair operation The equipment is susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge When handling the device anti static precautions must be taken and suitable discharge appliances mu...

Page 5: ...fore being powered up The unit is not designed to be used in explosive environments 3 2 Getting Started Warning The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the person performing the installation Caution Although the module can tolerate up to 8 kV of air discharge it must be treated as ESD sensitive device When handling the device anti static precautions must be t...

Page 6: ... TX These pins can be connected to a Raspberry or Arduino board instead of the USB Interface board to control the ELL stage modules connected to the distribution board GND and 5V are for use with an external power supply 5 V 2 A Drive Channel Connectors 1 to 4 These connectors allow either an interface board or a stage module to be connected to the distribution board INM LED Lit when the associate...

Page 7: ...r a brief overview detailed instructions are contained in the help file supplied with the software 1 Switch ON the PC 2 Connect an interface board supplied with the individual ELL stage kits to the distribution board Caution The unit is easily damaged by connections with incorrect polarity Pin 1 of the connector on the PCB is marked with an arrow see Figure 4 and Figure 5 which should be adjacent ...

Page 8: ... transmit 3 3V TTL RS232 3 IN RX receive 3 3V TTL RS232 4 OUT In Motion open drain active low max 5mA 5 IN Not Connected 6 IN Not Connected 7 IN Not Connected 8 PWR VCC 5V 10 800mA per module connected Connector model number MOLEX 90814 0808 Farnell order code 1518211 Mating connector model number MOLEX 90327 0308 Farnell order code 673160 Figure 3 Stage Connector Pin Out Details ...

Page 9: ...o 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...

Page 10: ...aud 8 bit data length 1 stop bit no parity Protocol data is sent in ASCII HEX format while module addresses and commands are mnemonic character no package length is sent Modules are addressable default address is 0 and addresses can be changed and or saved using a set of commands Lower case commands are sent by user while upper case commands are replies by the module Please refer to the communicat...

Page 11: ...cifications Rated Voltage 4 5 to 5 5 V Typical Current Consumption During Movement per module connected 800 mA Max Current of board 4 0 A Standby Current per module connected 0 05 A 8 Conductor Ribbon Cable Length Supplied 250 mm 8 Conductor Ribbon Cable Length Maximum 500 mm Operating Temperature Range 15 to 40 C 59 to 104 F Weight 0 011 kg ...

Page 12: ...le protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which cas...

Page 13: ...ssed out wheelie bin logo see right were sold to and are currently owned by a company or institute within the EC and are not dissembled or contaminated Contact Thorlabs for more information Waste treatment is your own responsibility End of life units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste di...

Page 14: ...www thorlabs com ...

Reviews:

No comments