THORLABS EXULUS-HD2, User Manual

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EXULUS
®
Spatial Light Modulators Chapter 4: Setup and Software Operation
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Please following the introduction of Chapter 4.3 to finish the software installation.
Then, upload an image on the SLM panel in File Mode (see Figure 47) and check
the image on the panel, which can be done by placing a linear polarizer with its T-
axis 45° to the optic axis of the panel.
Note:
Reconnect the FPC on the adapter board if any dead pixel/line are found or parts
of the image are missing.
Contact Tech Support if those cannot be fixed.
4.2. Hardware Requirements
To run the EXULUS
®
SLM software, you need to have a computer that meets the
following hardware requirements:
•
Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit, or Windows 10 64-bit
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One Available High-Speed USB 2.0 Port
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CPU: Intel Core i3 or Above
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RAM: 2 GB or More
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One available HDMI Port or DisplayPort.
4.3. Installing the Software
The EXULUS
®
SLM software can be downloaded from the Thorlabs website or
from the bundled USB drive. The installation contains 2 parts:
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Installation of Main UI
•
Installation of USB Driver
Note:
Do not connect the SLM to your PC prior to software installation. Administrator
privilege is required during installation.
The following procedures describe the installation in Windows 7 64-bit.
•
Start the Install Shield Wizard by double-
clicking “
setup.exe
”.