THORLABS K-Cube KLC101, User Manual

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K-Cube
™ Liquid Crystal Controller
Chapter 4: Standalone Operation
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4.2.2. Normal Operation
The software features a master switch to swtich on/off the main output of the KLC101 and a wheel lock swtich
to enable/disable the wheel on the KLC101 front panel.
In normal operation, the GUI allows easy switching among the output mode as shown below:
Preset 1: in which the KLC101 outputs a signal according to the value set in Voltage 1 and Frequency 1.
Preset 2: in which the KLC101 outputs a signal according to the value set in Voltage 2 and Frequency 2.
Switching: in which the KLC101 toggles its output between Preset 1 and Preset 2. The toggle frequency is also
adjustable in Switching Mode.
MOD IN: in which the output voltage of the controller is set by the external input signal of the
“MOD IN” port.
The 0~5.0 V DC external input corresponds to the output voltage of 0 to ±25 Vrms.
TRIG1 Input: in which the TRIG1 port on the KLC101 is set to be the input and TRIG2 port is set to be the
output.
TRIG2 Input: in which the TRIG1 port on the KLC101 is set to be the input and TRIG2 port is set to be the
output.
For detailed information on trigger operation, please refer to section 4.1.5 Menu Option
– Trigger Mode.
Figure 8 Stand-Alone GUI Main Screen
4.2.3. Sequence
The software GUI also provides a tool to generate an operation sequence for a single KLC101 unit. In the
sequence, the output voltage amplitude, frequency, and duration of each step are all editable. The functions of
the buttons are listed below:
: Add one step into the sequence table.
: Delete the selected step from the sequence table.
: Delete the entire sequence table.
: Play the sequence.
: Quickly generates a linear sequence table by setting the start and end point as well as the number of
steps in between.