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Brushless DC Servo Driver K-Cube
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 31
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 31
5.2 Verifying Software Operation ................................................................ 32
5.2.1 Initial Setup ...................................................................................................... 32
5.3 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 33
5.4 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 34
5.5 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 35
5.6 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 36
5.7 Jogging ................................................................................................. 37
5.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 38
5.9 Loading Parameter Settings ................................................................. 39
5.10 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 40
5.11 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 43
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 46
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 46
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 46
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 48
6.3.1 Moves/Jogs tab ................................................................................................ 48
6.3.2 Stage/Axis tab .................................................................................................. 52
6.3.3 Advanced - Control Loop SettingsTab ............................................................. 55
6.3.4 Advanced - Misc. Tab ...................................................................................... 58
6.3.5 Panel/Triggering Tab ....................................................................................... 62
6.3.6 Triggering Latency ........................................................................................... 67
6.3.7 Rotation Stages Tab ......................................................................................... 68
6.4 Troubleshooting and Restoring Default Parameters ............................ 69
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 70
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 71
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 72
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 73
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 77
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 80
