3
K-Cube Brushed DC Servo Motor Driver
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 30
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 30
5.2 VUsing the APT User Utility .................................................................. 30
5.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 32
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 33
5.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 34
5.6 Jogging ................................................................................................. 35
5.7 Stopping the Stage ............................................................................... 36
5.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 37
5.9 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 39
5.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration ...................................................... 42
5.11 Stage/Axis Tab ..................................................................................... 45
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 ................................................................................................. 51
6.3.3
Servo Loop Tab ............................................................................................... 54
6.3.4
Panel/Triggering Tab ....................................................................................... 56
6.3.5
Defaults Tab ..................................................................................................... 61
6.3.6
Rotation StagesTab ......................................................................................... 62
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Detail ...................................... 63
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 64
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Products .............................. 65
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 67
Appendix E DC Motor Operation - Background ........................................ 71
Appendix F Regulatory ................................................................................ 76
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............................................... 79