Rev D Mar 2020
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Chapter 3 Installation
3.4 Connect The Hardware
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Install the APT Software.
3) Connect the Controller unit to your PC.
4) Connect the Piezo motor stage to the Controller unit - see Section 3.3.2.
5) Connect the Controller unit to the power supply - see Section 3.3.1.
6) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch ‘ON’.
7) Switch ‘ON’ the unit using the switch on the front panel.
8) Windows
TM
should detect the new hardware. Wait while Windows
TM
installs the
drivers for the new hardware.
The unit takes about 5 seconds from power application until initialization is finished,
during which time the following screen is displayed.
Fig. 3.4 KIM101 start up screen
Note
The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length. Communication lengths
in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using a powered USB hub).
Caution
During item (5) ensure the power supply unit is isolated from the mains before
connecting to the K-Cube unit. Always power up the K-Cube unit by connecting
its power supply to the mains. DO NOT connect the K-Cube unit to a 'live'
external power supply. Doing so (i.e. “hot plugging”) carries the risk of
PERMANENT damage to the unit. Similarly, to power down the unit, disconnect
the power suply from the mains before disconnecting the K-Cube unit.
Caution
During initialization at power up, checks are carried out on any actuators
connected to the controller. If any faults are detected an error message is
indicated on the LCD screen and the unit should be powered down immediately.
K i n e s i s K I M 1 0 1
S w R e v 0 1 0 0 0 3 *
K i n e s i s K I M 1 0 1
S t a g e i s P I A
Asterisk identifies
Rev 1 hardware units
After a few
seconds
