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3.2.1 Connection to the PC
The M2MS comprises an integrated control electronics with translation stage controller, USB
2.0 hub and a current source for the alignment laser.
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Switch to enable Alignment Laser
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Output connector for Alignment Laser
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USB 2.0 hub outputs (to Beam Profiler)
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USB 2.0 input (from PC)
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Yellow indicator "Stage active"
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Green indicator "Power On"
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DC power supply input
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M2MS power switch
Attention!
It is strongly recommended to use only the supplied USB cables for connection of the
beam profiler and the control PC to the M2MS. These cables were selected and tested
under point of fulfilling the entire USB 2.0 specifications. The operation systems
Windows
®
7 and 8 are less tolerant to deviation from this specification than former
operating systems.
The use of other than the supplied USB 2.0 cables may lead to USB connection
instabilities.
Attention
Do NOT connect the M2MS
to a computer prior to install the Beam Software! The Beam
Software version must be 6.0 or higher.
Attention!
Prior to connect the M2MS to the power supply, make sure the
! Otherwise the stage drive may be damaged!
1. Connect AC power to the power supply and it's output to the DC jack (7).
2. Connect the beam profiler using the supplied angled USB 2.0 cable to one of the USB hub
outputs (3).
3. Switch the M2MS on (8). The green
Power On
indicator lights up.
4. Connect the M2MS to the PC using the supplied 3 m long USB 2.0 cable; do not start the
BEAM software yet.
