Chapter 5
Software Reference
5.1
Introduction
This chapter gives an explanation of the parameters and settings accessed from the
APT software running on a PC.
5.2
GUI Panel
The following screen shot shows the graphical user interface (GUI) displayed when
accessing the OptoDCDriver using the APTUser utility.
Fig. 5.1 OptoDCDriver Software GUI
Note. The serial number of the OptoDCDriver associated with the GUI panel, the APT
server version number, and the version number (in brackets) of the embedded
software running on the unit, are displayed in the top right hand corner. This
information should always be provided when requesting customer support.
Jog - used to increment or decrement the motor position. When the button is clicked,
the motor is driven in the selected direction at the jog velocity one step per click. The
step size and jog velocity parameters are set in the ’Settings’ panel (see Section 5.3.).
Travel - displays the range of travel (in millimeters or degrees) of the motor.
Moving - lit when the motor is in motion.
