Chapter 2
Overview and Setup
2.3
Electrical Installation
2.3.1
Connecting To The Supply
Fig. 2.3 Front Panel Power Supply Connector
1) Using the front panel connector as shown above, connect the unit to a regulated
DC power supply of 12 to 15 V, 1A.
Thorlabs offers a compact, multi-way power supply unit (OPS008), allowing up to
eight OptoDrivers to be powered from a single mains outlet. A single way wall plug
supply (OPS001) for powering a single OptoDriver is also available.
Warning. The unit must be connected only to a DC supply of 12-15V, 1A regulated.
Connection to a supply of a different rating may cause damage to the unit and could
result in injury to the operator.
2.3.2
Connecting a motor
Fig. 2.4 Rear Panel Connections
The unit is supplied with a 10 pin IDC connector as shown above, which is compatible
with all Thorlabs DC servo motor actuators (refer to Appendix A for details of pin
outs).
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