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PY004 High Load Pitch Yaw Platform
4) From the 'APT Configuration Utility' window, click the 'Stage' tab.
Fig. 3.5 APT Configuration Utility - Stage Tab
5) In the ‘Motor’ field, select the serial number of the KDC101 controller associated
with the Pitch axis (this number can be found on the rear panel of the controller
unit).
6) In the ‘Stage’ field, select the actuator ‘PY004Z8 Pitch’ from the list displayed.
7) Click the 'Add Stage Association' button.
8) In the ‘Motor’ field, select the serial number of the KDC101 controller associated
with the Yaw axis (this number can be found on the rear panel of the controller
unit).
9) In the ‘Stage’ field, select the actuator ‘PY004Z8 Yaw’ from the list displayed.
10)Click the 'Add Stage Association' button.
11)A default configuration is set at the factory and stored in the non-volatile memory
of the motor controller. The server reads in the stage and controller information on
start up. In particular, the ‘Home’ position for each axis is set in the middle of the
range of motion. See the handbook supplied with the DC motor controller for
further information.
12)Close down the APT Config utility.
13)Run the APTUser utility, and operate the stage as described in the handbook for
the KDC101 driver.
