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Chapter 5
5.4
Programmed Operation
The functionality required for a client application to control the NanoTrak unit is
provided by the NanoTrak Control within the Kinesis server, with manual operation
being facilitated via the front panel buttons (see Section 4.3.) or via the GUI panel (see
Section 5.3.).
The Kinesis Software has be en designed to al low custom nanopositioning
applications to be developed in any compatibl e language (LabVIEW, Visual Basic
etc.) without the need for an extensive library of language-specific functions.
Using the methods an d properties described in the
Kinesis Online Helpfile
, the
NanoTrak T-Cube can be prog rammed as part of an automated alignment
application.
5.5
Setting Sequences
The Kinesis software allows sequences to be programmed, allowing several
operations to be performed wi thout user intervention. For more details and
instructions on setting sequences, please see the
Kinesis Helpfile
.
5.6
Changing and Saving Parameter Settings
During operation, certain settings (e.g. operating mode, etc) can be changed as
required and saved to the device for use in the absence of a PC. However, when the
device is next connected to a PC and the Kinesis Server is run up, these settings will
be overwritten by the default settings. These values have been chosen to provide safe
performance in the ma jority of ap plications. For applications where these settings
need to be changed, a new set of Device Start Up settings', must be created which
can then be applied and/or uploaded on subsequent start up. See the
Kinesis Helpfile
for more details.
Note
Familiarize yourself with operation of the NanoTrak from the GUI panel
(see Section 5.3.) before attempting programmed operation.
