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T-Cube NanoTrak Autoalignment Controller
Thorlabs offers a compact, two-way power supply unit (TPS002), allowing up to two
NanoTrak or Piezo driver K-Cubes to be pow ered from a single mains outlet.
However, if an e xternal supply is to be used, see Appendix A.1 for power supply
connector pin out details.
3.3.4
Using The USB Controller Hub
Thorlabs offers 3-channel and 6-channel Controller Hubs (KCH301 and KCH601).
These products have been designed specifically with multiple cube operation in mind
in order to simplify issues such as cable management, power supply routing, multiple
USB device communications and different optical table mounting scenarios.
The K-Cube Controller Hub comprises a sl im base-plate type carrier with ele ctrical
connections located on the upper surface to accept the K-Cubes.
Internally the Controller Hub contains a fully compliant USB 2.0 hub circuit to provide
communications for all K-Cubes – a single USB connection to the Controller Hub is
all that is required for PC control. The Controller Hub also provides power distribution
for the K-Cubes, requiring only a single power connection.
In order to fit the NanoTrak T-Cube on the hubs, and adapter (KAP101) is required
and these are available from www.thorlabs.com.
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Caution
If an external power supply is used, ensure that the 3 supply voltages are
turned on and off simultaneously. Applying the supply voltages with a
large (more than 1 second) time delay between them can result in the
NanoTrak cube showing an incorrect reading.
Warning
DO NOT PLUG A POWERED UP T-CUBE INTO THE TCH002 USB
CONTROLLER HUB. Always ensure that all power is disconnected from
the Controller T-Cubes AND the hub before the T-Cube is plugged into the
hub. Failure to observe this precaution will seriously damage the T-Cube
unit and could result in personal injury.
