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Chapter 2
USB connectivity provides easy 'Plug and Play' PC controlled operation - multiple
units can be connected to a single PC via standard USB hub technology or by using
the K-Cube Controller Hub (see Section 3.3.4.) for mul ti-axis motion control
applications. Coupling this with the user friendly Kinesis software (supplied) allows
the user to get up and running in a short space of time. Adva nced custom motion
control applications and sequences are also possible using the extensive
programming environment also supplied. This programming library is compatible with
many development tools such as LabView, Visual Basic, Visual C++, C++ Builder,
LabWindows/CVI, Matlab and Delphi.
See Section 2.3. for a full description of the Kinesis system software.
In the remai nder of this ha ndbook, the Tutorial sections (Chapter 4 “Using the
NanoTrak Without A PC” on page 17 and Chapter 5 “PC Operation - Tutorial” on
page 24) provide a good initial understanding on using the unit, and the reference
section (Chapter 6) covers all operating modes and parameters in detail.
2.2
Power Options
For power, a compact two-way power supply unit (TPS002) is available from Thorlabs
allowing up to 2 K-Cube Piezo Drivers to be powered from a single mains outlet. This
power supply unit is also designed to take up minimal space and can be mounted to
the optical table in close proximity to the driver units, connected via short power leads.
As a further level of convenience when using the T-Cube Controllers Thorlabs also
offers the 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 cab le management, power supply routing, multiple
USB device communications and different optical table mounting scenarios.
The K-Cube Controller Hub comprises a slim base-plate type carrier with electrical
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 Na noTrak T-Cube on the hubs, and adapter (KAP101) is required
and these are available from www.thorlabs.com.