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HA0142T Rev 12 February 2011
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety Information .................................................................................. 4
1.2 General Warnings .................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Introduction and Overview .......................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
2.2 T-Cube Controller Hub ........................................................................... 6
2.3 APT PC Software Overview ................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 APTUser Utility ................................................................................................... 8
2.3.3 APT Config Utility ............................................................................................... 9
2.3.4 APT Server (ActiveX Controls) ......................................................................... 10
2.3.5 Software Upgrades ........................................................................................... 11
Chapter 3 Getting Started ............................................................................ 12
3.1 Install The Software .............................................................................. 12
3.2 Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 13
3.2.1 Environmental Conditions ................................................................................ 13
3.2.2 Mounting Options ............................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 Removing the Baseplate .................................................................................. 14
3.3 Electrical Installation ............................................................................. 15
3.3.1 Connecting a Motor .......................................................................................... 15
3.3.2 Using The TCH002 Controller Hub .................................................................. 15
3.3.3 Connecting To A Standalone Power Supply ................................................... 16
3.4 Connect The Hardware ........................................................................ 16
3.5 Select the Stage Type (using APTConfig) ............................................ 17
3.6 Verifying Software Operation ............................................................... 19
3.6.1 Initial Setup ....................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation ................................................................ 20
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 20
4.2 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators .................................................. 21
4.3 Potentiometer Operation ...................................................................... 21
4.4 Button Operation .................................................................................. 22
4.4.1 Homing ............................................................................................................. 22
4.4.2 Go to Position ................................................................................................... 22
4.4.3 Jogging ............................................................................................................. 22
4.4.4 Switching between Button Modes .................................................................... 22
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