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2 HA0143T Rev 12K Sept 2015
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety ............................................................................................. 4
1.1 Safety Information .................................................................................. 4
1.2 General Warnings .................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 Overview and Setup ..................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 5
2.2 T-Cube Controller Hub ........................................................................... 6
2.3 Kinesis PC Software Overview ............................................................... 7
2.3.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 Kinesis Server .................................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Software Upgrades ............................................................................................. 9
Chapter 3 Getting Started ............................................................................ 10
3.1 Install The Software. ............................................................................. 10
3.2 Mechanical Installation ......................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Mounting Options ............................................................................................. 11
3.2.3 Removing the Baseplate .................................................................................. 12
3.3 Electrical Installation ............................................................................. 13
3.3.1 Connecting a Piezo Actuator ............................................................................ 13
3.3.2 Using The TCH002 Controller Hub .................................................................. 14
3.3.3 Supply Voltage and Current Requirements ...................................................... 14
3.3.4 Powering Down The Unit .................................................................................. 14
3.3.5 Connecting To A Standalone Power Supply .................................................... 15
3.4 Connect The Hardware ........................................................................ 16
Chapter 4 Standalone Operation ................................................................ 17
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 17
4.2 Control Panel Buttons and Indicators .................................................. 18
4.3 Output Potentiometer Operation .......................................................... 18
4.4 Button Operation .................................................................................. 19
4.4.1 Resolution Button ............................................................................................. 19
4.4.2 Mode Button ..................................................................................................... 19
4.4.3 External Inputs ................................................................................................. 22
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