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Chapter 2
A low voltage output connector allows for easy monitoring of the HV output (using a
scope for example). Open or closed loop operation is a simple button click. As a useful
feature, a programmable waveform generation capability makes this unit particularly
well suited for use in piezo scanning applications - see the
Kinesis API helpfile for
more details.
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 new T-Cube Controller Hub (see over) for multi-axis motion control applications.
Coupling this with the user friendly Kinesissoftware (supplied) allows the user to get
up and running in a short space of time. Advanced custom motion control applications
and sequences are also possible using the programming environment 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 remainder of this handbook, the Tutorial section (Chapter 5) provides a good
initial understanding on using the unit, and the reference section (Chapter 6) covers
all operating modes and parameters in detail.
2.2 T-Cube Controller Hub
As a further level of convenience when using the new T-Cube Controllers Thorlabs
also offers the new T-Cube Controller Hub (TCH002). This product has been
designed specifically with multiple T-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 T-Cube Controller Hub comprises a slim base-plate type carrier (375mm x 86mm
x 21.5mm, 14.75” x 3.4” x 0.85”) with electrical connections located on the upper
surface to accept up to six T-Cubes.
Internally the Controller Hub contains a fully compliant USB 2.0 hub circuit to provide
communications for all six T-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 up to six T-Cubes, requiring only a single power connection.