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T-Cube Stepper Motor Controller
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 25
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 25
5.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 25
5.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 27
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 28
5.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 29
5.6 Jogging ................................................................................................. 30
5.7 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 31
5.8 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 33
5.9 Creating/Loading a Settings file............................................................. 36
5.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 39
5.11 Stage/Axis Tab ..................................................................................... 42
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 43
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 43
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 43
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 45
6.3.1
Moves/Jogs Tab ............................................................................................... 45
6.3.2
Stage/Axis Tab ................................................................................................. 48
6.3.3
Advanced Tab .................................................................................................. 51
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 54
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 55
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 56
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 58
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 67
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 71
