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T-Cube Stepper Motor Controller
1) Shut down all applications using the APT software components (e.g. APT User or
your own custom application).
2) Run the APT Config utility - Start/Programs/Thorlabs/APT/APT Config.
3) From the 'APT Configuration Utility' window, click the 'Stage' tab.
Fig. 3.4 APT Configuration Utility - Stage Tab
4) In the ‘Motor’ field, select the serial number of the stepper motor controller to be
configured (this number can be found on the side of the unit).
5) In the ‘Stage’ field, select your actuator type (e.g. HS ZST213(B)) from the list
displayed.
Stage selections for the TST101 are as follows:
Note
To use the increased resolution and velocity funcitionality offered by
these controllers, the stage types prefixed by ‘HS’ (e.g. HS NanoMax 300
X Axis) must be selected. Failure to select the correct stage type will
result in reduced velocity and resolution.
Note
To use the increased resolution and velocity funcitionality offered by
these controllers, the stage types prefixed by ‘HS’ (e.g. HS ZST213(B))
must be selected. Selecting a stage/actuator type without the ‘HS’ prefix
will result in reduced velocity and resolution.
