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HA0333T Rev B Oct 2014
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 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 ................................................................ 21
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 21
4.2 Front Panel Controls and Indicators .................................................... 22
4.3 Potentiometer Operation ...................................................................... 22
4.4 Button Operation .................................................................................. 23
4.4.1
Homing ............................................................................................................. 23
4.4.2
Go to Position ................................................................................................... 23
4.4.3
Teaching ‘Go To Position’ Values .................................................................... 23
4.4.4
Jogging ............................................................................................................. 23
4.4.5
Switching Between Button Modes .................................................................... 23
4.5 Loading Parameter Settings.................................................................. 23
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