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T-Cube Stepper Motor Controller
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 24
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 24
5.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 25
5.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 26
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 27
5.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 28
5.6 Jogging ................................................................................................. 29
5.7 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 30
5.8 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 34
5.9 Creating/Loading a Settings file............................................................. 35
5.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 38
5.11 Stage/Axis Tab ..................................................................................... 41
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 42
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 43
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 44
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 44
6.3.1
Moves/Jogs Tab ............................................................................................... 44
6.3.2
Stage/Axis Tab ................................................................................................. 49
6.3.3
Advanced Tab .................................................................................................. 53
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 55
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 56
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Parts .................................... 57
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 59
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 69
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 72
