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Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance
6) Click the arrow to the right of the window, and select your actuator type (e.g. HS ZST206(B)) from the list displayed.
Fig. 4.2 Select Actuator Stage Settings Window - 2
7) Click OK.
8) The server reads in the stage and controller information automatically. Refer to the handbook for the associated controller
for more information on driving the actuator/stage.
4.1.2 Using APT Software
1) Shut down all applications using the APT server (e.g. APT User or your own custom application).
2) Run the APT Config utility - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/APT Config/APT Config.
3) From the 'APT Configuration Utility' window, click the 'Stage' tab.
Fig. 4.1 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 rear panel of the controller unit).
5) In the ‘Stage’ field, select your actuator type from the list displayed (e.g. ZST206).
6) Click the 'Add Stage Association' button.
Note
To ensure correct operation, it is important to select the correct stage type for your controller. Selecting an incompatible stage
type could result in reduced velocity/resolution. In rare cases the actuator may be inoperable.
