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ETN046616-D02
HDR50 Motorized 360° Rotation Stage
Using Kinesis Software
1) Install the electronic hardware and connect the modules to the relevant axes of the associated stages (see the handbooks
for the associated controller).
2) For each Stepper Motor Controller in your system, fit the interlock plug (supplied) to the MOTOR CONTROL connector on
the rear panel.
3) Ensure that the device is connected to the PC and powered up.
4) Run the Kinesis software - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kinesis.
5) On start-up, the 'Actuator/Startup Settings ' window is displayed. This window allows the correct actuator to be selected.
Fig. 3.1 Stage Configuration Window
6) Select your actuator type (i.e. HDR50 or HDR50/M).
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.
Caution
The host PC must be running Kinesis v1.14.16 or higher.
Note
In applications where continuous rotation is necessary for prolonged periods, it is possible that the position register inside
the controller could overflow. In this case, the stage will continue to operate, but the position readout is no longer accurate.
Homing the stage will restore the positional accuracy.
