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HA0363T Rev D Jan 2017
Chapter 3
3.4
Connect The Hardware
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.2.
2) Install the APT Software.
3) Connect the Controller unit to your PC.
(
Note
. The USB cable should be no more than 3 metres in length. Communication
lengths in excess of 3 metres can be achieved by using a powered USB hub).
4) Connect the DC servo motor actuator to the Controller unit - see Section 3.3.1.
5) Connect the Controller unit to the power supply - see Section 3.3.2.
6) Connect the PSU to the main supply.
7) Switch ‘ON’ the unit using the switch on the front panel.
The unit takes about 5 seconds from power application until warm up is finished,
during which time the following screens are displayed.
Fig. 3.4 Start up display
Caution
During items (3) to (6) the instructions should be followed strictly in the
order stated. Problems may occur if the process is not performed in the
correct sequence. DO NOT connect a motor actuator while the K-Cube is
powered up.
Caution
During item (5) ensure the power switch on the front panel of the unit is
switched off before connecting power to the K-Cube. Always power up
the K-Cube unit by its ON switch. DO NOT connect the K-Cube unit to a
'live' external power supply. Doing so (i.e. “hot plugging”) carries the risk
of PERMANENT damage to the unit. Similarly, to power down the unit,
turn the power switch off before disconnecting the power supply.
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