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K-Cube Stepper Motor Controller
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 32
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 32
5.2 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 32
5.3 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 34
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 35
5.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 36
5.6 Jogging ................................................................................................. 37
5.7 Stopping the Stage ............................................................................... 38
5.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ....................... 39
5.9 Setting Move Sequences ...................................................................... 41
5.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 44
5.11 Stage/Axis Tab ..................................................................................... 47
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 48
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 48
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 48
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 50
6.3.1
Moves/Jogs Tab ............................................................................................... 50
6.3.2
Stage/Axis Tab ................................................................................................. 55
6.3.3
Panel/Triggering Tab ....................................................................................... 58
6.3.4
Rotation StagesTab ......................................................................................... 63
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Details .................................... 64
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 65
Appendix C Specifications .......................................................................... 66
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 68
Appendix E Stepper Motor Operation - Background ................................ 72
Appendix F Regulatory ................................................................................ 78
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............................................... 81
