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ETN041703-D03
Motorized Labjack
4.2 Electrical Installation
4.2.1 Connecting To The Supply
4.3 Connecting The Hardware
1) Perform the mechanical installation as detailed in Section 3.
2) Install the Software - see Section 4.1.
3) Using the USB cable supplied, connect the stage unit to your PC.
4) Connect the stage to the power supply - - see Section 4.2.1.
5) Connect the PSU to the main supply and switch ‘ON’.
6) Wait for the unit to initialize (about 5 sec). Do not press any controls during this
time. The ACTIVE LED is extinguished or flashing when the unit is ready for use.
Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock
The PSU unit must be connected only to an earthed fused supply of 100 to
240V.
Use only the power supply supplied by Thorlabs, other units may not be rated
to the same current.
The unit is shipped to the UK, Europe and the USA, with the appropriate power
plug already fitted. When shipped to other territories the appropriate power plug
must be fitted by the user. Cable identification is as follows:
Brown: Live Blue: Neutral Green/Yellow: Earth/Ground
When connecting the power and USB cables, ensure they are routed clear of
the moving platform.
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).
Caution
To avoid electrical arching at the terminals, connect the PSU to the stage
BEFORE applying power to the unit.