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2) Always replace broken fuses with a fuse of the same rating and type.
3.5
System Setup
1) Install the APT software as detailed in Section 3.1.
2) Install the electronic hardware and connect the modules to the relevent axes of
the associated stages (see Section 3.3.3. of this handbook, and also the
handbooks supplied with the control modules).
3) For each Stepper Motor Control module in your system, fit the interlock plug
(supplied) to the MOTOR CONTROL connector on the rear panel (see the
handbook supplied with the motor control module).
4) Run the APTConfig utility and associate each motor channel with its stage and
axis - see the
APTConfig
helpfile for detailed instructions.
5) Begin using the APT hardware - see the APTUser helpfile for further details.
Note
To ensure that a particular stage is driven properly by the system, a
number of parameters must first be set. These parameters relate to the
physical characteristics of the stage being driven (e.g. min and max
positions, leadscrew pitch, homing direction etc.).
To assist in setting these parameters correctly, it is possible, using the
APT Config utility, to associate a specific stage type and axis with the
motor controller channel. Once this association has been made, the APT
server applies automatically, suitable default parameter values on boot
up of the software.
Note
The 'APT Config' utility can be used to set up simulated hardware
configurations and place the APT Server into simulator mode. In this way
it is possible to create any number and type of simulated (virtual)
hardware units in order to emulate a set of real hardware. This is a
particularly useful feature, designed as an aid to application program
development and testing. Any number of 'virtual' control units are
combined to build a model of the real system, which can then be used to
test the application software offline.
If using real hardware, ensure that Simulator Mode is disabled. If using a
simulated setup, enable Simulator Mode and set up a ‘Simulated
Configuration’ - see the
APTConfig
helpfile for detailed instructuions.
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