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Chapter 3 Installation and Operation
3.6 Operation Using Kinesis Software
This section is applicable only to the PY004Z8(/M) stages, or stages fitted with Z812B
actuators, when being driven by the Kinesis software.
3.6.1 Compatible Drivers and Software
The Thorlabs compatible controller for motorized PY004 stages is the K-Cube Single
Channel DC Motor Controller KDC101.
3.6.2 System Setup
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, a pop up window appears when the
Kinesis software is first started, prompting the user to select specific stage type and
axis being driven by the motor controller. Once this association has been made, the
Kinesis server applies automatically, suitable default parameter values on boot up of
the software.
1) Install the electronic hardware and connect the controllers to the relevent axes of
the associated stage/actuators (see the handbooks supplied with the KDC
Controller). Two controllers are needed, one for each axis.
2) Shut down all applications using the Kinesis server.
3) Run the Kinesis software - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kinesis.
Note
If the stage type is not associated on start up, the software will associate a Z806 type
actuator by default.