
SH05 Interface
The interface to the SH05 Shutter is via a 6 pin HRS female connector. The pin descriptions are as follows:
Pin Description
1
To Opto cathode -GND
2
To Shutter Coil - 24V pulse
10V steady state (.4A max)
3
To-Shutter Coil - GND (on)
Open Ckt (off)
4
To- Opto Anode (12V limited to 20mA)
5
To- Opto Emitter- GND
6
To- Opto Collector (2.5V)
SHO5 Connector Rear Panel
Operating From a Computer:
Overview
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The SC10 Shutter Controller is fully operational from a remote computer via and RS232 interface.
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Connection from the computer to the SC10 is made with a standard DB9 cable (supplied).
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The SC10 can be controlled using the SC10 Application Software provided with the unit.
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It can also be controlled directly using a command line interface and any Terminal
Communications software such as HyperTerminal.
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And finally it can be configured and operated using National Instrument’s LabView
®
or Lab
Windows
®
using the drivers supplied with the unit.
Application Software operation
The SC10 comes with a CD-ROM containing application software to control the unit from a PC. After installing
the software (see software installation), apply power to the unit. Connect a 9 pin (DSUB) serial cable between the
SC10 and the PC. To execute the SC10 standalone application select “Programs->Thorlabs->SC10” from the
Start menu.
The initial screen will appear as follows:
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