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USB connectivity provides easy 'Plug and Play' PC controlled operation - multiple
units can be connected to a single PC via standard USB hub technology or by using
the new T-Cube Controller Hub (see over) for multi-axis motion control applications.
Coupling this with the very user friendly apt™ software (supplied) allows the user to
very quickly get up and running with complex move sequences in a short space of
time – for example all relevant operating parameters are set automatically by the
software for Thorlabs stage/actuator products. Advanced custom motion control
applications and sequences are also possible using the extensive ActiveX®
programming environment also supplied. This programming library is compatible with
many development tools such as LabView, Visual Basic, Visual C++, C++ Builder,
LabWindows/CVI, Matlab and Delphi.
For power, a compact multi-way power supply unit (TPS008) is available from
Thorlabs allowing up to 8 T-Cube Drivers to be powered from a single mains outlet.
This power supply unit is also designed to take up minimal space and can be mounted
to the optical table in close proximity to the driver units, connected via short power
leads. A single way wall plug supply (TPS001) is also available for powering a single
T-Cube Driver.
In the remainder of this handbook, operation of the unit is described for both front
panel and PC operation. Tutorial sections (Chapter 4 and Chapter 5) provide a good
initial understanding on using the unit and reference section (Chapter 6) covers all
operating modes and parameters in detail.
2.2 T-Cube Controller Hub
As a further level of convenience when using the new T-Cube Controllers Thorlabs
also offers the new T-Cube Controller Hub (TCH002). This product has been
designed specifically with multiple T-Cube operation in mind in order to simplify issues
such as cable management, power supply routing, multiple USB device
communications and different optical table mounting scenarios.
The T-Cube Controller Hub comprises a slim base-plate type carrier (375mm x 86mm
x 21.5mm, 14.75” x 3.4” x 0.85”) with electrical connections located on the upper
surface to accept up to six T-Cubes.
Internally the Controller Hub contains a fully compliant USB 2.0 hub circuit to provide
communications for all six T-Cubes – a single USB connection to the Controller Hub
is all that is required for PC control. The Controller Hub also provides power
distribution for up to six T-Cubes, requiring only a single power connection (from a
separate supply unit TPS006 supplied by Thorlabs).
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