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Appendix E
APTQuad Control Method Summary
The ActiveX functionality for the position aligner T-Cube is accessed via the
APTQuad Control Object, and provides the functionality required for a client
application to control a number of T-Cube position aligner units.
To specify the particular controller being addressed, every unit is factory programmed
with a unique 8-digit serial number. This serial number is key to the operation of the
APT Server software and is used by the Server to enumerate and communicate
independently with multiple hardware units connected on the same USB bus.
The serial number must be specified using the HWSerialNum property before an
ActiveX control instance can communicate with the hardware unit. This can be done
at design time or at run time. Note that the appearance of the ActiveX Control GUI
(graphical user interface) will change to the required format when the serial number
has been entered.
Methods
DeleteParamSet
Deletes stored settings for specific controller.
DoEvents
Allows client application to process other activity.
EnableEventDlg
Enables or disables the event dialog box.
GetDetectorHead
Obtains the type of detector head being used
GetDispIntensity
Gets the front panel LED display intensity.
GetLoopFilterParams
Gets the Derivative and Notch Filter values.
GetPIDParams
Gets the current settings for the proportional,
integration and differential feedback loop constants.
GetPosDemandMinMax
Gets values which specify the present settings for
the XPos and YPos minimum and maximum limits
GetPositionOutputs
Gets the currently applied settings for the open loop
position demand signals (-10 V to +10V)
GetPosDemandParams
Gets values which specify the position demand
(Xpos and Ypos) to values, depending on whether
open loop or closed loop operating mode is selected
GetQuadDispMode
Gets the present display mode setting.
GetQuadMode
Gets the current operating mode either open loop,
closed loop or monitor mode.
GetSigOutputParams
Gets the current setting for the signal routing ofthe
XDIFF and YDIFF or XPos and YPos signals, either
via the rear panel SMA connectors or via the USB
hub internal comms lines.
Identify
Identifies the controller by flashing unit LEDs.