Installation
The X-LRQ-DEC can be connected to a computer as follows:
Either plug the M8 to D-SUB serial adaptor (X-SDC) into the computer's serial port, or the M8 to
USB adaptor (X-USBDC) into one of your computer's USB ports, then attach the device to the
adaptor. For the USB adaptor, new computers will often be able to install the necessary drivers
automatically when the cable is plugged in for the first time. If the computer reports that the driver
installation was unsuccessful, you can download the drivers for Windows, Mac, or Linux here.
Installation instructions and troubleshooting information are available for each operating system here.
You may need to use a cable extension to reach your computer. There is no need to power-down or
reboot the computer.
1.
Connect the power plug of your power supply to the power connector of the unit. The green LED
should light up indicating the unit has power.
2.
Additional devices can simply be daisy-chained to the first. See Daisy-Chaining Devices below.
3.
Install software from http://www.zaber.com/wiki/Software. For the initial setup, using Zaber Console
is recommended.
4.
As a simple first test, try entering:
/renumber↵ (T:2)
/1 home↵ (T:1)
/1 move rel 10000↵ (T:21:10000)
The parameter of 10000 in the move command above specifies 10000 microsteps. To see the microstep size
(default resolution) for the device and how it translates to displacement, first go to the product overview page,
find your device, click through to the device's webpage, and click on the "Series Specs" tab. The microstep
size (default resolution) will be shown in the list of product specs either in the "Group Specifications" section
or the "Comparison" section.
Daisy-Chaining Devices
Multiple devices can be connected together in a chain through the Prev and Next connectors. This allows any
number of devices to be controlled from a single connection to a computer, reducing cabling demands. In
addition, X-Series devices carry power through the daisy chain, so in most cases a power supply only needs to
be connected to one device in the chain. Whenever a device is added or removed from a chain, a
renumber (T:2) command should be sent to prevent device-address conflicts.
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