Multi-DM™ User Manual Section 8 - Verifying the DM Installation
BMC Document Number: DOC-0009 Rev. 5.2 Page 26
8.2 Verifying the Installation
Verifying the installation is done by sending software commands to the DM
and visually monitoring its response.
Typically, DMShapes is most easily used to verify the installation.
The balance of this section documents using that application.
To verify the actual operation of the DM, first move all of the actuators
to each end of their travel, then actuate each of them individually.
Keep in mind when manipulating and observing the DM:
• Zero (0) on the Piston corresponds to no actuator deflection,
and thus the DM mirror is in its relaxed un-powered state.
• One (1) on the Piston corresponds to maximum actuator deflection,
and thus the DM mirror is in its maximum deflected state.
8.2.1 Verify the actuator's operational limits
1. Turn on the Multi Driver, start the DMShapes application,
and load the Profile for the Multi Driver and the DM.
2. Set all the actuators to the top limit of their motion by doing one of the following:
• On the toolbar click the Zero button.
• Move the Piston to 0.
The actuators in the display will all turn blue.
3. Visually verify the actuators all move together the same distance.
4. Set all the actuators to the bottom limit of their motion by moving the Piston to 1.
The actuators in the display will all turn red.
5. Visually verify the actuators all move together the same distance.
How you verify this motion is dependent upon your application and optical setup.
If technical assistance is necessary, contact Boston Micromachines.
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