Physik Instrumente C-863 Mercury - 1.3 Safety Precautions

Introduction
1 Introduction 3
1.1 Overview.................................................................................... 3
1.2 Prescribed Use.......................................................................... 4
1.3 Safety Precautions .................................................................... 5
1.4 Unpacking.................................................................................. 7
1.5 Accessories............................................................................... 7
1.6 Software Interfaces.................................................................... 8
1.6.1 Native Command Set .................................................................8
1.6.2 GCS Command Set....................................................................8
1.6.3 Available Software......................................................................8
2 Quick Start 11
2.1 Front and Rear Panel Elements .............................................. 11
2.2 Connecting Mercurys™ with the Host PC ............................... 12
2.2.1 RS-232 from Host.....................................................................13
2.2.2 USB from Host..........................................................................13
2.3 Software Installation ................................................................ 13
2.3.1 USB Driver................................................................................14
2.3.2 GCS Software...........................................................................14
2.3.3 Native-Command Software ......................................................14
2.4 Starting Operation ................................................................... 15
3 System Description 19
3.1 Control of Multiple Axes........................................................... 19
3.2 LED Status Indicators.............................................................. 19
3.3 Power-up Settings ................................................................... 20
3.4 Cable Connections .................................................................. 20
3.5 Limit Signals ............................................................................ 21
3.6 Reference Signal..................................................................... 22
3.7 Input/Output Lines ................................................................... 22
3.8 DIP Switch Settings................................................................. 23
3.9 Firmware Update..................................................................... 24
4 Manual Control 27
4.1 Joystick.................................................................................... 27
4.2 Pushbuttons............................................................................. 28
5 Macros 29
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