THORLABS GVS001 - User Manual

Questions and Answers

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Anne YoungAug 8, 2025
What to do if THORLABS GVS001 motor fails to respond to command signal?
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  donaldfowlerAug 8, 2025
  If the THORLABS Industrial Equipment motor isn't responding, here's what you can check: * **Power:** Ensure the board is correctly powered. * **Cables:** Look for any faults in the cables and ensure they are properly connected. * **Faults:** Reset any triggered fault conditions. * **Jumpers:** Verify the jumper settings, especially on JP4 pins 1 and 2, or JP4 pins 2 and 3, and J7 pin 4.
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hinesshawnAug 12, 2025
Why is my THORLABS GVS001 Industrial Equipment scanner unstable?
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  zwilkinsonAug 12, 2025
  Scanner instability in THORLABS Industrial Equipment can stem from a couple of issues: * The driver board may not be correctly tuned to the motor. In this case, you should tune the driver board to the correct motor settings. * The motor might be driven at large amplitudes and high frequencies. If this is the case, reduce the amplitude and frequency of the drive signals.
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Jeff FosterAug 16, 2025
What causes overshoot in position signal which grows over time in THORLABS Industrial Equipment?
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  Jose KeithAug 16, 2025
  Overshoot in the position signal that increases over time in THORLABS Industrial Equipment may be caused by selecting a power supply which cannot deliver enough current for the intended application. To resolve this, select a power supply capable of delivering sufficient current.
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George SaundersAug 20, 2025
How to prevent cross talk between axes in THORLABS Industrial Equipment?
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  fcervantesAug 20, 2025
  Crosstalk between axes in THORLABS Industrial Equipment can occur if both motors are running off the same power supply and that supply can't deliver the peak currents. To fix this, choose a different power supply with sufficient peak drive current capability.
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Jennifer JohnstonAug 25, 2025
What to do if THORLABS Industrial Equipment galvo periodically becomes unstable?
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  Virginia BarberAug 25, 2025
  If your THORLABS Industrial Equipment galvo behaves normally most of the time but occasionally becomes unstable, it might be due to an incorrectly tuned galvo driver card. Try re-tuning the galvo driver card.
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John StephensonAug 29, 2025
Why does THORLABS Industrial Equipment mirror periodically shoot off to one side?
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  heidilambertAug 29, 2025
  If the mirror on your THORLABS Industrial Equipment periodically shoots off to one side and then stops, it could be due to: * The position sensing circuitry not functioning correctly. In this case, check the position sensing circuitry. * The motor cable being incorrectly wired. In this case, verify the wiring of the motor cable.
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Eduardo HarrisonSep 2, 2025
How to fix oscillation in the galvo motor current in THORLABS GVS001 Industrial Equipment?
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  daniel51Sep 2, 2025
  Oscillation in the galvo motor current in THORLABS Industrial Equipment can be caused by crosstalk between the position sensing circuitry and the motor drive current. Try repositioning the motor drive cable.