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K-Cube Piezo Driver
Chapter 5 Operation - Tutorial ................................................................... 35
5.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................35
5.2 Using the APT User Utility ....................................................................35
5.3 Introduction to Open and Closed Loop Operation ................................37
5.4 Open Loop Operation ...........................................................................39
5.5 Operation with Other members of the K-Cube Family ..........................42
5.6 Closed Loop Operation .........................................................................42
5.7 Adjusting the Piezo Position .................................................................50
5.8 Load Response ....................................................................................51
5.9 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................52
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 55
6.1 GUI Panel .............................................................................................55
6.2 Settings Panel ......................................................................................57
Appendices
Appendix A Connector Pinout Details ....................................................... 64
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 65
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Products .............................. 66
Appendix D Piezo Control Method Summary ............................................ 68
Appendix E Piezo Operation - Background ............................................... 71
Appendix F Regulatory ................................................................................ 74
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............................................... 77