THORLABS K10CR1

2 HA0338T Rev C July 2022
Contents
Chapter 1 For Your Safety ............................................................................ 3
1.1 Safety Information .................................................................................. 3
1.2 General Warnings .................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Overview ....................................................................................... 4
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................. 4
2.2 APT Software Overview ......................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Mechanical Installation .............................................................. 10
3.1 Unpacking ............................................................................................ 10
3.2 Environmental Conditions .................................................................... 10
3.3 Mounting ............................................................................................... 10
3.4 Transportation ...................................................................................... 12
3.5 Dimensions ........................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4 Software & Electrical Installation .............................................. 15
4.1 Installing APT Software ........................................................................ 15
4.2 Power Supplies .................................................................................... 15
4.3 Connector Detail ................................................................................... 16
4.4 Connecting The Hardware ................................................................... 16
4.5 Verifying Software Operation ............................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Operation ..................................................................................... 19
5.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 19
5.2 Standalone Operation .......................................................................... 19
5.3 Button Operation .................................................................................. 19
5.4 Using the APT User Utility .................................................................... 21
5.5 Homing Motors ..................................................................................... 22
5.6 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................ 23
5.7 Stopping the Stage ............................................................................... 23
5.8 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................ 24
5.9 Jogging ................................................................................................. 25
5.10 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) ...................... 26
5.11 Setting Move Sequences ..................................................................... 28
5.12 Minimum and Maximum Position Settings ........................................... 31
5.13 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................ 32
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 35
6.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 35
6.2 GUI Panel ............................................................................................. 35
6.3 Settings Panel ...................................................................................... 37
Appendices
Appendix A Specifications .......................................................................... 52
Appendix B Motor Control Method Summary ......................................... 55
Appendix C Stepper Motor Operation ........................................................ 59
Appendix D Regulatory .............................................................................. 65