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K-Cube Brushed DC Servo Motor Driver
Chapter 5 PC Operation - Tutorial ............................................................. 30
5.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................30
5.2 VUsing the APT User Utility ..................................................................30
5.3 Homing Motors .....................................................................................32
5.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ............................................................33
5.5 Changing Motor Parameters ................................................................34
5.6 Jogging .................................................................................................35
5.7 Stopping the Stage ...............................................................................36
5.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) .......................37
5.9 Setting Move Sequences ......................................................................39
5.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration ......................................................42
5.11 Stage/Axis Tab .....................................................................................45
Chapter 6 Software Reference .................................................................... 46
6.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................46
6.2 GUI Panel .............................................................................................46
6.3 Settings Panel ......................................................................................48
6.3.1 Moves/Jogs Tab ............................................................................................... 48
6.3.2 Stage/Axis Tab ................................................................................................. 51
6.3.3 Servo Loop Tab ............................................................................................... 54
6.3.4 Panel/Triggering Tab ....................................................................................... 56
6.3.5 Defaults Tab ..................................................................................................... 61
6.3.6 Rotation StagesTab ......................................................................................... 62
Appendices
Appendix A Rear Panel Connector Pinout Detail ...................................... 63
Appendix B Preventive Maintenance ......................................................... 64
Appendix C Specifications and Associated Products .............................. 65
Appendix D Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 67
Appendix E DC Motor Operation - Background ........................................ 71
Appendix F Regulatory ................................................................................ 76
Appendix G Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ............................................... 79