Rev K Jan 2020
Page 0
Chaper 6 PC Operation ............................................................................................ 19
6.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 19
6.2 Using the APT User Utility ............................................................... 19
6.3 Homing Motors ................................................................................. 20
6.4 Moving to an Absolute Position ...................................................... 21
6.5 Stopping the Stage ........................................................................... 21
6.6 Changing Motor Parameters ........................................................... 22
6.7 Jogging ............................................................................................. 23
6.8 Graphical Control Of Motor Positions (Point and Move) .............. 24
6.9 Setting Move Sequences ................................................................. 26
6.10 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ............... 29
Chaper 7 Software Reference .................................................................................. 32
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 32
7.2 GUI Panel .......................................................................................... 32
7.3 Settings Panel ................................................................................... 34
7.3.1 Moves/Jogs tab .................................................................................... 34
7.3.2 Stage/Axis tab ...................................................................................... 39
7.3.3 Advanced Tab ...................................................................................... 42
Appendices
Appendix A Maintenance ............................................................................ 44
Appendix B Specifications and Accessories ........................................... 45
Appendix C Motor Control Method Summary ........................................... 47
Appendix D Stepper Motor Operation ........................................................ 51
Appendix E Regulatory ................................................................................ 57
Appendix F Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................ 59