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THORLABS OTKBFM-CAL User Manual

THORLABS OTKBFM-CAL
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OTKBFM-CAL
Calibration and
Measurement Module for
OTKB with OTKBFM
User Guide
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THORLABS OTKBFM-CAL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTHORLABS
ModelOTKBFM-CAL
CategoryTest Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 2 Safety

Safety Information and Warnings

Details safety information, including shock warnings, general cautions, and specific usage warnings.

Chapter 3 Introduction

Position Calibration

Explains how to determine the detector responsivity factor by moving a stuck bead across the trap.

Equipartition Method for Stiffness

Describes the equipartition theorem for determining stiffness using thermal energy and particle position variance.

PSD Roll-Off Method for Stiffness

Explains the PSD Roll-Off method using frequency analysis of Brownian motion for stiffness calibration.

Chapter 4 Setup

Software and Hardware Connections

Covers software installation, APT setup, cable connections, and module power-up.

Controller Configuration and Zeroing

Details APT user software configuration, piezo controller settings, and strain gauge zeroing.

DAQ and System Initialization

Explains DAQ hardware configuration via NI MAX and starting the OTKBFM-CAL software.

Chapter 5 Operation

Position Calibration Procedure

Guides through calibrating detector voltages to distance using a stuck bead and stage movement.

Stiffness Calibration Procedure

Explains two methods for stiffness calibration: PSD Roll-Off and Equipartition.

Sample Preparation and Data Saving

Details how to prepare microsphere samples and describes file saving formats for acquired data.

Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions

Software Startup and Stage Control Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues with software startup, NanoMax stage control, and oscillation offsets.

Chapter 6 Frequently Asked Questions

Data Tracking and Spectrum Analysis Issues

Resolves problems related to zero data tracking, SUM signal changes, and multiple roll-off frequencies.

Chapter 7 Specifications

Shipping List and Product Contents

Lists the items included in the OTKBFM-CAL product package.

Technical Specifications

Details the electrical and hardware specifications of the OTKBFM-CAL module.

Pin Diagrams and Connections

Illustrates the pinout for the back side connector panel of the OTKBFM-CAL unit.

Chapter 9 Regulatory

Waste Treatment and Ecological Information

Outlines user responsibility for waste recovery and discusses ecological directives like WEEE and RoHS.