THORLABS MZF001 User manual

HA0254T Rev C Oct 2015
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MZF001
Z-Axis Control Joystick
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Thorlabs Inc.
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Newton, NJ07860
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Thorlabs Ltd.
Saint Thomas Place, Ely
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UK
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1.1 Introduction
The MZF001 joystick console has been designed for
microscope users, to provide intuitive, tactile, manual
positioning of the stage being driven. It is used in conjunction
with a BPC301 or BPC303 and PPC001 piezo controllers.
Up to 3 joysticks can be connected to each other, interfacing
neatly into a multi-channel control application. Furthermore,
if the parameter settings are saved (persisted) to the
controller, the controller need not be connected to a host PC,
thereby allowing remote operation.
1.2 Connection and Set Up
1) Connect the stage to the controller as detailed in the
handbook supplied with the stage and controller unit.
2) Using the lead supplied, connect the CONTROLLER/
EXT IN terminal on the joystick console to the HANDSET
IN connector on the rear panel of the Controller unit.
Fig. 1.1 Connections
In order to establish control over a particular axis, the joystick
axesmustbeassociatedwith the correspondingchannelsofthe
related controller. This is achieved by setting the joystick ID
switch, located on the underside of the joystick console, and the
channel ident switches on the rear panel of the BPC controller
to the same number.
For example, if the joystick switch is set to '1', then the channel
ID switch on the controller must also be set to ‘1’ as shown in
Fig. 1.2.
Fig. 1.2 ID switch setings
3) Using a small, flathead screwdriver, set the joystick console
ID switch and the controller channel ID switch as described
in the preceding paragraph.
Caution. Do not set the switches to 'E' or 'F' as this is
reserved for factory use and testing.
4) Switch ON the controller.
5) Wait until the red warning LED on the joystick console
stop flashing (~3s). This indicates that initialisation is
complete.
6) Press and hold the ‘High/Low’ button for 2 seconds, then
release to zero the stage. When zeroing is complete, the
green LED stops flashing.
7) The stage can now be moved using the joystick, GUI
panel, or by setting commands to move by relative and
absolute amounts – see the helpfile supplied with the
APT server for more information.
1.3 Operation
The joystick has 2 modes of operation, LOW gear and HIGH
gear. To switch between these modes, press the HIGH/LOW
button. When the green LED is lit, HIGH mode is selected.
The speed of the move is proportional to the speed of
rotation of the control knob. Fine tuning of the speed control
is achieved by adjusting the trim pot.
Fig. 1.3 Controls
Summary
1) Red LED Flashing: initialization is in progress. The
joystick will not respond to any action.
2) Green LED Flashing: the stage is zeroing.
3) Normal Operation: red led not lit, green led reflects
gearing mode, i.e. high gear if lit.
4) Red LED ON: a fault condition has occured that may
require intervention.
Under normal conditions, the red led should not be lit. If
APTUser is running when the fault occurs, the GUI
provides more information about the nature of the fault.
If a fault occurs, it should be investigated and rectified
immediately. If the fault condition persists, then the red
led will be lit again.
Caution
The joystick can be used only with BPC301 and BPC303
Controllers.