THORLABS MFF101 Manuale utente

MFF101 and MFF102

Motorized Filter Flippers

User Guide

Original Instructions

Contents

Chapter 1 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 to a Work Surface .................................................................10

3.4 Transportation .......................................................................................11

3.5 Dimensions ...........................................................................................12

3.6 Changing The Lens Mount ....................................................................13

Chapter 4 Software & Electrical Installation ...............................................14

4.1 Installing APT Software .........................................................................14

4.2 Electrical Installation .............................................................................15

4.3 Connecting The Hardware ....................................................................15

4.4 Verifying Software Operation ................................................................16

Chapter 5 Operation .....................................................................................17

5.1 Manual Operation .................................................................................17

5.2 PC-Based Operation .............................................................................17

5.3 Using Software Commands...................................................................21

5.4 Creating a Simulated Configuration Using APT Config ........................21

Chapter 6 Software Reference .....................................................................24

6.1 Introduction ...........................................................................................24

6.2 GUI Panel .............................................................................................24

6.3 Settings Panel .......................................................................................25

Appendices

Appendix A Preventive Maintenance ..........................................................28

Appendix B Specifications ...........................................................................29

Appendix C Flipper Control Method Summary ..........................................30

Appendix D Regulatory ................................................................................31

Appendix E Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ................................................35

Chapter 1 Safety

1.1 Safety Information

For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the

equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes

throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.

The following safety symbols may be used throughout the ha ndbook and on the

equipment itself.

1.2 General Warnings

Shock Warning

Given when there is a risk of injury from electrical shock.

Warning

Given when there is a risk of injury to users.

Caution

Given when there is a risk of damage to the product.

Note

Clarification of an instruction or additional information.

Warnings

When the unit is powered up, do not move the flipper arm by hand.

If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in the handbook, the

protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In particular,

excessive moisture may impair operation.

Spillage of fluid, such as sample solutions, should be avoided. If spillage does

occur, clean up immediately using absorbant tissue. Do not allow spilled fluid

to enter the internal mechanism.

The equipment is for indoor use only.

When running custom move sequences, or under fault conditions, the stage

may move unexpectedly. Operators should take care when working inside the

moving envelope of the stage.

Chapter 2 Overview

2.1 Introduction

These two position high speed flippers have been designed to flip a lens, filter or other

optical component into and out of an open beam.

The flip action is controlled by a button on the top of the unit, via the remote handset

included, or via a control PC. The flipper position toggles 90° between vertical and

perpendicular with each button press. The unit has two SMA connectors, marked

DIG I/O 1 and DIG I/O 2, for use in applications requiring an external or remote trigger,

e.g the remote ha ndset. The trigger is a button p ress or a TTL logic pulse, which

toggles the flipper position. The rear face of the unit features an array of vent holes to

aid cooling.

This small (70 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm) unit is powered by the included 15V power

supply. It is shipped with a 1.5 m (59.0”) USB cable.

The MFF101(/M) is supplied complete with our LMR1 (/M) Ø1" optics mount, while the

MFF102 is shipped with the LMR2(/M). Other holders in the LMR range are

compatible, up to a maximum diameter of 50.8 mm (2”). The flipper mount is ideal for

many optics, including mirrors. When used with a mirror, please note that the unit is

not recommended for applications requiring better than 100 µrad beam stability.

Fig. 2.1 MFF101 Motorized Filter Flipper

MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers

2.2 APT Software Overview

2.2.1 Introduction

As a member of the APT range of controllers, the MFF sreies Filter Flippers share

many of the associated software benefits. This includes USB connectivity (allowing

multiple units to be used together on a single PC), fully featured Graphical User

Interface (GUI) panels, and extensive software f unction libraries for custom

application development.

The APT software suite supplied with all APT controllers, including the MFF series

filter flipper, provides a flexible and powerful PC based control system both for users

of the equipment, and software programmers aiming to automate its operation.

For users, the APTUser (see Section 2.2.2.) and APTConfig (see Section 2.2.3.)

utilities allow full control of all settings and operating modes enabling complete ‘out-

of-box’ operation without the need to d evelop any further cu stom software. Both

utilities are built on top of a sophisticated, multi-threaded ActiveX ‘engine’ (called the

APT server) which provides all of the necessary APT system software services such

as generation of GUI pan els, communications handling for multiple USB units, and

logging of all system activity to assist in hardware trouble shooting. It is this APT

server ‘engine’ that is used by software developers to allow the creation of advanced

automated positioning applications very rapidly and with great ease. The APT server

is described in more detail in Section 2.2.4.

Aside

ActiveX®, a Windows®-based, language-independent technology, allows a user

to quickly develop custom applications that automate the control of APT system

hardware units. Development environments supported by ActiveX® technology

include Visual Basic®, LabView™, Borland C++ Builder, Visual C++, Delphi™,

and many others. ActiveX® technology is also supported by .NET development

environments such as Visual Basic.NET and Visual C#.NET.

ActiveX controls are a specific form of ActiveX technology that provide both a user

interface and a programming interface. An ActiveX control is supplied for each

type of APT hardware unit to provide specific controller functionality to the

software developer. See Section 2.2.4. for further details.

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Chapter 2

2.2.2 APTUser Utility

The APTUser application allows the user to interact with a number of APT hardware

control units connected to the ho st PC. This program displays multiple graphical

instrument panels to allow multiple APT units to be controlled simultaneously.

All basic operating parameters can be altered and, similarly, all operations can be

initiated. Settings and parameter changes can be saved and loaded to allow multiple

operating configurations to be created and easily applied.

For many users, the APTUser application provides all of the functionality necessary

to operate the APT hardware without the need to deve lop any further custom

software. For those who do need to further customise and automate u sage of the

controller (e.g. to implement a positioning algorithm), this application illustrates how

the rich fun ctionality provided by the APT ActiveX server is e xposed by a client

application. The complete Visual Basic source project is provided as a useful aid to

software developers.

Use of the APT User utility is covered in the PC tu torial (Chapter 6) and in the

APTUser online help file, accessed via the F1 key when using the APTUser utility.

MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers

2.2.3 APT Config Utility

There are many system par ameters and configuration settings associated with the

operation of the APT Server. Most can be directly accessed using the various

graphical panels, however there are several system wide settings that can be made

'off-line' before running the APT software. These settings have global effect; such as

switching between simulator and real operating mode, associating mechanical stages

to specific actuators and incorporation of calibration data.

The APTConfig utility is provided as a convenient means for making these system

wide settings and adjustments. Full details on using APTConfig are provided in the

online help supplied with the utility.

Use of the APT Config utility is covered in the PC tutoria l (Chapter 6) and in the

APTConfig online help file, accessed via the F1 key when using the APTConfig utility.

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2.2.4 APT Server (ActiveX Controls)

ActiveX Controls are re -usable compiled software components that supp ly both a

graphical user interface and a pro grammable interface. Many such Co ntrols are

available for Windows applications development, providing a large range of re-usable

functionality. For example, there are Controls available that can be used to

manipulate image files, connect to the intern et or simply pro vide user in terface

components such as buttons and list boxes.

With the APT system, ActiveX Controls are deployed to allow direct control over (and

also reflect the status of) the rang e of electronic controller units, including the MFF

series filter flipper. Software applications that use ActiveX Controls are often referred

to as 'client applications'. Based on ActiveX i nterfacing technology, an ActiveX

Control is a language independent software compo nent. Consequently ActiveX

Controls can be incorporated into a wide range of software development

environments for u se by clie nt application developers. Development environments

supported include Visual Basic, Labview, Visual C++, C++ Builder, HPVEE, Matlab,

VB.NET, C#.NET

and, via VBA, Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.

Consider the ActiveX Control supplied for the filter flipper.

This Control provides a complete user graphical instrument panel to allow the stage

to be manually operated, as well as a complete set of software functions (often called

methods) to allow all parameters to be set and operations to be automated by a client

application. The instrument panel reflects the current operating state of the unit to

which it is associated (e.g. such as filter position). Updates to the panel take place

automatically when a user (client) application is making software calls into the same

Control.

MFF101 and MFF102 Motorized Filter Flippers

The APT ActiveX Controls collection provides a rich set of graphical user panels and

programmable interfaces allowing users and client application developers to interact

seamlessly with the APT hardware. Each of the APT controllers has an associated

ActiveX Control and these are described fully in system online help or the handbooks

associated with the controllers. Note that the APTUser and APTConfig utilities take

advantage of and are built on top of the po werful functionality provided by the APT

ActiveX Server (as shown in Fig. 2.2).

Fig. 2.2 System Architecture Diagram

Refer to the main APT Software online help file, APTServer.chm, for a comple te

programmers guide and reference material on using the APT ActiveX Controls

collection. Additional software developer support is provided on the ‘Support’ tab in

the Downloads section of our website.

2.2.5 Software Upgrades

Thorlabs operate a policy of continuous product development and may issue software

upgrades as necessary.

The latest APTServer software version is available from the dowmloads section of

www.thorlabs.com.

Chapter 3 Mechanical Installation

3.1 Unpacking

3.2 Environmental Conditions

Location Indoor use only

Maximum altitude 2000 m

Temperature range 5oC to 40oC

Maximum Humidity Less than 80% RH (non-condensing) at 31°C

To ensure reliable operation the unit should not be exposed to corrosive a gents or

excessive moisture, heat or dust.

If the unit has been stored at a low temperature or in an environment of high humidity,

it must be allowed to reach ambient conditions before being powered up.

The unit must not be used in an explosive environment.

3.3 Mounting to a Work Surface

3.3.1 General

When mounting the flipper close to o ther equipment, ensure that the travel is not

obstructed. If a device mounted on the flipper is driven against a solid object, damage

to the internal mechanism and the optic fitted could occur. The range of travel is 90°

Note

Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future

transportation.

Caution

Once removed from its packaging, the filter flipper is easily damaged by

mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base.

Warning

Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely

affect operator safety.

Warning

The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the

responsibility of the person performing the installation.

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