The default directory for the thorlabs kinesis installation. I used the labview example code from thorlabs handbook kinesis labview guide. The apt mst602 module is a dualchannel, highresolution, rackmounted stepper motor driver designed for use with the apt mmr601 motion control 19 modular rack system. Customize activex control for thorlabs apt dc servo. Stepper motor program with a national instruments labview interface. Jul 06, 2017 they are thorlabs stages one cr1z7 and three z825b controlled by thorlabs apt software. Many new features are provided, including a choice between trapezoidal and sshaped velocity profiles, a higher theoretical microstep resolution 409,600 for a 200 full step mot.
The thorlabsaptstage adapter aims to provide a unified adapter for all the thorlabs apt stages. Stepper motor, 9598642, astrosyn arduino firmware for sample rotation with. Control thorlabs stage with controller using labview. One device can have many channels, each labeled by an index. As the raspberry pi low cost single board computer evolves in power and becomes more affordable, this desire by the community is showing the natural progression the industry will evolve to. I think once i can figure out how to send a basic message, i will be able to follow the api well enough, but im having difficulties getting started. That is why we provide a binding for the arduino, effectively allowing it to act as. The provided software, including drivers and applications for labview and c makes it easy to integrate the instrument in test and measurement systems.
Software downloads thorlabs understands that as your experimental needs change, it may be necessary to reinstall the software and drivers provided with many of our advanced photonics products. Assign all needed pins at least the one for the hall sensor and the labview signal as inputs and the led as output in setup run the stepper to find the hall sensor signal 0 position and stop it there in loop read the input pin of the labview when a signal was detected, send the calculated 62 degrees steps. Sparkfun inventors kit for labview sparkfun electronics. My client wants a custom solution, so using the activex control isnt viable.
Thorlabs apt suite of controllers includes a range of compact drivers, highpower benchtop controllers, and 19 rackbased units that, together, control our range of precision stages and actuators and support motion control from tens of centimeters to the nanometer range. Mff101 and mff102 motorized filter flippers user guide. Support for 64bit apt device control is now integrated into the main micromanager build. It works fine, but to rotate the motor i have to press the buttons in the front panel. I attached all the available code i have it for the camera. Www ni com labview labview is systems engineering software.
A couple of days ago ben in the ben heck show made a oscilloscope using raspberry pi and bitscope, now i want to show you how i made my personal. Optomechanics, optics, optoelectronics, laser diodes, fiber optics and ase test. Merged the dht22 temperature code, from the branch. I would like to integrate the camera and daq code in one program which i can save one image during the scan. Labview can be used to communicate with any aptbased controller via activex technology.
Programmers of labview through the use of activex technology, used within the apt platform, can communicate and control any apt controller. These controllers include the thorlabs apt software suite, which provides an easytouse graphical interface for standalone operation as well as programming support for integrated applications. Etchasketch stepper motor control with labview and. I am trying to create a custom program for control of a thorlabs apt dc servo motor controller. Changing the settings of thorlabs apt software through labview. Programming data acquisition applications with nidaqmx functions duration. The apt system software is a common software platform for all controllers in the apt family.
It was used to poll a few sensors on a stepper motor stage. These controllers are bundled with thorlabs apt software, which supplies outofthebox stage control from a pc and enables support for common programming interfaces like labview, labwindows, and activex. Thorcam software for scientific and compact usb cameras. In our previous article we have seen how to program arduino with labview. Ive attached a zip with the labview code and the arduino s firmware. As i want to control my motor through labview, i open an activex container and then i insert my apt interface. Communicates using the thorlabs apt communications protocol, whose documentation is found in the thorlabs source folder. The devices serial number i use is correct it is printed on. Optomechanics, optics, optoelectronics, laser diodes, fiber optics and ase test sources as well as fiber optic. Insights are short tips covering a broad range of product lines and topics. Dc motor speed control through labview and arduino. The apt software suite supplied with all apt controllers, including the mff series.
To install the thorlabspm100 driver, download the package and run the command. Build a uav telemetry sytem with arduino and labview creating quality uis with labview build an installer and. Z806, z812, z812b and z825b z800 series motorized dc servo. Our compact kinesis kcube stepper motor controller features highresolution microstepping and fully integrated software packages, while our compact stepper motor controller for microscopy enables axis translation for various stages and platforms. Receiving error thorlabs apt initialization failed. Integrating thorlabs usb ccd camera and daq hardware lava. The motors can be controlled by either activex apt or. Check whether your python is a 32 bit or 64 bit version and install the corresponding thorlabs apt software. Kinesis kcube position sensing detector psd auto aligner. Controlling bsc203 thorlabs using labview ni community. Thorlabs instrumentation optical power and energy meter.
Feb 07, 2016 read about arduino as slow oscilloscope on. This tutorial contains annotated labview vi examples for interfacing with thorlabs kinesis software. For example, all relevant operating parameters are set automatically by the software for thorlabs stage and actuator products. Compatible drivers and software the thorlabs compatible controller for this. Arduinoneopixel adafruit neopixel rgb leds controlled through an. Control thorlabs stages at command line matlab answers. These apt stepper motor controllers are the next generation of enhanced controllers using the familiar apt user interface. Motion controllers software downloads the links below will lead to software and driver downloads for our motion controllers software downloads. The code also includes and arduino embedded program which must be downloaded to the device. My project requires me to use apt with certain settings as default. Added a second read only output for the ldc500 we got a new laser, which has to be controlled. Water level control using linx and arduino monitor water levels using an ultrasonic sensor and control a pump using linx and arduino. I want to control a thorlabs bpc303 benchtop piezo controller from labview.
I created an active x window using the thorlabs software in labview. The links below will lead to software and driver downloads for our motion controllers software downloads. Optical table mounting plate each unit comes with a mounting plate that clips onto the base of the controller. A support package, containing a wealth of information on using and programming these thorlabs products is also available. In the program, the user can build an interface, known as a front. Thorlabs motors quick start guide mta read the docs. The software supports our new line of kinesis devices as well as our apt products. Thorlabs apt motor controlling through activex methods. Labview can be used to communicate with any aptbased controller via activex. They work fine, but now im trying to control the stages at the command line instead of clicking the up and down arrows on each control in the figure. Now that you have your labview sik it is time to get started.
Coherent sapphire 488mw laser gui written in labview. Creating the kinesis labview project file and folder. Either package can be used to control devices in the kinesis family, which covers a wide range of motion controllers ranging from small, lowpowered, singlechannel. In labview, you build a user interface, known as a front panel, with a set of tools and objects and then add code using graphical representations of functions to control the front panel objects.
The kit includes the sparkfun redboard, a breadboard, leds, buttons, a buzzer, accelerometer, motors and more. Coupling this with the very user friendly apt software allows the user to very quickly get up and running with reasonably complex move sequences in a short. Jun 05, 2011 the labview interface for arduino is a vi based api that was written and distributed by national instruments. I want to customize it so that when i run the vi, it rotates by a specified angle. From optomechanical components to telecom test instrumentation, thorlabs extensive manufacturing capabilities allow us to ship high quality, well priced components and devices for nextday delivery. Mcc fully supports ni labview with easytouse virtual instrument vi libraries that allow development of ulx for ni labview and lvlink 3. Labview can be used to communicate with any apt based controller via activex technology. Net assembly at the moment, so apt is preferred until the issue is resolved.
Thorlabs apt suite of controllers includes a range of compact drivers, highpower benchtop controllers, and 19 rackbased units that, together, control our range of precision stages and actuators and support motion control from tens of centimeters to the. All kinesis controllers are supported by unified graphical user interface. Arduino data acquisition sensor with labview youtube. The mls203 stages should be driven by the bbd series of brushless dc motor controllers. Hello, my lab bought a thorlabs highspeed motorized xy scanning stages and controller for it this one. This stage is also compatible with thirdparty controllers. Hello everyone, i am currently trying to control my thorlabs stepper motor with labview, through the apt and activex interfaces. An sm1threaded central aperture allows an optical path to pass directly through the body of. I have not installed the thorlabs software, rather i have copied apt. Labview sends a single letter to query the board and gets back the current counter value for each sensor. This project represents the water tank depth sensor system design for measurement of water level using arudino and labview software. I have to use the thorlabs apt software through labview, to control a stepper motor. Thorlabs offers two platforms to drive our wide range of motion controllers.
Im hoping someone else out there has experience programming an apt dc servo controller. Net controls are a part of the kinesis motion control software package. By providing these common software platforms, thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix. Thorlabs your source for fiber optics, laser diodes.
Thorlabs pro8 test and measurement platforms are designed to operate electrical and optical modules for telecom testing and other applications. Motion control electronics benchtop and rackbased controllers for dc motors, stepper motors, and piezo actuators are available below. However, i need to be able to integrate elements of the motor control within a larger program. Feb 29, 2016 dans ce tutoriel, lacquisition dune entree analogique liee a une entree arduino via labview est achevee. Either package can be used to control devices in the kinesis family, which covers a wide range of motion controllers ranging from small, lowpowered, singlechannel drivers such as the k. It has been designed to drive 2phase bipolar stepper motors up to 50 w, with or without encoder feedback, and is compatible with the full range of steppermotorequipped. Thorlabs apt controllers university of wisconsinmadison. Purpose and scope this document describes the lowlevel communications protocol and commands used between the host pc and controller units within the apt family.
Motorized rotation stages applications for a rotary stage include. This code also shows how to use activex controls and matlab. Our technical resources seek to provide additional information to aid in the use and integration of our equipment into a lab environment. Thorlabs osa software tutorial part 2 acquisition settings. However, only the 32bit version of kinesis is not correctly loading the resources from the. Oct 23, 2006 this code shows how to control the apt thorlabs positioning system using the third party activex controls. To do this i am attempting to use some to the mg17motor. We write our first program in which we controlled led connected on pin of arduino uno board with a push button created in labview. Thorlabs lc100 line camera is designed for applications in optics, imaging, spectroscopy, biology, and industrial process control. Heavyduty rotation stage with stepper motor thorlabs. Gui panels, and extensive software function libraries for custom application development. For any questions regarding our software, please contact technical support. I have some labview 7 code somewhere that i used to talk to an arduino board.
Deblobbed the previous labview gui, and included in this repository. Kst101 kcube stepper motor controller apt user guide. I am not looking for a programming advice, but instead in a help to find the api of the apt methods. It appears that matlab modifies the signature of the activex method so that variables originally passed by reference are included in the output of the function. To search for the software for your device, please enter the item number here. Contribute to nsteinslabview development by creating an account on github. The sparkfun inventors kit for labview is a great way to add real world connectivity to your labview projects. Jul 27, 2015 run labview on raspberry pi and arduino labview on raspberry pi has become something the test and measurement community has craved for some time now. Ia labview platform for research environment integration and. Thorcam is a powerful image acquisition application that is designed for use with our cameras on 32 and 64bit windows 7 or 10 systems. This stage is ideal for applications that require high speeds and high positioning accuracy, including automated alignment, surface.
Thorlabs apt controllers hostcontroller communications protocol issue 3 thorlabs confidential page 6 of 8 introduction 1. If you dont have a labview sik, check out the product page to find out more about the labview sik and find out how to order one. For this purpose, i had referred to thorlabs guide to labview and apt below. For help in using the event callbacks in labview with thorlabs apt software there is an example loctaed on the latest apt cd v2. Sensors and functionality these ultra compact, lightweight ccd cameras feature usb connections, making them extremely versatile for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, quality control, medical imaging, microscopy, and security technology. Discover why labview is the easiest and most popular software environment for instrument control. Water level control using linx and arduino labview makerhub. Receiving error thorlabs apt initialization failed issue. Support\developer support\ labview \basic examples\projects\motor\tl motor movecomplete. The apt controllers are easily interfaced with a computer and can be used in combination seamlessly. This is available either by pressing the f1 key when running the apt server, or via the start menu, start\programs\ thorlabs \ apt \ apt help. We also offer a stepper motor control module, a usb motion control rack chassis with up to 12. Thorlabs specializes in the building blocks for laser and fiber optic systems.
Designed to provide easy manual or automatic control of 15 v solenoid actuated devices, such as our sh05. All of our controllers are supported by unified pc based user and programming utilities the apt software suite that enables higher level custom applications to. If youd like to start playing the following directions will get you through the installation of the 45day trial version as. All controllers in the apt family share a common software platform, the apt system software, which is available on our apt software download page. We have multiple options for accurately setting a position with our nr360s, including our apt software and further integration with third party software suits such as labview.
The apt software suite supplied with all apt controllers, including the stepper driver kcube, provides a flexible and powerful pc based control system both for users of the equipment, and software programmers aiming to automate its operation. Labviewarduino interfacing for data aqcuisition and. More indepth information is provided through our tutorials, app notes, white papers, lab facts experimental results, obtained by thorlabs engineers, for specific. It incorporates a 2048 pixel ccd array and is capable of detecting light in the 350 1100 nm range. The labview instrument driver import wizard allows you to convert an instrument driver from labwindowscvi c source to a labview wrapper dll. They control a broad family of interchangeable modular devices see table to the right and can be operated independent of an external computer. By simply specifying which controller to be used within code function calls, properties and events can be used to expose. Check out the tutorials below to get started with the sparkfun inventors kit for labview. I got the same message here with a tst001 controller, even when using thorlabs motion control kinesis software or thorlabs apt user. This program which runs on the arduino, responds to commands sent on the usb bus from the labview program.
The rbd201 brushless dc motor controller is ideal for motion control applications demanding highspeed hundreds of mms and highencoderresolution thorlabs apt software, which supplies outofthebox stage control from a pc and enables support for common programming interfaces like labview. Modules are connected together through a software bus and a specific protocol. The labview instrument driver export wizard allows you to convert a labview 8. For more details on both software packages, please see the motion control software and apt tutorials tabs. Thorlabs dds300e lowprofile, directdrive translation stage provides 300 mm of travel with a minimum incremental movement of 100 nm and a maximum speed of 400 mms. Apr 23, 2015 i trigger the camera and derive galvo through daq.