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Instructions of How to Operate the 2D source mover

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  1. To move the source mover, use NPA PMX-2ED-SA-117.exe software. Plug in controller power supply, plug USB from controller into laptop, try starting software. It should show a small window on the right hand side with option to click “USB” mode.
  2. Once on the Main Window. We will open and load scripts. Goto Files→ Open → Run Set Absolute Positions.prg. This script sets the software to know what the initial position is: X0 Y96 (source at center).
  3. Running the script has 4 steps 1) load program 2) compile 3) download 4) run.
  4. On a separate window, go to Files - K100 - Run76_2d_source_mover_coordinate_calculator.xlsx for the calculator to see where the source mover actually moves based on input coordinates.
  5. Run X and Y set ABSOLUTE.prg. Just run it to X0 Y96, no move. Check coil resistances at the connectors.
  6. Plug motor coil connectors into the controller. Notice this produces high frequency junk in one of the DCRC3 channels. Check this using the oscilloscope.
  7. Run X and Y set ABSOLUTE to X0 Y96. Expect this to move the source from its slightly offset position after installation to true center.
  8. Run X and Y set ABSOLUTE to X0 Y96 a second time. This time we don't expect a physical move. Run X and Y set ABSOLUTE to X64 Y64. This should position the source on the positive y axis over pC (both sides).
  9. Run X and Y set ABSOLUTE to X64 Y96. This should position the source back at the center. Specifically here we are leaving the X motor in the same place, and rotating the Y motor to get the source back to what should be center.