Ludl MAC5000/MAC6000 Controller

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Ludl MAC5000/MAC6000 Controller

 

Ludl MAC6000

 

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Before connecting the controller, set the communication to the Ludl default settings.

 

Please note that other settings may be required depending on the controllers configuration, consult the controller documentation for more information on this.

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Connect to the controller.

 

When the controller has successfully connected the ‘Connect’ button will stay orange.

 

A text will show the name and version of the controller.

 

In addition a popup will show when hovering the connect button.

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Chose the direction scheme that fits your physical setup.

 

If the controller has a fine focus knob control, then automatic read back of position can be enabled by checking the ‘Has focus knob’ check box.

 

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If an absolute encoder is not used, it may be necessary to scale the position read from the controller.

 

This is done via the optional scale factor.

 

NOTE: The controller must be disconnected in order to modify the scale factor.

 

Default value is 1.00

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The scale factor can also be entered via the calculator drop down menu.

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