Quantum Composers AF910 - Manual (Page 15)

AF910 Manual Version 1.4 Page 15
when outside of the docking range, the motor will move at the high speed and the analog
output will be clamped at the highest level (either positive or negative depending on the
last known direction). When inside the docking range, the motor will slow down to the
slow speed and the analog output will follow the focus level. Once the focus level has hit
the target focus, the motor will not move again until it gets outside of the focus range
window.
Figure 9 Focus Windows
The manual stage controls are accessed by selecting the Move Stage tab. These controls
are enabled only when the Manual Drive Option is set to manual. Use these controls to
absolute and relative movement of the stage. These are described in more detail in the
Motor Controller description section of the manual.
Figure 10 Stage Manual Controls
Manual control of the laser diode intensity is provided for diagnostic and alignment
purposes only and is accessed by selecting the Diode Control Tab. For normal operation
of the autofocus the diode control must be set to Auto Diode Mode. If it is not set to auto
mode, then the system cannot dynamically adjust the diode intensity, which may affect
performance.