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Connecting to K10CR1 by Thorlabs in Python

Instrument Card

The Kinesis K10CR1 is a compact, precision motorized rotation mount that accepts Ø1” optics and SM1-threaded components. It is also compatible with our 30 mm cage systems (and 60 mm cage systems when used with adapter K10CR1A3)

K10CR1

Device Specification: here

Manufacturer card: THORLABS

THORLABS

Thorlabs, Inc. is an American privately held optical equipment company headquartered in Newton, New Jersey. The company was founded in 1989 by Alex Cable, who serves as its current president and CEO. As of 2018, Thorlabs has annual sales of approximately $500 million.

  • Headquarters: USA
  • Yearly Revenue (millions, USD): 550
  • Vendor Website: here

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Connect to the K10CR1 in Python

PROTOCOLS > SCPI

To connect to a K10CR1 Motion using Qcodes Community, you can use the following Python script:

import qcodes as qc
from qcodes.instrument_drivers.Thorlabs import Thorlabs_K10CR1


# Connect to the Thorlabs K10CR1 instrument
k10cr1 = Thorlabs_K10CR1("k10cr1", device_id=1, apt=apt)


# Print the hardware information of the device
print(k10cr1.get_idn())


# Set the position of the rotator
k10cr1.position(90)


# Get the current position of the rotator
print(k10cr1.position())


# Set the minimum velocity of the rotator
k10cr1.velocity_min(1)


# Get the minimum velocity of the rotator
print(k10cr1.velocity_min())


# Move the rotator in the forward direction
k10cr1.move_direction(Thorlabs_K10CR1.RotationDirection.FORWARD)


# Stop the rotator
k10cr1.stop()


# Move the rotator to the home position
k10cr1.move_home()


# Enable the rotator
k10cr1.enable()


# Disable the rotator
k10cr1.disable()


# Disconnect from the instrument
k10cr1.close()

Note: Make sure to replace device_id=1 with the appropriate device ID for your setup.