Features:

• Compact T-Cube Footprint
• Selectable High Voltage Output Range: 75V, 100V, or 150V
• Digital Potentiometer High Voltage Control (Adjustable Resolution)
• Voltage Readout (7 Segment LED)
• Low Voltage Driver Input (SMA)
• Low Voltage Monitor Output (SMA)
• Compatible with T-Cube Controller Hub
• Closed Loop Operation with T-Cube Strain Gauge Reader Unit (via Hub)
• Voltage Ramp/Waveform Generation Capability (Scanning Applications)
• Standalone or PC Controller Operation via USB
• USB Plug & Play - Multi-axis Expansion
• Software Control Suite Included
• Extensive ActiveX® Programming Interfaces
• Software Compatible with other apt™ Controllers (Integrated Systems Development)

The T-Cube Piezo Controller (TPZ001) is a new and very compact single channel controller/driver for easy manual and automatic control of a wide range of piezo stacks and actuators. This driver is capable of delivering up to 150V of drive voltage at 7.5mA - allowing operating bandwidths up to 1kHz (see specs). The TPZ001 provides immediate 'out of the box' operation with the Thorlabs complete range of bare piezo stacks, piezo equipped actuators and piezo driven mirror mounts. Furthermore, when operated together with the new T-Cube Strain Gauge Reader unit (TSG001) on the T-Cube Controller Hub (TCH001), high precision closed loop operation is possible using the complete range of feedback equipped piezo actuators available from Thorlabs.

For convenience, the footprint of this unit has been kept to a minimum, measuring only 60mm x 60mm x 47mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.8"). The unit may be directly mounted to the optical table close to the device under control which allows minimal drive cable lengths for easier cable management. All manual controls are located on the top face of the unit for convenient manual adjustment of piezo positions using the digitally encoded adjustment pot and easy to read voltage display with brightness adjustment.

Although compact in footprint, this unit offers a full piezo control capability. To support a wide variety of piezo devices, the output range can be user selected to 75V, 100V or 150V. The resolution of the digitally encoded adjustment pot is easily altered to provide very accurate positioning control. Direct hardware control of the high voltage output can be facilitated using the low voltage input connector. A low voltage output connector allows for easy monitoring of the HV output (for example, using an oscilloscope). As a useful feature, a programmable waveform generation capability makes this unit particularly well suited for use in piezo scanning applications.

USB connectivity provides easy 'Plug and Play' PC controlled operation.  In addition, multiple units can be connected to a single PC via standard USB hub technology or by using the new T-Cube Controller Hub (TCH001) for multi-axis motion control applications.

TCH001 USB Controller Hub (T-Cube controllers not included)

Coupling this with the very user friendly apt™ software (supplied) allows the user to very quickly get up and running in a short period of time. Advanced custom motion control applications and sequences are also possible using the extensive ActiveX® programming environment described in more detail on the Software and Video Tutorials tabs.

Power Supply Requirements for T-Cube USB Piezo Driver

Operation of TPZ001 (T-Cube USB Piezo Driver)	Hub	Power Supply
Standalone	-	TPS002 (±15V/5V Power Supply for up to 2 Cubes)
Used with TCH001 Controller Hub	TCH001	TPS006
Used with TCH002 (TCH001 Controller Hub + TPS006 Power Supply)	TCH002