Control Filter Wheel Positioning Easily With Usb Gradientwheel SystemPosted by jacobsmartin on November 2nd, 2015 Technology has changed the way things were done in the past. Tasks, that required so much of effort and heavy equipment, can now be accomplished quite easily. And this is all due to the advancement in technology and development of smart, small, and light in weight machines and gadgets as a result of that. If we specifically take motors and sensors in account, even the thought of miniature and smart versions of these wouldn’t have crossed anyone’s mind. But, now they have become a reality. They are easily available in the market, both physical as well as online. An important product in this category is USB GradientWheel System. This system is not the ordinary system you are used to for gradient ND wheel positioning; it is an advanced, simple, and different version of it. It can be plugged into a USB port to gain access to matchless control. It is perfect in terms of its functionality, cost, and size amongst other factors. The best thing about it is that it has Windows user-interface that provides great convenience when someone is using it. It provides a compact method of automating gradient disk positioning. The system can work with any standard PC having Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP operating system. In addition to LabView examples, the use of DLL files by the software, allows the user to seamlessly integrate gradient wheel function into a control system. Every GradientWheel has a serial number on its rear, which helps the user in controlling many units from a single computer, by making use of USB hubs that are powered externally. The user can even label units with different descriptions along with serial numbers. Store or reset button is used to activate and store assignments. The system has a capacity of holding gradients wheels with a diameter of up to 100 mm. The longevity of the stepper motor offers repeated and reliable positioning of gradient wheel. There are indicators on the system that provide information regarding the proper or improper connection of filter wheels and USB port. Using the keyboard and mouse of your PC, you can control the positions of filter wheels. Another device in this category is a USB Twister II system. It is cost-effective stepper motor system for rotary motion. It runs through the power supplied by USB and is controlled using Windows software. This system is compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP.
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