Thorlabs MDT 693A Piezo Software Controller
Controller Software Version 1.4.0  Copyright May 2003 All Rights Reserved
Controller software version 1.5.0 Copyright August 2003 - All Rights Reserved
	- RS232 Communication Port Config Changes
Controller software version 1.6.1 Copyright March 2005 All Rights Reserved
	software revision limit switch recognition and configuration

Firmware Software version 1.2 Copyright May 2003 All Rights Reserved
Firmware Software version 2.0 Copyright March 2005 All Rights Reserved

Future Updates Will be Available. Check with Thorlabs Webpage.

Thorlabs, Inc
56 Sparta Avenue
Newton NJ 07860

973.579.7227


All software required to operate the MDT693A can be found on the provided CD-ROM disk. Software
updates may be available in the future and may be downloaded from the Thorlabs website at
http://www.thorlabs.com/. To install the software follow the procedure listed below.

Software Requirements

• Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7  
(Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 will need administrator rights to install software)
(If the Software to be used with the MDT693B or MDT694B Windows XP SP3/Vista/7 is required for the communications driver to be installed)
• PC with a Pentium/AMD class processor
(Pentium II recommended)
• 32MB or more RAM recommended
• 6 MB hard disk space
• CD-Rom drive
• Mouse or compatible pointing device
• 800x600 minimum display resolution
• 256-color minimum

Software Installation Instructions

1. Place the provided software disk into the CD-ROM drive. The install program should
auto start.
2. Start the Setup.exe file located on the CD-ROM disk if the auto start did not initiate.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts. The default location will be C:\Program Files\Thorlabs\. Note
that the software will look for installed files in the directory provided. If any are found the
program will uninstall the existing software (see section 7.3 for details). Run setup.exe again
to reinstall.
Note: The Software will ask if you want to reboot. Select Yes.
4. Make sure that the MDT693A or MDT694A, is connected to the correct computer COM port, if using a MDT693B or MDT694B make sure the USB cable is conected and the drivers have been installed, if so you may need to manually configure the Communications port in the device manager (see MDT693B/MDT694B USB Communications Port Configuration below).
Turn on the MDT693A/MDT693B or MDT694A/MDT694B. 
5. Start the software by pressing "Start > Program Files > Thorlabs > MDT693A".
6. Refer to Manual for software operation.

Software Uninstall Instructions

1. Place the provided software disk into the CD-ROM drive. The install program should
auto start.
2. Start the Setup.exe file located on the CD-ROM disk if the auto start did not initiate.
3. The setup program will prompt the user for the install directory. Enter the directory of the
existing software if different from the default.
4. The program will automatically uninstall any existing MDT693A software.
5. To reinstall the software see Manual.


MDT693B/MDT694B USB Communications Port Configuration

1. Locate and double click the "Device Manager" in control panel.
2. Locate and expand the "Ports (COM & LPT)" item, this may be done by double clicking it, or clicking on the triangle to its left.
3. if the "Thorlabs, Inc ... (COM#)" is Less than 5 note the number and use that port with the software, continue with step 8, otherwise continue with the step 4.
4. Right click on the "Thorlabs, Inc ... (COM#)" item and select properties from the pop-up menu. 
5. Select the "Port Setting" tab in the window that now appears.
6. Click the "Advanced..." button on the "Port Settings" Tab.
7. change the "COM Port Number:" setting to one of the following "COM1", "COM2", "COM3" or COM4", note the number and use that port with the software.
8. Close all the device manager Windows.