K-Cube™ and T-Cube™ Power Supply Options

External Power Supplies for K-Cube™ and T-Cube™ Controllers
USB Controller Hubs Provide Power and Communication for K-Cubes and T-Cubes

KCH301

USB Controller Hub for Three
K-Cubes and T-Cubes

TPS002

For Two K- or T-Cubes

KPS201

For One K- or T-Cube
One Region-Specific Plug Included

KCH601

USB Controller Hub for Six
K-Cubes and T-Cubes

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K-Cube™ Motion Control Modules
Brushed DC Servo Motor Controller
Brushless DC Servo Motor Controller
Fiber Alignment Controllers
Four-Channel Piezo Inertia Actuator Controller
PSD Auto Aligner
Single-Channel Piezo Controller
Single-Channel Strain Gauge Reader
Solenoid Controller
Stepper Motor Controller
Compact Light Source & Driver Modules
Laser Sources
Laser Diode Driver
High Power LED Driver
Compact Temperature Control Module
Temperature Controller

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The KCH601 USB Controller Hub with installed K-Cube and T-Cube modules. One KAP101 adapter plate is used for the T-Cube on the hub.

Features

Power Supplies for Individual K-Cubes™ and T-Cubes™
Power Supply for Up to Two K-Cubes and T-Cubes
USB Controller Hubs Combine Power and Communications for Up to Three or Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes
Adapter Plates for Using T-Cubes with USB Controller Hubs

Please note that with the exception of the USB Controller Hubs, each power supply is not compatible with all K-Cubes and T-Cubes. Please verify that the power supply can provide the required voltage and amperage for the K-Cubes and T-Cubes being used. See below for more details on choosing the correct option.

Power Supply Compatibility
Item #	Max Number of Modules Powered	Motion Control Modules	Light Source & Driver Modules	Temperature Control Modules
KPS201	One	KBD101, KDC101, KIM101, KSC101, and KST101	KLS635, KLS1550, and LEDD1B	-
TPS101	One	-	-	TTC001
TPS002	Two	KNA-VIS^a, KNA-IR^a, KPZ101, KPA101, and KSG101	KLD101	-
KCH301	Three	Compatible with All Variants^b
KCH601	Six	Compatible with All Variants^b

The TPS002 can only support one KNA-VIS or KNA-IR controller and should not be used to power any additional units due to current limitations.
A KAP101 or KAP102 Adapter Plate is required to use a T-Cube with the KCH301 or KCH601.

Posted Comments:

Yunwei Sheng (posted 2021-04-13 08:37:09.307)

Hello, We bought the KPRM1E/M including the rotation stage and the motor driver. Now we cannot find the power supply and the USB cable of the KDC101 motor controller. I suppose we should buy a KPS101 as the power supply, but which one should I buy as the USB cable? Thank you. Yunwei

cwright (posted 2021-04-14 11:18:29.0)

Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Hello and thank you for your query. Unfortunately the exact cables we send out (the locking USB 3.0 type) are not available on our site but we can provide a replacement. I will reach out to you about this. It may be helpful to know that it is actually possible to use these with any micro-USB 2.0 cable with no ill-effects.

user (posted 2019-04-15 17:17:26.69)

P/S has no output (0V) after about 1 year in operation. Is it more likely to fail if it's plugged in all the time?

rmiron (posted 2019-04-16 10:46:34.0)

Response from Radu at Thorlabs: We are sorry to hear that your power supply had such a short lifetime. We aim to only sell high-quality power supplies with our devices, but failures can still occur. There are multiple mechanisms by which a supply can fail. Keeping them continuously plugged into the mains, even if the device is switched off or disconnected, can make some of these failure mechanisms more likely. This is due to an increased exposure to input voltage fluctuations and surge currents. Even with anti-surge protection circuitry in place, this still makes the internal ceramic capacitors more likely to crack and the semiconductor-based elements (diodes & switches) more likely to get damaged. With that being said, your supply is still under warranty. Therefore, I recommend that you contact your local technical support team and ask for a replacement.

neuhaus (posted 2013-09-11 16:34:18.31)

Dear Sir or Madame, please specify the inner diameter of the connector (for TDC001) (inner: 1.3 or 1.45 mm; outer: 3.5mm). Thank you with best regards, Jörg Neuhaus

jlow (posted 2013-09-11 13:28:00.0)

Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: The barrel size is 1.3mm.

mthiel (posted 2007-12-20 09:08:25.0)

I did not see that the TPS002 power supply that we ordered is not compatible with our T-cubes for LEDD1 (actually this is not very logical because you sell TPS001 and TPS008 compatible, but not TPS002, this should be made clearer on your website because there is a denomination"T-cube" for all the T-cubes TDC001, TST001, LEDD1, TSC001 etc, although they are very different...)

K-Cube™ and T-Cube™ Power Supplies

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Region-Specific Adapters for KPS201

Input Specifications
Item #	Mains Voltage Requirements
KPS201	100 - 240 V, 1 A Max, 47 - 63 Hz
TPS101	90 - 264 V, 0.4 A Max, 47 - 63 Hz
TPS002	90 - 264 V, 0.8 A Max, 47 - 63 Hz

Individual Power Supplies for One K-Cube or T-Cube
- KPS201: For K-Cubes or T-Cubes with 3.5 mm Jacks
- TPS101: Compatible with TTC001 Module
Power Supply for up to Two K-Cubes or T-Cubes
- TPS002: For K-Cubes or T-Cubes with Mini-DIN Input

The KPS201 and TPS101 offer a simple power supply for select individual K-Cubes or T-Cubes, while the TPS002 supplies power for one or two select K-Cubes or T-Cubes. Please refer to the compatibility information in the list or table above. The TPS002 can only support one KNA-VIS or KNA-IR controller and should not be used to power any additional units due to potentially exceeding the current limit.

The cubes need to be hooked up individually to a computer via a USB cable to use them with the motion control software. One region-specific plug adapter, selectable at checkout, is included with each power supply. The adapter plugs for the KPS201 are shown to the right.

USB Controller Hubs for K-Cubes™ and T-Cubes™

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KCH301 USB Controller Hub with Installed
K-Cube and T-Cube Modules
(T-Cube is Shown on a KAP101 Adapter)

Input Specifications
Item #	Mains Voltage Requirements
KCH301 KCH601	80 - 264 V, 1.8 A Max, 47 - 63 Hz

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USB Controller Hubs for up to Three or Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes
Provide Power and Communication with a Single USB Cable and a Single Power Connection
Adapter Plate Connects T-Cube to Hub

These USB Controller Hubs have been designed specifically with multiple K-Cube and T-Cube operation in mind. The hub vastly reduces the number of USB and power cables required when operating multiple K-Cubes or T-Cubes. Furthermore, a USB output connector can be connected to the USB input on another unit, allowing multiple Controller Hubs to be connected together while still only using a single USB cable from the host control PC.

The hub draws a maximum current of 10 A; please verify that the cubes being used do not require a total current of more than 10 A.

The KCH301 and KCH601 Controller Hubs are compatible with all K-Cube and T-Cube modules. A KAP101 or KAP102 Adapter Plate (sold separately) is required for each T-Cube to operate on the controller hub. The KAP101 is designed to adapt 60 mm wide T-Cubes to the hubs, while the KAP102 is designed to adapt 120 mm wide T-Cubes to the hubs.

For more information on the USB Controller Hubs, see the full web presentation.