Thorlabs FW102C/FW212C Motorized Filter Wheel User Guide

This document is the user guide for the filter wheel, which introduces the function characteristics, installation method, control method and other contents of the filter wheel


Thorlabs FW102C/FW212C Motorized Filter Wheel User Guide - cover page
Brand
THORLABS
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
2.5 MB
Published
20 October, 2023
Updated
20 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
92E224546E2BA0AD1B7E6A8B090AA69A

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for the Thorlabs FW102C, FW102CNEB, FW212C, and FW212CNEB motorized filter wheels. These high-precision, motor-driven devices are designed for applications such as color CCD photography, fluorescence microscopy, and photometry. The guide details features including automated computer control, external triggering, and bidirectional controls.

What's inside

  • Warning Symbol Definitions
  • Safety
  • Description
  • Basic Operation
  • Changing and Removing the Filters
  • Mounting
  • Power
  • Aperture
  • Manual Control
  • External Trigger

Specifications

Wheel SizeØ4"
FW102C Filter Capacity6-Position for Ø1" Filters
FW212C Filter Capacity12-Position for Ø1/2" Filters
Accuracygreater than ±1°
Input Voltage Rating90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz
Max Voltage Input12.6 V DC
Max Current Input2.08 A

Frequently asked questions

What are the aperture positions on the filter wheel?

The unit has two aperture locations labeled A and B for the 0° (12 o'clock position) and 210° (7 o'clock position), respectively.

How do I control the filter wheel manually?

Pushing the ▲ / ▼ arrow buttons on the top of the unit will adjust the filter location.

Can the filter wheel be triggered remotely?

Yes, the unit may be remotely triggered by applying an active low pulse to the BNC trigger input.

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