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The galvo driver box contains power supplies for the three galvo drivers. In addition the box contains a circuit that couples the two Y galvos through a Gain and provides an offset to Y1. 

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The galvos need to be operated in differential mode. This is determined by jumper  settings on the galvo drivers boards. They are usually shipped configured for ‘common mode, non-inverting’ To switch to differential mode, only jumper 1-3 need to be connected. This usually means that jumper 4-6 needs to be disconnected. (see MicroMax Series 671 Cambridge Technology manual). 

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Zero the inputs through the BNC cables - in other words, short the X and Y inputs.

The LEDs on each driver board should turn green after the power is turned on.

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