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NSC200 NewStep Expandable Motion Controller System

NSC200 NewStep Expandable Motion Controller System
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853 Email: sales@newport.com • Web: newport.com M o t o r i z e d P o s i t i o n i n g TECHNICAL REFERENCE MOTORIZED LINEAR STAGES MOTORIZED ROTATION STAGES MOTORIZED OPTICAL MOUNTS MOTORIZED ACTUATORS CONTROLLERS AND AMPLIFIERS SYSTEMS The NSC200 is an integrated, hand-held stepper motor controller-driver offering affordable, single axis control of the NSA12 micrometer replacement actuators (see page 838), CMA-PP actuators (see page 839), MFA-PP linear stages (see page 807) and the NSR1 (see page 824) rotation stages. Used alone, the NSC200 is an easy and affordable option to control a single positioner. The handheld NSC200 has a convenient single control knob and features a 64x microstepping ratio for ultrasmooth, high resolution positioning. Adding an external NSCSB switchbox allows a single NSC200 to control up to eight positioners, one axis at time. Two primary control modes are selectable whether or not a switchbox is used: Local (manual control) and Remote (computer control). Selection of Local or Remote is easily accomplished by pressing the knob of the NSC200. The control mode is indicated by the color of a tri-color LED. Two secondary control modes are selectable whether the controller is in Local or Remote mode - Velocity or Position. In Velocity mode, the rotary knob is turned to select one of eight speed settings for each direction. The farther the knob is rotated, the faster the positioner moves. Rotating the knob in NSC200 NewStep Exandable Motion Controller System • Compact, hand held, single axis controller for NewStep actuators, MFA-PP linear stages, CMA-PP actuators and NSR1 rotators • Expandable - the NSC-SB allows control of up to 8 axes with one NSC200 controller • RS485 communications link for computer control • Manual adjustment knob allows convenient remote control at variable speeds and increments one direction moves the positioner in that direction. Rotate the knob in the other direction, and the actuator moves in that other direction. This method provides superior adjustment control over potentiometer-based designs. When released, the spring-loaded knob always returns to its zero point, thus stopping actuator motion. In Position mode, the rotary knob is turned to its extreme clockwise or counterclockwise position. The controller then moves the positioner by a preset number of micro-steps, either up or down. The NSC200 also has a serial RS485 communication link that allows computer control of up 256 units in parallel. The NSC200 RS485 interface can be accessed by using the RS485 to RS232 converter NSC-485-232-I that plugs directly into the PC's RS232 port. For USB control, use the USB-232 adapter in addition to the NSC-485-232-I. For computer controlled operation, the manual knob on the NSC200 can be disabled. The controller comes with LabView VI's and Windows based software that supports configurations and enables convenient remote computer control. Applications can also be automated using LabView or other software by sending basic commands to NewStep controller through the integrated RS485 port. NSC200 Specifications Function Single axis, open loop stepper motor controller/driver for 2 phase motors Number of Axes 1. 8 when used with NSC-SB Motion Point-to-point Jogging, Continuous moves Operating Modes Real-time command execution via computer interfaces Jogging with adjustable speed or incremental moves via manual knob Programming 20+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands Command set includes: software limits, home search (negative travel limit), backlash compensation, etc. Software Drivers Drivers for LabView 5.x, 6, 6.1 Utility Programs LabView utility application for configuration and motion control Computer Interfaces RS-485 Max. continious current 0.4 A at 15 VDC continuous Stepper Motor Control 64x micro-stepping Dedicated inputs Minimum travel limit, maximum travel limit, home Power Requirements 115/230 V, 50/60 Hz auto-select Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 x 6 x 2 in. Weight 0.25 kg max NSC-SB Specifications Function 1 to 8 channels switchbox for NSC200 Actuator Output Channels 8 (one channel active at a time) Channel Status Indication One three color LED per axis. Dimensions (H x W x D) [in. (mm)] 1.4 x 7.2 x 2.9 (35 x 182 x 151)

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854 Phone: 1-800-222-6440 • Fax: 1-949-253-1680 M o t o r i z e d P o s i t i o n i n g MOTORIZED ROTATION MOTORIZED LINEAR STAGES TECHNICAL REFERENCE STAGES SYSTEMS CONTROLLERS AND AMPLIFIERS MOTORIZED ACTUATORS MOTORIZED OPTICAL MOUNTS Ordering Information Model Description NSC200 NewStep handheld motion controller NSC200-KT NewStep kit, includes 1 x NSC200, 1 x NSA12, 1 x NSC-PS25 NSC-PS25 Power supply, can be used for up to 4 motors NSC-PSC1 Power supply cable, required to connect more than one motor to one power supply. Length: 1 m NSC-PSC3 Power supply cable, required to connect more...

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