Controllers for Linear Actuators (Motorized & Piezo)



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Motor Controllers (Stepper & Servo)





C-863 Mercury Closed-Loop Servo Motor Controller & Driver: Compact, High Performance, Cost Effective

 
  • DC Servo-Motor Controller Supplies up to 30 W
  • Output for Active Drive Motors
  • High Performance at Low Cost
  • Networkable for Multi-Axis Operation
  • Joystick Interface for Manual Control
  • Stand-Alone Feature: Macro Programming Language
  • Data Recorder
  • Digital I/O Lines (TTL)
  • Motor-Brake Control
  • USB and RS-232 Interface
  • High Speed Encoder Input (20Mhz)

The C-863 Mercury is a compact, cost-effective, yet very versatile and powerful servo motor controller. In addition to its multiple interfaces for easy and straight forward communication, if offers stand-alone functionality with macro programming and non-volatile memory, integrated power amplifiers (drivers) as well as a joystick port. The controller network feature allows for a cost effective, scalable approach. A great controller for designing high-performance, cost-effective closed-loop micropositioning systems.

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C-863 Motor Controller





C-843 Closed-Loop DC-Servo-Motor Controller PC Board, 2/4 Axes

 
C-843 DC-Servo-Motor Controller
  • Very Cost-Effective: Servo Amplifiers On-Board
  • Additional PWM Outputs for High-Power Motors
  • High-Speed Communication: 120 �s for Position Read
  • Trapezoidal Curve, S-Curve and Velocity Profile
  • 32 kSamples RAM for High-Speed Buffer Operations
  • 16 I/O Lines for Flexible Automation
  • Motor-Brake Control Output
  • Extensive Software Support, LabView, etc

The C-843 PCI servo motor controller card drives up to 4 actuators / positioning tables. Because of the on-board servo-amplifiers, this controller is easy-to-set-up and very cost-effective.

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C-663 Mercury Stepper Motor Controller & Driver : Compact, High Performance, Cost Effective


 
  • High Performance at Low Cost
  • Microstepping for Smooth Motion
  • Networkable for Multi-Axis Operation
  • Joystick Interface for Manual Control
  • Stand-Alone Feature: Macro Programming Language
  • Data Recorder
  • Digital I/O Lines (TTL)
  • Motor-Brake Control
  • USB and RS-232 Interface
  • Parameter Changes On-the-Fly

The C-663 Mercury is a compact, cost-effective, yet very versatile and stepper motor controller. In addition to its multiple interfaces for easy and straight forward communication, if offers stand-alone functionality with macro programming and non-volatile memory, integrated drivers as well as a joystick port. The controller network feature allows for a cost effective, scalable approach. Microstepping of 1/16 full step (up to 6400 steps/rev. with PI stepper motors) provides for ultra-smooth, high-resolution motion.

A great controller for designing high-performance, cost-effective micropositioning systems.

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C-663 Mercury Step Controller


Ultrasonic Piezo Motor Controllers





C-867 Closed-Loop Controller for High-Speed Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Drives

 
>C-867 Controller for PILine� Piezo Linear Drives
  • Integrated Driver
  • Optimized for PILine� Ultrasonic Piezo Linear Motors
  • Advanced PID Servo-Control with Dynamic Parameter Switching
  • High-Bandwidth Encoder Inputs Allow High Speed and Resolution
  • Integrated Power Amplifiers
  • USB, RS-232 and Analog Interfaces (e.g. for Joystick)
  • 4 + 4 Programmable TTL-I/Os for Flexible Automation
  • Data Recorder
  • Networkable for Multi-Axis Operation (up to 16 Axes)
  • Powerful Macro Programming Language, e.g. for Stand-Alone Operation
  • Extensive Software Support, LabVIEW, DLL ...

The C-867 controls closed-loop positioning systems equipped with PILine� ultrasonic motors. A compact case contains both the digital servo unit, communications interface and power amplifiers for the ultrasonic ceramic motors.

Computer operation and stand-alone operation is possible. Here the user has the choice of manual control via joystick, keypad or pre-programmed macros.

Single axis and two-axis controllers for XY scanning tables are available.

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PiezoWalk Motor Controllers




E-861 PiezoWalk� Controller/Driver for NEXACT� Linear Actuators and Motors


 
  • Complete System with Controller, Integrated Power Amplifiers and Software
  • Closed-Loop Operation and Open-Loop Possible
  • Daisy-Chain Networking for Multi-Axis Operation
  • Non-Volatile Macro Storage for Stand-Alone Functionality with Autostart Macro
  • I/O for Automation, Joystick for Manual Operation
  • Parameter Changes On-the-Fly

The E-861 controller operates PiezoWalk� motors of the NEXACT� family. It supports both motion modes of the PiezoWalk� stepping drive: the long-travel stepping mode, and the high-resolution, high-dynamics analog mode.

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E-861 PiezoWalk� NEXACT� Controller/Driver





E-755 Digital NEXLINE� Controller for Picometer-Precision PiezoWalk� Linear Actuators / Positioners

 
E-755 Digital NEXLINE� Controller
  • Special Control Algorithms for NEXLINE� Nanopositioning Linear-Motor Actuators
  • 32-Bit Digital Filters
  • 24-Bit DAC Resolution
  • Fully Programmable Low-Pass and Notch Filters
  • Non-Volatile User Settings and Last-Position Data
  • Daisy-Chain Networking for up to 16 Axes
  • PI GCS (General Command Set) Compatible

E-755 digital single-axis nanopositioning controllers are designed to drive the patented NEXLINE� nanopositioning linear drives. Combining advanced control technology and sensor signal processing with special drive algorithms, the E-755 can provide precision motion control over hundreds of millimeters with picometer-range resolution. Coordinated action of shearing and clamping piezo elements is what allows NEXLINE� to break through the barriers of conventional nanopositioning actuators.

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Piezo Controllers (Stack & Flexure Actuators)





E-709 Compact, Cost-Optimized Digital Piezo Controller for Actuators

 
E-709 Compact and Cost-Optimized Digital Piezo Controller
  • Digital Control Algorithms with 10 kHz Sampling Rate
  • USB and RS-232 Interfaces
  • Digital Linearization
  • Fast 25 Mbit/s Serial Interface
  • Additional High-Bandwidth Analog Control Input / Sensor Input
  • Analog Output, e.g. for External Amplifiers
  • Low-Cost OEM-Versions Available
  • Parameter Changes On-the-Fly

The E-709 piezo controller provides the flexibility and ease of use of a digital signal processing unit for the cost of an analog one. All motion and servo-control parameters can be set on-the-fly during operation. Linearization algorithms can improve the motion linearity of the attached piezo positioning system significantly over an analog servo system.

In addition to a variety of digital interfaces, an analog input and output are also included.
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E-625 Piezo Servo-Controller & Driver Compact Bench-Top Device with High-Speed Interface


 
  • Integrated 24-Bit USB Interface
  • Network Capability with up to 12 Channels
  • 120 mA Peak Current
  • Position Control with Strain Gauge or Capacitive Sensor
  • Notch Filter for Higher Bandwidth
  • Table for User-Defined Curves
  • Additional Analog Interface

The E-625 piezo controller features a low-noise integrated piezo amplifier which can output and sink peak currents of 120 mA. Both USB and a RS-232 interfaces are available. On-board precision 24-bit A/D converters provide for exceptional positional stability and resolution.

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E-625 Piezo Servo-Controller & Driver




E-500 Modular Piezo Controller for Piezo Actuators and Nanopositioners


 
E-500  �  E-501 Modular Piezo Controller
  • Up to 3 Axes, Custom Systems up to 12 Axes and More
  • Choice of Amplifier Modules for Low-Voltage and High-Voltage, 14 to 400 W Peak Power
  • Choice of Position Servo Control Modules for SGS & Capacitive Sensors, 1 to 3 Channels
  • Choice of PC Interface / Display Modules
  • 19- & 9 1/2 Inch Chassis

The E-500 modular piezo controller system offers a broad choice of control modules for nanopositoning systems and actuators. This includes piezo amplifier and position servo controller modules for up to three channels with different features as well as display and interface modules. Flexible configuration makes the system adaptable to a wide range of applications.

E-500 systems are assembled to order, tested, and, if a servo-controller is present, calibrated with the associated piezo mechanics.

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E-481 PICA� Piezo High-Power Amplifier/Controller, 2000 W and Energy Recovery for High Efficiency

 
  • Peak Power 2000 W
  • Energy Recovery
  • Output Voltage 0 to �1000 V or Bipolar
  • Overheat Protection for Piezo Actuators with Temperature Sensor
  • Optional Position Servo-Control Modules
  • Computer Interface & Display Modules

The E-481 high-power piezo amplifier/controller is specifically designed for dynamic operation of high-capacitance PICA� PZT actuators.

The E-481 is based on a novel design combining pulse width modulation and energy recovery. Instead of dissipating the reactive power in heat sinks, this energy is temporarily stored in inductive elements. Only the active power used by the piezo actuator has to be delivered. The energy not used by the actuator is returned to the amplifier and reused as supply voltage via a step-up transforming process. A peak sink and source current of up to 2000 mA is possible.

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E-481 PICA� Piezo High-Power Amplifier/Controller




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