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1. NSC CB3 3 meter 10 ft RS485 cable 14 Features amp Specifications NSC200 KT NewStep kit including NSC200 controller NSA12 actuator NSC PC25 power supply NSC PSC3 power supply cable NSC INT KT Computer Interface Kit including NSC CB1 NSC CB3 NSC 485 232 I USB 232 and NSC JB NSC SB Switchbox allowing one NSC200 to drive up to 8 positioners including the cables P N NSC PSC3 3 m 10 ft power cable to controller P N 15769 02 1 8 m 6 ft driver cable to controller P N NSC CB2 1 8 m 6 ft RS485 cable to controller 2 2 NSC200 Controller Driver The NSC200 is an integrated single axis stepper motor controller driver It is designed to be hand held but also provides through holes for bolting to an optical table with a 1 or 25 mm grid of mounting holes Used by itself the NSC200 provides easy and affordable means to control a single positioner which can be an NSA12 linear actuator or MFA PP linear stage Ultra smooth high resolution positioning is provided by 64x micro stepping and all digital control which provides increased accuracy and reliability compared to poten tiometer based designs Use of an external NSC SB switchbox allows a single NSC200 to control up to eight positioners one channel at time Two primary control modes are selectable whether or not a switchbox is used Local manual control or Remote computer control Selection of Local or Remote is b
2. NewStep ie Motion Control System User s Manual Newport Experience Solutions Preface EC Declaration of Conformity following Annex II 1A of Directive 2006 42 EC on machinery The manufacturer MICRO CONTROLE Spectra Physics 1 rue Jules Guesde ZI Bois de l Epine BP189 F 91006 Evry FRANCE Hereby declares that the machinery e Description NewStep Series e Function NewStep hand held controller Motorized Linear Actuator universal rotator amp accessories Models NSC200 NSA12 V6 NSR 1 NSC200 KT NSC 485 232 I NSC CB1 amp 3 NSC JB NSC PP NSC PS25 NSC PSC1 amp 3 NSC SB USB 232 the technical file of which was compiled by Mr Dominique DEVIDAL Quality Director MICRO CONTROLE Spectra Physics Zone Industrielle B P 29 F 45340 Beaune La Rolande France complies with all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2006 42 EC on machinery complies with all the relevant provisions of the Directive 2004 108 EC relating to electro magnetic compatibility was designed and built in accordance with the following harmonised standards e NF EN 61326 1 2006 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Part 1 General requirements e NF EN 55011 2007 Class A was designed and built in accordance with the following other standards e NF EN 61000 4 2 e NF EN 61000 4 3 e NF EN 61000 4 4 e NF EN 61000 4 5 NF EN 61000 4 6 e NF EN 61
3. 1 NSA12 NSA12 Figure 27 Connections I Controller 1 Switchbox 2 Positioners 3 6 Connection to Non NewStep Components The NewStep system is primarily intended as a closed system which only utilizes the components described in this manual Other controllers Use of a non NewStep controller with NewStep positioners is strongly discouraged This is because the NSA12 linear actuator and MFA PP linear stage provide only one limit signal and the current and duty cycle must be strictly controlled to avoid damage Features amp Specifications 43 CAUTION There is a high risk of damage to a NewStep positioner with use of a non NewStep controller Such use immediately voids the warranty of the positioner Other positioners Use of non NewStep positioners with a NewStep controller is possible for customers with experience in stepper motor control systems engi neering Newport is not equipped to provide personal support for such applica tions but can provide technical information in the form of a Technical Appli cation Note DS 111001 Using NSC200 with Non NSA12 Actuators DS 04041 Using a NSA 12 with a controller other than the Newport NSC200 CAUTION Newport can only guarantee CE compliance of NewStep components when these are used with other NewStep components including cables 4 Local Operation 4 1 Operating Modes The NSC200 NewStep controller has two primary operating modes Local and Remote The c
4. Controller Channel 4 1 NSA12 0 micro steps 1 NSA12 0 micro steps 1 2 NSA12 0 micro steps 1 3 Figure 33 View all Screen NewStep Util Software 53 The Main Screen will open following the scan Click on the View All tab The resulting screen will show at a glance which controller s are on the bus and which have an associated switchbox with channel s In case of a controller with no switchbox the channel is always 1 In case of a controller with a switchbox the channel may be from 1 to 8 Also shown is the type of posi tioner associated with each controller and channel NSA12 or MFA PP The system will associate default values with each type of positioner 5 6 Working with the Main Screen The Main Screen which appears after the bus has been scanned is the main working screen of NewStep Util software i gt NewStep Utility Controller Channel J 1 J 1 micro steps Move View all Setup Status About Stop Motion motor ond Exit j Ar Channel Description NSA12 Velocity 156 0000 full steps sec Acceleration 624 0000 full steps sec Max Velocity 12 ty 312 0000 full steps sec Max Acceleration 1239 0000 full steps sec Controller Travel Limit 116000 micro steps ane ile Travel Limit 100 micro steps Restore Backlash Value 0 micro steps from File Figure 34 Setup Screen 54 NewStep Util Software Navigation through the screen is by means of five
5. Error 7 Parameter out of range Oor1 Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related SV Set velocities for knob control Commands SP Set position distance for knob control 74 NewStep ASCII Command Set MF Motor Off Syntax xxMF Turns motor off for controller xx Parameter Xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 43MF Turns positioner motor off for controller 43 Related MO Motor on Commands NewStep ASCII Command Set 75 MO Motor On Syntax xxMO Turns motor on for controller xx Parameter XX Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 43MO Turns positioner motor on for controller 43 Related MF Motor off Commands JT Stop motion 76 NewStep ASCII Command Set MX Select Switchbox Channel Syntax xxMX y Causes controller xx to command switchbox channel y Upon execution the controller loads settings from its non volatile memory for channel y If there is no switch box or motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxMX Reads back channel number y as selected by the last MX command for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 y Switchbox channel integer from 1 to 8 Examples 4MX 8 Selects positioner connected to controller 4 and switch box channel 8 and loads appropr
6. Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 CE Maik 2sstachdetadwtcit dedeiotasadatiadsduasiatadadadt 9 Dir ct Current Symbol nsen osna an ai sunken 9 NSC200 top and bottom VieWS s sssssssssssssssstsesrsrsrerrsstsrsrsrsrsrsrseees 15 NSC SB Switchbox Front and Side ccccccesccsseeesseecseeeseeesseeees 17 Switchbox Connections aeeaiei eta enna FEE EESE EETA 19 NSATZ Linn r Acato a ioe rer a a EEEE EEES RERE 20 Mounted NSAI2 egona nonan a R RT eee 20 Dimensions NSA12 Linear Actuator cccccccssecessceesseeeeeesseeeee 21 Single MFA PP Linear Stage o cceeeeeeeseeeeseceeseeeeseeeeseeseeeeseneens 23 Stacked MFA PP Linear Stages wo eeeeeseeeesseseeeseeeeseeeeseneens 23 Dimensions MFA PP Motorized Linear Stage s es 24 MEA TP Top Plite arenen aa a a 24 MEA BK Top Plater renoneer 24 MFA BP Base Plai arero aeaa e A a E i 23 OT e e e EE ase tel ad ek EAR 26 NSR Dimensi tS aereo ene AAE EA 27 NSR Design Defa Sa a ee ate ie 29 NSC PS25 Power Supply to One load 0 ee eeseeeeeeeeneeeeeees 30 NSC PS25 Power Supply to Multiple Loads oe eee 31 NSC JB RS485 Junction BOX isseire 32 Branching with Multiple RS485 Junction Boxes eee 32 NSC 485 232 I Converter nonren 33 Connections 1 Controller 1 Supply cee eeeeeeceeseeeeeeeeeees 38 Connections 2 Controllers 1 Supply 0 eeeseeeeseeeeseeeeees 39 Connections 1 Controller 1 Supply Computer Control 40 Conne
7. If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxAU Reports current maximum acceleration value Parameters xx Controller number integer from O to 255 nn Maximum acceleration value in full steps second floating number from 0 to 500 Examples 21AU12 5 Sets maximum acceleration value to 12 5 for controller 21 21AU Reads maximum acceleration value from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 211 Maximum acceleration exceeded Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related AC Set acceleration or deceleration Commands BE PA Move to absolute position PR Move to relative position VA Set velocity 66 NewStep ASCII Command Set BA Set Backlash Compensation Syntax xxBAnn Sets backlash compensation value nn in micro steps for controller nn For each direction change controller will add nn micro steps to commanded position to compen sate for mechanical backlash There are 64 micro steps per full step This command is effective only after an OR home search or DH define home has been executed If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxBA Reports backlash compensation value for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Backlash compensation value integer in micro steps from 0 to 512 Examples
8. 222 6440 x31694 Newport Corporation USA Calling Procedure If there are any defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet spe cifications promptly notify Newport s Returns Department by calling 1 800 222 6440 or by visiting our website at www newport com returns within the warranty period to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number RMA Return the product to Newport Corporation freight prepaid clearly marked with the RMA and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion Newport is not responsible for damage occurring in transit and is not obligated to accept products returned without an RMA number Email rma service newport com When calling Newport Corporation please provide the Customer Care Representative with the following information e Your Contact Information e Serial number or original order number e Description of problem i e hardware or software To help our Technical Support Representatives diagnose your problem please note the following conditions e Is the system used for manufacturing or research and development e What was the state of the system right before the problem e Have you seen this problem before If so how often e Can the system continue to operate with this problem Or is the system non operational e Can you identify anything that was different before this problem occurred Preface 5 Table of Contents EU Declaration of Conformity 0 cc cece
9. 25BA128 Sets backlash compensation value to 128 for controller 25 25BA Read backlash compensation value from controller 25 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related PA Move to absolute position Commands y PR Move to relative position NewStep ASCII Command Set 67 BX Scan Switchbox Syntax xxBX Causes controller xx connected to an NSC SB switchbox to scan channels 1 8 and load a positioner table which indicates which channels are connected to a load After the scan process the selected positioner is the last found If the last selected positioner was not found the first con nected positioner is selected If no positioner is found the selected positioner is set to 0 xxBX Reports which switchbox channels from 1 8 are connected to a load for controller xx An xxBX command must have been executed previously Parameters XX Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Examples 25BX Initiates a positioner scan for controller 25 25BX Reports which switchbox channels of controller 25 are connected to a load For example the response 25BX 2 4 5 would indicate that channels 2 4 and 5 are connected to a load 68 NewStep ASCII Command Set BZ Restore EEPROM Content to Default Syntax xxBZ Restores all non volat
10. Local green LED Homing the positioner Press down the control knob for longer than 5 sec The currently selected positioner will then move toward the home or index position for that type of positioner Homing will work whether the NSC200 is in Local or Remote mode NOTE Homing is a critical process and can take several minutes until completion with some motion devices As the NSC200 stores the current position into memory after every motion there is no need to re home a system under normal operation even not after power off Scanning of switchbox channels If an NSC200 is connected to a switchbox it must first learn which switchbox channels are connected and store this information in non volatile EEPROM Simultaneously press down the V and P buttons for 2 seconds and the controller will scan all eight channel positions The 8 LEDs of the switchbox will light up in sequence Following the scan the LED for each connected channel will be yellow The LED for the selected channel will be green if there is no problem or red if there is an error or problem such as the a positioner at its limit of travel Scanning will work whether the NSC200 is in Local or Remote mode Local Operation 47 Selection of switchbox channel Following the scan toggle the NSC200 to Local mode Press the V left button to decrement the channel or P right button to increment the channel The LED associated with the selected switchbox channel will turn g
11. button which homes the positioner NewStep Cycle Utility Position 1 Position 2 Current Position J 50000 lt 2000 l 33743 Mans Dwell Time Cycle Counter J 2 see 1 Reset cou Figure 36 Cycle Utility Screen NOTE Homing is a critical process and can take several minutes until completion with some motion devices As the NSC200 stores the current position into memory after every motion there is no need to re home a system under normal operation even not after power off 5 Cycle is a button which opens the NewStep Cycle Utility window Here you can specify two absolute positions Position 1 and Position 2 between which the actuator will move as well as a Dwell Time in seconds between moves Minimum dwell time is 1 second Click on the Start Cycle button to initiate cycling Click on the Stop Cycling button to stop cycling Click on the Exit button to return to the main application 58 NewStep Util Software 5 6 3 Status Tab Pressing the Status tab brings up a screen with 11 simulated LED indicators which enable the user to view the hardware status of actual LEDs limit switches buttons encoders and voltage A green simulated LED with an H indicates High a white simulated LED with an L indicates Low This same information is also returned by the PH Get Hardware Status command i NewStep Utility Green LED Note that if both Green 4 and Red LEDs are HIGH J Red LED the LED color is Yel
12. operating temperature 20 C to 25 Operating relative humidity lt 85 non condensing Storage temperature 0 60 C Storage relative humidity lt 85 non condensing Altitude lt 2000 m 6 562 feet Installation category ll Pollution degree 2 Use location Indoor use only 3 Getting Started 3 1 Unpacking and Handling It is recommended that NewStep NSC200 motion controllers and other system components be unpacked in your lab or worksite rather than at the receiving dock Unpack the system carefully as small parts and cables are included Inspect the box carefully for loose parts before disposing of the packaging Save the packaging material in case you ever need to ship your equipment 3 2 Inspection for Damage The NewStep system components have been carefully packaged at the factory to minimize the possibility of damage during shipping Inspect the box for external signs of damage or mishandling and inspect the contents for damage If there is visible damage to the equipment upon receipt inform the shipping company and Newport Corporation immediately Features amp Specifications 35 WARNING Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is evidence of shipping damage or if you suspect shipping damage Damaged equipment may present additional hazards to you Contact Newport technical support for advice before attempting to plug in and operate damaged equipment 3 3 Inventor
13. scale up factor nn for controller xx This is a multiplier applied to all speed values set by the JA com mand It is applied to computer commands the control knob and homing process By default it is set to 1 for the NSA12 and 6 for the MFA PP If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxJS Reports jog scale up factor Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Jog scale up factor integer from 0 to 255 Examples 25JS6 Sets Jog scale up factor to 6 for controller 25 25JS Reads back jog scale up factor for controller 25 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related JA Start jog motion Commands NewStep ASCII Command Set 73 Knob Mode Syntax xxKMnn Sets knob control mode nn to 0 for velocity mode or 1 for position mode for controller xx If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxKM Reads back knob control mode for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Knob control mode Choices are 0 for velocity mode or 1 for position mode Examples 21KM0 Sets knob control mode to velocity for controller 21 21KM Reads back knob control mode from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn other than
14. software distributed on CD with each NSC200 For details see Section 5 of this manual User written Lab View applications using drivers distributed on CD with each NSC200 The drivers are compatible with LabView 6 7 or 8 Other user written software that issues and receives ASCII commands as documented in Section 6 of this manual For details see Section 5 of this manual Compared to the predecessor NSC100 the NSC200 offers a number of new features and higher communication speeds As a result the versions of NewStep Util software LabView drivers and ASCII command set developed for the NSC200 are not backward compatible with the NSC100 It is however possible to use NSC100 s and NSC200 s on the same RS485 network provided that their respective software is used 16 Features amp Specifications Control knob for Tri color e Velocity control status LED e Position control Channel selection Local or Remote Buttons to select i mode selection e Velocity or Position mode Switchbox Flat portion of channel housing to seat 11 against optical J table Mounting holes Reset button for bolts to for RS 485 optical table address Figure 3 NSC200 top and bottom views Specifications Number of controlled axes 1 without NSC SB switchbox 8 with NSC SB switchbox Operating modes 1 Manual velocity mode 2 Manual position mode 3 Computer controlled mode Selection of manual or computer
15. speed OR Search for home NOTE Homing is a critical process and can take several minutes until completion with some motion devices 78 NewStep ASCII Command Set OH Homing Speed Syntax xxOHnn Sets homing speed nn in full steps sec fs sec for con troller xx If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxOH Reads back homing speed nn in full steps sec for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Homing speed in full steps sec floating number up to maximum speed specified by VU command Default value is156 00 maximum speed for NSA12 Examples 210H125 0 Sets homing speed to 125 0 fs sec for controller 21 210A Reads back homing speed in fs sec from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn exceeds Error 7 Parameter out of range limit set by VU Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related DH Set home position Commands z OA Set homing acceleration OR Search for home NOTE Homing is a critical process and can take several minutes until completion with some motion devices NewStep ASCII Command Set 79 OR Search for Home Syntax xxOR Starts process of homing positioner to its negative hard limit Once positioner is homed position is set to zero If mot
16. tabs Move View all Setup Status About With all five tabs the top 25 of the screen remains the same as follows The headline at the top shows the name of the channel NSA 2 in this example as assigned by the user for this axis in Axis Description under the Setup tab Different channels can be selected by name with up and down arrow keys The Controller field shows the bus address of the controller You can select a different controller by typing in a different number or by stepping through the scanned controllers using and down arrow keys The Channel field shows the channel number associated with the controller to the left When a switchbox is used you can select a different channel by typing in a different number of by stepping through the scanned channels using up and down arrow keys The micro steps field shows the current location of the positioner in micro steps The five tabs Move View all Setup Status About bring up five sub screens which will be explained below The Stop Motion button steps motion for that channel The Motor ON button turns on the motor for that channel The Exit button exits NewStep Util NOTE Only one NSC200 controller can be communicated with at any given time by NewStep Util software Control as well as the Stop Motion and Motor ON buttons apply only to the selected controller and controller channel 5 6 1 Setup Tab The Setup tab brings up eight data fields which apply only t
17. then press the Enter button After installation is complete reboot your PC and open NewStep iN NewStep Set Communication Port Select RS 232 communication port Fixed parameters Port Comi Baud Rate 19200 Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Please note that an RS 232RS 485 Parity hone converter is needed to communicate Flow control Xon Xoff with the controller Terminator LF CR pem Figure 29 Set Communication Port Screen 5 4 Controller Initialization Connect a controller to the specified port If the program finds that the controller is uninitialized controller address equal to zero as shipped from the factory the Initialize Controller window shown below will open Type the desired unique address 1 255 into the Controller Address field or use the up or down arrows to increment or decrement then press OK NewStep Util Software 51 Initialize Controller At least one uninitialized controller with address equal to zero has been detected on the bus Please do the following 1 Leave only one uninitialized controller on the bus 2 Enter a desired address for this controller 3 Press OK button Press Exit button to exit from this application a1 foo OK Exit Figure 30 Initialize Controller Screen Initialize Controller Do you want to initialize another controller w Figure 31 Initializing Another Controller Screen After initializing each controlle
18. xxSHnn Sets eight binary bits to specify the hardware configuration of the positioner connected to controller xx nn is entered as a decimal number which is automatically converted to binary by the controller The factory default value of nn is decimal zero which sets all eight bits to zero xxSH Reads back eight hardware configuration bits nn for po sitioner connected to controller xx The data is returned as a decimal number to be converted to binary by the user Parameters xx Controller number integer from O to 255 nn Bit Val Description 0 0O Enable hardware limit checking 1 Disable hardware limit checking 1 0 Reserved Always set to zero 2 0 Do not command a new relative move if in position mode and knob is turned all the way 1 Command a new relative move if in position mode and knob is turned all the way 3 O Enable local access to switching between velocity and position modes 1 Disable local access to switching between velocity and position modes 4 0 Clockwise turn results in positive motion 1 Clockwise turn results in negative motion 5 O Enable local switchbox scan 1 Disable local switchbox scan 6 0 Enable home search process local remote 1 Disable home search process local remote 7 0 Enable software travel limit checking 1 Disable software travel limit checking NewStep ASCII Command Set 87 Examples 12SH00 Enables hardware limit checking etc for controller 12 One way to convert th
19. 000 4 11 ORIGINAL DECLARATION Done in Beaune La Rolande on 10 May 2011 Dominique DEVIDAL Quality Director DCI EN rev A 2 Preface Warranty Newport Corporation warrants that these products will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will comply with Newport s published spe cifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of shipment If found to be defective during the warranty period products will either be repaired or replaced at Newport s option To exercise this warranty write or call your local Newport office or represen tative or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine California You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions Send the products freight prepaid to the indicated service facility Repairs will be made and the products returned freight prepaid Repaired products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days whichever occurs first Limitation of Warranty The above warranties do not apply to products which have been repaired or modified without Newport s written approval or products subjected to unusual physical thermal or electrical stress improper installation misuse abuse acci dent or negligence in use storage transportation or handling This warranty also does not apply to fuses batteries or damage from battery leakage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including a
20. 4 and Imperial 1 4 20 tapped through holes e Index marks on perimeter for user reference e Adapter bracket provided with NSR1 base unit allows horizontal mounting NSR 1 1 063 20 UN THO 7 70 0 80 CLEAR APERATURE 3X 6 32 UNC THO EQUALLY SPACED ON 01 50 3 0 4 13 104 8 OVERALL HEIGHT 3 00 76 2 CENTER HEIGHT 2 25 67 2 3 75 95 3 Overall Width 3 0 75 0 TOP DOWN MOUNTING ENGLISH amp METRIC H 1 91 48 5 OVERALL DEPTH 2X CLR 1 4 20 M6 Figure 17 NSR Design Details 30 Features amp Specifications 2 7 NSC PS25 Power Supply The NSC PS25 is a switching power supply designed to drive one or multiple NSC200 NewStep controllers either directly or through an NSC SB switchbox Input power can be 90 246 Vac 47 63 Hz Output power is 15 Vdc 4 6A max A single NSC PS25 power supply can drive multiple NSC200 controllers which consume 0 7A while driving a positioner and 0 3A in standby mode Power consumption is not materially affected by driving a positioner through a switchbox To determine the maximum number of NSC200 controllers that can be connected to a single power supply add the current draw of all controllers that will be driving loads simultaneously to that of all controllers in standby mode It is theoretically possible for a single computer COM port to command up to 32 controllers by daisy chaining multiple NSC JB 1x5 RS485 junction boxes and all controll
21. 485 cable to the converter and via a second RS485 cable to the associated controller When a switchbox is used without a computer there still has to be an RS485 cable between the switchbox and controller so that these can exchange data Features amp Specifications 37 An NSC SB switchbox always acts as a connection hub between the associated controller positioners and computer if applicable The switchbox can only drive one positioner at a time under control of a single controller and it does not materially add to power consumption There always has to be a set of three cables between the switchbox and its associated controller a Positioner driver cable 1 8 meter 6 ft cable with two male mini DIN connectors P N 15769 02 b RS485 data cable 1 8 m 6 ft cable with two 6 position 4 wire RJ11 connectors P N 15769 02 c DC power supply cable 3 m 10 ft extension cable with a male coax power connector on one end female coax connector on other end P N NSC PSC3 Please refer to the illustrations below for examples of connected systems Only apply power after you have interconnected all system components and have studied the next chapter of this manual entitled Operating NewStep 38 Features amp Specifications Motion Controller 1 Actuator 1 NSA12 or Power Supply NSC PS25 Power Cord _ Figure 23 Connections I Controller 1 Supply Features amp Specifications 39 Motion Contr
22. Invalid command 6 Parameter Out of Range 7 No Motor connected 8 Brown out 10 Command parameter missing 38 Positive hardware limit detected 24 Negative hardware limit detected 25 Positive software limit detected 26 Negative software limit detected 27 Max velocity exceeded 210 Max acceleration exceeded 211 Motor not enabled 213 Switch to invalid axis 214 Homing aborted 220 Parameter change not allowed during motion 226 Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 23TE Returns error code from controller 43 NewStep ASCII Command Set 95 TP Read Position Syntax xxTPnn Returns position in micro steps of positioner connected controller xx and switchbox channel nn The controller operates in open loop fashion and returns a calculated value of position This may be the calculated position during a very slow motion or the latest executed com manded position There are 64 micro steps per full step Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Channel 1 8 of a switchbox connected to controller xx if applicable This term is not needed if there is no switchbox If nn is omitted the position is returned for the latest channel associated with controller xx Examples 25TP3 Returns position value of positioner connected to switch box channel 3 of controller 25 25TP Returns position value of positioner associated with controller 25 Related
23. JA Jog Commands mp PA Move to absolute position PR Move to relative position 96 NewStep ASCII Command Set TS Controller Status Syntax xxTS Returns a status number for controller xx Motor on motion not in progress 81 Motor on motion in progress 80 Motor off motion not in progress 64 Parameter xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 25TS Returns status number for controller 25 Related MF Motor off Commands MO Motor on TE Tell error TP Tell position NewStep ASCII Command Set 97 VA Set Velocity Syntax xxVAnn Sets velocity value in full steps sec fs sec for controller xx If motion is in progress command is not accepted If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxVA Reports velocity value in full steps sec for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn 0 to maximum value floating point in full steps sec up to the maximum programmed with VU command For example to set the velocity of an NSA12 actuator to 0 5 mm sec you would need to program nn to 0 5 mm sec x 1 full step 6 4 um 78 1 full steps sec Examples 17VA26 6 Sets velocity of controller 17 to 26 6 full steps sec 17VA Reads back velocity in full steps sec from controller 17 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 210 Maximum velocity ex
24. Motor 2 phase stepper motor open loop 22 Features amp Specifications Drive mechanism Direct drive non rotating lead screw Drive screw pitch 0 3048 mm revolution Full step 6 4 um 48 full steps revolution Micro step 1 64 of full step 0 10 um 1 64 of full step Minimum incremental motion 0 30 um 3 micro steps Unidirectional repeatability 2 2 um Bidirectional repeatability lt 10 um Load capacity 28 N 2 9 kg force or 6 3 Ib force Max speed no load 1 0 mm sec Weight 0 1 kg 0 2 Ib Length of drive cable 3 m 10 ft Cable connector 9 pin mini DIN male Vacuum compatibility 10 Torr Model NSA12V6 Housing finish Black anodized aluminum NSA12 Natural aluminum NSA12V6 Environmental See NewStep system specs 2 5 MFA PP Motorized Linear Stage The MFA PP motorized linear stage is an economical solution for space limited applications which require very high resolution single axis translation of up to 25 mm Two stages can be stacked for two axis XY XZ or YZ control Three stages can be stacked for three axis XYZ control as shown in photo below MFA stages feature an all steel construction that provides a higher stiffness to weight ratio with lower thermal expansion than aluminum designs The result is superior performance in a smaller footprint The smooth motion of MFA stages is achieved by Newport s proprietary double
25. Pressing down on control knob Controls Local manual mode 1 Button to select velocity mode 2 Button to select position mode 3 Rotary knob to activate motion Controls Remote computer mode ASCII commands I O via RS485 port Power requirements When driving positioner In standby mode 0 7A 15 Vdc 0 3A 15 Vdc Power output when driving positioner 400 mA 15 Vdc Compatible positioners NSA12 linear actuator MFA PP motorized linear stage Stepper motor control 64 micro steps per full step Features amp Specifications 17 Connectors Coaxial mini jack for power input 6 position 4 wire RJ11 jack for RS485 9 pin mini DIN female to positioner Mechanical Dimensions W x D x H 50 x 150 x 50 mm 2 x 6 x 2 Weight 250 g 9 oz Environmental See NewStep system specs 2 3 NSC SB Switchbox Figure 4 NSC SB Switchbox Front and Side The NSC SB switchbox is a intelligent multiplexer or switch which allows one NSC200 controller to drive up to eight NewStep positioners one channel at a time The controller mode can be either Local or Remote In Local mode the channel is selected by first simultaneously pressing the V and P buttons for five seconds then pressing the V and P buttons individually to increment or decre ment the channel In Remote mode the channel is selected under computer control In either mode the status of each channel i
26. SA12 provides a motorized linear plunger whose position can be con trolled with sub micron resolution over 11 mm of travel The plunger can drive a load up to 28 N and is terminated by a non rotating 5 32 chrome vanadium steel ball bearing The drive mechanism incorporates a spring mechanism that virtually eliminates backlash 20 Features amp Specifications The NSA12 is easily mounted via its 375 x 40 pitch threaded shaft This mechanical interface is compatible with many Newport mounts and manual stages A mounting nut and wrench are included The NSA12 can be driven by an NSC200 controller either directly or via one of the eight output ports of an NSC SB switchbox Figure 6 NSA12 Linear Actuator Figure 7 Mounted NSA12 Features amp Specifications 21 Cable 375 40 UNS 2A NUT IS INCLUDED 1 18 Lock Nut 1 85 47 1 2 6 66 1 y 3 0 76 2 AT MAX TRAVEL NSA12 ACTUATOR 66 375 40 UNS 2A 16 7 NUT IS INCLUDED 1 40 01 18 35 5 tal 30 1 85 47 1 2 6 66 1 3 0 76 2 AT MAX TRAVEL NSA12V6 ACTUATOR Figure 8 Dimensions NSAI2 Linear Actuator Specifications Diameter 30 mm diameter Length 66 1 mm retracted 76 2 mm extended Provision for mounting 375 40 UNS 2A threads nut included Actuating element Plunger with non rotating 5 32 ball tip Limit switch Optical limit switch on motor side Travel range 11mm
27. See NewStep system specs Features amp Specifications 33 2 9 NSC 485 232 I RS485 to RS232 Converter The NSC 485 232 I is a line powered half duplex RS485 to RS232 converter which allows the RS232 COM port of a computer to command one or multiple NSC200 controllers via a single RS485 line A 6 position 4 wire RJ11 jack is on the controller side A female DB9 connector is on the computer side Normally the converter is plugged directly into the computer and is secured to the computer with two connector screws As an alternative the converter can be attached to the computer by means of a straight through serial data cable readily available in computer stores with a male DB9 connector on one end and a female DB9 connector on the other end Figure 22 NSC 485 232 I Converter Specifications Input connector RS232 side DB9 connector female Output connector RS485 side 6 position 4 wire RJ11 jack Power source RS232 handshake lines Dimensions H x W x L 23 x 33 x 76 mm 0 9 x 1 3 x 3 0 Environmental See NewStep system specs 2 10 NewStep System Environmental Specifications CAUTION The NewStep NSC200 motion controller and positioners are high precision laboratory instruments Only use and store in a clean 34 Features amp Specifications laboratory environment Avoid mechanical shock to positioners Max operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Recommended
28. Vac 50 60 Hz AC power Have a qualified electrician verify that the wall socket you will be using is properly polarized and grounded 3 5 Interconnecting NewStep Components NewStep systems can range from simple to complex A simple system may consist of one NSC200 controller one NSA12 actuator and one NSC PS25 power supply Complex systems may include the NSC SB switchbox and multiple NSC200 controllers powered by the same supply and commanded by the same computer via RS485 The following are some key points of understanding for the more complex NewStep systems Power Branching The NSC PS25 power supply comes with a DC power output cord which can be plugged into an NSC200 controller or NSC PSC3 Multiple controllers or switchboxes can be powered by the same supply by daisy chaining branching power cords A single supply can power up to 6 controllers that are simultaneously driving positioners RS485 Branching When an NSC JB RS485 junction box is used up to five NSC200 controllers or NSC SB switchboxes can be connected to the same RS4835 line and be addressed digitally from the same computer COM port Junction boxes can be daisy chained For computer control an NSC 485 232 I converter is always required to convert the RS232 signal of the computer to the RS485 signal of the NewStep system This converter is normally attached to the computer COM port When a switchbox is used with computer control the switchbox is connected via a first RS
29. ase material Aluminum painted Connector for power input Coaxial mini jack positive center Connector to computer if used 6 position 4 wire RJ11 for RS485 I O Connectors to positioners 8 connectors 9 pin mini DIN female Connectors to controller 6 position 4 wire RJ11 for RS485 I O Coaxial mini jack positive center for power 9 pin mini DIN female for drive signal Cables to controller P N NSC PSC3 3 m 10 ft power cable P N 15769 02 1 8 m 6 ft driver cable P N NSC CB2 1 8 m 6 ft RS485 cable Features amp Specifications 19 Power Supply Power Cord ere NSC PS25 Control Knob D Power Cable U NSC PSC3 N KO Motion Controller NSC200 Driver Cable NSC SB 15769 02 2m RS485 Cable a NSC CB2 2m IL RS485 Cable 2 SSS SS NSC CB1 1m NSC CB3 3m k232 to RS485 Converter NSC 485 232 1 m To RS232 Computer Port Actuator 2 Actuator 1 NSA12 NSA12 Figure 5 Switchbox Connections 2 4 NSA12 Linear Actuator Designed as micrometer replacement the NSA 12 linear actuator is ideal for remote adjustment of sensitive hard to reach optical mounts which could be influenced by the forces imposed by manual adjustment of micrometers Typical applications include optimizing the alignment of a laser cavity zeroing in on coherence lengths or just adjusting the pointing of a beam over a long distance The N
30. ceeded Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related AC Set acceleration Commands 7 AU Set maximum acceleration VU Set maximum velocity 98 NewStep ASCII Command Set VE Read Controller Firmware Version Syntax xxVE Returns firmware version in Major Minor_NSC200 format Parameter Xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 38VE Returns firmware version of controller 38 such as 3 4_NSC200 where 3 is the major and 4 is the minor firmware revision NewStep ASCII Command Set 99 VU Set Maximum Velocity Syntax xxVUnn Sets maximum value of velocity in full steps sec fs sec for controller xx If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxVU Reports maximum value of velocity in full steps sec fs sec for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Maximum value floating point of velocity in full steps sec Examples 17VU156 2 Sets maximum velocity of controller 17 to 156 2 full steps sec This example is the maximum speed of the NSA12 1 mm sec x 1 full step 6 4 um 156 2 full steps sec 17VA Reads back maximum velocity in full steps sec from controller 17 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during mot
31. ceseseeseseeceesecsecneceecnecececececsecnesseseeaeeaees 1 Warranty A AAE AAAA ATEI E EEEE AN 2 Confidentiality amp Proprietary Rights ececeesesseseeeseeeceecsecsecsecsecseseeeeseseeenees 3 Technical Support Contacts cccceccecessessessessesseeecsecsecsecsecsececsececseceecesesecesaeeaees 4 Table OF COMMIS seis sciecesscudsc cde tSesstassvedtdeetdadidieciedsitsducsbedebedbacshadtbedesabsiedebodtaesebedtece 2 SOT A EEA LI ES AAEE E EE T R N 7 1 Safety Precautions 9 1 1 Definitions and SyMbols momen E EE 9 1 1 1 European Union CE Mark cececeeccsseseeseseeeseseenecnecnecnecneceeseseeseenees 9 1 1 2 Dir ct Current DC isscscecsssssevciisdeasisietveseds cavetenssdessiecsdeases dessa tE sean 9 1 2 Warnings and Cautions 0 cccceeeesesseseceeceeceeceeceeeeecnecnececeeessaeeeaees 9 1 2 1 General Warih Springer n n o seluse tate theta tttasety te 11 1 2 2 General CI ti NS Terrana aa ET E TER 11 1 3 Manual Conventions eicecien n i 11 2 Features amp Specifications 13 2 1 NewStep System OVervieW mooiii ipie i EEE EERE E 13 2 2 NSC200 Controller Driver cccececeeseseeseseeseseeseeeeseeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeseesees 14 2 3 NS SBS with box vpsaiscetecy covnzerszsruceraterey conve veri obesenvestuvepspaveroveteveees 17 2 4 NSAI 2 Eimear ACU ator ty scuesssevvecereerecststssnstvezresneurtevezivencetevezesesteetes 19 2 5 MFA PP Motorized Linear Stage ceeececeseseseeseeeeeseeseeseeseeneeaeens 22 2 6 NSR rots shy eree ite ra e a a ae en en ea
32. ch Magnetic Home Switch Homing Repeatability Is lt 0 15 Motor NSR Series Cable Length m 3 Weight Ib kg 0 9 4 Time to complete homing sequence is lt 25sec 28 Features amp Specifications Specifications Travel Range 360 continuous Resolution 1 Uni directional Repeatability 0 25 Reversal Value Hysteresis lt 2 Maximum Speed 120 s Minimum Incremental Motion be Wobble urad lt 600 Maximum Torque 0 06Nm f Note When the NSR 1 is used with the NSFM 1 in the flipper mount configuration the travel range is 90 and 180 NSR 1 with NSFW 1 Specifications Holds 8 1 Filters 0 15 thick e Includes reference surface for mounted filters and standard A 1 25 1RR retaining ring Filter to Filter switching of lt 0 5 seconds Direct Drive allows both manual and motorized indexing of wheel NSR 1 with NSFM 1 Specifications e Includes U50 P1 UPA1 mounts Larger mounts may also be attached when proper counterweighted e Hard stops equipped with magnets to assure repeatable motions e Hard stops can be positioned at 9 12 or 3 o clock to provide 90 to 180 deg travel NSR 1 with NSND 1 Specifications e Includes Newport 50G or 50Q series ND filters Direct Drive allows both manual and motorized indexing of wheel e Large usable area Features amp Specifications 29 NSR 1 with NSTP 1 Specifications e Plate includes both Metric M
33. controller 12 12SV Reads back knob control distance from controller 12 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related PD Position delay Commands z m KM Set knob mode to velocity or position SH Set hardware configuration NewStep ASCII Command Set 91 SR Set Right Travel Limit Syntax xxSRnn Sets value of positive software limit or extreme right range of travel This value should be larger than nega tive software limit If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxSR Reports value of positive right software limit Parameters XX Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Positive software limit integer from 60000 to 120000 micro steps There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 72SR3000 Sets positive software limit to 3000 for controller 72 72SR Read back positive software limit from controller 72 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related JA Jog Commands i PA Move to absolute position PR Move to relative position SR Positive software limit 92 NewStep ASCII Command Set ST Stop Motion Syntax xxST Stop
34. converted to binary Bit Status for bit value 1 status is opposite for bit value 0 0 Green LED on 1 Red LED on 2 7 N A 8 Negative travel limit reached 9 Positive travel limit reached 10 N A 11 Device reset button not pressed 12 Button A not pressed 13 Button B not pressed 14 Jog knob switch not pressed 15 Low voltage not detected 16 Encoder A signal high 17 Encoder B signal high 19 Driver enabled 20 23 N A Parameters XX Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 14PH Returns 24 status bits from controller 14 as a decimal number such as 147843 One way to convert this to binary is to use the Windows scientific calculator Click on Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Calculator gt View gt Scientific gt Dec decimal Copy and paste in the decimal number then click on Bin binary to display the binary equivalent The binary bits 0 24 are read from right to left NewStep ASCII Command Set 83 PR Move to Relative Position Syntax xxPRnn Initiates a move to relative position nn in micro steps for controller xx When command is received positioner executes a trapezoidal trajectory with a predefined acceleration dwell speed and deceleration If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxPR Reports last commanded relative position in micro steps for controller xx Parameters xx C
35. ctions 2 Controllers 1 Supply Computer Control 41 Connections 1 Controller 1 Switchbox 2 Positioners 42 NSC200 top and bottom VICWS eeeseeseeeeeeseeceeteeeeeeeeseeeeeeseneeneees 45 Set Communication Port Screen oo eeseeeeseesereeseeeeseeeeseeeens 50 Initialize Controller Screen wo eee se eseeeeseeseeeseeeeseeeeseeseseeaeeees 51 Initializing Another Controller Screen s ssssseseseerereeeesrererersese 51 Set Communication Port Screen sssesesesesesesersesseresrsrsrsrseerereresee 52 View all Screen eit 2hs0 Bae eean dnd dh eae ade 52 Seip Screen eed see dived Mesto eh tees eed dees dened diets 53 Move Screen iis ct cette EEO dad eae 56 8 Preface Figure 36 Cycle Utility Screen Figure 37 Status Screen Figure 38 About Screen 1 Safety Precautions 1 1 Definitions and Symbols The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also appear on the NewStep Actuator and Controller where safety related issues occur 1 1 1 European Union CE Mark CE Figure 1 CE Mark The CE mark indicates that the equipment has been designed and tested to comply with all applicable European Union CE regulations 1 1 2 Direct Current DC Figure 2 Direct Current Symbol This symbol indicates that the equipment is suitable for DC power only 1 2 Warnings and Cautions The following are definitions of Warnings Cautions and Notes that ma
36. decessor NSC100 It is however possible to use NSC100 s and NSC200 s on the same RS485 network provided that their respective software is used 6 1 1 LabView Support Shipped with every NSC200 controller is a CD ROM with llb drivers that are compatible with LabView versions 5 0 and above These are building blocks for users who want to write their customer applications instead of using NewStep Util 6 1 2 Address Field Since multiple NewStep controllers may be placed on the RS485 Bus or be connected to an NSC SB Switchbox each controller is assigned an address xx or controller number from 0 to 255 By decoding the address field of the incoming message the controller can determine if the message is intended for it This address xx needs to be prefix to each command If the address does not match a specific controller that controller ignores the message If the address is missing there is no error message but the address is implied to be 0 If the address is out of range i e larger than 255 there is no error message and no controller will respond 62 NewStep ASCII Command Set 6 1 3 Set or Query Commands Commands are either Set or Query commands A Set command changes a setup parameter or initiates an action A Query command which is always terminated by a question mark reads back setup or status information When the controller responds to a query it first sends out the recetved command and then follows with the reque
37. e desired binary number to decimal is to use the Windows scientific calculator Click on Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Calculator gt View gt Scientific gt Bin binary Enter the desired binary number then click on Dec decimal to display the decimal number to be entered as nn The binary bits 0 7 are read from right to left 12SH Reads back hardware configuration from controller 12 Errors nn missing No error message nn and all bit values are set to 0 nn out of No error message Controller only looks at first 8 bits range following conversion to binary 88 NewStep ASCII Command Set SL Set Left Travel Limit Syntax xxSLnn Sets value of negative software limit or extreme left allowed range of travel This value should be less than the positive software limit If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxSL Reports value of negative left software limit Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Negative software limit integer from 60000 to 120000 micro steps There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 72SL 100 Sets negative software limit to 100 for controller 72 72SL Reads back negative software limit from controller 72 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during moti
38. ea te 26 2 7 NSC PS25 Pwer SUPP lY ores rir reee tease EEE EEEE ERA 31 2 8 NSC JB RS485 Junction BOX s sssssssssessesesesesesesesseststsesesreseseseseeseseses 32 2 9 NSC 485 232 I RS485 to RS232 Converter cccceceeseseseseeseeneenees 34 2 10 NewStep System Environmental Specifications oe 35 3 Getting Started 35 3 1 Unpacking and Handling ececesesceseeeeeneceecneenecsececseeeeeeseenees 35 3 2 Inspection Tor Damage az ccs cccudeescesecvesesedecss th KETEKETE 36 3 3 IMVentOry OF P ants csccscccsrens coaevetateta TET A T T 36 3 4 Installation LoCa tions sccss scessstcaressieteesteehtesetessdedesesedesesecnde oidendeceteness 37 3 5 Interconnecting NewStep Components cceesesesseeeeseeeeeseeneeseens 37 3 6 Connection to Non NewStep Components ccceceesesessesseneeeeeeens 43 6 Preface 4 Local Operation 45 4 1 Operating Modes itie d e ERECEK KRR KR 45 4 2 Manual User Controls cceccecessessessssseseceeesecsececsecsecsecsecsesseesaeaeeaeens 46 4 3 Reading the LED Status Lights 0 cc ceceeeceseeeeseeeeeeeceeeseeseeeeeeneens 47 4 3 1 LED Indicator on NSC200 Controller cc ceeeeeeseseseesteteeneeseeeens 47 4 3 2 LED Indicators on NSC SB SwitchboX cceceeeceseseeseeeeeseeeeeeneens 48 5 NewStep Util Software 49 5 1 OV ET VIEW Eent i EnEn E AEREN AEEA EER ARARE 49 5 2 RS232 Communications Setup 0 0 ccececeeesesessesecseesecseesecseeseeneeseens 49 5 3 Software Installation cc ccceesesceseeseescete
39. echanical shock Never attempt to disassemble the stage Any unauthorized disassembly will void the warranty We recommend that you return the stage to the factory after every 2000 hours of use for lubrication and readjustment Figure 9 Single MFA PP Linear Stage Figure 10 Stacked MFA PP Linear Stages 24 Features amp Specifications 4 TAPPED HOLES 79 4 HOLES M2 THD 4 40 M3 CLR gt 20 lt USABLE DEPTH 12 3 _ O65 9 PIN MINI DIN hoy oe CONNECTOR 1 42 79 2A 36 20 E ya e 142 6 HOLES M3 THD CABLE LENGTH 36 USABLE DEPTH 20 5 59 1 5 M 87 49 98 22 125 1 89 48 25 ee 79 y p 20 3 39 10 Ld FG 1 77 2 HOLES M3 THD s USABLE DEPTH 20 5 Figure 11 Dimensions MFA PP Motorized Linear Stage DIMENSIONS THREAD in mm B c D MrATP b00 200 gao ga Tolain 8 HOLES 25 4 50 8 9 65 Dk Y M2 CLR 98 1 97 m M MFA TP 2350 500 M3 M4 ki O 24 6 A OK 1 42 79 1 77 36 20 x 45 4 TAPPED HOLES 94 6 HOLES Nos aa cs a C CLR ON o 6 D THD 6 j A 1 42 x 79 36 x 20 6 L p a D 2 TAPPED HOLES Ly 1 21 79 A 2 4 40 M3 CLR 30 65 20 M eS Q 1 26 82 2 17 55 gt Q z a n a ea Top plate used to stack MFA PP for Z axis cont
40. ers could be driving loads simultaneously In that case current draw considerations would limit the maximum number of controllers to 4 6A 0 7A controller 6 controllers When driving multiple positioners through an NSC SB switchbox only one of the positioners is driven at a time by the controller The NSC PS25 comes with a 3 m 10 ft DC power output cable which is termi nated by a coaxial DC power output connector with a 5 5 mm outer ground and a 2 5 mm positive center This connector can be plugged directly into the power jack of an NSC200 controller or NSC PSC3 which will then in turn power the controller The connector can also be plugged into a power cable which branches power to two 2 DC power output connectors By daisy chaining branching power cables it is possible to power multiple controllers or switchboxes from the same supply cL Do Et _a Power Cord Power Cable 3m Power Supply f NSC PS25 Figure 18 NSC PS25 Power Supply to One load Features amp Specifications 31 ape Figure 19 Specifications NSC PS25 Power Supply to Multiple Loads Input voltage 90 246 Vac Input current max 1 5A Output voltage nominal 15 Vde Output current max 4 6A Supply efficiency 85 switching type Case size H x W x L 30 x 58 x 132 mm 1 2 x 2 3 x 5 2 Length of DC power output cord 3 m 10 ft DC power output connector Coaxial 5 5 mm oute
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42. he Service Form If the instrument is to be returned for repair the user will be given a Return Authorization Number that needs to be referenced in their shipping documenta tion Complete a copy of the Service Form shown below and fax it to Newport at the number indicated Maintenance amp Service 103 7 3 Service Form Newport Corporation USA Office 800 222 6440 FAX 949 253 1479 Newport Experience Solutions Name Return Authorization Please obtain RA prior to return of item Company Please obtain RA prior to return of item Address Date Country Phone Number P O Number FAX Number Item s Being Returned Model Serial Description Reason for return of goods please list any specific problems Newport Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 In U S 800 222 6440 Tel 949 863 3144 Fax 949 253 1680 Internet www newport com sales newport com LD Newport Visit Newport Online at www newport com
43. he same RS485 network provided that their respective software is used 5 2 RS232 Communications Setup Cabling For computer control an NSC200 controller or NSC SB switchbox is connected to the RS232 COM Port of the PC via an RS485 to RS232 converter Model NSC 485 232 I Please refer to the previous manual section for hookup diagrams The converter is normally secured directly to the computer but a straight through serial data cable with a male DB9 connector on one end and a female DB9 connector on the other end can also be used to connect the conver ter and PC COM Port Setup 19200 bps 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bit Handshake Protocol Handshaking between the host computer and controller is automatically provided by NewStep Util software 5 3 Software Installation The NewStep Util program allows computer control of most features available in the NSC200 controller It is designed to run on a Pentium class PC with a minimum of 64 MB of RAM and Windows 98 2000 NT or XP 50 NewStep Util Software To install NewStep Util load the distribution CD and double click on setup exe The program will give you the option of where to load the files or you can use the default directory C Program Files NewStep Controller Util by double clicking on the newly created icon shown to right in the NewStep Controller folder The Set Communication Port window will open Enter the Port to which the controller is connected such as Com1
44. iate settings from its non volatile memory 4MX Returns 4MX 8 for the above example where 4 is the controller number and 8 is the switchbox channel Errors No switchbox in Error 6 Invalid command scan table Positioner not Error 214 Invalid axis in scan table y other than Error 7 Parameter out of range 1 8 Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related BX Scan Switchbox Commands SA Controller Number N ewStep ASCII Command Set 77 OA Homing Acceleration Syntax xxOAnn Sets homing acceleration to nn in full steps sec for con troller xx If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxOA Reads back homing acceleration nn in full steps sec for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Homing acceleration in full steps sec floating number up to maximum acceleration specified by AU command Default value is 624 00 maximum acceleration for NSA12 Examples 210A20 0 Sets homing acceleration to 20 0 full steps sec for controller 21 210A Reads back homing acceleration in full steps sec from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn exceeds Error 7 Parameter out of range limit set by AU Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related DH Set home position Commands F OH Set homing
45. ile EEPROM factory default values for controller xx Parameters xXx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 25BZ Restores factory default settings for controller 25 NewStep ASCII Command Set 69 DH Define Home Position Syntax xxDHnn Defines home position value in micro steps for controller xx If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxDH Reads back home position value in micro steps for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Defined home position value in micro steps Default value is 0 There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 21DH10 Sets home position value to 10 for controller 21 21DH Reads back home position from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related OA Set homing acceleration Commands OH Set homing speed OR Search for home 70 NewStep ASCII Command Set ID Set Positioner Identification Syntax xxID nn Assigns a user defined name to a positioner connected to controller xx There needs to be a space after ID If multiple positioners are connected to the controller via a switchbox the positioner is selected via the MX command xxID Reads back user defined positioner name from controller XX Parameters xx Controller
46. ini DIN male Environmental See NewStep system specs 2 6 NSR Figure 15 NSR The NSR 1 is an economical and versatile rotary positioner for use as a filter wheel a neutral density rotator polarized optic rotator flipper mount or basic rotation platform It features a 1 threaded aperture retaining ring and internal reference surface for 25 4 mm optics a 1 degree step resolution and up to 30 s speed The NSR 1 serves as a base unit and can be used as a rotator for 25 4 mm optics For optimum performance and seamless compatibility the NSR 1 has been designed to operate with the NSC200 motion controller Accessories are also available including a filter wheel NSFW 1 for up to 8 25 4 mm optics a 127 mm diameter variable ND filter adapter NSND a tooling plate NSTP 1 featuring an array of tapped holes and a unique set of Features amp Specifications 27 adapters to transform the rotator into a motorized flipper mount NSFM 1 Refer to the NSR 1 Quick Start Guide for more details Combined with the new NSC200 controller the NSR1 takes the place of up to 5 separate devices at one fifth of the price The NSR 1 can be driven by an NSC200 controller either directly or via one of the eight output ports of an NSC SB switchbox Design Details NSTP 1 Figure 16 NSR Dimensions Base Material Aluminum Bearings Ball Bearings Drive Mechanism Belt Feedback NSR Series Home Swit
47. ion Related VA Set velocity Commands AC Set acceleration AU Set maximum acceleration 7 Maintenance amp Service CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside NewStep components Work performed by persons not authorized by Newport Corporation will void the warranty 7 1 Enclosure Cleaning The NewStep Actuator and Motion Controller should only be cleaned with a soapy water solution Do not use an acetone or alcohol solution as this will damage the finish of the enclosure 7 2 Technical Support This section contains information regarding factory service for NewStep Actua tors and Controllers The user should not attempt any maintenance or service of the equipment Any problem that cannot be resolved should be referred to Newport Corporation Telephone 1 800 222 6440 Fax 1 949 253 1479 Address Newport Corporation Service Department 1791 Deere Ave Irvine CA 92606 Email tech newport com or istd service newport com Web Page http Awww newport com Support Technical_Help URL http www newport com Support Service_and_Returns Contact Newport to obtain information about factory service Telephone contacts number s are provided on a Service Form Please have the following information available 102 Maintenance amp Service Equipment model number NSC200 NSAI MFA PP NSC SB Equipment Serial Number Problem Description document this by using t
48. ion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxOR Returns 1 if positioner has been homed or 0 if it has not been homed since last power up Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Examples 350R Homes the positioner connected to controller 35 350R Returns a 1 or 0 depending on whether controller 35 has been homed or not Errors Motor off Error 213 Motor not enabled Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related DH Define home Commands OA Homing acceleration OH Homing speed ST Stop motion NOTE Homing is a critical process and can take several minutes until completion with some motion devices As the NSC200 stores the current position into memory after every motion there is no need to re home a system under normal operation even not after power off 80 NewStep ASCII Command Set PA Move to Absolute Position Syntax xxPAnn Initiates a move to absolute position nn in micro steps for controller xx When command is received positioner executes a trapezoidal trajectory with a predefined acceleration dwell speed and deceleration If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxPA Reports last commanded absolute position in micro steps for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Absolute position in
49. low LJ Negative Travel Limit Switch LJ Positive Travel Limit Switch D Device Reset Button Jog Knob Switch Low Voltage Detect Encoder A J Encoder B Figure 37 Status Screen NewStep Util Software 59 5 6 4 About Tab Pressing the About tab brings up a screen which shows the current versions of NewStep Util software and controller firmware as well as Newport contact information for technical support gt NewStep Utility m E SS Newport Experience Solutions NewStep Util Ver 3 0 02 23 05 Controller Firmware Ver 3 4 Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 http Awww newport com Technical Support 800 222 6440 Copyright 2003 2005 Newport Corporation All rights reserved Figure 38 About Screen 6 NewStep ASCII Command Set 6 1 Command Set Introduction This section describes the supported two letter ASCII commands that may be used to configure and operate the NSC200 NewStep controller in Remote mode Yellow LED when the controller is connected to a computer either directly or via an NSC SB switchbox These commands work with LabView Visual Basic C or any other computer application that can issue ASCII commands via a computer COM port Newport s NewStep Util application described in the pre vious section of this manual utilizes these commands Note that the ASCII Command Set distributed with the NSC200 is not backward compatible with the set distributed with the pre
50. not position this equipment in a location that would make it difficult to disconnect the AC power cord 1 3 Manual Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Acronyms appear on the first occurrence enclosed in parentheses following their definition An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters of a string of words Example Read Only Memory ROM Italics or boldface text are used as an alternative to quotation marks to high light special text such as keyboard keys onscreen buttons or text entries Examples Press Enter AU command 2 Features amp Specifications 2 1 NewStep System Overview Newport s NewStep family of motion controllers and positioners are designed to provide affordable motorized fine positioning of mechanical stages and optical mounts in a wide range of optomechanical systems NewStep system components as of December 2010 include the following MODEL DESCRIPTION NSC200 Hand held motion controller driver with manual controls and an addressable RS485 computer interface NSA12 Miniature linear motorized actuator 11 mm travel MFA PP Motorized linear Stage 25 mm travel NSC PS25 AC power supply NSC PSC1 1 meter 3 ft power supply output cable NSC PSC3 3 meter 10 ft power supply output cable NSC 485 232 I RS485 to RS232 converter NSC JB Junction box to split 1 RS485 channel into to 5 channels NSC CB1 1 meter 3 ft RS485 cable
51. number integer from O to 255 nn User defined positioner name up to 8 ASCII characters long such as NSA12 1 Examples 25IDNSA12 Set positioner identification to NSA 12 for controller 25 251D Reads back positioner identification from controller 25 NewStep ASCII Command Set 71 JA Start Jog Motion Syntax xxJAnn Starts a jog motion with speed setting nn in full steps second fs sec for controller xx If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxJA Reads back last jog speed setting from controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Jog setting from 0 to 7 in full steps second fs sec Note for NSA12 156 62 fs sec 1 mm sec max speed nn value Jog Speed 0 0 fs s 1 0 07 fs s 2 0 23 fs s 3 0 78 fs s 4 3 12 fs s 5 15 62 fs s 6 48 87 fs s 7 156 62 fs s Examples 25JA 5 Starts jog motion at 15 62 fs sec for controller 25 25JA Reads back value of last jog speed from controller 25 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of Error 7 Parameter out of range range Motor off Error 213 Motor not enabled Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related MO Motor on Commands JS Set Jos scale factor ST Stop motion 72 NewStep ASCII Command Set JS Set Jog Scale up Factor Syntax xxJSAnn Sets jog
52. ny implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use Newport Corporation shall not be liable for any indirect special or consequential damages resulting from the purchase or use of its products 2005 by Newport Corporation Irvine CA All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied without prior written approval of Newport Corporation First printing 2005 This manual is provided for information only and product specifications are subject to change without notice Any change will be reflected in future printings Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 USA Part No 90043103 Rev B Preface 3 Confidentiality amp Proprietary Rights Reservation of Title The Newport programs and all materials furnished or produced connected there with Related Materials contain trade secrets of Newport and are for use only in the manner expressly permitted Newport claims and reserves all rights and benefits afforded under law in the Programs provided by Newport Corporation Newport shall retain full ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in and to all development process align or assembly technologies developed and other deri vative work that may be developed by Newport Customer shall not challenge or cause any third party to challenge the rights of Newport Preservation of Secrecy and Confidentiality and Restrictions to Access Customer shall protect the Newport Prog
53. o the selected controller channel There are five buttons 1 Configure Controller for New Stage Press if the positioner is other than an NSA12 This will cause different default values to be loaded NewStep Util Software 55 Scan Switchbox Press if you have added or disconnected a positioner This will initiate a new bus scan followed by an updated View all tab screen Save to Controller Press to enter any setup changes into the controller where they will be saved in non volatile EEPROM Save to File Press to save any setup changes as a computer file Restore from File Press to load previously save file data into non volatile EEPROM of the controller and update the computer screen There are also eight data fields 1 Channel Description is a custom name that a user can assign to the selected channel This can be eight printable ASCII character no spaces See ID command Velocity is the desired velocity of the channel in full steps sec See VA command Acceleration is the desired acceleration of the channel in full steps sec See AC command Max Velocity is the maximum allowed velocity of the channel in full steps sec The software will assign a default value for the specified positioner type See VU command Max Acceleration is the maximum allowed acceleration in full steps sec The software will assign a default value for the specified positioner type See AU command Travel Limit is the positive s
54. oftware travel limit in micro steps 1 64 of a full step See SR command Travel Limit is the negative software travel limit in micro steps See SL command Backlash Value is a compensation value in micro steps that the controller will add for each direction change to compensate for mechanical backlash See BA command 56 NewStep Util Software 5 6 2 Move Tab gt NewStep Utility Move to Move1 Jf 2000 micro stens Go Moe2 J o micro steps Go Increment E 1000 ice sts ef 12000 rice tens Ed 26000 Ee mcr sos Figure 35 Move Screen Pressing the Move tab brings up the above window with functions to move the positioner 1 Jog is a bar with 8 positive and 8 negative positions each of which corre sponds to a speed setting Press on any of the fields and the positioner will move at the speed and direction set by that field There is also a center position for zero speed 2 Move to provides two white fields with absolute positions Move 1 and Move 2 in micro steps Type in desired positions or press the up or down NewStep Util Software 57 arrows to increment or decrement Press the corresponding Go button and the positioner will move to that position 3 Increment provides three fields with relative positions in micro steps Press on the corresponding or buttons and positioner will make that relative move in the positive or negative directions from its present position 4 Home is a
55. oller 2 NSC200 oe Motion Controller 1 NSC 200 A Actuator 1 NSA12 6 Power Cable NSC PSC1 1m NSC PSC3 3m Power Cable NSC PSC1 1m NSC PSC3 3m Power Supply Fa NSC PS25 Figure 24 Connections 2 Controllers 1 Supply 40 Features amp Specifications oe NSC 200 A RS485 Cable NSC CB1 1m NSC CB3 3m RS232 to RS485 Converter yee NSC 485 232 1 Ui j RS232 Computer Port Sis Supply NSC PS25 Power Cord 4 Figure 25 Connections 1 Controller 1 Supply Computer Control Features amp Specifications 41 Motion Controller 1 ee NSC200 Actuator a NSA12 Motion Controller 2 NSC200 TA Actuator 2 NSA12 RS485 Cable NSC CB1 1m NSC CB3 3m Power Cable NSC PSC1 1m NSC PSC3 3m i RS485 Junction B SSS NSC JB RS232 to RS485 Converter Power Cable NSC PSC1 1m NSC PSC3 3m Power Supply J NSC PS25 NSC 485 232 I Figure 26 Connections 2 Controllers 1 Supply Computer Control 42 Features amp Specifications Power Supply a NSC PS25 Power Cord Control Knob aU Power Cable NSC PSC3 Motion Controller NSC200 Driver Cable NSC SB i 15769 02 2m B RS485 Cable 5 NSC CB2 2m IL RS485 Cable SS S gt Ss CE ae NSC CB1 1m NSC CB3 3m L R 232 to RS485 Converter NSC 485 232 I Ts To RS232 Computer Port Actuator 2 N Actuator
56. on during motion Related JA Jog Commands rt PA Move to absolute position PR Move to relative position SR Positive software limit NewStep ASCII Command Set 89 SM Save Settings to Non Volatile Memory Syntax xxSM Saves controller configuration settings from RAM to non volatile EEPROM memory This command should be issued after modifying settings so that these are not lost when controller is powered off Parameters Xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Examples 61SM Saves changes for controller 61 to non volatile memory Related AC AU SL SR All commands that change a setting commands VA VU etc 90 NewStep ASCII Command Set SP Set Position for Knob Control Syntax xxSPnn Sets an absolute or relative distance nn in micro steps that will be commanded by controller xx when knob control is configured for position mode and knob is at its extreme position The sign positive or negative of this distance will be the same as for the knob rotation If motion is in progress command is not accepted and an error message is generated xxSP Reads back knob control distance for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Knob control distance in micro steps Default value is 2765 There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 12SP1000 Sets knob control distance to 1000 micro steps for
57. ontroller also has two secondary operating modes Velocity and Position These can be selected by pressing buttons marked V or P or the body of the con troller or via software commands The default mode at power up is Velocity Tri color status LED e Velocity or Position mode e Switchbox channel Mounting holes for bolts to optical table Buttons to select Control knob for e Velocity control e Position control e Channel selection e Local or Remote mode selection Flat portion of housing to seat against optical table Reset button for RS 485 address Figure 28 NSC200 top and bottom views 46 Local Operation 4 2 Manual User Controls Selection of Remote or Local mode Press in the control knob to toggle between Local and Remote The new selection will only become effective after any ongoing motion has stopped In Remote mode yellow LED the controller responds to computer commands only and the control knob is disabled In Local mode green LED the control knob is enabled and computer commands are disabled Selection of Velocity or Position mode First press the control knob to switch from Local to Remote yellow LED Then press the left button marked V for Velocity or right button marked P for Position Hold down the button for 2 seconds The LED will flash twice to indicate that the mode was successfully changed Following the mode change press the control knob again to switch back to
58. ontroller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Relative position integer from 60000 to 120000 in micro steps There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 25PR1000 Initiates relative move of 1000 micro steps for positioner connected to controller 25 25PR Reads back last commanded relative position for controller 25 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Motor off Error 213 Motor not enabled Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related AC Set acceleration Commands z BA Backlash compensation PA Move to absolute position ST Stop motion VA Set velocity 84 NewStep ASCII Command Set RS Reset Controller Syntax xxRS Soft resets processor in controller xx Parameter Xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 31RS Soft resets controller 31 NewStep ASCII Command Set 85 SA Set Controller Address Syntax xxSAnn Changes current controller address xx to new address nn Parameters xx Current controller address integer from 0 to 255 nn New controller address integer from 0 to 255 Example 0SA14 Changes controller address from 0 to 14 Errors nn missing No error message returned nn is set to 0 nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range 86 NewStep ASCII Command Set SH Set Hardware Configuration Syntax
59. r the Jnitialize Controller screen will open asking if you want to initialize another controller If you do plug in the next uninitialized controller and press the YES button The Initialize Controller window will open again allowing you to enter an address for that controller Note that only one uninitialized controller may be connected to the network at a time for initializing 52 NewStep Util Software 5 5 Network Scan gt Scan Controllers Do you want to scan for controllers on the bus Maximum Scan Controller Address Note that the time taken to scan the bus is proportional to the maximum scan controller addresses selected No Yes Scanning for controllers Please wait EET I Do not ask this question at startup Figure 32 Set Communication Port Screen After all controllers have been initialized the Scan Controller window shown above will open Enter the maximum address to scan for then press the Yes button The NewStep Util software will then scan the bus find any controllers and find any switchboxes connected to them It will also discover and identify any positioners Note that while the highest possible address is 255 the time to scan the bus is proportional to the actual number of addresses to be scanned If the check box at the bottom left of the screen is checked the program will not scan the bus the next time the program is started Channel Description Position Units
60. r ground 2 5 mm positive center DC power output branching cables optional NSC PSC1 1 m two DC power output connectors NSC PSC3 3 m two DC power output connectors Environmental See NewStep system specs 2 8 NSC JB RS485 Junction Box The NSC JB is a passive junction box which allows a single 6 position 4 wire RJ11 jack to be branched into up to five jacks By using a single NSC JB a single NSC 485 232 I converter connected to a computer COM port can com mand up to five digitally addressable NSC200 controllers NSC JB junction boxes can also be daisy chained to increase the number controllers The theore tical maximum number of controllers connected to a single RS 485 line is 32 for current drain reasons as specified by the RS485 standard 32 Features amp Specifications Physically the NSC JB consists of a white plastic case with five RJ11 jacks plus a 3 6 m 12 foot cable terminated by an RJ11 plug Two mounting ears are provided All like pins are wired in parallel with no active components Figure 20 NSC JB RS485 Junction Box NSC 200 Motion Controllers To RS485 Junction Box 3 RS232 to RS485 Converter Figure 21 Branching with Multiple RS485 Junction Boxes Specifications Input connector computer side 6 position 4 wire RJ11 plug Output connectors controller side Five 6 position 4 wire RJ11 jacks Signal processing None Device is passive Environmental
61. rams and Related Materials as trade secrets of Newport and shall devote its best efforts to ensure that all its per sonnel protect the Newport Programs as trade secrets of Newport Corporation Customer shall not at any time disclose Newport s trade secrets to any other person firm organization or employee that does not need consistent with Customer s right of use hereunder to obtain access to the Newport Programs and Related Materials These restrictions shall not apply to information 1 generally known to the public or obtainable from public sources 2 readily apparent from the keyboard operations visual display or output reports of the Programs 3 previously in the possession of Customer or subsequently deve loped or acquired without reliance on the Newport Programs or 4 approved by Newport for release without restriction Service Information This section contains information regarding factory service for the source The user should not attempt any maintenance or service of the system or optional equipment beyond the procedures outlined in this manual Any problem that cannot be resolved should be referred to Newport Corporation 4 Preface Technical Support Contacts North America amp Asia Europe Newport Corporation Service Dept Newport MICRO CONTROLE S A 1791 Deere Ave Zone Industrielle Irvine CA 92606 USA 45340 Beaune la Rolande FRANCE Telephone 949 253 1694 Telephone 33 02 38 40 51 56 Telephone 800
62. reen no problem or red error or problem encountered Motion control in Velocity mode Once the NSC200 is in Local and Velocity modes simply turn the control knob in the forward or reverse direction and let go to stop motion There are seven 8 jog speed settings for each direction As the knob is turned further in either direction the jog velocity will increase for that direction The knob is spring loaded and the resting position corresponds to zero speed The 8 jog speed settings are part of the default setting for each type of positioner but can be modified using the SV ASCII command Motion control in Position mode Once the NSC200 is in Local and Position modes turn the control knob to its extreme forward or reverse position The controller will then move the positioner up or down by a preset number of micro steps To preset the number of micro step connect the NSC200 to a computer and issue an SP command followed by an SM command To enable a feature where holding the knob in its extreme position will cause repositioning at regular intervals execute an SH command with bit 2 set to 1 followed by an SM command Resetting RS485 bus address Use a small diameter rod to press the reset button on the back of the controller This will reset the RS485 bus address of the controller to its factory default setting of zero 0 so that the controller can be recognized as unitialized by NewStep Util software Once a desired RS485 bus addre
63. rol lt B gt lt 2 48 63 gt Figure 12 MFA TP Top Plates Figure 13 MFA BK Top Plate Features amp Specifications 25 4 TAPPED HOLES 24 4 HOLES 0 26 7 5 enue Oy 6 ON 2 98 x1 00 Vee 25 4 alone Ei j 1 42 79 1 97 36 20 20 50 Noe eae O Fi ii A 8 HOLESM3 THD he 1 42 gt l P 3 50 89 Figure 14 MFA BP Base Plate Specifications Size Hx Wx L 20 x 45 x 140 mm 79 x 1 77 x 5 51 Weight 0 6 kg 1 5 Ib Provision for mounting Add on top and bottom mounting plates Base material Stainless steel Bearings Double row linear ball bearings Drive mechanism Backlash compensated lead screw Motor 2 phase stepper motor Drive screw pitch 0 5 mm Reduction gear 1 43 Limit switches One mechanical switch per direction Travel Range 25 mm Full step 0 485 um Micro step 0 00757 um 1 64 of full step Minimum Incremental motion 0 1 um Unidirectional repeatability 0 5 um Bidirectional repeatability 2 5 um Home position repeatability 4 um On axis accuracy 8 um Load capacity vertical 50N Load capacity along axis 10N Max speed no load 0 3 mm sec Torsional stiffness pitch 60 urad Nm Torsional stiffness roll 100 urad Nm 26 Features amp Specifications Length of drive cable 1 5 m 5 ft Cable connector 9 pin m
64. row linear ball bearing design with bearing ways that are directly machined into the structural elements of the stage Compared to alternative solutions that use commercial bearings MFA linear stages offer a higher load capacity and stiffness with low pitch and yaw errors End of run limit switches prevent bearing damage from accidental over travel Installation of an MFA stage on an optical table requires a Model MFA BP base plate Optical components can be secured directly to the top surface of the moving stage which is small but provides 4 mounting holes with M2 threads plus 6 mounting holes with M3 threads Greater flexibility in mounting optical Features amp Specifications 23 components is provided by an add on top plate This is normally an MFA TP plate with Imperial threads or an M MFA TP plate with metric threads Two stages can be stacked directly for XY control Stacking of stages for XZ YZ or XYZ control with a vertically mounted stage requires use of a single MFA BK top plate This plate provides through holes for tapped mounting holes at the end of the fixed frame of the stage Note that top and bottom mounting plates are not included with the MFA stage but must be ordered separately An MFA PP stage can be driven by an NSC200 controller either directly or via one of the eight output ports of an NSC SB switchbox CAUTION MFA stages contain delicate factory preloaded parts Only operate in a clean environment Avoid m
65. s indicated by the color of a bank of tri color LEDs labeled 1 8 When used switchbox serves as the connection hub between the power supply computer if applicable and positioners The controller detects the presence of the switchbox and automatically enables or disables functionalities as required e Power The side of the switchbox features two coaxial mini jacks one labeled with a symbol for power in one labeled Controller 18 Features amp Specifications e RS485 I O In Remote mode the switchbox communicates with the com puter via a first RS485 cable and in turn communicates with the controller via a second RS485 cable The side of the switchbox features two RJ11 jacks one labeled PC one labeled Controller In Local mode only the RS485 cable to the controller is used e Drive Signals The switchbox can drive up to eight NewStep positioners and in turn is driven by the controller The back of the switchbox features eight female 9 pin mini DIN connectors for positioner cables The side of the switchbox features a single female 9 pin mini DIN connector for connection to the controller Specifications Positioner input channels 1 multiplexed by switchbox Positioner output channels 8 only selected channel is active Power requirements 15 Vdc 40 mA Channel status indication One tri color LED per channel Case dimensions H x W x D 35 x 182 x 151 mm 1 4 x 7 2 x 5 9 C
66. s motion in progress using deceleration rate programmed with AC set deceleration command for controller xx Parameter Xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 Example 41ST Stops positioner motion for controller 43 Related MO Motor on Commands AC Set acceleration NewStep ASCII Command Set 93 SV Set Velocities For Knob Control Syntax xx Vn1 n2 n3 Defines eight 8 velocity settings in full steps sec that n4 n5 n6 n7 n8 controller xx will use when knob control is configured for velocity mode A space is optional after each comma xxSV Reads back knob velocity settings for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 n1 n2 n3 n4 n5 Eight numbers floating point for velocity settings 1 8 n6 n7 n8 in full steps sec Default settings selected for NSA12 es are the following n1 0 00 n2 0 07 n3 0 23 n4 0 78 n5 3 12 n6 15 62 n7 46 87 n8 156 62 Examples 12SV0 00 0 07 Sets eight knob velocity settings for controller 12 The 0 23 0 78 3 12 values shown are the above default values 15 62 46 87 156 62 12SV Reads back eight knob velocity settings from controller 12 n1 n8 missing No error message All missing values are set to 0 Related KM Set knob mode to velocity or position Commands 94 NewStep ASCII Command Set TE Read Error Code Syntax xxTEnn Reads error code from controller xx Description Error Code No errors 0
67. ss has been entered the controller can then be digitally addressed in Remote mode using either NewStep Util software or ASCII commands 48 Local Operation 4 3 Reading the LED Status Lights 4 3 1 LED Indicator on NSC200 Controller A tri color LED adjacent to the control knob indicates the controller operating mode and operating conditions LED Status Yellow Green Red Solid Remote mode Local mode Error condition not in motion not in motion Blinking Remote mode Local mode Firmware in motion in motion download 4 3 2 LED Indicators on NSC SB Switchbox A bank of eight tri color LEDs on the front panel of the switchbox indicates the status of each channel LED Status Green Red Yellow Off Connected amp selected Solid Disconnected amp selected Solid Connected amp unselected Solid Disconnected amp unselected Off 5 NewStep Util Software 5 1 Overview Newport s NewStep Utility program NewStep Util provides computer access to the most commonly used NSC200 controller functions including changing controller configuration monitoring status and issuing move jog commands This program is distributed on CD ROM with NSC200 controller purchases Note that the version of NewStep Util distributed with the NSC200 is not back ward compatible with the version distributed with the predecessor NSC100 It is however possible to use NSC100 s and NSC200 s on t
68. sted information For example if 234VE is sent to controller 234 it may respond with 234VE 1 0 6 1 4 Saving Settings to Non Volatile Memory When a setting is changed using a Set command the new setting is written to RAM and is implemented immediately When power is removed and reapplied the change is lost unless the setting has been saved to non volatile memory using the SM command Always execute an SM command if you want changed parameters to be saved 6 2 Command Set Summary ae Short Description canna na 1 AC Acceleration V v 2 AU Maximum Acceleration vV vV 3 BA Backlash Compensation vV vV 4 BX Scan Switchbox vV V 5 BZ Restore EEPROM vV 6 DH Define Home vV vV 7 ID Positioner Identification vV vV 8 JA Jog v v 9 JS Jog Scale Factor V V 10 KM Knob Mode vV V 11 MF Motor OFF vV 12 MO Motor ON vV 13 MX Select Switchbox Channel vV vV NewStep ASCII Command Set 63 14 OA Homing Acceleration Vv v 15 OH Homing Speed V V 16 OR Home vV vV 17 PA Absolute Position vV V 18 PD Position Delay vV V 19 PH Hardware Status vV 20 PR Relative Position vV V 21 RS Reset v 22 SA Controller Number V 23 SH Set Hardware Configuration v v 24 SL Negative Software Limit vV V 25 SM Save in Memory V 26 SP Knob Position vV v 27 SR Positive Software Limit vV vV 28 ST S
69. teger from 60000 to 120000 in micro steps There are 64 micro steps per full step Examples 25PA1000 Initiates motion to position 1000 for positioner connected to controller 25 25PA Reads back last commanded absolute position for controller 25 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Motor off Error 213 Motor not enabled Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related AC Set acceleration Commands BA Backlash compensation PR Move to relative position ST Stop motion VA Set velocity NewStep ASCII Command Set 81 PD Position Delay in Knob Control Syntax xxPDnn Sets delay between moves to nn milliseconds for controller xx xxPD Reads delay value nn in milliseconds for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Delay value between moves in milliseconds Default value is 100 ms Examples 21PD50 Sets delay between moves to 50 ms for controller 21 21PD Reads delay setting in milliseconds from controller 21 nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing Related KM Set knob mode Commands SV Set velocities for knob control SP Set position distance for knob control 82 NewStep ASCII Command Set PH Get Hardware Status Syntax xxPH Returns 24 status bits 3 bytes from controller These are reported as a decimal number which needs to be
70. top Motion V 29 sv Knob Velocities V V 30 TE Tell Error vV 31 TP Tell Position vV 32 TS Controller Status V 33 VA Velocity vV V 34 VE Firmware version vV 35 vu Maximum Velocity Vv Vv Table 1 Summary of Commands 64 NewStep ASCII Command Set 6 3 Command Set Details AC Set Acceleration Syntax xxACnn Sets acceleration value nn in full steps second for controller xx Execution is immediate If motion is in progress command is ignored and an error message is generated xxAC Reports current acceleration value nn in full steps second for controller xx Parameters xx Controller number integer from 0 to 255 nn Acceleration in full steps second floating number to maximum value programmed with AU command Examples 21AC12 5 Sets acceleration value to 12 5 for controller 21 21AC Reads acceleration value from controller 21 Errors nn missing Error 38 Parameter missing nn out of range Error 7 Parameter out of range Command Error 226 Command not allowed during motion during motion Related AU Set maximum acceleration or deceleration Commands a PA Move to absolute position PR Move to relative position VA Set velocity NewStep ASCII Command Set 65 AU Set Maximum Acceleration Syntax xxAUnn Sets maximum acceleration value nn in full steps second for controller xx Execution is immediate
71. y be used in this manual to call your attention to important information regarding your safety to the safety and preservation of your equipment and to important tips 10 Safety Precautions WARNING Situation has potential to cause bodily harm or death CAUTION Situation has potential to cause damage to property or equipment NOTE Additional information the user or operator should consider Safety Precautions 11 1 2 1 General Warnings Observe these general warnings when operating or servicing this equipment Read all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions Do not use this equipment in or near water Only connect the power cord to a grounded power outlet Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners use only a damp lint free cloth To avoid explosion do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere 1 2 2 General Cautions Observe these cautions when operating or servicing this equipment Use only specified replacement parts Follow precautions for static sensitive devices when handling this equipment This product should only be powered as described in this manual There are no user serviceable parts inside the NewStep system components If this equipment is used in a manner not specified within this manual the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Do
72. y of Parts Verify that you have received all of the NewStep system components that that you have ordered Refer to the connection diagrams in this manual to verify that you have ordered and received all of the components that you will be needing The following is a list of parts included with the NewStep Actuator and Motion Controller Kit Model NSC200 KT NSC200 NewStep Motion Controller NSA12 NewStep Actuator NSC PS25 Power Supply with AC Power Cord NSC PSC3 DC Power Cable 3 Meter 5 User s Manual eh If you are missing any hardware have questions about the hardware that you have received or need to order additional hardware please contact Newport 3 4 Installation Location Your NewStep system is designed for operation in a laboratory environment The recommended ambient operating temperature is between 20 C and 25 C Operation at slightly higher or lower ambient temperatures for limited periods e g several hours will not cause harm but may reduce performance 36 Features amp Specifications An optical table with a steel surface and threaded mounting holes on a 1 or 25 mm grid is recommended to secure optical components The NSC200 con troller and MFA PP motorized linear stage are designed to be mounted on such a grid however a NewStep system may be placed on any reasonably firm table or bench for operation The NewStep power supply Model NSC PS25 is a switching supply and is auto sensing for 100 240
73. y pressing the knob of the NSC200 The control mode is indicated by the color of a tri color LED Remote is the default mode at power up For details on Local operation see Section 4 of this manual Two secondary control modes are selectable whether the controller is in Local or Remote mode Velocity or Position Velocity is the default mode at power up In Velocity mode the rotary knob at the front of the NSC200 is turned to select one of eight 8 speed settings for each direction plus a rest position Rotate the Features amp Specifications 15 knob in one direction and the positioner moves in that direction Rotate the knob in the other direction and the actuator moves in that other direction The farther the knob is rotated the faster the positioner moves The knob is spring loaded and returns to its zero point when released thus stopping motion In Position mode the rotary knob is turned to its extreme clockwise or counter clockwise position The controller then moves the positioner by a preset number of micro steps either up or down Remote computer control makes use of the NSC200 s digitally addressable RS4835 port which is interfaced to the RS232 COM port of a PC The interface is provided by an RS485 to RS232 converter an optional 1x5 RS485 junction box plus cables all available from Newport In Remote mode the NSC200 accepts and executes ASCII commands These can be issued in three primary ways NewStep Util

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