E-861 PiezoWalk® NEXACT® Controller
Networkable Controller for NEXACT® Linear Drives and Positioners
- High-speed encoder input
- Macro programmable for stand-alone functionality
- Data recorder
- Nonvolatile EEPROM for macros and parameters
- Daisy chain networking
Digital servo controller for NEXACT® piezo motors
1 axis. Supports motion types of the PiezoWalk® drives: Nanostepping mode for longer distances. Highly dynamic positioning within one step with resolutions below one nanometer.
Interfaces and communication
USB and RS-232 interfaces for commanding. A/B quadrature encoder input. TTL inputs for limit and reference point switches. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Interface for analog joystick. Daisy chain networking for up to 16 axes operated via a common computer interface.
Extensive functions, software support
Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.
Fields of application
- 2-photon microscopy, confocal microscopy
- 3-D imaging
- Laser technology
- Interferometry
- Biotechnology
- Micromanipulation
- Autofocus with high demands on travel range
Specifications
Specifications
Motion and control | E-861.1A1 |
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Controller type | PID controller, parameter changing during operation |
Trajectory profiles | Trapezoidal |
Encoder input | Analog encoder input sine-cosine, Interpolation electronics for differential transmission, 1 Vpp and 2.5 V offset of the encoder signal |
Stall detection | Automatic motor stop when a programmable position error is exceeded |
Input limit switch | 2 × TTL (pull-up/pull-down, programmable) |
Input reference point switch | 1 × TTL |
Interfaces and operation | E-861.1A1 |
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Communication interfaces | USB, RS-232 |
Motor connection | HD Sub-D 15 (f) |
Sensor connection | HD Sub-D 15 (m) |
Controller network | Up to 16 units on single interface* |
I/O lines | 4 analog/digital in, 4 digital out (TTL) |
Command set | PI General Command Set (GCS) |
User software | PIMikroMove |
Application programming interfaces | API for C / C++ / C# / VB.NET / Python, drivers for LabVIEW |
Manual control (optional) | Pushbutton box, joystick (for 2 axes), Y cable for 2-D motion |
Downloads
Datasheet
Documentation
Technical Note N310T0011
NEXACT® Technology
User Manual PZ205
E-861 NEXACT® Controller
Software Files
PI Software Suite C-990.CD1
C-990.CD1 Releasenews
General Software Documentation
User Manual A000T0075
Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1
User Manual A000T0067
Information on the PIStages3 database. What must be considered when changing from PIStages2 to PIStages3.
Software Manual SM156
PIStages3Editor for editing the PIStages3 database
Software Manual SM146
GCS Array Data Format
Software Manual SM155
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
User Manual A000T0028
Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder
Software Manual SM148
PIMikroMove
Software Manual SM151
PI GCS DLL
Software Manual SM158
PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW
Technical Note A000T0089
PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms
User Manual SM164E
Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager
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