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Introduction
2 Introduction
2.1 NextMove ESB-2 features
NextMove ESB-2 is a high performance multi-axis intelligent controller for servo and stepper
motors.
NextMove ESB-2 features the Mint motion control language. Mint is a structured form of
Basic, custom designed for stepper or servo motion control applications. It allows you to get
started very quickly with simple motion control programs. In addition, Mint includes a wide
range of powerful commands for complex applications.
Standard features include:
Control of 4 stepper axes and either 3 or 4 servo axes (model dependent).
Additional encoder input for master follower applications.
A wide variety of motion types including point to point moves, software cams and
gearing.
20 general purpose digital inputs, software configurable as level or edge triggered.
12 general purpose digital outputs.
2 differential analog inputs with 12-bit resolution.
4 single-ended analog outputs with 12-bit resolution.
USB serial port.
CANopen protocol for communication with Mint controllers and other third party
CANopen devices.
Programmable in Mint.
Drop-in replacement for NextMove ESB.
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