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2.3
Motion Control Unit
2.3.1
Intended Use
The motion control unit is a device used for interfacing with and controlling of the nanopositioner. It
provides both the electronics hardware and software interface for communicating with the
nanopositioner and controlling the stages within the stack.
2.3.2
Components
The nanopositioner module consists of a 3-axis (X-Y-Z) positioner stack, rack-mountable motion
controller, and power supply. The Cryostation user interface touchscreen provides the operational
control for the nanopositioner.
2.3.3
Motion Controller Inputs/Outputs (I/O)
The Nanopositioner I/O ports are located at the back of the unit.
Figure 2: Motion controller (back) inputs/outputs (I/O).
2.3.4
Motion Controller Power Button
The Nanopositioner power button is located on the front panel. When the unit is powered on the
button will glow.
Figure 3: Motion controller (front) power button location.
1.
Power Input HIROSE P/N: RP34-8R-3DL 24 VDC/50 W
2.
USB 2.0 Receptacle
3.
Ethernet 10/00/1000 MBPS
4.
RS485 IN/OUT
5.
Digital Input/Output D-SUB 25 Pin Female Connector
6.
Motor and Encoder D-SUB 37 Pin Female Connector
