the
product overview
page, find your device, click through to the device's webpage, and click on
the "Series Specs" tab. The microstep size (default resolution) will be shown in the list of product
specs either in the "Group Specifications" section or the "Comparison" section.
Daisy-Chaining Devices
Multiple devices can be connected together in a chain through the Prev and Next connectors.
This allows any number of devices to be controlled from a single connection to a computer,
reducing cabling demands. In addition, X-Series devices carry power through the daisy chain, so
in most cases a power supply only needs to be connected to one device in the chain. Whenever a
device is added or removed from a chain, a
renumber
(
T:2
) command should be sent to prevent
device-address conflicts.
To daisy-chain X-Series devices with T-Series and A-Series devices:
Ensure all devices are set to the same communication protocol and baud rate before
connecting them. If any T-Series devices will be in the chain, then the communication
protocol must be Binary at 9600 baud rate.
Connect any X-Series devices at the start of the chain (closest to the computer). This
configuration will reduce the number of adaptor cables required.
Connect a
T-XDC
(or
S-XDC
for daisy-chaining an A-MCB2) adaptor cable to the Next port of
the last X-Series device in the chain, and to the Prev port of the T-Series or A-Series device.
Power supplied to an X-Series device will not be transmitted to any T-Series or A-Series
devices in the chain.
Contact
Zaber Technical Support
for assistance selecting connecting cables when daisy-
chaining multiple series.
Manual Control
Most X-Series motion control products have an integrated, depressible knob with 20 detents per
revolution, allowing devices to be controlled without the use of a computer. There are two manual
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