Motion Controller, Single-axis DC Motor

The SMC100CC is a single axis motion controller/driver for DC servo motors up to 48 VDC at 1.5 A rms. It provides a very compact and low-cost controller for most of Newport’s stages, including the popular GTS and ILS linear stages, URS rotation stages, and LTA actuators. Communication with the SMC100 is via the integrated RS-232-C interface, or a USB port using the SMC-USB adapter. The SMC100 controller requires a "straight-through" type of RS232 cable SMC-232, when connecting it to a PC. A Null-Modem cable will not work. The controller is shipped with one 0.2 m long power cable and one 0.2 m long RS-485 network cable which can be used to daisy chain one controller to another.

Daisy-chain up to 31 Controllers

The SMC Motion Controllers are single axis motion controllers/drivers for DC servo motors (SMC100CC) and 2-phase stepper motors (SMC100PP) up to 48 VDC at 1.5 A rms. Both controller types can be daisy-chained in a communication bus with up to 31 devices. SMC controllers can also power daisy-chained depending on attached positioner. Communication interface to a computer or a programmable logic control is available through an RS232 interface with ASCII commands.

User-Friendly GUI

The SMC100 controller provides convenient, user-friendly GUI allowing the users to interact with the SMC100CC or SMC100PP controller that is connected to stages. The user can initiate moves, change the state of the controller, adjust parameters, etc. through the GUI.

Simple Programming with Extensive Language Options

Advanced application programming is simplified by using mnemonic ASCII commands. There are over 40 intuitive commands to choose from. Alternatively, additional drivers are available for other languages including LabVIEW™ drivers and communication DLL’s.

Plug-and-Play With ESP Compatible Stages

When an ESP compatible stage is connected to the SMC, the stage is quickly recognized and operating parameters are configured without the need for user inputs. This Plug-and-Play feature is not only transparent to the user, but it also ensures the safe operation of the stage.

For stage compatibility click here: Stage Compatibility Matrix.