Motion Controller, Single-axis Stepper Motor

The SMC100PP is a single axis motion controller/driver for 2-phase stepper motors up to 48 VDC at 1.1A peak per phase. It is a compact and low-cost controller for most of Newport’s stages, like the UTS and ILS linear stages, URS rotation stages, and TRA actuators. Communication with the SMC100 is via the integrated RS-232-C interface, or a USB port using the adapter. The SMC100 controller requires a "straight-through" type of RS232 cable , 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

Example of a multi-axis system configuration

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

Example of a single-axis system configuration

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.

RS-232-C or USB Communication

Communication with the SMC100 is achieved via the integrated RS-232-C interface, or from a USB port using the external adapter SMC-USB (requires Windows™ operating system). Intuitive, Windows-based software supports all configurations and enables basic motion.

Advanced Compensation Modes

The SMC features a floating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feedforward at 2kHz servo rate with backlash or hysteresis compensation. These features allow for improved overall stage performance.

Specifications

Technical Specs

Command Set
40+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands. Command set includes software limits, user units, synchronized motion start, stop all
Computer Interfaces
RS-232-C with 57,600 baud rate, USB compatible with external adapter SMC-USB (requires Windows™ operating system), RS-485 internal link for chaining up to 31 controllers from the same COM port
Control Algorithm
Open Loop
Drive Type
Stepper
ESP Compatibility
ESP Stage Detection
Motion
Point to Point, Continuous jog

Motor Control
48 VDC, 1.1A/ph peak, 100kHz PWM switching freq
Number of Axis
1
Interface
2-Color LED
Dimensions
161 x 140 x 33 mm

Command Set
40+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands. Command set includes software limits, user units, synchronized motion start, stop all
Computer Interfaces
RS-232-C with 57,600 baud rate, USB compatible with external adapter SMC-USB (requires Windows™ operating system), RS-485 internal link for chaining up to 31 controllers from the same COM port
Control Algorithm
Open Loop
Drive Type
Stepper
ESP Compatibility
ESP Stage Detection
Motion
Point to Point, Continuous jog

Motor Control
48 VDC, 1.1A/ph peak, 100kHz PWM switching freq
Number of Axis
1
Interface
2-Color LED
Dimensions
161 x 140 x 33 mm

Resources & Downloads

Technical Notes

2D Product Drawings

SMC100.pdf(509.6 kB, PDF)

Manuals

SMC100 Controller Command Interface Manual(4.7 MB, PDF)
SMC100 - Controller GUI Manual.pdf(1.5 MB, PDF)
SMC100CC and SMC100PP - User Manual(3.7 MB, PDF)

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