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8-axis Universal Controller/Driver, ethernet
The XPS-Q8 is an extremely high-performance, easy to use, 8-axis integrated motion controller/driver. The XPS-Q8 utilizes the more robust QNX operating system, while maintaining the feature-rich firmware of the XPS-C8. It offers high-speed communication through 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, outstanding trajectory accuracy and powerful programming functionality. Combining user-friendly web interfaces with advanced trajectory and synchronization features, the XPS-Q8 precisely controls the most complex to the most basic motion sequences. Multiple digital and analog I/O's, triggers and supplemental encoder inputs provide users with additional data acquisition, synchronization and control features that can improve the most demanding motion applications.Proprietary universal driver modules allow the XPS to drive 1 to 8 axes of any Newport actuator, linear, rotary or NanoPositioning stage. By using pass-through drive modules, the XPS is also capable of controlling many other motion devices, whether they use stepper, DC brush, DC brushless rotary or linear, voice coil or piezoelectric actuation. Driver Modules must be purchased separately.EPICS Compatible.
For stage compatibility click here: Stage Compatibility Matrix.
Specifications
- TypeUniversal Controller
- Command SetObjected oriented language, 100+ functions, TCL generated scripts, EPICS Compatible
- CompensationLinear error, backlash compensation, error mapping
- Computer InterfacesTwo Ethernet 10/100 Base-T (RJ45) with Fixed and Dynamic IP with DHCP & DNS for local and network communication
- Control AlgorithmPI Position, PIDFF Velocity, PIDFF Acceleration, PIDDualFF Voltage, Variable PID's, Derivative Cut-off Filter, Notch Filters, or Open Loop
- Error CompensationLinear, Backlash, Error
- ESP CompatibilityESP Stage Detection
- MotionSynchronized pt to pt, Spindle, Gantry, Linear/circular interpolation, Splines, PVT, Analog tracking, Master-slave
- Motor ControlDC Servo, Stepper, DC Brushless, Piezoelectric stacks, others via pass through card
- Number of Axis8
- Weight16 kg
Resources & Downloads
3D Product Models
Application Notes
Photoresponse Mapping of Photovoltaic Cells(5.4 MB, PDF) XY-Theta Motion System For Laser Scribing on LED Wafer(1.3 MB, PDF) AWARE - Wide Field of View Camera(517.7 kB, PDF) Extremely Large Telescope Metrology(408.5 kB, PDF) Building a High Performance Non-contact Optical Surface Metrology System(400.4 kB, PDF) Scanning X-ray Fluorescence with Newport Linear Stages(1.7 MB) Terahertz Pulse Generation with Ultrafast Laser and GTS Precision Linear Stage(641.2 kB, PDF) Fiber Spool Winding Application with Custom 5-Axis Motion System(145.1 kB, PDF) Ultrafast Laser Micromachining with Newport XYZ Motion System(393.9 kB, PDF) Optical Inspection With XY Stages in Lithography Machine System(221 kB, PDF) Z-Scan for the Characterization of Transparent Optical Materials(407.7 kB, PDF) Photon Echo Spectroscopy(315.6 kB, PDF) High Speed Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) System(611 kB, PDF) Fiber Grating Inscription System With Newport IMS Series Stage(211.5 kB, PDF) Three-Dimensional Microfabrication by Two-Photon Polymerization(932.1 kB, PDF) A Diamond in the Rough: Industrial Diamond Cutting and Processing with a 4-Axis Precision Motion System(517.1 kB, PDF) Workstation for Laser Direct-Write Processing(4.4 MB, PDF)
2D Product Drawings
XPS Controller(390.3 kB, PDF)
Literature
LMS Data Sheet(2.2 MB, PDF) Mini Laser Machining Brochure 2016(1.4 MB, PDF) Laser Machining Brochure 2018(3.4 MB, PDF)
Other
XPS-Q8 Release Note(1.3 MB, PDF) XPS-Q8 Configuration Wizard Documentation(2.4 MB, PDF)
Software
XPS-Q_Drivers(387.8 kB, ZIP) XPS_GUI_Installer_Win7(1.3 MB, ZIP) XPS GCode Version 2.03(7.5 MB, ZIP) XPS_GUI_Installer_WinXP(1.2 MB, ZIP) Microsoft.NetFramework4.0(775.9 kB, ZIP) XPS Example Software Code(1.1 MB, ZIP) XPS-Q8 Standard Installer Pack 30039.zip(90.2 MB, ZIP) XPS Firmware History(321 kB, PDF) StageDataBase_V 3.0.6(153.8 kB, ZIP) Software License Agreement(16.3 kB, PDF) XPS / HXP . NET Assembly_V2.3.0(9.5 MB, ZIP) XPSQ8StandardInstallerPack30035.exe.zip XPSQ8StandardInstallerPack30035.exe.zip
Technical Notes
Interfacing an Interferometer Encoder to an XPS Controller(148.9 kB, PDF) FTP Connection to the XPS with Internet Explorer Version 7 and Later(307.7 kB, PDF) XPS-Q High Speed Position Compare Output(1 MB, PDF) Trigger Synchronization using a Newport XPS Series Motion Controller(303.1 kB, PDF) XPS TCL Script to Execute a PVT Trajectory(249.7 kB, PDF) XPS Positioner Mapping Compensation(200.1 kB, PDF) Setting up an XPS with a Direct Drive Stage and SIN/COS Encoder(1.8 MB, PDF) A Beginner’s Guide to Homing with the XPS(1.8 MB, PDF) Stage and Controller Compatibility Guide
Manuals
XPS-Q8 TCL Manual(1.5 MB, PDF) XPS-Q8 XPS Documentation(15.4 MB, PDF) XPS Quick Start(1.4 MB, PDF) XPS-Q8 Software Drivers Manual(295.1 kB, PDF)
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