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High Performance at Low Cost
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Compatible with all PI DC-MicroPositioners
no External Amplifier Required
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Ideal for OEM Applications
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Stand-Alone Functionality
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Network Feature for Multi-Channel Applications
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Macro Command Language
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High Level Command Language Interface
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Non-Volatile EEPROM for Macros and Parameter
Settings
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31-bit Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Registers
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Digital PID Filters with 16-bit Coefficients
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Parameters can be Changed On-the-Fly
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Quadrature Incremental Encoder Interface
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Software for Win 95, 98, NT
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TTL Inputs for Limit & Origin Switches
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Motor Brake Control Output
The new MercuryTM Palm Top
DC Motor Controller is the optimal solution for motion control applications
where a single-axis precision positioner is to be controlled by a PC or
PLC.
Application examples: Flexible
automation, quality control, test equipment, photonics packaging, fiber
alignment.
Integrated Amplifier & PWM Outputs
The unique MercuryTM concept
combines a high performance motion controller and an integrated power amplifier
in an extremely small package. Additional PWM control output lines allow
the direct operation of all DC-Motor driven PI micropositioning
systems, even high speed stages, such as the M-500 ActiveDriveTM
Translation Stages, reducing costs, increasing reliability and simplifying
the set-up.
Dual Processor Architecture
The MercuryTM controller
employs a highly specialized processor (LM629) providing high performance
PID motion control with many options of trajectory generation and filter
settings. Position, velocity and other motion parameters can be changed
on-the-fly. For additional system safety and performance, all communication
and command parsing processes are handled by a second, independent processor. |
Mercury Controller and M-110 MicroStage
Any quadrature TTL incremental encoder
can be used for position feedback (linear scales and rotary encoders, interferometers).
Limit switch, and origin switch inputs and a motor brake output are standard,
too.
Macro Command Language
The Mercury controller offers a high
level Mnemonic
Command Language with Macro and
Compound
command functionality. Macros can be stored in the non-volatile EEPROM
for later recall. An auto start macro is available to run automation tasks
after power up (no computer communication required!).
Network Capability
Up to 6 MercuryTM controllers
can be networked for multi-axis motion control applications. Each set includes
software, the C-890.P12 wide range power supply and an RS-232
communicationcable.
Slave sets come with a matching slave communication cable and the individual
address setting (can also be changed by the user).
Partial Listing of Commands
DH Define Home position
MR Move Relative
SV Set Velocity
DD Define Derivative gain
TP Tell Position
EM Execute Macro |
