Linear Stage Motor Controllers

PN0187 and PN0304 enable control of 1-2 linear stages. The controller interface provides Jog buttons for each axis to manually position the stages. 

Applications
  • Linear stage positioning 

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Overview

Specifications

Setup

Operation

Troubleshoot

Maintenance

    Overview

Included Components

  • Power Supply

  • Motor Controller I/O Splitter Cable

  • RS232 Serial Cable, 6ft

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    Specifications

Weight (with power supply) 3.9 lbs (1.77kg)
Dimensions 3.52" X 4.37" X 6.89" (89.4 mm X 111 mm X 175 mm)
Interface
RS-232 (serial port)
AC Power Supply
100-240VAC 2A 50-60Hz
Controller Power
24VDC 2.5A

    Setup

Installing the Automated Controller

  1. Connect the thicker cable from the back of the controller labeled “Motor 1” to the corresponding six-position connector marked "1" on the stepper motor of the linear stage.

  2. Connect the thinner cable from the back of the controller labeled “Limits 1” to the corresponding four-position connector marked "1" near the top of the stage.

  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for "Motor 2" and "Limits 2" cables. 

  4. Plug the 24VDC power supply cord into the back of the controller and then plug the power supply into a grounded 100-240 VAC outlet.

Figure 1: Motor controller back

    Operation

Operating the Automated Stage

  • Use Jog the buttons on the front of the controller to adjust the camera height.

  • Press the + or - Jog button briefly to index the stepper motor in one step increments.

  • Press and hold a Jog button to adjust camera position more rapidly.

Figure 1: Motor controller front

    Troubleshoot

Note: If the controller stops responding and the green LED light is not illuminated, press the circuit breaker button on the back of the controller to reset the breaker.

    Maintenance