The MKS Instruments / Newport MSCABLE-3 is a 3-meter ESP stage/controller cable engineered for bidirectional communication and power transmission in MKS Instruments/Newport motion control systems. Fitted with DB25 male and DB15 female connectors, this cable integrates directly with ESP-compatible stages including UTS, URS, UZS, RVS, and BGS series models. The cable enables plug-and-play stage recognition and automatic controller configuration, streamlining system setup while maintaining signal integrity and precise positioning accuracy across laboratory automation, scientific research, and industrial manufacturing applications.
Technical Specifications
• Cable Length: 3 meters (9.84 feet)
• Connectors: DB25 male to DB15 female
• Weight: 0.55 lbs (0.25 kg)
• Manufacturer: MKS Instruments / Newport
• Model: MSCABLE-3
– Key Features
• Dual-function design carries both communication signals and power delivery between stage and controller
• DB25/DB15 connector architecture ensures positive mating and keyed alignment
• Engineered cable length eliminates need for inline 5 VDC regulation at 3 meters
• Supports automatic stage recognition via ESP plug-and-play protocol
– Typical Applications
• Multi-axis motion control systems in laboratory instrumentation
• Automated microscopy and optical alignment platforms
• Manufacturing metrology and precision positioning
• Research environments requiring repeatable sub-micron accuracy
– Compatibility & Integration
Direct compatibility with ESP300, ESP302, and equivalent controllers. Interfaces with UTS, URS, UZS, RVS, and BGS series stages. Supports the ESP ecosystem’s automatic device discovery and parameter configuration, eliminating manual stage address assignment. For systems requiring cable runs exceeding 5 meters, inline 5 VDC regulation becomes necessary; the 3-meter MSCABLE-3 operates within normal voltage delivery parameters.
