The MKS Instruments/Newport XPS-DRV01 is a single-axis PWM drive module engineered for precise motion control of DC brush and two-phase stepper motors within the XPS controller platform. This software-configurable amplifier delivers 3 A maximum current at up to 43 V, operating at programmable PWM switching frequencies up to 300 kHz to optimize performance across diverse actuation requirements.
Technical Specifications
• Drive Channels: 1 axis
• Motor Types: DC brush; stepper motors (unipolar and bipolar)
• Maximum Current: 3 A
• Maximum Voltage: 43 V
• Maximum Power Consumption: 144 W
• PWM Switching Frequency: Programmable up to 300 kHz (default 50 kHz)
• Feedback Inputs: Digital QuadB encoder; analog encoder (1 Vpp, Heidenhain standard)
• Interface Connector: DB25
– Key Features
• Control Modes: Stepper motors operate in microstep mode with sine/cosine commutation; DC brush motors support velocity mode (with tachometer feedback) or voltage mode (open-loop)
• Programmable Gains: Adjustable servo parameters via configuration interface
• Programmable Over-Current Protection: Software-configurable current limiting
• PID Servo Settings: Full servo tuning capability
• Signal Processing: Low-pass and notch filtering; linear error compensation and 3D error mapping
• Real-Time Control: TCL script execution for multi-tasking motion and process automation
• Auto-Configuration: ESP plug-and-play support with automatic stage recognition; manual configuration files available for optimized application-specific tuning
– Typical Applications
Position control in optical bench systems, microscopy stages, photonics alignment platforms, and laboratory automation. Pass-through module architecture enables control of non-standard actuators including DC brushless motors, linear drives, voice coil actuators, and piezoelectric devices.
– Compatibility & Integration
Mounts as a plug-in module into the XPS mainframe. Communicates via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP protocol through the XPS controller web interface. Compatible with Newport DC brush and stepper motor positioners; supports third-party motion devices via appropriate interface modules.
