The Newport 100 (SMC100) is a single-axis motion controller engineered for precision positioning and motor control in industrial systems. It drives DC servo motors and 2-phase stepper motors with integrated digital feedback compensation, supporting up to 31 daisy-chained axes across distributed applications. Communication occurs via RS-232-C or USB, with command control through over 100 ASCII commands and full software integration via LabVIEW drivers and graphical interface.
Technical Specifications
• Model: SMC100
• Axis Control: Single-axis
• Motor Compatibility: DC servo motors (SMC100CC) and 2-phase stepper motors (SMC100PP)
• Voltage Rating: Up to 48 VDC
• Current Rating: Up to 1.5 A rms
• Servo Loop Rate: 2 kHz
• Daisy-Chain Capability: Up to 31 axes via RS-485 port
– Key Features
• Floating-point digital PID compensation loop with velocity and friction feedforward
• Backlash and hysteresis compensation modes
• Over 100 two-character ASCII commands for direct control
• Plug-and-play integration with ESP-compatible stages and actuators
– Interfaces & Communication
• Primary: RS-232-C
• Secondary: USB via external SMC-USB adapter (includes USB-to-COM adapter and RS-232-C cable; requires Windows operating system)
• Daisy-Chain: RS-485 for multi-axis networked control
– Compatibility & Integration
The SMC100 integrates directly with Newport ESP-compatible stages and actuators without requiring external configuration. Full software support includes LabVIEW driver libraries and a dedicated GUI for Windows-based systems. The controller’s simple command set and multiple interface options support both standalone and integrated laboratory automation environments.
