The Newport AG-UC8 Agilis 8-Axis Piezo Motor Controller drives up to eight independent piezoelectric motor axes through four dual-axis channels, with only one channel active at a time. This compact controller delivers precise, repeatable positioning for Agilis nanopositioners, optical mounts, linear stages, and rotation stages in microscopy, photonics alignment, and semiconductor fabrication workflows. USB connectivity and included Windows software provide immediate plug-and-play operation, while advanced users access ASCII commands, Windows DLLs, LabVIEW VIs, and a dedicated applet GUI for channel selection and step amplitude configuration.
Technical Specifications
• Type: Agilis Controller
• Axes: 8 (organized as four 2-axis channels; one channel active at a time)
• Computer Interfaces: USB (primary); RS232 and RS485 available on AG-UC8PC OEM version
• Baud Rates: 115200 bps (direct serial to AG-UC8); 921600 bps (AG-UC2 direct or AG-UC8 USB port)
• USB Chip: FTDI interface with drivers for Linux and Mac OS X
• Power Supply: 5V DC via USB port or independent USB power supply (e.g., Newport USB-CH); external power supply recommended for USB hubs
• Form Factor: Compact with two mounting holes for stacking and optical table attachment
– Key Features
• Virtual software utility enables selection of any active channel (1–4) without hardware reconfiguration
• AG-UC8PC multiplexing capability switches between embedded Agilis nanopositioners
• AG-UC2-UC8 Applet provides graphical interface with terminal tab for direct command entry and command history
• Button emulation and step amplitude configuration within applet
• Applet GUI mimics remote operation of physical controller buttons
– Typical Applications
• Precision microscopy alignment and focus adjustment
• Photonics beam steering and component positioning
• Semiconductor wafer and mask alignment
• Multi-axis automated positioning in laboratory and manufacturing environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for Agilis Nanopositioners and piezo motor-driven products: optical mounts (2-motor driven), linear stages, and rotation stages (1-motor driven). AG-UC8PC OEM version supplied as unpopulated PC card without enclosure or cables; standard AG-UC8 includes compact desktop housing. Mini-USB and HE10 connectors support RS232/RS485 communication on OEM variants.
