The Newport ESP300-11N11N is a compact motion controller and driver that combines control and drive functionality into a single unit for precise positioning across up to 3 axes. Built on a 32-bit floating-point DSP processor, it delivers synchronized multi-axis motion with 1000x programmable micro-stepping resolution for stepper motors and digital PID feed-forward servo control for DC brush motors. The system executes complex motion profiles including point-to-point positioning, linear/circular interpolation, continuous path contouring, and electronic axis slaving—all with on-the-fly trajectory modification capability.
Technical Specifications
• Axes: Up to 3 axes of simultaneous control
• Motor Support: 2-phase stepper and brush DC motors in any combination
• Driver Output: 3 A, 48 V per axis
• Stepper Resolution: 1000x programmable micro-stepping
• DC Motor Command Resolution: 18-bit
• Processing: 32-bit floating-point DSP processor
• Servo Control: Digital PID feed-forward servo loop
• Motion Storage: Up to 99 programs in 64 kB non-volatile memory
• Programming: Over 100 commands supporting synchronized and non-synchronized motion
• Safety: Watchdog timer and remote interlock
• Communication: RS-232-C standard; optional IEEE-488 (GPIB)
• Enclosure: 2 U rack-mountable or bench-top configuration
• Power: 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
– Key Features
• Electronic axis gearing allows any axis to slave to another, accommodating different motor/gearhead ratios and lead screw pitches
• Plug-and-play configuration with ESP-compatible stages; automatically sets PID parameters, motor types, and gear ratios
• Configurable output monitoring for motion status and external equipment interfacing
• Compatible with non-Newport stages within driver module specifications
– Typical Applications
Laboratory automation, precision instrumentation, scanning systems, multi-axis alignment routines, and research environments requiring synchronized motion control.
– Compatibility & Integration
Integrates with any combination of stepper and DC servo motors. True plug-and-play operation with Newport ESP-compatible motion devices. Adaptable to third-party stages meeting electrical specifications.
