The Newport ESP6000-ROI is a single-axis motion controller engineered for high-precision positioning in research, automation, and industrial environments. It integrates Newport’s Enhanced System Performance (ESP) technology, which stores stage-specific parameters—electrical characteristics, motor type, encoder type, lead screw pitch, and calibration constants—in onboard EEPROM. The controller automatically recognizes connected ESP-compatible stages and configures the driver microprocessor for optimal performance, delivering true plug-and-play integration without risk of mismatches or damage.
When paired with the Newport UniDrive6000 Multi-Axis Universal Motor Driver, the system scales to six axes of synchronized motion control. The UniDrive6000 is a rack-mountable driver supporting DC motors up to 200 Watts and stepper motors with up to 250x micro-step resolution. Each axis uses a single universal motor driver card, automatically identified and configured by the UniDrive6000. The ESP6000-ROI controller card installs directly into a user’s PC, communicating with the driver hardware to execute advanced trajectory generation, error compensation, and coordinated multi-axis profiles.
Technical Specifications
• Single-axis motion control with multi-axis capability up to six axes via UniDrive6000
• DC motor support: up to 200 Watts maximum power
• Stepper motor micro-stepping: up to 250x resolution
• ESP technology with EEPROM-based stage parameter storage and auto-configuration
• Trajectory generation with advanced motion profiling
• Integrated error compensation for enhanced positioning accuracy
• Front and rear LED status indication on UniDrive6000 for each motor driver
• PC-based installation (controller card)
– Key Features
• Auto-detection and configuration of ESP-compatible stages
• Modular design supporting axes expansion without specialized tools
• Windows-based setup utility for axis configuration, trajectory settings, PID tuning, and I/O hardware setup
• Synchronized multi-axis control and coordinated motion profiles
• Universal motor driver architecture supporting mixed motor types
– Typical Applications
• Precision research instrumentation
• Industrial automation systems
• Laboratory positioning and scanning
• Multi-axis alignment and calibration
– Compatibility & Integration
The ESP6000-ROI integrates with Newport’s ESP stage ecosystem and the UniDrive6000 universal driver platform. Stage-specific parameters stored in EEPROM eliminate manual configuration and support immediate operability across compatible Newport motion stages.
