The Newport MM2000 0-Axis Universal Interface Box serves as a central control hub for motion system integration, enabling command-driven operation between host controllers and motion components. Dual 16-bit microcontrollers execute sophisticated motion control programs with conditional logic and parameter retention, supporting up to 4 axes of motor control when paired with a DC Interface Box. The system stores programs and configurations in 25,000 bytes of non-volatile memory, preserving velocity, acceleration, software limits, and PID compensation parameters across power cycles.
Technical Specifications
• Microcontrollers: Dual 16-bit processors for high-speed positioning
• Program Memory: 25,000 bytes non-volatile storage
• Processing: Executes IF…THEN and WHILE…WEND conditional statements with 8 I/O bits for logical testing
• Motor Support: DC motors with encoders and stepper motors
• Encoder Interface: Incremental encoders with TTL-compatible quadrature outputs
• Axis Capacity: Up to 4 axes (via DC Interface Box signal distribution)
• Homing: Switch-based or internal zero counter home position establishment
• Limit Monitoring: Plus and minus direction limit inputs
– Key Features
• Host Connectivity: IBM PC/XT/AT compatible (8088, 80286, 80386, 80486 processors; excludes PS/2)
• ISA Bus support for direct PC integration
• RS-232-C full-duplex serial interface with daisy-chain capability for multiple controllers
• Optional IEEE-488 GPIB interface
• Front Panel: Female DB-15 connector, 68-pin connector, voltage LED indicators, dual power connectors
• Rear Panel: Four female DB-25 connectors for axis connections
• Command pass-through functionality for remote controller communication
– Typical Applications
Research environments and industrial systems requiring multi-axis motion control with programmable logic, parameter persistence, and integrated encoder feedback.
– Compatibility & Integration
Works with the Newport DC Interface Box (DCIB), which receives 68 signals from the MM2000 and distributes them across motor control channels. Motor and driver connections terminate on the DCIB’s rear panel 25-pin output connectors.
