The Newport MM3000-OPT is a 2-axis motion controller and driver engineered for precision positioning applications requiring coordinated motion control across two motorized stages. It supports any combination of DC and stepper motors, delivering flexible motor control for laboratory and industrial automation tasks where repeatable, accurate movements are essential.
Technical Specifications
Motor Control Capabilities
• Servo motor power: 0.1 to 10 A
• DC motor DAC resolution: 12-bit
• DC motor encoder input: 1 MHz maximum frequency
• Digital PID servo loop with 0.256 ms cycle time
• Stepper motor pulse rate: 1.5 MHz maximum
• Stepper motor resolution: up to 100× micro-step capability
• Stepper stepping modes: full, half, ministep (full/10), and microstep (full/100)
• Stepper operation: open or closed-loop with closed-loop micro-stepping
Memory and Control
• Program memory: 25 KB non-volatile
• Macro memory: 5 KB non-volatile
• Command buffer: 512 bytes
• Error compensation: linear error and backlash compensation
• Safety: automatic motor power cutoff on error
I/O and Interfaces
• RS-232C and IEEE-488 computer interfaces
• Digital I/O: 8-bit user-definable inputs/outputs
• Analog-to-digital converter: 8 channels, 10-bit, 0–9V range
• Optional digital-to-analog converter: 4 channels, 8-bit, 0–9V range
• Remote motor off input (interlock)
Front Panel
Large alphanumeric LED displays with wide viewing angle. Dedicated JOG, RESET, and HOME buttons for each axis enable motion program execution, manual jogging, automatic moves, home searches, axis configuration, and diagnostics from the front panel. Optional removable keypad and display-less configurations available.
– Key Features
• Mixed motor compatibility for DC and stepper types in a single system
• Backward compatible with Newport’s motorized stage family
• Tabletop or 19-inch rack-mount form factors
• Switchable 115/230V ±10%, 50/60Hz power input, 4A maximum
• Compact: 5.28 inches H (3U) × 19 W × 16.50 D inches without cooling fan
• Maximum weight: 27 lb (12 kg)
– Typical Applications
Laboratory automation, precision XY stage positioning, optical component alignment, industrial test equipment integration.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports Newport motor family including UE41PP and MPI-60 VDC models. Designed for backward compatibility with Newport’s motorized stage portfolio.
