The Newport MM4005 is a configurable multi-axis motion controller and driver engineered for precision positioning in industrial and research automation. Supporting 1 to 4 axes, it accommodates any combination of stepper and DC motors in both open- and closed-loop configurations. The MM4005 executes complex motion profiles through multi-axis linear and circular interpolation, 2-axis contouring, and electronic gearing for master-slave synchronization. Its digital PID servo loop with velocity and acceleration feed-forward compensation delivers stable, high-precision motion at a 0.3 ms servo cycle time.
Technical Specifications
• Axes: 1 to 4 configurable axes
• Motor Types: Stepper and DC motors (any combination)
• DC Motor Control: 16-bit DAC resolution; 10 MHz maximum encoder input frequency; 0.3 ms servo cycle time
• Stepper Motor Control: 1 MHz maximum pulse rate; full, half, and mini-step modes supported
• Motion Modes: Non-synchronized individual axis control; synchronized multi-axis linear interpolation (up to 4 axes); circular interpolation (up to 2 axes)
• Contouring: 2-axis dynamic path generation
• Velocity Profiles: Trapezoidal and S-curve profiles
• Electronic Gearing: Master-slave axis synchronization with ratio accommodation
• External Synchronization: Event triggering coordination independent of position, velocity, or acceleration
• Control Algorithm: Digital PID servo loop with feed-forward compensation
• Programming Language: Over 200 commands; 32 kB non-volatile RAM program storage
• Operating Modes: Stand-alone program execution; real-time command interface; front panel manual control
• Display: 6-line × 30-character backlit LCD (40 mm × 130 mm) with adjustable brightness and contrast
– Key Features
• Flexible axis configuration supporting mixed motor types
• High-resolution feedback and servo control for precision contouring
• Multi-axis interpolation for synchronized complex motion
• Programmable stand-alone operation or computer-integrated real-time control
• Built-in external synchronization for coordinated instrument triggering
– Typical Applications
• Multi-axis XY stage positioning
• Laser marking and material processing
• Automated laboratory sample positioning
• Precision optical and mechanical alignment
• Coordinated motorized instrumentation
– Compatibility & Integration
The MM4005 integrates DC servo motors and stepper motors through dedicated control channels. External instrument synchronization is supported for triggering applications. Real-time command execution enables computer interface integration for automated systems.
