The Newport MM4006 Motion Controller with two Z418B driver module cards delivers high-performance multi-axis motion control for precision automation. Built on a 133 MHz microprocessor with 80-bit floating-point computation, it synchronizes up to eight axes through digital PID-FF servo control with 300 µs cycle time. The system executes over 150 intuitive 2-letter commands, supports 120 variables for complex routines, and provides integrated analog acquisition, digital I/O, and multiple computer interfaces for standalone or networked operation.
Technical Specifications
• Processor: 133 MHz, 80-bit floating-point microprocessor
• Servo Architecture: Digital PID-FF (Proportional-Integral-Derivative Feed-Forward) servo loop
• Cycle Time: 300 µs for 1–4 axes; 500 µs for 5–8 axes
• Axis Control: 2 to 8 axes simultaneous
• Motor Drive Power: Up to 500 W
• DC Motor Command Output: 16-bit precision
• Amplifiers: Low-noise PWM with integrated protection
• Motor Compatibility: Newport DC and stepper motor variants (excludes PM500 series)
• Analog Input: 4-channel, 12-bit simultaneous acquisition
• Analog Output (Optional): 4-channel for position, speed, and following-error tracking
• Digital I/O: 8 TTL input and output lines for external device synchronization
• Interfaces: RS-232-C, IEEE-488 (GPIB), RS-485 (point-to-point and network)
• Software: 32-bit Windows DLL; LabVIEW drivers and sample programs; MOTION Suite 32 utilities
– Key Features
• Host PC-independent operation via conditional jumps, do-while loops, if/then/else statements, and wait-for routines
• 2D contouring for complex motion paths
• 120 available variables supporting arithmetic, display, and status queries
• Synchronization through measurement, command, or external acquisition strings
– Typical Applications
• Multi-axis positioning and scanning systems
• Automated test fixtures and material handling
• Optical and photonics instrumentation
• Laboratory automation requiring real-time analog feedback
– Compatibility & Integration
The MM4006 integrates with Newport motorized products and accepts external synchronization via 8 dedicated TTL I/O lines. RS-232-C, GPIB, and RS-485 connectivity enable direct host communication or network deployment.
