The Newport E2386A is a controller card engineered for integration with the MM4006 mainframe, delivering command and automation capabilities across precision motion control applications. When paired with the MM4006, the E2386A enables sophisticated multi-axis motion control leveraging the mainframe’s advanced processing architecture and digital servo loop functionality.
Technical Specifications
Processor & Servo Control
• 80-bit floating-point microprocessor operating at 133 MHz
• Digital PID-FF servo loop with 300 µs cycle time (standard configuration)
• 500 µs cycle time for systems controlling 5–8 axes
• 16-bit DC motor command output for precision motion
Motion Control Capability
• Simultaneous control of up to 8 axes
• 500 W motor drive power allocation
• Compatible with Newport DC and stepper motor variants (MM4006 excludes PM500 series)
I/O & Analog Systems
• 4-channel, 12-bit analog input for concurrent data and position acquisition
• Optional 4-channel analog output for motion-related data tracking
• 8-line parallel TTL I/O port for external device monitoring and synchronization
Programming & Positioning
• Over 150 two-letter command set with 120 variables
• Conditional logic: if/then/else statements, do-while operations, and wait-for routines
• Positioning modes: synchronized and non-synchronized point-to-point, jogging, linear interpolation, circular interpolation, and continuous path contouring
Interface & Communication
• RS-232-C or IEEE-488 (GPIB) or RS-485 computer interfaces
• Large backlit LCD display with 4 user-configurable soft-keys
• Optional 8-axis analog joystick for manual control
Software Support
• Basic LabVIEW drivers and sample programs
• 32-bit DLL communication for Windows (95/98/NT)
• MOTION Suite 32 utilities including terminal program and PID tuning software
– Key Features
• Low-noise PWM amplifiers with individual stage optimization and protection circuitry
• Host PC-independent operation through onboard programming logic
• Simultaneous multi-axis servo control with high-resolution floating-point computation
– Typical Applications
Precision positioning systems, automated test fixtures, laboratory instrumentation, and multi-axis scanning platforms requiring coordinated motion control and real-time synchronization.
– Compatibility & Integration
The E2386A integrates directly within the MM4006 mainframe. Total connected stage power consumption must not exceed 500 W available motor drive power.
