Studies of the Newport XPS controller by Vanik
These studies were done using halldxps1 XPS-C8 controller from Newport.
1. Configuration of the XPS Controller
1.1 Configuration of motor and stage
- Connect to the XPS Controller halldxps1 using an internet browser.
- Login as Administrator.
- Select STAGE, then "Add Custom Stage" and fill all fields.
For stepper motor ST55D and stage [Stage1]
SmartStageName=
- Position servo loop type
CorrectorType=NoEncoderPosition
MotionDoneMode=Theoretical
- Driver command interface
MotorDriverInterface=AnalogStepperPosition
ScalingCurrent=3
DisplacementPerFullStep=1
PeakCurrentPerPhase=1.3
StandbyPeakCurrentPerPhase=0.6
BaseVelocity=0.
- Motor driver model
DriverName=XPS-DRV01
DriverPWMFrequency=50
DriverStepperWinding=Half
- Position encoder interface
Backlash=0 CurrentVelocityCutOffFrequency=100
CurrentAccelerationCutOffFrequency=100
PositionerMappingFileName=
- Limit sensors input plug
ServitudesType=StandardEORDriverPlug
MinimumTargetPosition=-10000000
MaximumTargetPosition=+10000000
HomePreset=0
MaximumVelocity=400
MaximumAcceleration=100
EmergencyDecelerationMultiplier=4
MinimumJerkTime=0.005
MaximumJerkTime=0.05
TrackingCutOffFrequency=5
- Home search process
HomeSearchSequenceType=MinusEndOfRunHomeSearch
HomeSearchMaximumVelocity=250
HomeSearchMaximumAcceleration=70
HomeSearchTimeOut=600.
