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If the XPS controller is not communicating, the window displays that the time delay of
the request is exceeded. Ensure that the correct cable and IP addresses are set properly.
3.7
Connecting the Stages
Never connect/disconnect stages while the XPS controller is powered
on.
Mount the stage(s) on a flat, stable surface before connecting to the
XPS controller.
With the power off, carefully connect the supplied cables to the stage and to the
appropriate axis connector at the rear of the controller. Secure both connections with the
locking thumbscrews.
When using stages with an analog encoder interface, a separate encoder cable must be
connected to the corresponding axis connector of the control board labeled "Encoder 1"
to "Encoder 8".
Please note that the XPS controller will not detect cross-connection errors between the
motor of one stage and the encoder of another stage. Make sure that motor, encoder and
other cables are plugged to the appropriate axis driver card and encoder connectors.
It is strongly recommended that the user read section 3.4: "System
Setup" before attempting to turn the controller on. Serious damage
could occur if the system is not properly configured.
All Newport ESP-compatible stages are electrically and physically compatible with the
XPS controller. ESP-compatible stages are visually identified with a blue "ESP
Compatible" sticker on the stage. If an ESP-compatible motion system was purchased,
all necessary hardware to connect the stage with the XPS controller is included. The
stage connects to the XPS via a shielded custom cable that carries all the power and
control signals (encoder, limits, and home signals). The cable is terminated with a
standard 25-pin D-Sub connector.
"Dummy stages" might be used to simulate a stage. These allow users to configure and
test the system's behavior without having real stages connected.
For a dummy stage, use a male 25-pin D-Sub connector with the signals for + and -
travel limits connected to ground, and plug this connector to the Newport stage interface
(see pinout description of the motor driver connectors in appendix F). Configure your
system with a number of these dummy stages. Dummy stages can be found in the
stages.ini file (see Admin/Config folder of the controller) under [DUMMY_STAGE].
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XPSDocumentation V1.4.x (EDH0301En1060 — 10/17)
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