Integrated 3-Axis Motion Controller/Driver Introduction Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide instructions on how to use the ESP301 graphical user interface (GUI). Overview The ESP301 GUI is a graphical user interface, that allows the user to control Newport stages with the ESP301 controller (execute motion, configure stages, etc.).
Install ESP301 Graphical User Interface Following are steps to install the ESP301 GUI: • For 32 bit, Select and launch “ESP301 Utility Installer Win32.exe”. For 64 bit, Select and launch “ESP301 Utility Installer Win64.exe”. • A window opens up showing Install welcome page.
GUI will only log errors that are defined to be critical. The polling interval defines the number of milliseconds between each time the GUI polls the ESP301 for the latest information. The user may change the polling interval by entering a value.
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual Configurable settings The following table describes all the settings that can be changed by the user. Parameter Description Values Default LoggingConfiguration Trace Level Logging level. Trace is the most Trace Detail detailed of the settings and when this...
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual Main The Main tab displays the main controls in the GUI like a virtual front panel. It is updated each time the polling interval timer expires. “Initialization and Configuration” In the “Initialization and Configuration” area, the first button switches between the Local and Remote states.
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ESP301 Controller GUI Manual “Cyclic Motion” and “Target position / PA-Move Absolute” In the “Cyclic Motion” area, a motion cycle is configured with a number of cycles (Cycle) and a specified time in milliseconds (dwell). The motion cycle gets the defined target positions from the “Target position / PA-Move Absolute’...
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual The Jog tab allows entry of the position value in the Jog mode. “Initialization and Configuration” In the “Initialization and Configuration” area, the first button switches between the Local and Remote states. The second button “Save Pos.” allows memorizes the current positions in the combo box.
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual Memorized positions (defined by axis) The combo box memorizes the positions using the “Save Pos.” button. Each of these positions can be renamed or deleted. To execute an absolute move to go to one of these memorized positions, select one item of the combo box and click on “Go to”...
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual Diagnostics The Diagnostics tab allows the user to enter instrument commands and to view the history of commands sent and the responses received. This list of commands and the syntax of each command can be found in the user’s manual for the instrument.
ESP301 Controller GUI Manual About The About tab displays information about the GUI and the connected instrument. It displays the GUI name, version, and copyright information. It also displays the instrument model and instrument key (serial number). EDH0282En1030 — 01/17...
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