Thanks for using Zolix products ! Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using. Contact Zolix office in Beijing or local office if you have any questions and suggestions. Directory 1. SC300 Description-------------------------------------------------------Page 1 2. Specifications--------------------------------------------------------------Page 2 3. Function Introduction----------------------------------------------------Page 3-5 4. Operation Guide----------------------------------------------------------Page 6-7 5.
SC300 Description 1. SC300 Description The SC300 motion controller is a new product for controlling orientating position in X, Y or Z axis. It can also control many types of stepping motors (use corresponding drivers). It provides the controlling communicating protocol and many commands. It has characteristics as following: ●...
2) Control Buttons: include mode MODE, move forward FWD, go back to zero HOME, move backward BACK. 3) Number input: change MODE and in order to set parameters in order. (2) Rear Panel (SC300-XA) 1) Power switch 2) Y-axis: Controlling interface of the motor of y axis 3) X-axis: Controlling interface of the motor of x axis Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd.
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Current setting should follow: Microstep setting should follow: If you have the SC300-XB, which has a default microstep of 8, and want to change the microstep, you must open the SC300 case and set the microstep and current according to the form printed on the driver.
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Function Introduction The driver (MA335): The switch: Current setting should follow: Microstep setting should follow: (3) Motor interface details: 2P STEP MOTOR Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail:info@zolix.com.cn...
Setting top_speed: set the mode 3 for every axis and input parameters through Number Input. The parameters will be stored in the internal storage, and the data is not lost when the SC300 is rebooted. Then press Enter . Pressing C clears the last digit number.
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The top_speed, init_speed and acc_speed have the function of protecting power losing. The three parameters will be stored in the internal storage by SC300 motion controller after setting them. And these parameters will not lose if you restart the SC300.
// the ID number of controller Command from SC300 to PC: ID0000↓ (4) Setting the speed of the axis Command from PC to SC300 : VX,top_speed↓ // X axis Command from PC to SC300 : VY,top_speed↓ // Y axis Command from PC to SC300 : VZ,top_speed↓...
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The “init_speed” is the initial speed of the stage moving. (7) Stop moving Command from PC to SC300 : SPX↓ //stop the stage moving in the X direction Command from PC to SC300 : SPY↓ //stop the stage moving in the Y direction Command from PC to SC300 : SPZ↓...
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Communication Protocol and Commands Explanations Command from PC to SC300 : HY↓ //Go to the zero position of Y axis Command from PC to SC300 : HZ↓ //Go to the zero position of Z axis Command from SC300 to PC: ?X,0↓...
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// the current position z of the stage in Z axis ER↓ ‘x’ is the value of the position, as well as y and z. (11) Inquiring the top_speed Command from PC to SC300: XV↓ //inquiring the top_speed of the stage moving in X axis. YV↓...
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No response //denotes communicating is not correct (15) Sending out the position parameters initiatively When the stage is from moving to quiescence, the SC300 will send parameters of position in the desired axis to the computer. Command from SC300 to PC: ?X,x↓...
1. Change the driver. 1. The driver is faulty. The stage moving in one 2. Amend the software 2. The controlling software is direction is not correct. 3. Use the Zolix’s software faulty. Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail:info@zolix.com.cn...
Have above-mentioned situation please report immediately to Zolix or representatives Please keep the packing box for at least 6 months in order to return or for transportation. 9. Warning Warning!!! Never open the case when it is in operation! Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail:info@zolix.com.cn...
Zolix when it was shipped from the factory. Zolix Instruments Corporation (Zolix) instruments and accessories are warranted for a period of one full year from date of delivery to be free from defects in material and to conform to the specifications given by Zolix.
EN 50082-1 : 1992 Generic Emission EN 50081-1 : 1992 Electrical Safety Standards EN 61010-1 : 1993 Zolix Instrument Co., Ltd certifies that this equipment conforms to the protection requirements of the above Directives. Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail:info@zolix.com.cn...
Motion Controller Accessories Amount Standard Power Supply Cable □ □ Cable(DB15-DB9) □ RS232 Cable Tools and Facilities Amount Documents Amount SC300 SC Series Motion Controller Operation Manual Conformity certificate Checker Name and Checking Date: Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail:info@zolix.com.cn...
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SC300 Motion Controller WARNING Before using this product, please read the Operation Manual and all warnings in the manual provided. Never open the case when it is in operation! Zolix Instruments Co., Ltd. http://www.zolix.com.cn E-mail: info@zolix.com.cn...
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