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NANOSCAN
NPC-D-6110
NPC-D-6220
NPC-D-6330
NANOMECHANISM
CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL
Closed loop digital servo controller for
positioning of up to three Queensgate
NanoMechanisms
EN-014635-UM Rev 2

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  • Page 1 Product Manual NANOSCAN NPC-D-6110 NPC-D-6220 NPC-D-6330 NANOMECHANISM CONTROLLER USER MANUAL Closed loop digital servo controller for positioning of up to three Queensgate NanoMechanisms EN-014635-UM Rev 2...
  • Page 2 E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 2 of 34 Safety Precautions WARNINGS...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 3 of 34 Table of Contents Introduction ............................
  • Page 4 E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 4 of 34 Maintenance ............................
  • Page 5 E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 5 of 34 List of Tables Table 2-1: NPC-D-6xx0 Specification ..................
  • Page 6 E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 6 of 34 Related documents Document Ref...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Overview The NanoScan NPC-D-6000 series digital controller is a multi-axis closed loop piezo actuator controller. It can control up to 3 channels of Queensgate NanoMechanisms. NPC-D-6110 is a single axis version, NPC-D-6220 is a dual channel version and NPC-D-6330 is a three channel version.

  • Page 8: Npc-D-6Xx0 Series Specifications

    -------- Vents on rear and base Electrical Using external supply. Only Vrms Power input 100 to 240 use Queensgate approved nominal (to External bench top power power supply -provides supply) 47 to 63 protective earth connection +24 ± 0.75 @...
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  • Page 10: Npc-D-6Xx0 Series Performance Specifications

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 10 of 34 NPC-D-6xx0 Series Performance Specifications Table 2-2: NPC-D-6xx0 Performance Specification...

  • Page 11: Table 2-3: Example Of Npc-D-6Xx0 System Performance

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 11 of 34 Table 2-3: Example of NPC-D-6xx0 System performance Parameter...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Handling

    If there are missing items, report them immediately to the supplier (see contact details at the end of this document and refer to the company website www.queensgate.com). The contents of the NPC-D-6xx0 package are listed as follows:...

  • Page 13: Mounting The Nanomechanism (Stage)

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  • Page 14: Controls And Connections

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 14 of 34 4 Controls and connections Front panel...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 15 of 34 Indicates the status of the stage control Loop OFF = Stage NOT connected...

  • Page 16: Table 4-2: Rear Panel Interfaces

    High > 2.4V Interface MUST use shielded cable. Connector Do not DO NOT CONNECT. Controller 9 pin D- Queensgate apply QUEENSGATE USE ONLY for Synchronising type use ONLY voltages to synchronising 2 or more NPC-D- signals socket connector 6xx0 controllers.

  • Page 17: Table 4-3: Rear Panel 25 Pin D-Type Digital I/O Connector Pin Assignment

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  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 18 of 34 5 Operating instructions Set up...

  • Page 19: Moving The Stage

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 19 of 34 If a stage is attached and is recognised by the controller (reading the stage calibration) then the appropriate CLOSED LED will either be RED (Open loop) or GREEN (Closed loop) depending...

  • Page 20: Stepped Input Command

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 20 of 34 5.3.3 Stepped input command The stepped inputs may be configured as quadrature or step and direction interfaces.

  • Page 21: Digital Posmon

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  • Page 22: Trig-Ip (Trigger Input) Signal

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 22 of 34 Figure 4: IN-POS signal output for a typical command step Position 2...

  • Page 23: Controller Interface Software

    Scientific Linux 5.4  CentOS/RHEL 6.8 The DLL is supplied as prebuilt binaries only. Contact Queensgate if support is required for other Linux distributions. Controller interface commands The command set allows the stage calibrations and configurations to be set as required for the customer application.

  • Page 24: Figure 5: Nanobench 6000

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 24 of 34 supplied on the memory stick provided with the controller.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    RED) Channel OPEN/CLOSED LED Stage not connected Connect stage is not lit Stage faulty – return to Queensgate Stage not detected for inspection. IN-POS LED is not lit Stage is not settling to the specified If you are commanding the Stage...
  • Page 26 Stage is vital in achieving the required performance levels. Vibration, acoustic noise, drafts and ambient temperature changes can all increase noise levels. Consult Queensgate if assistance is required. Noisy analogue command Ensure the analogue command signal has low noise.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    E N - 0 1 4 6 3 5 - U M R e v 2 N P C - D - 6 x x 0 N a n o M e c h a n i s m C o n t r o l l e r U s e r M a n u a l Page 27 of 34 8 Maintenance Introduction...

  • Page 28: Factory Configuration

    These configurations should only be performed by authorised service personal. Removing the protective covers may make the controller unsafe and render the warranty invalid. Consult Queensgate if customisation is required. The Controller contains NO user configurable internal parts. w w w . n a n o p o s i t i o n i n g . c o m...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    Special Conditions. If the product does not conform to such warranty Queensgate shall at its option: (a) replace the Product or any part of it found by Queensgate in its sole judgment not to conform to the warranty (all parts replaced by Queensgate becoming the property of Queensgate; or...

  • Page 30: Warranty And Repair Claims

    If this is the first time you have registered a warranty claim or repair it is necessary to register on the website. Please make sure this is down using the Queensgate RMA, not the Prior RMA. Registration can take 24hours to be accepted, if you have not received an email after 24hours please email, inquiries@prior.com.

  • Page 31: Rma Confirmation

    Please read carefully the following Packing Instructions carefully. If instruments are damaged during return shipment, Queensgate will use its discretion to determine whether the item is still repairable. Damaged items will be deemed out-of-warranty and will not be repaired under warranty.

  • Page 32: Return Shipment Address

    The following price covers the inspection and disposal of instruments on behalf of the customer: – disposal charge – Please contact Queensgate for further information. Note: These charges will be waived if a replacement product is purchased. 10.5.8...

  • Page 33: Out-Of-Warranty

    When an instrument is returned under the RMA process, which is either very old or has excessive damage resulting in the repair charge likely to exceed 60% of the price of a new item, Queensgate reserve the right to refuse to repair the item and will offer a new replacement at a discount to cover the inspection charge.
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