Section 6 - Motion Control Tutorial; Motion Systems; Figure 6.1-1-Typical Motion Control System - Newport ESP6000 User Manual

Section 6
Motion Control Tutorial
6.1

Motion Systems

Section 6 — Motion Control Tutorial
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A typical motion control system is shown in Figure 6.1-1.
Figure 6.1-1—Typical Motion Control System
Its major components are:
Controller an electronic device that receives motion commands from
a user directly or via a computer, verifies the real stage
position and generates the necessary control signals.
Driver an electronic device that converts the control signals to the
correct format and power needed to drive the motors.
Stage an electro-mechanical device that can move a load with the
necessary specifications.
Cables needed to interconnect the other motion control compo-
nents.
If you are like most motion control users, you started by selecting a stage
that matches certain specifications needed for an application. Next, you
chose a controller that can satisfy the motion characteristics required.
Controller
X-Y Stage
Driver
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