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  • Page 1 Smart Table ST-200 User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. First printing 2004 © 2004 by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation.
  • Page 4 Preservation of Secrecy and Confidentiality and Restrictions to Access: Customer shall protect the Newport Programs and Related Materials as trade secrets of Newport, and shall devote its best efforts to ensure that all its personnel protect the Newport Programs as trade secrets of Newport Corporation.

  • Page 5: Technical Support Contacts

    Newport Corporation, freight prepaid, clearly marked with the RMA# and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion. Newport is not responsible for damage occurring in transit and is not obligated to accept products returned without an RMA#.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents EU Declaration of Conformity............... ii Warranty....................iii Technical Support Contacts ..............v Table of Contents .................. vi List of Figures ..................vii List of Tables ..................viii Safety Precautions Definitions and Symbols .............. 9 General Warning or Caution ..........9 1.1.1 1.1.2 Electric Shock..............9 1.1.3 CSA Mark with “C”...

  • Page 7: List Of Figures

    Preface System Operation Front Panel.................. 21 4.1.1 AC Power Switch ............21 4.1.2 Status ................22 4.1.3 I/O..................22 4.1.4 Auto- Tune...............23 4.1.5 USB Interface ..............23 Rear Panel................... 24 4.2.1 Damper Output connectors..........24 4.2.2 Frame or Chassis Terminal..........24 4.2.3 AC Power Inlet Socket ............24 Software Application Overview ..................
  • Page 8 viii Preface Figure 13 Effect of damping on table vibration levels ........17 Figure 14 Front Panel Layout................. 21 Figure 15 BNC output sensitivity..............23 Figure 16 Rear Panel ..................24 Figure 17 Smart Table-Util Software Icon ............. 25 Figure 18 About Tab Screen................

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Definitions and Symbols The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also appear on the Smart Table Controller where safety-related issues occur. 1.1.1 General Warning or Caution Figure 1 General Warning or Caution Symbol The Exclamation Symbol in the figure above appears in Warning and Caution tables throughout this document.

  • Page 10: European Union Ce Mark

    1.1.4 European Union CE Mark Figure 4 CE Mark The presence of the CE Mark on Newport Corporation equipment means that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and recommendations. 1.1.5...

  • Page 11: Off

    Safety Precautions 1.1.8 Figure 8 Off Symbol The Off Symbol in the figure above represents a power switch position on the Model ST-200 Smart Table controller. This symbol represents a Power Off condition. 1.1.9 Protective Conductor Terminal Figure 9 Protective Conductor Terminal Symbol The protective conductor terminal symbol in the above figure identifies the location of the bonding terminal, which is bonded to conductive accessible parts of the enclosure for safety purposes.

  • Page 12: Warnings And Cautions

    Safety Precautions Warnings and Cautions The following are definitions of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes that are used throughout this manual to call your attention to important information regarding your safety, the safety and preservation of your equipment or an important tip.

  • Page 13: General Cautions

    Safety Precautions 1.2.2 General Cautions Observe these cautions when operating or servicing this equipment: • If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired. • To prevent damage to equipment when replacing fuses, locate and correct the problem that caused the fuse to blow before re-applying power.
  • Page 14 Safety Precautions This page is intentionally left blank...

  • Page 15: General Information

    It is achieved mainly by the vibration isolation. Vibration isolation by passive isolating legs, such as Newport I-2000, reduces the vibration transmitted to the table from the floor. Although excellent isolation from floor vibration can be achieved in these systems, the table will deviate from the ideal rigid-body behavior at natural frequencies of its flexural vibrations.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    General Information Specifications 400 Series ferromagnetic stainless steel Working Surface 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) thick with integrated damping layer Surface Flatness ±0.004 (±0.1), over 2 ft. (600 mm) square [in. (mm)] Trussed honeycomb, vertically bonded closed cell construction, Core Design 0.010 in.

  • Page 17: Figure 13 Effect Of Damping On Table Vibration Levels

    Effect of damping on table vibration levels The Smart Table uses the same materials and has the same main mechanical characeristics as passively damped Newport RS series table. The dampers are installed at two corners of the table adjacent to a long side. The exact position of each damper is indicated by three flat-head screws that are flash with the table top at the corners.

  • Page 18: Table 2 Smart Table Controller Specifications

    General Information Smart Table Controller Specifications Output Power Continuous current 0.4A @ 12VDC Output Voltage Maximum effective output voltage at continuous power @ 12V @ 0.4A Input Power Voltage 12V ±5% Average Current @ continuous output rating 0.6A Peak Current @ continuous output rating 0.7A Table 2 Smart Table Controller Specifications...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit is damaged. Damaged equipment may present additional hazards to you. Contact Newport technical support for advice before attempting to plug in and operate damaged equipment. Parts List The following is a list of parts included with the Smart Table System.

  • Page 20: Choosing And Preparing A Suitable Work Surface

    Getting Started Choosing and Preparing a Suitable Work Surface Smart Table Controller may be placed on any reasonably firm table or bench during operation. Position the controller so that there is easy access to the power cord. The front legs of the unit can be pulled out to tilt the unit at an angle, if desired.

  • Page 21: System Operation

    System Operation WARNING Before operating the Model Smart Table Series, please read and understand all of Section 1. Front Panel The front panel of the Smart Table Controller is arranged for easy operation. Seven distinct indicators and controls are located on the front panel that allows the user to operate the system as well as provide system status.

  • Page 22: Status

    System Operation 4.1.2 Status The table below shows the meaning of the various colors of SYSTEM, CH1 and CH2 status LED’s. System Item Level Category Comment Unpowered AC not connected or Power Switch off System Unpowered Blown fuse System System Unpowered Defective power supply System Powered...

  • Page 23: Auto- Tune

    System Operation BNC sensitivity 1 . 10 Frequency, Hz Figure 15 BNC output sensitivity 4.1.4 Auto- Tune The auto-tune button allows the user to retune the system. The auto-tuning process takes normally 30 to 40 seconds. Care must be taken not to disturb the table during this time.

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    System Operation NOTE With critical applications the radio frequency emissions, while using the USB cable, may be reduced by routing the USB cable through one or more ferrite cores, such as the Fair-Rite Products Corporation part number # 0443164251." Rear Panel The Smart Table Controller rear panel shows the OUTPUT connectors and the AC power inlet.

  • Page 25: Software Application

    Software Application Overview Provided on the CD that comes with the Smart Table Controller is an installation package for SmartTable-Util application and USB drivers. This application communicates with the Smart Table Controller through USB communication interface. The application is designed to allow the user to remotely control all the features supported by the controller.

  • Page 26: About Tab

    2. Connect the USB cable to the Controller and Power it on. 3. Start the application by double-clicking on the newly created Smart Table-Util icon in Start->Programs->Newport->Smart Table Controller folder. The SmartTable-Util application has five (5) main tabs: About, Status, Auto- tune, Manual Tune and Options.

  • Page 27: Status Tab

    Software Application • Download New Firmware: If the firmware erase was successful, the software will download the selected firmware to the controller. • Reset Controller: If the firmware download was successful, the software will perform a soft reset of the controller in order for the newly downloaded firmware to take affect.

  • Page 28: Auto -Tune Tab

    Software Application 5.1.3 Auto -Tune Tab This tab provides access to initiating the auto-tuning process remotely, as well as to observe the controller performance. Adjust the control loop gain stability margin to a desired level (low, medium or high) and click on “Auto-Tune” button. Clicking on the “Auto-Tune” button here is similar to pushing “Auto-Tune”...

  • Page 29: Figure 20 Auto Tune Tab Screen Showing Dual-Channel Display

    Software Application Figure 20 Auto Tune Tab Screen showing dual-channel display Figure 21 Auto Tune Tab Screen showing single-channel display...

  • Page 30: Manual Tune Tab

    Software Application NOTE If the background color for a window is set to light blue, then it is a control, where users can enter values. If the background color for a window is set to off-white, then it is a status window. 5.1.4 Manual Tune Tab This tab provides direct control over the control loop gain used by the...

  • Page 31: Options Tab

    Software Application NOTE “Apply Changes” button needs to be pushed every time the settings are changed, so that the changes can be sent to the controller. After examining the damped vs. un-damped vibration levels, if the users find some undesirable amplified resonance peak, that peak can be reduced by enabling the optional notch filter.

  • Page 32: Figure 23 Options Tab Screen

    Software Application • Overload duration: If feedback overload detection is enabled, specify the amount of time for which feedback signal overload is allowed before the controller generates a warning message. • Enable auto-ranging. Uncheck this box if you do not want the pre- amplifier gains adjust to vibration environment.

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside the Smart Table Controller. Work performed by persons not authorized by Newport Corporation will void the warranty. Enclosure Cleaning WARNING Before cleaning the enclosure of the Smart Table Controller, the AC power cord must be disconnected from the wall socket.

  • Page 34: Obtaining Service

    2. Instrument serial number (on rear panel) 3. Description of the problem. If the instrument is to be returned to Newport Corporation, you will be given a Return Number, which you should reference in your shipping documents. Please fill out a copy of the service form, located on the following page, and have the information ready when contacting Newport Corporation.

  • Page 35: Service Form

    Maintenance and Service Service Form Newport Corporation U.S.A. Office: 800-222-6440 FAX: 949/253-1479 Name _______________________________ Return Authorization #__________________ (Please obtain RA# prior to return of item) Company ________________________________________________________________________ (Please obtain RA # prior to return of item) Address ________________________________ ____________________Date _________________ Country _______________________ Phone Number ______________________________________ P.O.
  • Page 36 Newport Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 (In U.S.): 800-222-6440 Tel: 949-863-3144 Fax: 949-253-1680 Internet: sales@newport.com Visit Newport Online at: www.newport.com...

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