Using a Digital Encoder ..........................21 A.4.1 Encoder Overview ..........................21 A.4.2 Operating and Electrical Specifications ..................... 21 A.4.3 Output Signals & Signal Termination for A quad B, Index and limits ..........21 A.4.4 Resolution ..............................21 MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
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Legacy PPS-20PM with UHV MII 6000V Digital Encoder Dimensions ..........29 A.6.5 Legacy Digital MII6000V Encoder, Ultra High Vacuum Wiring Diagram ......... 30 A.6.6 Legacy UHV Digital Encoder Module ....................31 A.6.7 Resolution ..............................32 MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Vacuum, cryogenic, and non-magnetic versions available Carriage Base Encoder Figure 1-A. PPS-20PM, Piezo Motor, Open Loop Version (left), Closed Loop Version (right) Recommended Controllers The following controllers are available from MICRONIX USA: • MMC-100 • MMC-110 • NanoDrive Technical Data and Ordering Information See Datasheet on website.
Relative humidity between 20-80%. • Locate away from water, heat, and electrical noise. Package Contents If the product is damaged or there are missing components, contact MICRONIX USA immediately. Do not discard product packaging in case of return shipment. Package Should Contain: •...
Please note, it is possible to move the carriage of the piezo motor configurations manually without damaging the stage. 2x M2 Socket Head Cap Screws 2x M1.5 Dowel Pins Customer Supplied Direction Base Plate or of Travel Mounting Surface Figure 3-A. PPS-20PM Installation MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
X-Y Mounting It is possible to mount the 20 mm length base versions directly onto any length bottom axis carriage without the use of an adapter bracket. Contact MICRONIX USA for additional or custom adapter plate information. 1. Install the bottom stage to the mounting surface as shown in Section 3.1.1.
PPS-20PM Precision Positioner Stage Reference Manual 4. Dimensions PPS-20PM Standard Dimensions Recommended General Mounting Pattern It is recommended to use a pin-slot hole pattern for dowel pin alignment. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
• Positioning according to: No Adapters XY 12mm x 12mm XY 12mm x 12mm Back-to-Back XY 12mm x 18mm Using Z Bracket PN: 430509 430509 430509 XYZ 12mm x 12mm x 12mm XYZ 51mm x 12mm x 26mm MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
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Using Z Bracket PN: 430507 and XY Bracket PN: 431331 430507 430507 431331 431331 XYZ 26mm x 26mm x 26mm XYZ 26mm x 26mm x 12mm Full travel is achieved by 12mm stage. Limited travel for 18mm, 26mm, 51mm travel stages in this orientation. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Precision Positioner Stage Reference Manual Accessories 430507 430508 Z-Bracket Adapter Z-Bracket Adapter Used to adapt the PPS-20 series to a Used to adapt the PPS-20 series to a perpendicular assembly for XZ perpendicular assembly for XZ mounting configurations. mounting configurations. 430509...
Phase 1 Cos+ Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Sin+ Brown Ground Black/Green Index+ Violet Shield Casing Grey White (Grey TP) Cos- White (Blue TP) Sin- White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
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Description Color Description Color Phase 1 Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Brown Ground Black/Green Index+ Violet Shield Casing Grey White (Grey TP) White (Blue TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
The vacuum compatible PPS-20PM will be supplied with wiring for a straight through feed-through, not a cross over gender changer. MICRONIX USA supplies test connectors that simulate the vacuum feed-through to allow for functionality testing prior to installation in a vacuum chamber, see Appendix A.2 for feedthrough pins.
Color Color Phase 1 Phase 2 White (Green TP) White (Green TP) Ground Black/Green Black/Green Limit Switch - White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Limit Switch + Violet Violet White (Grey) White (Grey) Grey Grey MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Brown Index+ Violet Violet Grey Grey White (Grey TP) White (Grey TP) Cos- White (Blue TP) White (Blue TP) Sin- White (Brown TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
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Blue Brown Brown Index+ Violet Violet Grey Grey White (Grey TP) White (Grey TP) White (Blue TP) White (Blue TP) White (Brown TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
USA personnel. If the stage is not performing up to the original specifications, please contact MICRONIX USA. • The PPS-20 series of linear stages are precision mechanical devices and should be handled with care. Do not drop or mishandle the stage. •...
All closed loop stages are supplied with 20µm scales. The interpolation is done in the MMC-100 to a higher resolution as specified in the order. With an analog encoder the MMC-100 has an achievable resolution of 10nm. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
All closed loop stages are supplied with 20µm scales. The digital encoder module interpolates to a higher resolution as specified in the order. With a digital encoder an MMC controller has an achievable resolution of 2nm. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Reference Manual A.5 Using an Absolute Encoder The Micronix absolute encoder operates using standard BiSS C-mode (continuous) interface, transmitting 32-bits of position data on each request. The controller will clock position acquisitions via the MA signal. The SLO signal will transmit position data from the encoder.
Absolute Encoder BiSS-C Absolute Resolution 32 Bits Encoder BiSS Frequency 5 MHz Encoder BiSS CRC Polynomial Position Integer Type Unsigned Number of Status Bits Error Bits Mask CRC Error Suppression None Data Alignment Left Justified MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Description Color Brown Phase 1 Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Index+ Violet Ground Black/Green Grey Shield Casing White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Violet Shield Interpolator Cable E Pinout for PPS-20-1X306 Dsub15M Dsub15F Dsub9F Description Color Brown Blue Index+ Violet Grey White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Blue A- / COS- Orange White (Blue TP) B+ / SIN+ Yellow Brown B- / SIN- Green White (Brown TP) Index + Violet Violet Index - Blue White (Violet TP) White (Grey TP) Black Grey MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
Black/Green Black/Green Shield Casing Black Grey Cos+ Brown Brown White (Grey TP) Cos- Orange White (Brown TP) Sin+ Yellow Blue Sin- Green White (Blue TP) Index- Blue White (Violet TP) Index+ Violet Violet Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
White (Brown TP) Shield Interpolator Cable E Pinout for PPS-20-1X309 Dsub15M Dsub15F Dsub9F Description: Color Brown Blue Index+ Violet Grey White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
A Red or Yellow Signal Level LED indicates misalignment of the Encoder Head, if this occurs contact MICRONIX USA. Do not adjust the Encoder Head or scale. For more information refer to MicroE Systems Mercury Encoders.
All closed loop stages are supplied with 20µm scales. The digital encoder module interpolates to a higher resolution as specified in the order. With a digital encoder an MMC controller has an achievable resolution of 2nm. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 3.4 www.micronixusa.com...
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