Key features

  • 2 axes (X, Y), each with an integrated bipolar stepper driver
  • Commander 2CR controller: linear XY interpolation, trapezoidal and S-curve profiles, on-the-fly speed and target changes
  • 13 homing modes; standalone A-SCRIPT programs
  • StepNLoop closed-loop position verification with A/B/Z encoder inputs
  • 0.5 to 2.0 A peak per phase; full step to 1/128 microstep
  • 8 opto-isolated inputs, 8 opto-isolated outputs
  • ±limit, home and position-latch inputs for each axis
  • 2 analog inputs (0–5 V, 12-bit)
  • USB 2.0 (HID, no driver needed) and RS-485
  • Separate logic and motor supplies, 12–24 Vdc

Typical applications

  • XY stages and positioning tables
  • Pick-and-place and dispensing machines
  • Inspection and test fixtures
  • Laboratory and bench automation
  • 3D CAD/CAM
  • Engraving
  • Laser cutting
  • Dispensing
  • Drop-in replacement or upgrade for the PMX-2ED-SA

Block diagram

Software

  • Commander Control Utility, NPBuilder, NPTerminal and the Commander HID API — support.nipponpulse.com
  • A DLL for backwards compatibility with existing Performax (PMX-2ED-SA) software is available on request from Nippon Pulse America

Key specifications

Category

Specification

Axes

2 (X, Y), each with an integrated bipolar microstepping driver

Motion

up to 400 kpps per axis (driver limit); linear XY interpolation; trapezoidal / S-curve; 13 homing modes

Motor current

0.5 / 0.95 / 1.2 / 2.0 A peak per phase by jumper (shipped at 0.95 A), or 0.2–2.0 A by trimmer

Microstepping

full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 by jumper; 1/2 to 1/128 by command, changeable on the fly

Encoder inputs

X, Y: A, B, Z differential, RS-422 (5 V line driver); 4.9 MHz line frequency†; 5 V, 200 mA encoder supply

Digital inputs

8 × DI, plus ±limit, home and latch per axis; optically isolated, sinking; 12–15 Vdc opto supply†

Digital outputs

8 × DO, optically isolated open collector, 24 Vdc, 25 mA each

Analog inputs

2 × 0–5 V, 12-bit

Communication

USB 2.0 full speed (HID); RS-485 half duplex, 9,600–115,200 baud

Logic supply

12–24 Vdc (24 V absolute), 0.4 A max at 12 V†; reverse-polarity protected

Motor supply

12–24 Vdc (24 V absolute); 1.5 A per axis average, 3.0 A total at 25 °C; reverse-polarity protected

Isolation

Optocouplers, 2500 Vrms component rating; functional isolation only (no board-level rating)

Temperature

0 to +40 °C at 2.0 A both axes; 0 to +50 °C at ≤ 1.2 A; −40 to +85 °C storage†

Dimensions

≈ 127.0 × 104.6 × 31 mm (enclosure, excluding plugs); 4 × M3 mounting slots; 250 g

Compliance

RoHS 3, REACH, CE; UL not evaluated