E-727.x • E-727.xAP Digital Multi-Channel Piezo Controller
For Nanopositioning Systems with Capacitive, Piezoresistive or Strain Gauge Sensors
- 20 kHz sampling rate control
- Option for increased output current
- Interfaces: TCP/IP, USB and RS-232
- Optional analog inputs and outputs
- Autoloading of calibration data from stage ID chip for interchangeability of controller and mechanics
- 4th order polynomial linearization for mechanics and electronics
Digital controller for piezo-based nanopositioning systems
Integrated low-noise power amplifiers for PICMA® piezo actuators. Output voltage -30 to +130 V. Supports nanopositioning systems with strain gauge sensors, capacitive sensors or piezoresistive sensors. P-I controller with 2 notch filters. Linearization based on 4th-order polynomials. Optional Dynamic Digital Linearization (DDL). Delivery includes wide input range power supply, USB and RS-232 cable.
High dynamics
Increased output current (optional) for dynamic applications that require a high peak current.
Extensive functionality
ID chip for fast startup and quick exchange of system components. Data recorder, wave generator, macros. Extensive software support, e.g., for NI LabVIEW, dynamic libraries for Windows and Linux.
Interfaces
TCP/IP, USB, RS-232, SPI. 4 analog inputs and outputs each (optional) for external sensors, target values or external amplifiers. 4 digital inputs and outputs respectively.
Specifications
Datasheet E-727.xAP
Specifications
E-727 | |
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Function | Digital controller for multi-axis piezo nanopositioning systems. Additional functions: .xxxA: Analog interfaces .xxxP: Increased output current .xxxAP: Analog interfaces, increased output current |
Axes | E-727.3x: 3 E-727.4x: 4 |
Processor | DSP 32/64-bit, floating point, 375 MHz |
Sampling rate, servo control | 20 kHz |
Sampling rate, sensor | 100 kHz |
Sensor | E-727 |
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Controller type | P-I, two notch filters Optional: Advanced piezo control |
Sensor type | E-727.xCxxx: Capacitive E-727.xSxxx: Strain gauge sensors E-727.xRxxx: Piezoresistive |
Sensor channels | E-727.xCxxx: 3 E-727.xSxxx, E-727.xRxxx: 4 |
Sensor bandwidth (-3 dB) | 10 kHz |
Sensor resolution (at 1 kHz oversampling) | 20-bit |
Amplifier | E-727.xxx, E-727.xxxA | E-727.xxxP, E-727.xxxAP |
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Output voltage | -30 to 130 V (±3 V) | -30 to 130 V (±3 V) |
Amplifier channels | 4 | 4 |
Peak power / channel | 28 W max. 30 ms | 270 W max. 10 ms |
Average output power / channel | 14 W | 30 W |
Peak current / channel | 180 mA max. 30 ms | 1500 mA max. 10 ms |
Average output current / channel | 75 mA | 200 mA |
Current limitation | Short-circuit proof | Short-circuit proof |
Resolution DAC | 20-bit | 20-bit |
Amplifier bandwidth | 6.5 kHz | 6.5 kHz |
Interfaces | E-727.xxx, E-727.xxxP | E-727.xxxA, E-727.xxxAP |
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Piezo / sensor connection | E-727.xCxx: Sub-D 25W3 (f) E-727.xSxx, E-727.xRxx: Sub-D 37 (f) | E-727.xCxxx: Sub-D 25W3 (f) E-727.xSxxx, E-727.xRxxx: Sub-D 37 (f) |
Analog inputs | - | Sub-D 15 (f) 4 inputs ±5 V or ±10 V 18-bit A/D converter |
Analog output | - | Sub-D 15 (f) ±10 V 20-bit D/A converter |
Sensor monitor output | - | Sub-D 15 (f) Sensor channels 1 to 3 |
Digital input/output | MDR14; 4 inputs, 4 outputs | MDR14; 4 inputs, 4 outputs |
Separate protective earth connection | Yes | Yes |
Operation | E-727 |
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Command set | PI General Command Set (GCS) |
User software | PIMikroMove |
Software drivers | NI LabVIEW and MATLAB driver, shared libraries for Windows and Linux; extensive example code |
Supported functions | Wave generator, data recorder, macros, autozero, ID chip detection |
Display and indicators | LEDs for Power, Servo, Error, Overflow |
Linearization | 4th-order polynomials, DDL (Dynamic Digital Linearization, optional) |
Miscellaneous | E-727.xxx, E-727.xxxA | E-727.xxxP, E-727.xxxAP |
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Operating temperature range | 5 to 40 °C | 5 to 40 °C |
Overheat protection | Max. 72 °C, deactivation of the voltage output | Max. 72 °C, deactivation of the voltage output Alarm threshold at 66 °C |
Mass | 2.4 to 2.6 kg | 3.3 kg |
Fuse | 1 x T3.15 AH, 5 × 20 mm | 1 x T4 AH, 5 × 20 mm |
Max. power consumption | 80 W | 84 W |
Max. power consumption without load | 24 W | 40 W |
Operating voltage | 24 V DC (external power adapter in the scope of delivery) | 24 V DC (external power adapter in the scope of delivery) |
Downloads
Datasheet
Datasheet E-727.xAP
Documentation
Short Instructions PZ289
Digital Piezo Controllers E-709.xxG / E-727 / E-754
Technical Note A000T0074
Guide to Grounding and Shielding
User Manual E727T0005
E-727 Digital Multi-Channel Piezo Controller
User Manual E727T0012
E-727.AS Digital Multi-Channel Piezo Controller With Area Scan Routines for Fast Optical Alignment in Silicon Photonics Production
Commands Manual PZ281
GCS Commands for E-727 Digital Multi-Channel Piezo Controller
Software Files
PI Software Suite C-990.CD1
C-990.CD1 Releasenews
General Software Documentation
Software Manual SM159
Software Manual SM157
PIPython - Programming PI Controllers with Python
Software Manual SM146
GCS Array Data Format
Software Manual SM148
PIMikroMove
Software Manual SM151
PI GCS DLL
Software Manual SM155
PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0
Software Manual SM158
PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW
Technical Note A000T0089
PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms
User Manual SM164E
Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager
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