Digital Interfaces and Function Unit
FOR THE MODULAR E-500 MOTION CONTROLLER SYSTEM
E-518
Low- noise 20- bit D/ A and A/ D transducer
25 kHz sample rate
TCP/ IP, USB and RS-232 interfaces
Wave generator with programmable trigger
inputs and outputs
3 channels
Module for E-500 piezo controller rack
Interface and function module for piezo- based positioning systems
It is possible to control the modular, analog, closed- loop E-500 motion control system digitally via the threechannel E-518 interface module. Furthermore, the E-518 also includes a wide range of digital functions such as
macro programming, wave generator or data recorder
E-500: Modular motion control system for more flexibility
The modular E-500 system is configurable and supports piezo actuators, piezo- based tip/ tilt platforms, and
positioning systems with up to three motion axes. The modularity also allows suitable control for customized
systems.
Amplifiers for piezo actuators with up to 135 V, ±250 V or 1000 V operating voltage: The electrical capacitance,
operating voltage and power requirement of a positioner or scanner depend on the load and the dynamic
requirements of the application. PI offers a wide spectrum of piezoelectrical actuators; the E-500 system provides
the control. Switching amplifiers are available for high dynamic applications. High linearity, also without position
feedback, can be achieved with charge- control amplifiers. Amplifier modules for one to three channels per
module are offered depending to the performance class.
Sensor modules: PI uses capacitive or strain sensors in its positioning systems according the accuracy
requirements. The E-500 supports operation of up to three axes with single- to three- channel sensor modules.
The flexibility of the E-500 system allows mixed operation with different single- channel amplifier or sensor
modules.
Control takes place either directly at the analog inputs of the amplifiers or via the interface module with digital
interfaces for control via an external host.
Extensive functionality
Data recorder: Recording of operating data such as position or position errors. Wave generator: Saves and
outputs periodical motion profiles. Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e. g. for standalone functionality with autostart macro. Extensive software support, for example for LabVIEW, dynamic libraries
for Windows and Linux
Interfaces
Commanding via TCP/ IP, USB and RS-232 interfaces. Digital inputs and outputs for automation
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Specifications
E-518.i3
Function
Digital interface module for the E-500 system (E-500, E-470, E-481, E-482)
Channels
3
Processor
DSP 376 MHz
Sampling rate, sensor
200 kHz
Servo control rate
25 kHz
Sensor resolution
ADC: 20 bits, oversampling + filter
Voltage resolution
DAC: 20 bits, oversampling + filter, 16 bit @ 1 MHz
Interfaces and operation
Interface / Communication
Ethernet (TCP/ IP) USB, RS-232
I/ O ports
3 digital inputs
3 digital outputs
3.3 V
MDR14 connector
Command set
PI General Command Set (GCS)
User software
PIMikroMove
Software drivers
LabVIEW driver, libraries for Windows (DLL) and Linux
Supported functions
Wave generator, data recorder, macro programming
Miscellaneous
Operating temperature range
5 to 50 °C
Dimensions
14HP / 3RU
Mass
0.26 kg
Operating voltage
Supplied by the E-500 system rack
Order Information
E-518.i3
Interface Module, 3 Channels, TCP/ IP, USB and RS-232 Interfaces
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Related Products
E-500 • E-501 Modular Piezo Controller
E-470 • E-472 • E-421 PICA Piezo Controller
E-481 PICA Piezo High- Power Amplifier / Controller
E-503 Piezo Amplifier Module
E-504 Piezo Amplifier Module
E-505 Piezo Amplifier Module
E-509 Signal Conditioner / Piezo Servo Module
E-515 Display Module for Piezo Controllers
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Latest releases available at www.pi.ws
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