Physik Instrument (PI) | Controllers & Drivers

Controllers & Drivers

The performance and usability of a precision positioning system depends on the mechanics, motion control electronics, and software. We offer Physik Instrument Controllers for traditional piezo actuated nano-positioning systems, as well as motorized positioning systems based on linear motors, brushless motors, servo motors, and stepper motors. In addition, novel controllers for ultrasonic motors, stick-slip motors, and PiezoWalk motors are also available from PI.

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Piezo Controllers & Drivers

E-712.1AM Digital Motion Controller

For NEXLINE® Piezo Walking Drives, 1 Axis

Special control algorithms for NEXLINE® nanopositioning linear-motor actuators
Highly stable 20-bit D/A converter
Servo frequency 50 kHz
Flexible interfaces: TCP/IP, USB, RS-232
Wave generator
Data recorder

E-862 Low-Cost NEXACT® Piezo Motor Driver

For NEXACT® piezo motor drives & nano positioning Stages
Combined step generator and power amplifier
Cost-effective design
Interface for automation, joystick for manual operation

E-872 Stick-Slip Piezo Driver/Controller

For Open-Loop Piezo-Ratchet Actuators / Q-Motion Stages

Integrated power amplifier and voltage generator for piezo inertia drives
OEM driver available
Serial control of up to 4 stages and actuators by one unit
TCP/IP, USB, USB for joystick, digitial I/O

E-873 Servo Controller

For Closed-Loop Piezo-Ratchet Actuators / Q-Motion Stages

Integrated power amplifier and voltage generator for piezo inertia drives
TCP/IP, USB, RS-232
Extensive software support: LabVIEW, MATLAB, C / C++ / C# / VB.NET, Python
Optional joystick for manual operation

E-709 Low-Cost Digital Servo Piezo Motion Controller, 1 Channel

Flexibility of Digital Signal Processing and Control for the Cost of Analog
Digital Motion Control Algorithms with 10 kHz Sampling Rate
For Capacitive Sensors and Piezo Resistive Strain Gauge Sensors
Linearity to 0.02%
USB and RS-232 Interfaces
Fast 25 Mbit/s Serial Interface
Additional High-Bandwidth Analog Control Input / Sensor Input
Analog Output, e.g. for External Amplifiers
Low-Cost OEM-Versions Available
Fast Digital Controller, Software-Configurable Servo Parameters
Parameter Input Using Software

E-709.1C1L Next Gen Compact Piezo Controller

For 1 Axis Closed-loop Piezo Mechanisms

Digital servo for advanced control
20 kHz sampling rate / control bandwidth
24 Bit DAC, 19 bit sensor resolution
For capacitive feedback sensors
Interfaces: USB, SPI, and RS-232
Additional analog control input
Linearity to 0.01%
28W peak power

E-727 Low-Cost Multi-Axis Digital Servo Motion Controller

For 3/4 Axis Closed-Loop Piezo Mechanisms

Digital servo for advanced control algorithms
25 kHz control bandwidth
For capacitive and piezo-restive strain gauge feedback sensors
Optional high resolution analog control inputs and outputs
Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, and RS-232
Digital inputs and outputs

E-754 Reference Class Digital Piezo Controller

For 1 Axis Closed-Loop Piezo Mechanisms

50kHz servo loop
22-Bit DAC resolution
20-Bit analog input
45W peak power, 500mA peak current
Extensive software package
Ethernet (TCP/IP), SPI, USB, RS-232 interfaces

E-712 Modular Digital Piezo Motion Controller, up to 6 Axes

Digital Motion Controller of the Latest Generation: 600 MHz Processor; up to 50 kHz Sensor Update Rate;
Highly Stable 20-bit D/A Converters
Real-Time Operating System for Excellent Trajectory Control
Modular Design for Greatest Flexibility in Meeting Custom Requirements
Auto-Calibrating from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics w/o Recalibration
Flexible Interfacing: USB, RS-232 & Ethernet
Optional High-Bandwidth Analog Inputs and Outputs

E-616 Analog Motion Controller

For Multi-Axis Piezo Tip/Tilt Mirrors and Platforms

Precision motion control for piezo nano positioning systems
Bench-top and OEM versions
Three integrated amplifiers provide up to 10W peak power
Closed-loop and open-loop versions
Internal coordinate transformation simplifies control of parallel kinematics designs (tripod & differential drive)
Compact and cost-effective design for OEMs or bench-top

E-664 NanoCube® Piezo Controller

3 x 14 W Peak Power
Closed-Loop Precision Motion Control
For P-611 NanoCube® Nano Positioning XYZ Stages

E-536 PicoCube® Piezo Controller

Extremely Low Noise: Resolution to 25 Picometers
For P-363 PicoCube® Systems
Peak Power 3 x 100 W
Ultra-Low Noise
Output Voltage ±250 V

E-618 / E-619 High-Power Piezo Driver/Controller, -30 to 130V

High Bandwidth, Linear and Switched with Energy Recovery

1200W peak power, 10A peak current (switched)
3200W peak power, 20A peak current (linear)
Output voltage -30 to 130V
Optional position servo-motion controller module
Optional computer interface and display module
Bandwidth to 20kHz for high dynamics applications

E-617 High-Power Piezo Driver, -30 to 130V

Linear Amplifier, OEM Module

280W peak power, 2A peak current
Output voltage -30 to 130V
OEM module & top hat rail module
3.5khz bandwidth

E-482/E-481/E-470 High-Power Piezo Driver/Controller

0 to 1050V and ±500V, Linear and Switched Models

High-voltage amplifier up to 6kW peak power
Linear amps and switched amps with energy recovery
Output voltage 0 to 1050V and bipolar
Optional position servo-motion controller module
Optional computer interface and display module
Differential output

E-651 Piezo Controller for Closed-Loop Low-Voltage Piezo (60 V) Multilayer Bender Actuators

Controller for Closed-Loop Multilayer Bimorph Actuators
1- and 2-Channel Versions
Integrated Linear Amplifiers
Bench-Top & OEM-Board Versions

E-650 Piezo Drivers

For Low-Voltage Piezo (60V) Multilayer Bender Actuators

Specifically designed to drive multilayer bimorph piezo actuators
Bench-top and OEM versions
Integrated Llnear amplifier w/ up to 18W peak power
LCD voltage display
Output voltage ±30V or 0 to 60V and separate fixed voltage

E-609 OEM Piezo Controller with Digital Servo: Increased Performance for Low-Cost Piezo Systems

Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Versions
Most Cost-Efficient Digital Piezo Motion Controller
Servo Tuning and Parameter Setting by Software
Digital Algorithms Improve Linearity
Analog Control Input for Target Values

E-413 Compact Piezo Driver

For DuraAct™ Patch Transducers and PICA™ Shear Piezo Actuators

Peak power to 50W
Output voltage to +/-250V
OEM module / bench-top for PICA™ shear actuators
OEM module for DuraAct™ piezoelectric patch transducers

Low-Power High Voltage Driver (1000V)

Benchtop and OEM Module

Runs on 12V: battery or p/s operation
Single channel high voltage piezo driver
Output voltage range +10 to +1000V

E-500 Modular Piezo Motion Controller System, up to 6 Channels, for Low Voltage and High Voltage Piezo Systems

Modular Piezo Controller System with many Options
For High Power Amps to 280 Watts
Up to 6 Channels
Choice of Linear Amplifier Modules, Low & High Voltage
Optional Servo-Motion Controller for Cap Sensors, Strain Sensors and Piezo Resistive Sensors
Optional USB Interface, TCP/IP, RS-232
Optional Display Module

E-506 Linearized Piezo Driver

Highly linear amplifier module
280W peak power
Output voltage range -30 to 130V
Module for E-500 piezo controller rack
Prepared for position servo-motion control upgrade (optional)
Prepared for interfaces / display modules (optional)

E-665 Piezo Servo-Controller with 24 Bit High-Speed USB Interface

Closed-Loop Precision Motion Controller for Nano Positioning Systems
Integrated 24-Bit High-Speed USB & RS-232 Interfaces
Network Capability with up to 12 Channels
Integrated Linear Piezo Driver with 36 W Peak Power
For Piezo Sytems with SGS and Capacitive Sensor Feedback
Table for User-Defined Curves
GCS (General Command Set) Compatible
UL and CSA certified

E-625 Compact Piezo Servo-Controller with 24 Bit High-Speed USB Interface

Closed-Loop Precision Motion Controller for Nano Positioning Systems
Integrated 24-Bit High-Speed USB & RS-232 Interfaces
Integrated Linear Piezo Driver, 14 W Peak Power
Network Capability with up to 4 Channels
For Piezo Systems with Capacitive and Strain Gauge Position Feedback Sensors
Wave Table for User-Defined Curves
GCS (General Command Set) Compatible

E-663 Low Voltage (100V) Piezo Driver

3 Channels

3 independent output channels
Integrated linear amplifiers, 3 x 14W peak power
3 LED voltage displays
Output voltage range – 20 to 120V

E-464 High-Voltage Piezo Driver (1000V)

3 Channels

3 independent channels
Integrated linear amplifiers, 3 x 25W peak power
3 LED voltage displays
Output voltage range 0 to + 1000V

E-861 High-Speed Digital Piezo PiezoWalk® NEXACT® Motion Controller/Driver

For NEXACT® Piezo Motor Drives and Nano Positioning Systems
Complete System with Controller, Integrated Power Amplifiers and Software
Open-Loop Operation, or Closed-Loop with Linear Encoder
High Performance at Low Cost
Daisy-Chain Networking for Multi-Axis Operation
Non-Volatile Macro Storage for Stand-Alone Functionality with Autostart Macro
I/O for Automation, Joystick for Manual Operation
Parameter Changes On-the-Fly

E-471 High-Power, Modular High Voltage (1000 V) Piezo Drivers / Controllers

Integrated Linear High-Voltage Amplifier w/ 550 W Peak Power
Output Voltage -3 to -1100 V & Bipolar
1- and 2-Channel Versions
Optional Position Servo-Motion Control Modules
Optional RS-232 & IEEE 488 Interface Module & Display

E-481 High-Power, High-Voltage Piezo Driver / Controller with Energy Recovery

High-Voltage Amplifier with 2000 W Peak Power
Energy Recovery
Output Voltage 0 to ±1000 V and bipolar
Optional Position Servo-Motion Controller Module
Optional Computer Interface and Display Module
Differential Output

E-710 Multi-Channel Digital Piezo Controller with Dynamic Linearization

Precision Motion Control for Piezo Nano Positioning Systems with Capacitive Feedback Sensors
3-, 4- & 6-Channel Versions
32-Bit Digital Filters
Hardware and Firmware Linearization
Coordinate Transformation for Parallel Kinematics / Parallel Metrology Systems
Optional Dynamic Digital Linearization (Firmware Option) Improves Scanning Linearity
ID Chip Support for Automatic Calibration
Optional High-Speed Parallel I/O or DSP Interface
Optional Analog Input
Integrated Linear Amplifiers
GCS (General Command Set) Compatible

E-725 Digital Piezo Motion Controller For 3-Axis High-Precision Positioning Systems

Precision Motion Control for Nano Positioning Systems with Capacitive Sensors
3-Channel Version
Powerful Digital Controller: DSP 32-bit Floating Point, 225 MHz; 20 kHz Sampling Rate; 24-bit DAC
Communication via Ethernet, USB, RS-232
4th Order Polynomial Linearization for Mechanics & Electronics
Dynamic Digital Linearization (DDL) Option for Improved Path Accuracy
Auto-Loading of Calibration Data from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics
Additional High-Bandwidth Analog Control Input / Sensor Input
Optional High-Speed Parallel I/O Interface
Flexible Wave Generators
Digital I/O Lines for Task Triggering
Extensive Software Support

E-753 Ultra-High Performance Digital Piezo Motion Controller, 1 Channel

Next Generation Digital Motion Controller for Nano Positionning Provides Higher Flexibility, Accuracy and Speed
100 kHz Sensor Sampling; 32-bit Floating Point DSP; 24-bit Low-Noise D/A Converters
Ethernet (TCP/IP) Interface for Remote Control Capability, RS-232
Auto-Loading of Calibration Data from Stage ID-Chip for Interchangeability of Controller and Mechanics
Additional High-Bandwidth Analog Control Input / Sensor Input
Digital I/O Lines for Task Triggering
Extensive Software Support
For Nanopositioning Systems with Capacitive Sensors

E-761 3-Channel Digital Piezo Motion Controller for Nanopositioning in PCI-Board Format

For Closed-Loop Piezoelectric Nanopositioning Systems with Capacitive Sensors
High-Speed PCI Interface
Additional High-Bandwidth Analog Interface
32-Bit Digital Filters
24-Bit DAC Resolution
2 Linearization Systems
Coordinate Transformation for Parallel Kinematics / Parallel Metrology Systems
ID-Chip Support for Automatic Calibration
Integrated Linear Amplifiers
Extensive Software Package

Entry-Level High Performance Open-Loop Piezo Driver

Cost-efficient piezo driver
High output power for dynamic operation: up to 100mA source and sink current
-30 to 130V output voltage
Power supply included

Modules & Accessories

E-621 Piezo Amplifier & Servo-Controller Module with 24-Bit USB Interface

24-Bit USB Interface and High-Speed Analog Interface
Notch Filters for Higher Bandwidth
Networking for up to 12 Motion Controllers
Choice of Sensor Strain Gauge (lower cost) or Capacitive Sensor (higher precision)
Table for User-Defined Curves