E-861 PiezoWalk® NEXACT® Controller

Networkable Controller for NEXACT® Linear Drives and Positioners

  • High-speed encoder input
  • Macro programmable for stand-alone functionality
  • Data recorder
  • Nonvolatile EEPROM for macros and parameters
  • Daisy chain networking
E-861 PiezoWalk® NEXACT® Controller
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Digital servo controller for NEXACT® piezo motors

1 axis. Supports motion types of the PiezoWalk® drives: Nanostepping mode for longer distances. Highly dynamic positioning within one step with resolutions below one nanometer.

Interfaces and communication

USB and RS-232 interfaces for commanding. A/B quadrature encoder input. TTL inputs for limit and reference point switches. I/O lines (analog/digital) for automation. Interface for analog joystick. Daisy chain networking for up to 16 axes operated via a common computer interface.

Extensive functions, software support

Powerful macro command language. Nonvolatile macro storage, e.g., for stand-alone operation with autostart macro. Data recorder. PID controller, parameter changing during operation. Extensive software support, e.g., for LabVIEW, C, C++, MATLAB, Python. PIMikroMove user software.

Fields of application

  • 2-photon microscopy, confocal microscopy
  • 3-D imaging
  • Laser technology
  • Interferometry
  • Biotechnology
  • Micromanipulation
  • Autofocus with high demands on travel range

Specifications

Datasheet

Datasheet E-861

Version / Date
2018-03-09
pdf - 107 KB
Version / Date
2018-03-09
pdf - 109 KB
Version / Date
2018-06-06
pdf - 500 KB

Downloads

Datasheet

Datasheet

Datasheet E-861

Version / Date
2018-03-09
pdf - 107 KB
Version / Date
2018-03-09
pdf - 109 KB
Version / Date
2018-06-06
pdf - 500 KB

Documentation

Documentation

Short Instructions MS242EK

Digital Motor Controllers and Drivers

Version / Date
3.2.0 11/2024
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
3.2.0 11/2024
pdf - 1 MB
Documentation

Technical Note N310T0011

NEXACT® Technology

Version / Date
2017-02-07
pdf - 1 MB
English
Documentation

User Manual PZ205

E-861 NEXACT® Controller

Version / Date
2023-02-28
pdf - 6 MB
English

Software Files

Software Files

PI Software Suite C-990.CD1

Version / Date
2.9.0.5, 2024-10
zip - 801 MB
Software Files

C-990.CD1 Releasenews

Version / Date
2.9.0.5, 2024-10
pdf - 322 KB
English

General Software Documentation

General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0075

Implementing a C-887 PI Controller in TwinCAT 3.1

Version / Date
2024-06-05
pdf - 1 MB
General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0067

Information on the PIStages3 database. What must be considered when changing from PIStages2 to PIStages3.

Version / Date
2020-01-13
pdf - 543 KB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM156

PIStages3Editor for editing the PIStages3 database

Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
Version / Date
2.1.0 2020-08-03
pdf - 2 MB
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM146

GCS Array Data Format

Version / Date
1.2.1
pdf - 153 KB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM155

PI MATLAB Driver GCS 2.0

Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
1.2.0 2019-03-22
pdf - 1 MB
General Software Documentation

User Manual A000T0028

Updating PI Software with PIUpdateFinder

Version / Date
2024-06-04
pdf - 416 KB
Version / Date
2024-06-04
pdf - 422 KB
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM148

PIMikroMove

Version / Date
2024-10-23
pdf - 6 MB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM151

PI GCS DLL

Version / Date
2024-06-07
pdf - 3 MB
English
General Software Documentation

Software Manual SM158

PI GCS2 Driver Library for NI LabVIEW

Version / Date
7.0.1 2021-03-03
pdf - 3 MB
English
General Software Documentation

Technical Note A000T0089

PI Software on ARM-Based Platforms

Version / Date
2023-05-08
pdf - 276 KB
General Software Documentation

User Manual SM164E

Updating controller firmware with PIFirmwareManager

Version / Date
12.12.2023 1.0.0
pdf - 819 KB
English

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