Section 1 - Introduction 
1.1  Scope 
 
This manual provides descriptions and operating procedures for the 
integrated 3 axis ESP300 Controller/Driver (ESP = Enhanced System 
Performance). There are two configurations available: 
ESP300 - XXXXX1: 150W Power Supply Models 
ESP300 – XXXXX2: 400W Power Supply Models 
Safety considerations, conventions and definitions, and a system 
overview are provided in Section 1, Introduction. 
Procedures for unpacking the equipment, hardware and software 
requirements, descriptions of controls and indicators, and setup 
procedures are provided in Section 1, Introduction. 
Instructions for configuring and powering up the ESP300 and stage 
motors, for home and jog motions, and for system shut-down are 
provided in Section 1, Introduction. 
Overview of operating modes (LOCAL and REMOTE) and Menu 
Options in LOCAL Mode are provided in Section 2, Modes of 
Operation. 
Motion commands, language-specific information, and error-handling 
procedures are provided in Section 3, Remote Mode. 
An overview of motion parameters and equipment is provided in 
Section 4, Motion Control Tutorial. 
Servo tuning principles and procedures are given in Section 5. 
Procedures for ordering, installing, and using optional equipment are 
provided in Section 6. 
The following information is provided in the Appendices: 
•  Error messages 
•  Trouble-shooting and maintenance 
•  Connector pin assignments 
•  Decimal/ASCII/binary conversion table 
•  System upgrades for software and firmware 
•  Factory service 
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