Newport MM4005 - 4.1 Motion Systems

4.3 EDH0162En1040 – 06/99
MM4005 4-Axis Motion Controller/Driver
Section 4
Motion Control Tutorial
Motion Systems
A schematic of a typical motion control system is shown in Fig. 4.1.
Fig. 4.1 — Typical Motion Control System.
Its major components are:
Controller
An electronic device that receives motion commands from an operator
directly or via a computer, verifies the real motion device position and gen-
erates the necessary control signals.
Driver
An electronic device that converts the control signals to the correct format
and power needed to drive the motors.
Motion device
An electro-mechanical device that can move a load with the necessary
specifications.
Cables
Needed to interconnect the other motion control components.
Controller
Driver
X-Y Stage
4.1
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