Hello all,
I am working on gathering the proper equipment to create a functioning translation stage. This will involve the eventual need of 2 stepper motors working on an X and Y axis and a final stepper motor for rotation (3 stepper motors in total). The translation stage will also be operating in a vacuum chamber and the stepper motor we have for use is the VS-U33 (frame size 34).
Link to type of stepper motor: http://www.e-motionsupply.com/product_p/vs-u3.htm
For the equipment, we are considering using:
- P70530 stepper drive (x3)
- NI UMI-7764
- NI 73xx Motion controller
It seems that the P70530 stepper drive has an output of 25-75 VDC, so that should provide our motor with the torque needed. We also have the needed power supplies to power whatever equipment is needed.
My questions are: What other equipment might be required so that everything will function properly? What "NI 73xx" motion controller should we consider using for this system?
We will also be using Labview for controlling our stepper motors.
Many Thanks.