Newport CDR-STEP, CDR-DCB User Manual

C-Drive Brush DC Servo
and Stepper Amplifier

Model CDR-STEP

Model CDR-DCB

User’s Manual

ii Preface

Warranty

Newport Corporation warrants that this product will be free from
defects in material and workmanship and will comply with
Newport’s published specifications at the time of sale for a period
of one year from date of shipment. If found to be defective during
the warranty period, the product will either be repaired or replaced
at Newport's option.

To exercise this warranty, write or call your local Newport office
or representative, or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine,
California. You will be given prompt assistance and return
instructions. Send the product, freight prepaid, to the indicated
service facility. Repairs will be made and the instrument returned
freight prepaid. Repaired products are warranted for the remainder
of the original warranty period or 90 days, whichever first occurs.

Limitation of Warranty

The above warranties do not apply to products which have been
repaired or modified without Newport’s written approval, or
products subjected to unusual physical, thermal or electrical stress,
improper installation, misuse, abuse, accident or negligence in use,
storage, transportation or handling. This warranty also does not
apply to fuses, batteries, or damage from battery leakage.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. NEWPORT
CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF ITS
PRODUCTS.

Preface iii

Copyright and Trademark Information

Copyright 2002 by Newport Corporation, Irvine, CA. All rights
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied
without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation.

This manual has been provided for information only and product
specifications are subject to change without notice. Any change will
be reflected in future printings.

First printing 2002

 2002 Newport Corporation

1791 Deere Ave.

Irvine, CA 92606

[phone]

P/N 37847-02, Rev. C,

(10/02)

iv Preface

Declaration Of Conformity

CDR-DCB/STEP

2002

Preface v

Confidentiality & Proprietary Rights

Reservation of Title:

The Newport programs and all materials furnished or produced in
connection with them ("Related Materials") contain trade secrets of
Newport and are for use only in the manner expressly permitted.
Newport claims and reserves all rights and benefits afforded under
law in the Programs provided by Newport Corporation.

Newport shall retain full ownership of Intellectual Property Rights
in and to all development, process, align or assembly technologies
developed and other derivative work that may be developed by
Newport. Customer shall not challenge, or cause any third party to
challenge the rights of Newport.

Preservation of Secrecy and Confidentiality and
Restrictions to Access:

Customer shall protect the Newport Programs and Related
Materials as trade secrets of Newport, and shall devote its best
efforts to ensure that all its personnel protect the Newport
Programs as trade secrets of Newport Corporation. Customer shall
not at any time disclose Newport's trade secrets to any other
person, firm, organization, or employee that does not need
(consistent with Customer's right of use hereunder) to obtain
access to the Newport Programs and Related Materials. These
restrictions shall not apply to information (1) generally known to
the public or obtainable from public sources; (2) readily apparent
from the keyboard operations, visual display, or output reports of
the Programs; 93) previously in the possession of Customer or
subsequently developed or acquired without reliance on the
Newport Programs; or (4) approved by Newport for release
without restriction.

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Technical Support Contacts

Newport Corporation Service Department.

1791 Deere Ave.

Irvine, CA 92606

Telephone: [phone]

http://www.newport.com/Support/Technical_Help/

Newport Corporation RMA Procedures

Each defective part must have an RMA number assigned by a
Newport representative. The serial number of the damaged
component must be provided to the Newport representative. Please
refer to Section 9 of this manual for complete RMA procedure.

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Table of Contents

Warranty ......................................................................................... ii

Copyright and Trademark Information.......................................... iii

Declaration Of Conformity ............................................................ iv

Confidentiality & Proprietary Rights...............................................v

List of Figures................................................................................ ix

List of Tables ...................................................................................x

1 Introduction 11

1.1 Scope of the Manual........................................................11

1.2 Manual Conventions........................................................12

1.2.1 Acronyms..............................................................12

1.2.2 Keys, Buttons and Icons .......................................12

1.2.3 User Input .............................................................12

1.2.4 The Display...........................................................12

2 Safety Precautions 13

2.1 Definitions and Symbols .................................................13

2.1.1 Protective Earth (Ground).....................................13

2.1.2 Direct Current .......................................................13

2.1.3 Definitions ............................................................14

2.2 Terminology ....................................................................14

2.3 Safety Considerations......................................................15

3 Features and Specifications 17

3.1 Product Overview............................................................17

3.2 Software for CDR-DCB / STEP......................................18

3.3 Outside Dimensions.........................................................19

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3.4 Features and Specifications .............................................19

3.4.1 System Features....................................................19

3.4.2 Technical Specifications.......................................20

3.4.3 Panel Layout .........................................................24

4 Software Overview 25

4.1 Introduction .....................................................................25

4.2 RS-232 Interface..............................................................25

4.3 Software Installation........................................................25

4.3.1 Software Set-up ....................................................26

4.4 Navigating the User Interface..........................................26

4.5 Configuring Settings for a Newport Standard Stage .......28

4.6 Configuring Settings for a Non-Standard Newport Stage32

5 Function 37

5.1 Inputs and Outputs...........................................................37

5.1.1 J1 Power Connections...........................................37

5.1.2 J2 Motor Connections...........................................38

5.1.3 J3 Controller Connections ....................................40

5.1.4 J4 RS232 Connections..........................................41

6 Operation 43

6.1 LED Indicator Functions .................................................43

6.2 Opto-isolated Amp OK Output .......................................44

7 Installation 45

7.1 Input Power Connection ..................................................45

8 System Overview 47

Preface ix

8.1 Connection to Newport Motion Controllers....................47

8.2 Connection to Non-Newport Motion Controllers............48

8.3 C-Drive System Configuration........................................52

9 Service 53

9.1 Warranty and Service Policy ...........................................53

9.2 Fuse Replacement............................................................54

9.3 Cleaning...........................................................................54

9.4 Technical Support............................................................55

9.5 Service Form ...................................................................56

Index 57

List of Figures

Figure 1: Protective Earth (Ground) Symbol .......................................13

Figure 2: Direct Current Symbol.......................................................... 13

Figure 3: Front Panel System Identification.........................................17

Figure 4: Outline Dimensions for CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP

Amplifiers. ............................................................................ 19

Figure 5: Panel Layout View ...............................................................24

Figure 6: CDR-Util Software Icon .......................................................25

Figure 7: CDR-Util Main Window ......................................................27

Figure 8: “Newport library is currently being read” screen .................28

Figure 9: Select a Positioner Screen.....................................................29

Figure 10: Generated Values Screen ...................................................... 30

Figure 11: Highlighted Editable Fields. .................................................31

Figure 12: Sending configuration to driver screen.................................31

Figure 13: Clear Driver Settings Screen................................................. 32

Figure 14: Selecting Non Supported Stage/Actuator. ............................33

Figure 15: Selecting motor type and parameters....................................33

Figure 16: Specifying Positioner............................................................34

Figure 17: Saving Values Generated...................................................... 35

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Figure 18: Parameters Displayed. ..........................................................35

Figure 19: Exiting the Application Screen. ............................................ 36

Figure 20: Opto-isolated Amp OK Output Diagram..............................44

Figure 21: Diagram – Connection to Newport Power Supply ...............45

Figure 22: Diagram – Connecting Multiple Drives................................46

Figure 23: Diagram – Connection to Newport Motion Controllers .......47

Figure 24: Diagram – Connection to non-Newport Motion Controllers 48

Figure 25: Cable-CD Connections to Terminal Blocks .........................49

Figure 26: C-Drive (STEPPER)/ Delta Tau UMAC Interface Diagram 50
Figure 27: C-Drive (DC Servo)/ Delta Tau UMAC Interface Diagram.50

Figure 28: C-Drive (DC Servo) / MEI PCI Interface Diagram .............. 51

Figure 29: C-Drive (STEPPER ) / MEI PCI Interface Diagram ............51

Figure 30: Rear Panel - Fuse Replacement ............................................54

List of Tables

Table 1: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB ....................................20

Table 2: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)................. 21

Table 3: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)................. 22

Table 4: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)................. 23

Table 5: J1 Power Pin Connections ....................................................38

Table 6: J2 Motor Pin Connections.....................................................38

Table 7: J2 Motor Pin Connections (continued) .................................39

Table 8: J3 Controller Pin Connections .............................................. 40

Table 9: J3 Controller Pin Connections (continued)........................... 41

Table 10: J4 RS232 Pin Connections.................................................... 41

Table 11: LED Indicators......................................................................43

Table 12: C-Drive System Configuration Examples ............................52

Table 13: Technical Customer Support Contacts..................................55

1 Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Manual

This manual provides descriptions and operating procedure for the
C-Drive DC Servo Amplifier (CDR-DCB) and C-Drive Stepper
Amplifier (CDR-STEP).
Conventions and Definitions are provided in Section 1, Introduction.

Safety Considerations and Specifications are provided in Section 2,
Safety Precautions.

Overview, along with Features and Specifications are provided in
Section 3, Features and Specifications.

Software Features of the product are defined in Section 3.

The function of the product including Inputs and Outputs, along
with Amplifier Connections is provided in Section 5.

The Operation of the product is defined in Section 6.

The installation of the product, including Input Power Connection
and Output Connection is provided in Section 7.

The System Overview as it relates to the product, including
Connection to Newport Motion Controllers and Connection to non­Newport Motion Controllers, is provided in Section 8.

Service information is provided in Section 9.

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12 Introduction

1.2 Manual Conventions

The following conventions and standards will be used in this
manual.

1.2.1 Acronyms

A word formed from the initial letters of a name, for example:
Read Only Memory (ROM). In this manual acronyms will appear
on the first occurrence and whenever necessary for clarification,
acronyms will be enclosed in parentheses following their
definition.

1.2.2 Keys, Buttons and Icons

Computer keyboard keys and onscreen buttons and icons are used
in the text to describe many user operations. The key-top symbol
as it appears on the keyboard, the button or icon name is
represented in boldface type. For example: Ctrl is used for the
Control key.

1.2.3 User Input

Text that is required to be typed in, will be shown in the boldface
type courier (new) font as shown below:

DISKCOPY A: B:

1.2.4 The Display

Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is
presented in the typeface courier (new) font as shown below:

FORMAT complete

2 Safety Precautions

2.1 Definitions and Symbols

The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation
and also appear on C-Drive Series Amplifiers where safety-related
issues occur.

2.1.1 Protective Earth (Ground)

Figure 1: Protective Earth (Ground) Symbol

The Protective Earth (Ground) Symbol in the figure above appears
on labels affixed to the C-Drive Series Amplifiers, and this symbol
identifies terminal which is intended for connection to an external
(ground) conductor for protection against electric shock in case of
a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth (ground) electrode.

2.1.2 Direct Current

Figure 2: Direct Current Symbol

This symbol indicates on the rating plate that the C-Drive Series
Amplifiers are suitable for direct current only.

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14 Safety Precautions

2.1.3 Definitions

The following are definitions of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes
that are used throughout this manual to call your attention to
important information regarding your safety, the safety and
preservation of your equipment or an important tip.

WARNING

Situation has the potential to cause bodily harm or death.

CAUTION

Situation has the potential to cause damage to property or

equipment.

NOTE

Additional information the user or operator should consider.

2.2 Terminology

Drivers and Amplifiers are used interchangeably.

A Ampere

AC Alternating Current

DC Direct Current

GND Ground

Hz Hertz

Kg Kilograms

Safety Precautions 15

LED Light Emitting Diode. APN junction device

that gives off light radiation when biased in the
forward direction.

mA Milliamp

2.3 Safety Considerations

The following general safety precautions must be covered during
all phases of operation of this equipment. Failure to comply with
these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this
manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and
intended use of the equipment.
Disconnect or do not connect the power supply cable in the
following circumstances:

• If the power supply cable or any other attached cables are

frayed or damaged.

• If the unit is exposed to rain or excessive moisture, or liquids

are spilled on it.

• If the unit has been dropped or the case is damaged.

• If you suspect service or repair is required.

• When you clean the case.

To protect the equipment from damage and avoid hazardous
situations, follow these recommendations:

• Do not make modifications or parts substitutions.

• Return equipment to Newport Corporation for service and

repair.

• Do not block ventilation openings.

• Keep liquids away from unit.

• Do not expose equipment to excessive moisture (>90%

humidity).

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3 Features and

Specifications

3.1 Product Overview

The CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP models are PWM amplifiers for
DC brush and permanent magnet step motors, respectively. These
models operate from +48VDC power. Amp OK, Enable and
Step/Direction (for CDR-STEP only) signals are optically isolated
from the motor power.

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Figure 3: Front Panel System Identification.

18 Features and Specifications

CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP amplifiers are configured using CDR­Util Windows software program via RS232 serial interface.

Built with surface-mount technology, these amplifiers offer a full
complement of features for DC brush and step motor control.

CDR-DCB can be set to either torque (current) or speed (voltage)
mode and is used typically with digital controllers that calculate
position and velocity from the motor's encoder.

CDR-STEP driver is able to micro-step precisely and reduce power
automatically.

Current-limit provides protection for motors while optimizing
acceleration characteristics.

The /ENABLE input logic level is active low. The input is
internally pulled up to +5V to interface with most types of standard
motion controllers.

MOSFET output stage delivers four-quadrant power for bi­directional acceleration and deceleration of motors.

All models are protected against output short circuits (output to
output and output to ground). All models detect base plate over­temperature condition. The amplifier will not latch the fault
condition.

3.2 Software for CDR-DCB / STEP

Newport C-Drive Setup Utility (CDR-Util ) software enables you
to configure the CDR-DCB or CDR-STEP amplifiers to drive user
specified motion devices. CDR-Util software is used to enter and
manage configuration information. The CDR-Util user interface
features a Windows-based layout designed for ease of use. The
software provides simple menus, list boxes, and push button
selections for control of the Newport’s CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP
amplifiers. Please refer to Section 4 for more detailed information.

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3.3 Outside Dimensions

Figure 4: Outline Dimensions for CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP Amplifiers.

3.4 Features and Specifications

3.4.1 System Features

• Windows software configurable motor drive settings.

• Operates from DC power with optical isolation between /Enable

and /Amp OK signals and power stages.

• Drives Newport positioners with motors up to 4 Amps.

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• Separate motor and signal Sub-D type connectors for simpler

cabling.

• +5V @ 200mA available for encoder.

• Fail-safe /ENABLE Input

• Fault Protections: Short-circuits (output-to-output, output-to-

ground), over/under-voltage, and over-temperature.

3.4.2 Technical Specifications

MODEL CDR-DCB/STEP
Output Power

Continuous current

Output Voltage

Maximum effective output voltage
at continuous power

Input Power

Voltage
Average Current @ continuous
output rating
Peak Current @ continuous
output rating

Amplifier Transconductance
(Current Mode only)

Analog Input (CDR-DCB only)

Logic Inputs

/ENABLE

Step/Direction Input (CDR-STEP
only) Threshold

Logic Input voltage range

Table 1: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB

4A @ 48VDC

+48VDC @ 4A

+48VDC ±10%

3A (CDR-DCB), 3.5A (CDR-STEP)

4A

0.5 A/V

±10V nominal
Differential, 50 KΩ between inputs.
GND or <0.8V enables amplifier,
open or >3V disables amplifier.
Response time: 1ms from enable
active to amplifier output ON.

+2.5V (Schmitt trigger inputs with
hysteresis, DS26LS32)

0V to +5VDC

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MODEL CDR-DCB/STEP
Fail-Safe Enable
Input

Enable input logic is Active Low. Fail-Safe is
provided by an internal pull-up resistor to 5V.
Amplifier will default to disabled condition if
inputs are open-circuit, or wires are broken.

Logic Outputs

/Amp OK

ON current

Max voltage

Status LED

Green = Normal

Blinking green =
Ready

Red = Buss Fault,
non-latching

Blinking Red = Non­Latching Fault

Blinking Yellow =
Latching Fault

Yellow

Off

N-channel opto-isolator is ON when amp is OK:
Buss volts OK AND NOT (output short circuit,
overtemp, over/under-voltage, or unconfigured)

4mA

5VDC
Tricolor LED changes color and flashes to
indicate amplifier operating status.

Amplifier enabled AND Amp OK (see Logic
Outputs above).

Amplifier OK and will run when enabled.

Over- or under-voltage condition. Amplifier
recovers when voltage is in normal range.

Over-temperature condition (Amplifier recovers
when temperature is in normal range).

Over current condition. Required to recycle 48V
supply or pull amplifier reset input low to clear
this latching fault condition.

Amplifier not configured. (see Amplifier
Configuration Section 4).

Power supply off or internal fuse blown.

Table 2: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)

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MODEL CDR-DCB/STEP
DC Power Outputs

+5V @ 200 mA max. (J2-21).

Protective Features

Short Circuit (output to
output, output to ground),
reverse power supply
connection

Overtemperature

Undervoltage

Overvoltage

Over Current

Current-limiting (foldback)

Fuse blows

Latches unit OFF at 70°C on base plate
(Amplifier operation turns OFF when base
plate temperature reaches 70°C. Amplifier
operation resumes when temperature is in
normal range).

Shutdown at DC buss < 10% of the power
supply voltage. (Amplifier operation resumes
when the power supply voltage is within +/­10%.

Shutdown at DC buss > 10% of the power
supply voltage. (Amplifier operation resumes
when the power supply voltage is within +/­10%. Fuse blows at DC buss >+56VDC

Shutdown when motor phase current > 5A.
(Amplifier operation resumes when over
load condition is removed and recycle 48V
supply or pull reset pin low).

Output current set by software.

Table 3: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)

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MODEL CDR-DCB/STEP
Thermal
Requirements

Storage temperature range -30°C to +85°C.
Operating ambient temperature 0° to 40°C.
Thermal resistance (base plate to ambient):

• No heatsink or fan: 0.92 deg C/W.

• No heatsink with fan: 0.51 deg C/W.

Mechanical
Size

Weight

7.50 x 7.0 x 1.9 in. (190 x 178 x 49 mm).

2.13 lbs. (0.96 kg).

Connectors

J1: Power

J2: Motor

J3: Controller

J4: RS232

Other
Pollution Degree

Installation Category

Altitude
Operating Humidity

Instrument Use

Table 4: Technical Specifications CDR-DCB (continued)

3-position terminal strip

25-position female Sub-D type: #4-40
standoffs for cable shell lock screws.

25-position female Sub-D type: #4-40
standoffs for cable shell lock screws.

9-position female Sub-D type: #4-40 standoffs
for cable shell lock screws.

Connector shells are connected to amplifier
chassis for grounding/shielding.

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<2000 meter
<90% relative humidity non-condensing.

Models CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP are intended
for indoor use only.

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3.4.3 Panel Layout

Figure 5: Panel Layout View

Product Label

Status LED

J4 Connector

J2 Connector

J3 Connector

J1 Connector

4 Software Overview

4.1 Introduction

Newport C-Drive Setup Utility (CDR-Util) software enables you to
configure the CDR-DCB or CDR-STEP amplifiers to drive user
specified motion devices. CDR-Util software is used to enter and
manage configuration information. The CDR-Util user interface
features a Windows-based layout designed for ease of use. The
software provides simple menus, list boxes, and push button
selections for control of the Newport’s CDR-DCB and CDR-STEP
amplifiers.

4.2 RS-232 Interface

The serial (RS-232) communication interface on the C-Drive is
accessed through the 9 pin Sub-D connector located on the front
panel. The pin out is designed to interface directly with an IBM PC
or compatible computer, using a straight through cable.

4.3 Software Installation

Figure 6: CDR-Util Software Icon

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26 Software Overview

For software installation please use the following procedure:

1. Connect the cable from J4 port to your computer RS-232
port

2. With the computer turned on, insert the software installation
CD in the CD drive.

3. Browse to find the "setup.exe" file on the CD.

4. Double-click on the "setup.exe" file and follow the on­screen instructions.

5. Once the installation is complete, the application installs an
icon on your desktop. CDR-Util software is now installed.

6. Start the application (no rebooting of the computer is
necessary).

4.3.1 Software Set-up

CDR-Util software must be used to configure the CDR-DCB or
CDR-STEP amplifiers to drive every new motorized positioner.

CAUTION

Selection of stage model number, motor voltage or motor current

values improper for the motor/stage connected to the driver can

damage the motor.

4.4 Navigating the User Interface

CDR-Util application is set-up in two groups:

• Setting up parameters for Newport standard stages/actuators for

which all parameters necessary to drive the device are possibly
available in the Newport library.

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• Setting up parameters for Newport non-standard

stages/actuators for which all parameters are not available in the
Newport library.

Functional areas, views, and commands can be pre-set or user­defined. Functional elements may be described as follows:

• Selecting a stage

• Editing Settings

• Sending settings to the Driver

• Clearing Driver Settings

The CDR-Util user interface is comprised of three main elements
whose relative locations in the main window are described in
Figure 6.

Critical Parameters

(Information Area)

Navigation Bar

(Functional Areas)

Help

Information

associated with

the topic

Figure 7: CDR-Util Main Window

application

Exit

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To exit CDR-Util, click on the EXIT button in the lower right. If
configuration settings were changed but not sent to the driver, you
will be prompted to do so.

4.5 Configuring Settings for a
Newport Standard Stage

To configure settings for a Newport standard stage, do the
following:

1. From the main window, choose Select a New Stage button.
The application will prompt you to wait while the Newport
Library is being read.

Figure 8: “Newport library is currently being read” screen

Software Overview 29

Figure 9: Select a Positioner Screen

2. From Select a Positioner pull down menu select-

Stage/Actuator supported by Newport. Press NEXT.

3. You will now be prompted to select a series of motion device
from a list of Newport motion devices supported by the library.
Select a motion device series. Press NEXT.

4. You will now be prompted to select the model number of
motion device from a list of choices. Select a motion device
model number. Press NEXT.

NOTE

Wizard help will guide you through the process of selecting the

necessary parameters to drive your motion device.

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The application will display the choices that you have selected.

5. Press ENTER if you want to generate driver configuration
based on the selection. Otherwise press BACK button to
return to the previous menus.

Figure 10: Generated Values Screen

6. Press SAVE to use the values generated on the right of the
screen for configuring the driver, and to return to the driver
configuration wizard.

Press BACK to return to the previous menu.

Press Return to Drive Config. button to return to the driver
configuration wizard without using the values selected.

Software Overview 31

Should you decide to edit the settings at that point, press the Edit
Settings button. The editable fields will be highlighted.

Figure 11: Highlighted Editable Fields.

7. Press Send Settings to Driver button to use the values
generated to drive your device.

Figure 12: Sending configuration to driver screen.

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8. Press Restore Driver Settings to go back to the settings
currently present in the device.

9. Press Clear Driver Settings to put the driver in default
“unconfigured” state.

Figure 13: Clear Driver Settings Screen.

4.6 Configuring Settings for a Non­Standard Newport Stage

To configure settings for a Newport stage/actuator for which all the
parameters are not available in the Newport library, do the
following:

1. From the main window, choose Select New Stage.

2. From Select a Positioner pull down menu select Non-
supported stage/actuator. Press NEXT.

Software Overview 33

Figure 14: Selecting Non Supported Stage/Actuator.

3. Select a motor type from available choices.

4. Enter motor voltage (Volts).

5. Enter motor current (Amps). Press NEXT.

Please refer to your motor specifications for more information on
these values.

Figure 15: Selecting motor type and parameters.

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The application is designed to configure both Brush DC and
Stepper motors. Depending on your selection you will be prompted
to enter motor specific parameters.

NOTE

Wizard help will guide you through the process of selecting the

necessary parameters to drive your motion device.

6. Specify Positioner ID (Name)

Please specify an ID or a name for the positioner to be used as a
reference for the configuration. It can be any name consisting of up
to 16 alphanumeric characters. (Example: X-axis)

7. Press ENTER if you want to generate a driver configuration
based on your selections. Otherwise press BACK to return to
the previous menus.

Figure 16: Specifying Positioner

Software Overview 35

Figure 17: Saving Values Generated.

8. Press SAVE to use the values generated on the right of the
screen for configuring the driver, and to return to the driver
configuration wizard. Press BACK to return to the
previous menu.

Press Return to Driver Config. button to return to the driver
configuration wizard without using the values selected.

Figure 18: Parameters Displayed.

36 Software Overview

Should you decide to edit the settings at that point, press the Edit
Settings button. The editable fields will be highlighted.

Should you decide to EXIT the application without sending the
settings to the driver, the following message will be displayed.

Figure 19: Exiting the Application Screen.

Once the settings are sent to the driver, the parameters are saved in
the driver’s non-volatile flash memory. The application can be
closed and the driver is ready to drive your motion device.

5 Function

5.1 Inputs and Outputs

Connectors:

J4: RS232 Signal

9 – position female sub-D type; with #4-40
standoffs for cable shell

J3: Controller Signal

25 – position female sub-D type; with #4-40
standoffs for cable shell

J2: Motor signal

25 – position female sub-D type; with #4-40
standoffs for cable shell

J1: Power

3 – position barrier strip; #6-32 screws have
wire protector washers

5.1.1 J1 Power Connections

Connector type: Barrier-block. Screw-terminal connections. #6-32
locking screws with cable clamps.

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38 Function

PIN SIGNAL FUNCTION

1 GND Chassis safety ground terminal is intended for

connection to an external (ground) conductor
for protection against electric shock in case of
a fault, or the terminal of a protective earth
(ground) electrode.

2 DC + DC Power Input Positive Terminal.

3 DC - DC Power Input Negative Terminal.

Table 5: J1 Power Pin Connections

5.1.2 J2 Motor Connections

Connector type: Female Sub-D, 15-position, #4-40 standoffs for
cable shell.

PIN FUNCTION (CDR-DCB) FUNCTION (CDR-STEP)

1 Tacho Generator (+) Motor Winding – Phase 1

2 Tacho Generator (+) Motor Winding – Phase 1

3 Tacho Generator (-) Motor Winding – Phase 2

4 Tacho Generator (-) Motor Winding – Phase 2

5 DC Motor Phase (+) Motor Winding – Phase 3

6 DC Motor Phase (+) Motor Winding – Phase 3

7 DC Motor Phase (-) Motor Winding – Phase 4

8 DC Motor Phase (-) Motor Winding – Phase 4

9 N/C Motor Winding – Common for

Phase 3, 4

10 N/C Motor Winding – Common for

Phase 3, 4

Table 6: J2 Motor Pin Connections

Function 39

PIN FUNCTION (CDR-DCB) FUNCTION (CDR-STEP)

11 N/C Motor Winding – Common

for Phase 1, 2

12 N/C Motor Winding – Common

for Phase 1, 2

13 Home Signal Input Home Signal Input

14 Shield Ground Shield Ground

15 Encoder Index (+) Input Encoder Index (+) Input

16 Travel Limit Ground Travel Limit Ground

17 Positive Travel Limit Input Positive Travel Limit Input

18 Negative Travel Limit Input Negative Travel Limit Input

19 Encoder Ch. A (+) Input Encoder Ch. A (+) Input

20 Encoder Ch. B (+) Input Encoder Ch. B (+) Input

21 Encoder Supply:

+5VDC Output

22 Encoder Ground Encoder Ground

23 Encoder Ch. A (-) Input Encoder Ch. A (-) Input

24 Encoder Ch. B (-) Input Encoder Ch. B (-) Input

25 Encoder Index (-) Input Encoder Index (-) Input

Encoder Supply:

+5VDC Output

Table 7: J2 Motor Pin Connections (continued)

NOTE

Encoder supply current must not exceed 200mA.

40 Function

5.1.3 J3 Controller Connections

Connector type: Female Sub-D, 25-position, #4-40 standoffs for
cable shells. Refer to Section 8.2 for detail system wiring diagram.

PIN FUNCTION (CDR-DCB) FUNCTION (CDR-STEP)

1 N/C N/C

2 +5 VDC Input (from controller

to pull up for amplifier enable,
pulse, dir.)

3 Home Signal Output Home Signal Output

4 Negative Travel Limit Output Negative Travel Limit Output

5 Positive Travel Limit Output Positive Travel Limit Output

6 Amplifier OK output Amplifier OK output

7 Encoder Ch. A (+) Output Encoder Ch. A (+) Output

8 Encoder Ch. B (+) Output Encoder Ch. B (+) Output

9 Encoder Index (+) Output Encoder Index (+) Output

10 N/C STEP Input

11 N/C DIRECTION Input

12

±10V Analog Control Signal
Input (+)

13 N/C N/C

14 N/C N/C

15 Amplifier Enable Input Amplifier Enable Input

16 N/C N/C

17 N/C N/C

18 Amplifier Reset Input Amplifier Reset Input

19 Encoder Ch. A (-) Output Encoder Ch. A (-) Output

20 Encoder Ch. B (-) Output Encoder Ch. B (-) Output

Table 8: J3 Controller Pin Connections

+5 VDC Input (from controller
to pull up for amplifier enable,
pulse, dir.)

N/C

Function 41

PIN FUNCTION (CDR-DCB) FUNCTION (CDR-STEP)

21 Encoder Index (-) Output Encoder Index (-) Output

22 Driver +5VDC output to pull

up for Home, Limit+, Limit-,
Amp fault

23 Logic Supply Return Logic Supply Return

24 N/C (key pin) N/C (key pin)

25

±10V Analog Control Signal
Input (-)

Driver +5VDC output to pull up
for Home, Limit+, Limit-, Amp
fault

N/C

Table 9: J3 Controller Pin Connections (continued)

5.1.4 J4 RS232 Connections

Connector type: Female Sub-D, 9-position, #4-40 standoffs for
cable shells.

PIN SIGNAL

1 -12VDC
2 TXD – Transmit Data
3 RXD – Receive Data
4 N/C
5 GND – Ground
6 -12VDC
7 CTS – Clear To Send
8 RTS – Request To Send
9 N/C

Table 10: J4 RS232 Pin Connections

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6 Operation

6.1 LED Indicator Functions

Color and state of LED indicates amplifier operating conditions:

LED COLOR CONDITION

Green Normal None. Normal "RUN" condition.

Flashing Green Ready Ground /Enable input.

Red Power Fault Bring DC voltage into range.

Flashing Red Temperature

Fault

Yellow Un-configured Use supplied software to

Flashing Yellow Over Current

Fault

Off Power Fault Blown fuse or DC input power

Table 11: LED Indicators

ACTION REQUIRED TO

ENABLE

Bring temperature into range.

configure amplifier.

Remove overload condition and
recycle 48V or reset.

not present.

Amp OK = Internal buss voltage is within limits and no fault

condition.

Ready = Amp OK and not enabled.

Normal = Amp OK and enabled.

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44 Operation

6.2 Opto-isolated Amp OK Output

The Amp OK signal indicates amplifier ready to run status. It
is completely optically isolated from the amplifier. The input of the
optocoupler is driven by the amplifier logic circuits, and the output
is an open collector output that can sink up to 10mA.

(See Figure 19)

1.21K

+5V

/NORMAL

J3-6

/AMP OK

Figure 20: Opto-isolated Amp OK Output Diagram

Maximum voltage = 5VDC. ON current = 13mA maximum.

Output transistor ON voltage: 0.6V maximum at 13mA.

7 Installation

7.1 Input Power Connection

The CDR amplifier requires +48VDC power from an external
power supply such as the Newport CDR-PS-150, CDR-PS-300, or
CDR-PS-600. For connection to these power supplies, two cable
lengths are available:

CABLE-PD-0.5 0.5 meter
CABLE-PD-3 3 meter

Figure 21: Diagram – Connection to Newport Power Supply

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46 Installation

Multiple drives can be connected to a single power supply as long
as the total power required for all the drives does not exceed the
maximum output power of the power supply. Regardless of power
rating, Newport recommends not more than two amplifiers be
connected to the CDR-PS-xxx power supply when using a star
wiring configuration.

Figure 22: Diagram – Connecting Multiple Drives

8 System Overview

8.1 Connection to Newport Motion
Controllers

Two cable options are available for direct connection to Newport
motion controllers using the CABLE-CD-1 or CABLE-CD-3 cables.

CABLE-CD-1A 1 meter
CABLE-CD-3A 3 meter

Figure 23: Diagram – Connection to Newport Motion Controllers

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48 System Overview

8.2 Connection to Non-Newport
Motion Controllers

For connection to non-Newport motion controllers, the CABLE­CD-1B and CABLE-CD-3B provide "flying leads" for connection
to terminal blocks.

CABLE-CD-1B 1 meter
CABLE-CD-3B 3 meter

Figure 24: Diagram – Connection to non-Newport Motion Controllers

System Overview 49

DRIVER+5V

DRIVER+5V

Figure 25: Cable-CD Connections to Terminal Blocks

50 System Overview

Figure 26: C-Drive (STEPPER)/ Delta Tau UMAC Interface Diagram

Figure 27: C-Drive (DC Servo)/ Delta Tau UMAC Interface Diagram

System Overview 51

C-Drive (DC Servo) / MEI PCI version - Interface Diagram REV : A Thursday, 8/29//2002

STC136 Terminal

Connector block

PLIM 1

MLIM 1

HOME 1

FLAG_1_RET

CHA1+

CHA1-

CHB1+

CHB1-

CHC1+

CHC1-

DIGITAL GND

5V_ENC

DAC_OUT_0 (+)

DAC_OUT_0 (-)

Amp_En0_Emitter

Amp_En0_Collector

Amplifier Fault in

Amplifier Fault rtn

P1

+5VDC from MEI

RED

8

YEL

9

GRN

7

43

RED

P1

YEL

4

BLK

38

RED

5

BLK

39

WHT

6

BLK

40

GRN/YEL

42

BLK

41

VIO

P1

GRN

10

WHT

44

BLK

47

BLU

13

BRN

12

GRY

48

NOTE: All shields are connected to Controller chassis.

CABLE-CD-xB

J3 ( controller )

1

N/C

VIO

2

+5VDC Input

GRN

3

Home out ( high on + side for Newport stage )

YEL

4

-LIM out ( active high for Newport stage )

RED

5

+LIM out ( active high for Newport stage )

BRN

6

Amp OK out ( active low )

YEL

7

Encoder A(+) out

RED

8

Encoder B(+) out

WHT

9

Encoder Index(+) out

10

N/C

11

N/C

12

ANALOG_A (+)

13

N/C

14

N/C

BLU

15

Amp Enable input ( active low )

16

N/C

17

N/C

18

Amp Reset input ( active low )

BLK

19

Encoder A(-) out

BLK

20

Encoder B(-) out

BLK

21

Encoder Index(-) out

GRY

22

+5VDC Output

GRN/YEL

23

Logic Supply Return

24

N/C ( KEY PIN )

25

ANALOG_A(-)

C_Drive DCB

CDR DCB

Figure 28: C-Drive (DC Servo) / MEI PCI Interface Diagram

C-Drive (STEPPER) / MEI PCI Version - Interface Diagram REV : A Thursday, 8/29//2002

STC136 Terninal

Connector Block

PLIM 1

MLIM 1

HOME 1

FLAG_1_RET

CHA1+

CHA1-

CHB1+

CHB1-

CHC1+

CHC1-

DIGITAL GND

DIR1+

PUL1+

5V_ENC

Amp En0 emitter

Amp En0 Collector

Amplifier F ault in

Amplifier Fault rtn

P1

+5VDC from MEI

RED

8

YEL

9

GRN

7

43

RED

P1

YEL

4

BLK

38

RED

5

BLK

39

WHT

6

BLK

40

GRN/YEL

42

BLK

BLK

16

RED

15

41

VIO

P1

BLK

47

BLU

13

BRN

12

48

NOTE: All shields are connected to Controller chassis.

CABLE-CD-xB

J3 (controller )

1

N/C

VIO

2

+5VDC Input

GRN

3

Home out ( high on + side for Newport stage )

YEL

4

-LIM out ( active high for Newport s tage )

RED

5

+LIM out ( active high for Newport stage )

BRN

6

Amp OK out ( active low )

YEL

7

Encoder A(+) out

RED

8

Encoder B(+) out

WHT

9

Encoder Index(+) out

RED

10

STEP input ( active low )

BLK

11

DIRECTION input ( high for m inus move )

12

N/C

13

N/C

14

N/C

BLU

15

Amp Enable input ( active low )

16

N/C

17

N/C

18

Amp Reset input ( active low )

BLK

19

Encoder A(-) out

BLK

20

Encoder B(-) out

BLK

21

Encoder Index(-) out

GRY

22

+5VDC Output

GRN/YEL

23

Logic Supply Return

24

N/C ( KEY PIN )

25

N/C

C_Drive Stepper

CDR STEP

Figure 29: C-Drive (STEPPER ) / MEI PCI Interface Diagram

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8.3 C-Drive System Configuration

Part Description Part Number

C-Drive DC Brushless Amplifier, C­Drive Stepper Amplifier

CDR-DCB, CDR-STEP

Power Supply (+48VDC): 150W,
300W, 600W

Stage to C-Drive Cable: 3m, 5m,
7m, 10m

5V Regulator (recommended for
cable lengths greater than 3m)

C-Drive to ESP6000 – BOB
(Breakout Board) Cable

C-Drive to Third Party Controller
Cable (flying leads)

C-Drive to Power Supply Cable Cable-PD-0.5

CDR-PS-150

CDR-PS-300

CDR-PS-600

MMCABLE-3

MMCABLE-5

MMCABLE-7

MMCABLE-10

MMCABLE-REG

CDR-CD-1A

CDR-CD-3A

Cable-CD-1B

Cable-CD-3B

Cable-PD-3

Table 12: C-Drive System Configuration Examples

9 Service

9.1 Warranty and Service Policy

Newport Corporation warrants the C-Drive Series Amplifiers to be
free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one
year after delivery. Newport does not assume liability for
installation, labor or incidental or consequential damages.

Returns

Obtain a Return Authorization Number from Newport before
returning any product. Newport reserves the right to deduct an
adequate service charge to cover inspection, testing, and handling
from any credit.

Repairs

All repairs, warranty and non-warranty, are made on a FOB factory
basis, and all transportation charges must be prepaid by the Buyer.
Obtain a Return Authorization Number from Newport before
returning any product to us for repair.

Weights and Dimensions

Published weights and dimensions are actual or careful estimates
but are not guaranteed. Dimensions in catalogs are normally
accurate but not to be used for construction. Upon request, details
for construction purpose will be supplied.

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54 Index

9.2 Fuse Replacement

WARNING

Disconnect DC Power Supply cable before replacing the fuse.

At the rear of the C-Drive Series Amplifier, open the enclosure by
removing two center screws and four screws on the bottom (at the
edge) with a small, Phillips head screwdriver (see Figure 30).

Remove and inspect the fuse. Replace with only 5A, 250V, F (Fast
Blow) fuse.

Close the enclosure then re-install all screws.

Remove Screws

Figure 30: Rear Panel - Fuse Replacement

9.3 Cleaning

C-Drive Series Amplifier does not require cleaning.

Fuse

Index

9.4 Technical Support

This section contains information regarding factory service for the
C-Drive Series Amplifiers. The user should not attempt any
maintenance or service of the equipment. Any problem that cannot
be resolved should be referred to Newport Corporation.

Telephone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Address Newport Corporation Service Department.

1791 Deere Ave. Irvine, CA 92606

Email [e-mail]

[e-mail]

Web Page
URL

http://www.newport.com/Support/Technical_Help/
http://www.newport.com/Support/Service_and_Returns/

Table 13: Technical Customer Support Contacts

Contact Newport to obtain information about factory service.
Telephone contacts number(s) are provided on a Service Form.
Please have the following information available:

• Equipment model number (CDR-DCB or CDR/STEP)

• Equipment Serial Number

• Problem Description (document this by using the

Service Form)

If the instrument is to be returned for repair, the user will be given
a Return Authorization Number that should be referenced in their
shipping documentation. Complete a copy of the Service Form as
represented in sub-section 9.5 and include it with your shipment.

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9.5 Service Form

Newport Corporation

U.S.A. Office: 800-222-6440

FAX: [phone]

Name ___________________Return Authorization _____________________

(Please obtain RA# prior to return of item)
Company ________________________________________________________
(Please obtain RA # prior to return of item)

Address ________________________________ Date ____________________

Country _______________________ Phone Number _____________________

P.O. Number ___________________ FAX Number ______________________

Item(s) Being Returned:

Model # _______________________ Serial # ___________________________

Description ______________________________________________________

Reason for return of goods (please list any specific problems):

Index

A

Amplifier Connections, 12
Amplifier Transconductance, 20

C

Caution, 15
C-Drive System Configuration, 49
Connection to Newport Power Supply, 44
Connectors, 23
Controller Connections, 40

D

DC Power, 22
Dimensions, 19, 50

F

Factory Service, 12, 50
Fail-Safe Enable Input, 21
Features, 12, 17, 19, 22
Fuse Replacement, 51

G

Grounding, 14

I

Input Power, 12, 20, 44
Input Power Connection, 12, 44
Inputs, 12, 20, 37
installation, ii, 12, 50

L

LED Indicator, 42
Motor Connections, 38

N

Newport Motion Controllers, 12, 46, 47, 48
non-Newport Motion Controllers, 12

O

Operation, 12, 13, 42
Opto-isolated Amp OK, 43
Output Connection, 12
Output Power, 20
Output Voltage, 20
Outputs, 12, 21, 22, 37
Overview, 12, 17, 46

P

Panel Layout, 24
Power Connections, 37

R

Reference Input, 20
Return Authorization, 50, 52, 53
RS232 Connections, 41

S

Safety Considerations, 12, 16
Service Form, 52, 53
Software Configuration, 18
Specifications, 12, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22,
23
Status LED, 21

T

Technical Support Contacts, vi
Terminology, 15
Thermal Requirements, 23

W

Warning, 15, 51
Warranty and Service Policy, 50
Weight, 23

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58 Notes

Notes