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SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver

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The Newport SMC100 Series is a single-axis motion controller/driver for DC servo motors (SMC100CC) and 2-phase stepper motors (SMC100PP). The SMC100 Series features a compact design and daisy-chain capability for up to 31 axes. The controller uses RS-232-C or USB communication and a floating point digital PID loop.[1][2]

NewportSMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver
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How it works

The SMC100CC uses a digital PID control algorithm with velocity and friction feedforward, operating at a 2 kHz servo rate. The controller incorporates backlash and hysteresis compensation. For stepper motor control, the SMC100PP drives two-phase stepper motors with a 100 kHz PWM switching frequency. The DC servo drive provides 48 VDC at 1.5 A rms (3 A peak), while the stepper drive provides 48 VDC at 1.1 A rms per phase. Communication with a host computer uses RS-232-C or an optional USB adapter. Up to thirty-one SMC100 controllers can be daisy-chained on an RS-485 bus to control multi-axis systems. The command set includes over forty intuitive two-letter ASCII commands, and a graphical user interface is provided for configuration and jogging.[1]

What do the numbers mean?

Power & electrical3

Control Algorithm
Floating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feed forward, 2kHz servo rate; backlash and hysteresis compensation[1]
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Motor Control
CC model: 48 VDC @ 1.5 A rms, 3 A peak; PP model: 48 VDC @ 1.1 A rms per phase; 100 kHz PWM switching frequency[1]
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Power supply input
100-240 VAC[2]
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Control & software7

Computer Interfaces
RS-232-C; USB compatible with external SMC-USB adapter[1]
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Drive Type
DC servo motors in open or closed loop (CC model); Open-loop stepper motors control (PP model)[1]
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Motion
Point-to-point motion with s-gamma motion profiler allowing acceleration and jerk time control[1]
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Interface
Two-color LED[1]
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Software
Windows Utility program; LabVIEW drivers[1]
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Type
Single-axis motion controller/driver for DC or stepper motor[2]
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Communication interfaces
RS232, USB (via RS232C to USB converter), RS485[2]
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Dimensions & facilities1

Dimensions
33 H x 161 W x 140 D (mm)[1]
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Configuration & options6

Command Set
40+ intuitive, 2-letter ASCII commands[1]
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ESP Compatibility
ESP Stage Detection[1]
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Number of Axis
1[1]
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I/O
4 TTL out; 4 TTL in; 1 analog input[1]
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Features
Daisy-chain up to 31 Controllers[1]
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Max controllers in daisy chain
31[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
SMC100CC——For DC servo motorsnewport.com[1]
SMC100PP——For 2-phase stepper motorsnewport.com[1]
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  • Control AlgorithmFloating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feed forward, 2kHz servo rate; backlash and hysteresis compensation[1]
  • Motor ControlCC model: 48 VDC @ 1.5 A rms, 3 A peak; PP model: 48 VDC @ 1.1 A rms per phase; 100 kHz PWM switching frequency[1]
  • Power supply input100-240 VAC[2]

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Frequently asked questions

What type of motor does the SMC100CC and SMC100PP support?

The SMC100CC and SMC100PP are single-axis motion controller/drivers for DC or stepper motors.[2]

Can the SMC100CC and SMC100PP communicate with more than one controller?

The SMC100CC and SMC100PP support communication to several controllers.[2]

Can the SMC100CC and SMC100PP be used with non Newport ESP compatible positioners?

The SMC100CC and SMC100PP can be used with non Newport ESP compatible positioners or with changed default values.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the SMC 100 Series Motion Controller Driver are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (3)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]newport.com — newport.comnewport.com
  2. [2]api.p1.mks.com — api.p1.mks.comapi.p1.mks.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
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