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Conex™
CONNECT EASILY - CONTROL SIMPLY
C O M PA C T P H O T O N I C S C O N T R O L S O L U T I O N S T H AT S A F E Y O U R B U D G E T
With the increasing complexity of optical setups, the need for remote diagnostics and
control of repetitive tasks increases. Scientists and engineers recognize the benefits of PC
control of critical alignments, yet are often afraid of the effort, magnitude and cost
typically associated with the implementation of a computer controlled solution.
Newport’s new Conex™ product family addresses these concerns. Conex provides highly
functional control solutions that are easy to use, compact, and in-expensive. Available
today are the first three members of the new Conex family: The CONEX-CC DC servo motor
driver, the CONEX-PSD9 position sensing detector, and the CONEX-IOD I/O module.
Additional modules will be added soon.
Simple USB Connectivity
All Conex modules provide easy, plug-and-play, USB PC control.
Multiple units can be connected to a single USB port using
standard USB hub technology. Where possible, modules are
also powered through the USB port. No additional power
supplies or cables are needed, significantly simplifying cable
management and reduces accessory costs.
All Conex modules are 3.67" x 2.09" x 0.91" (93 x 53 x 23 mm) only. M3 inserts are provided on
three sides for flexibility in mounting. An optional adapter plate holds up to six Conex
modules, which mounts directly on optical tables.
Simple Control Software
A LabView based utility program provides a graphical user
interface (GUI) for each module. The GUIs are also
available as .llb components that facilitate integration into
custom LabVIEW programs.
A comprehensive set of LabVIEW VIs is available as well.
CONEX-CC
DC-SERVO CONTROLLER/DRIVER
The CONEX-CC is a very compact and inexpensive driver for Newport’s low power DC
servo motor driven devices. For out-of-the box control, the CONEX-CC is preconfigured and
delivered with the motion device. Available configurations include TRA and LTA Series
actuators, MFA linear stages, SR50 and PR50 rotation stages and BGS50 goniometers.
The linear amplifier of the CONEX-CC provides the optimum drive solution for low-power
motors. Compared to other solutions relying on cheaper PWM amplifiers, the CONEX-CC
delivers much smoother motion, with less electrical noise and significantly less motor
heating.
The motors are powered through a 24 VDC power supply, model CONEX-PS. For added
convenience, the power can be shared with up to 5 modules using the optional CONEX-PSCB power chain cable.
Specifications
• Affordable single-axis control for low-power DC servo
motor driven devices
• Ultra-compact – Measures 3.67" x 2.09" x 0.91"
(93 x 53 x 23 mm) only
• Low noise linear amplifier technology
• Advanced Backlash and Hysteresis compensation mode
• Fast USB communication
Description
Motor output power
Control loop
Single-axis motion controller/driver for low-power DC servo motors
24 VDC @ 0.15 A rms, 0.3 A peak, linear amplifier
Floating point digital PID loop with velocity and friction feedforward,
2 kHz servo rate
Motion
Point-to-point motion with S-gamma motion profiler allowing acceleration
and jerk time control; Backlash and Hysteresis compensation mode
Computer interface
USB2.0, 1.8 m long USB-A to Mini-B cable included
Programming
40+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands
Dedicated inputs
Encoder input for A, B, and I, max. 2 MHz rate, single ended
Forward and reverse limit, home switch and index pulse
Status display
Two-color LED
Internal safety feature
Watchdog timer
Input power requirements
24 V, 8 W, female Ø 2.1 x Ø 5.5 x 11 mm
Dimensions
3.67" x 2.09" x 0.91" (93.2 x 53 x 23 mm)
Cable length (CONEX-CC to motion device)
9.8 ft (3 m)
Ordering Information
Model
CONEX-TRA6CC
CONEX-TRA12CC
CONEX-TRA25CC
CONEX-LTA-HL
CONEX-LTA-HS
CONEX-MFA-CC
CONEX-SR50CC
CONEX-PR50CC
CONEX-BGS50CC
CONEX-PS
CONEX-PS-CB (1)
CONEX-BP
1)
Description
CONEX-CC controller with TRA6CC actuator
CONEX-CC controller with TRA12CC actuator
CONEX-CC controller with TRA25CC actuator
CONEX-CC controller with LTA-HL actuator
CONEX-CC controller with LTA-HS actuator
CONEX-CC controller with MFA-CC linear stage
CONEX-CC controller with SR50CC rotation stage
CONEX-CC controller with PR50CC rotation stage
CONEX-CC controller with BGS50CC goniometer
CONEX 24 V power supply
CONEX Power chain cable, 100 mm length
CONEX Base plate
Required to connect two CONEX-CC to the same CONEX-PS.
CONEX-PSD9
POSITION SENSING DETECTOR
The CONEX-PSD9 position sensing detector provides accurate XY position information of
laser beams and is ideally suited for laser beam stabilization, laser tracking and general
beam diagnostics. Unlike quadrant detectors, the improved tetra-lateral effect diode of the
CONEX-PSD9 is highly linear over the full sensor size of 9 mm x 9 mm, and delivers a third
signal that is proportional to the beam power.
Compared to many detectors that are tweaked for high bandwidth, the CONEX-PSD9 has
been optimized for stability and compatibility with pulsed laser beams. An analog input
filter with 319 Hz cut-off frequency suppresses high frequency noise and undesired signal
ringing when used with pulsed lasers. An additional digital low pass filter can be set by
software in a frequency range from 0 Hz to 1000 Hz to further improve signal homogeneity.
The 883-OH adapter allows mounting additional optics in front of the detector for stray
light reduction or beam attenuation. The CONEX-PSD9 is post mountable with metric and
imperial screw interfaces.
Specifications
Wavelength range
Sensor size
Peak responsivity
Maximum photocurrent
Recommended spot size
A/D resolution
Minimum detectable position change
• Measures laser beam position and power
• 9 x 9 mm sensor size
• 320–1100 nm wavelength range
• Analog and adjustable digital filters to reduce noise
Recommended power range
Computer interface
Programming
Filters
• Compatible with pulsed laser sources
• 2.5 µm minimum detectable position change
Status display
Input power requirements
Dimensions
Cable length (detector to electronic)
3.5
Optical Power (mW)
3.0
Max. Optical Power
Min. Optical Power (Recommended)
2.5
320–1100 nm
9 x 9 mm
0.6 A/W @ 960 nm
500 µA
Ø 1 to Ø 7 mm
12 Bit
2.5 µm typical
(depending on filter settings and optical power)
10–80% of max. power, see graph for details
USB2.0, 1.8 m long USB-A to Mini-B cable included
20+ intuitive, 2 letter ASCII commands
Analog input filter, 319 Hz cut-off frequency, fixed
Digital low-pass filter, 0–1000 Hz, set by software
Two-color LED
Powered through USB interface
3.67" x 2.09" x 0.91" (93.2 x 53 x 23 mm)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
2.0
Ordering Information
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
Model
CONEX-PSD9
883-OH
Description
CONEX Position Sensing detector
1” Filter holder for CONEX-PSD9
Wavelength (nm)
0.7
Detector Dimensions
0.6
HOLE 8-32 THD
USABLE DEPTH: .20 (5)
Responsivity (A/W)
CONEX-PSD9 Responsivity
0.5
0.4
.70
(17.7)
.55
(14)
0.3
0.2
.74
(18.7)
ø1.50
(38.1)
0.1
0
300
400
500
600
700
Wavelength (nm)
800
900
1000
1100
HOLE M4 THD
USABLE DEPTH: .20 (5)
.74
(18.7)
CONEX-IOD
I/O MODULE
The CONEX-IOD is a highly versatile I/O module that can interface with many third party
devices. It comes with multiple general-purpose input and output functions, including
digital input and output lines, and 12-bit analog input and outputs.
Specifications
Digital inputs
Digital outputs
Analog inputs
Analog outputs
Connectors
Computer Interface
Programming
Input power requirements
Dimensions
4 channel, +5 V pull-up
4 channel, open drain
2 channel, ±1 V, ±10 V, 1 V or 10 V, programmable
12-Bit resolution, 50 Hz analog bandwidth
2 channel, ±10 V or 10 V programmable
12-Bit resolution
Screw terminals
USB2.0, 1.8 m long USB-A to Mini-B cable included
2 letter ASCII commands
Powered through USB interface
3.67" x 2.09" x 0.91" (93.2 x 53 x 23 mm)
Ordering Information
Model
CONEX-IOD
Description
CONEX General purpose I/O module
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Conex_DSE (11/01/10)