/IO Feature
realtime interfacing with external signals
The /IO feature allows to:
- trigger positioning movements by input signals
- send the axis’ positioning information to an external interpreter
The GPIO port (activated with /IO) on the back of the device can be used for the communication of trigger signals. Each position signal consists of two parts transmitted via different pins. The semantics of a signal depend on the used communication protocol. A third pin communicates error signals.
For incoming communication AquadB, Stepper and Trigger protocols are supported. For outgoing communication AquadB and Trigger protocols are supported. The input as well as output mode and parameters can be adjusted on the webserver application's "Interface" screen.
/IO Feature
On the "Interface" screen, the settings for incoming and outgoing trigger communication can be configured each in a separate tile.
/PRO Feature
enhanced closed loop functionalities
With the AMC100, attocube positioners can be driven in open loop mode. In addition, the controller is designed for closed loop operation of positioners with an optoelectronic encoder (EC*/NUM(+)). The /PRO feature further activates the following enhanced closed loop functionalities:
- daisy-chaining via Ethernet up- and downlink sockets
- controlling multiple devices with one single attoDISCOVERY application
- setting the number of steps that are implemented with each stepwise move
- setting the DC level for manual position adjustment
- activating end-of-travel detection and stopping movement
/PRO Feature
Enhanced closed loop settings like “Number of steps” and “Stop on end of travel"
Programmable Interface
automate your workflow for various environments
The device's functions can be accessed over a JSON-based REST API (JRPC), and can be used in almost every environment.
The AMC100 offers a rich set of pre-implemented libraries as API wrappers for several languages and operating systems: Currently those include Python, Matlab, LabView, C (DLL/so) and C# (DLL).
Dedicated interface manuals and quick start examples for every language help you to get started quickly.
Control Interface
platform independent webserver and attoDISCOVERY application
For the AMC100 two options are available to access the control interface. Both are platform-independent: The attoDISCOVERY software is a standalone application, while the webserver application can be accessed via web-browser.
Both applications can be used to control and analyze positioner movements. If the standalone software is installed it can be called up via the respective desktop icon or start menu entry. The webserver application can be started by typing the device's IP address or the device's serial number followed by .local. With this “plug-and-play” approach the webserver application is intuitively easy accessible.
Control Interface
attoDISCOVERY
attoDISCOVERY “Find Devices” screen displaying the AMC300 and AMC100 devices connected to the respective network subnet.
Webserver Application
The "Navigation" screen is the screen where the actual positioning process takes place. It displays all of the controller's three axes, each in a separate tile. The headers of active axes are displayed in orange. The headers of inactive axes are displayed in grey.
Remote Control Feature
wireless control of nanopositioners
With the wireless remote controller feature, it is possible to control and drive nanopositioners without or in addition to a PC. Three buttons and the haptic feedback display are pre-set for basic functions. The remaining 12 buttons and two control sticks can be configured individually. The buttons can be programmed with different functions like stepwise or continuous movement of positioners.
Configuration can be done within the webserver application and can be stored to two separate profiles, named "yellow" and "red". A profile can be configured regardless of whether it is currently active or not. The connection and battery status can constantly be monitored via the WebApp.
Remote Control Feature
Within the „Controller Configuration“ tab all configurable buttons can be reserved for respective needs – and for two different profiles.
Rotation Compensation Feature
feed-forward runout compensation of a rotator by two xy-stages
In practice, no rotation is perfect. A near perfect rotation can however be achieved when the runout is simultaneously compensated. For tomography purposes for example, one has limited tolerance of the runout.
The smaller the runout – the better the resolution of experiments. As the main share of the runout errors is repeatable, a one-time calibration of the rotation stage can permanently improve the accuracy significantly, while still offering a very small footprint. Ask us about your probing setup and we will guide you to the ideal compensated solution.
Rotation Compensation Feature
Repeatable XY-runout errors of a rotation stage are actively compensated by two pre-assembled linear positioners. The compensation is based on a LUT file created during the calibration of the rotation stage.
AMC/IDS Closed Loop Feature
interferometric position readout using attocube`s IDS3010
With the optional AMC/IDS closed loop feature a interferometric readout and closed loop positioning using attocube`s displacement sensor – the IDS3010 – is enabled.
The achievable repeatability in nano positioning applications is mostly limited by the integrated closed loop sensor. Interferometers like the IDS3010 are known for unrivaled resolution and precision. In combination with attocube´s piezo positioners this advanced sensor solution enables a next level positioning performance (read more in our AppNote 'Interferometric Closed Loop Piezo Positioning').
The modular design and combined user interface allows intuitive control of the positioners and sensors. To reach the highest possible precision the attocube engineering team supports you to find a fully integrated and specified solution tailored to your needs.
AMC/IDS Closed Loop Feature
User friendly solution to utilize the laser interferometer IDS3010 as the sensor for position readout and closed loop positioning.