• Quiet High Resolution Position Control (for Very Fine Positioning Applications)
• Voltage Ramp and Waveform Generation Capability (for Scanning Applications)
• High Bandwidth (10 kHz) Piezo Positioning
• Auto-Configure Function for Thorlabs Ident Equipped Piezo Actuators
• User Controlled Digital I/O Port
• Full Software Control Suite Supplied
• Intuitive Software Graphical Control Panels
• Extensive ActiveX® Programming Interfaces
• Fully Software Integrated with Other apt™ Family Controllers (Integrated Systems Development)

The MPZ601 piezo driver module is a member of the growing apt™ family of rack, bench top and optical table top motion controllers. It has been designed for use in critical multi-axis alignment applications where manual or automated nanometer level motion control is required. With dual outputs, each drive channel is capable of delivering up to 75V/500 mA and is compatible with all piezo-actuated nanopositioning actuators & stages in the Thorlabs range. The MPZ601 combines the latest high speed digital signal processors (DSP) with low-noise analog electronics and ActiveX® software technology for effortless software controlled piezo motion.

To support such a wide range piezo actuators the apt™ piezo driver module is fully configurable (parameterized) with key settings exposed through software. Intuitive easy to use software graphical panels allows immediate control and visualization of the operation of the piezo controller - adjustment of many key parameters is possible through direct interaction with the graphical panel. Open or closed loop operating modes can be selected on the fly, and in both modes the display can be changed to show drive voltage or position (in microns). In the closed loop operation mode, both the P & I (proportional and integral) components of the feedback control loop can be altered to adjust the servo loop response. The output drive voltage or position can be adjusted by rotating the software-panel control knob.

Note that all such settings and parameters are also accessible through the ActiveX programmable interfaces which allow the user to build automated alignment routines.

• Piezoelectric Output (SMC Male) - Per Channel
• Voltage (Software Control): 0 - 75 V DC
• Voltage (External Input): -10 - 90 VDC
• Current: 500 mA Max Continuous
• Stability: 100 ppm Over 24 hours (After 30 mins Warm-Up Time)
• Noise: <3 mV RMS
• Typical Piezo Capacitance: 1 - 10 µF
• Bandwidth: 10 kHz (1 µF Load, 1 Vp-p)
• Position Feedback (9-Pin D-type Female) - Per Channel
• Feedback Type: AC Bridge or 0-10 V Differential DC (SW Selectable)
• AC Feedback Transducer Type: Strain Gauge
• AC Detection Method: AC Bridge (18 kHz Excitation)
• Typical AC Feedbackl Resolution: 5 nm (for 20 µm Actuator e.g. PAZ005)
• Auto-Configure: Identification Resistance in Actuator
• User Input/Output (26-Pin D-type Female)
• Potentiometer Input (per channel): Reference + Wiper (50 kOhm 10 Turn Pots)
• HV Ouput Monitor (per channel): 0 - 10 VDC
• 4 Digital Inputs: TTL Levels
• 4 Digital Outputs: Open Collector
• Trigger Input/Output: TTL
• Trigger Input Functionality: Triggered Voltage Ramps/Waveforms
• Trigger Output Functionality: Trigger Generation During Voltage Ramp Output
• Housing: Single apt™ Rack System Bay
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 190 x 270 x 50 mm (7.5" x 10.6" x 2")
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)