ES12ZETTL Controller
Single Axis Stepper Motor Controller With TTL I/O
The ES12ZETTL is a single axis controller with encoder input, 10 TTL inputs and 5 TTL outputs, enabling precise motion control and synchronized hardware operation. It is a cost-efficient controller that delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable motion performance.
Designed for both software and hardware interfacing, it can be used with motorized Z-axis drives, rotary multi position devices, and other stepper-driven components, while also triggering external equipment such as cameras used for image acquisition.
The ES12ZETTL adds a single high-performance stepper axis to new or existing systems, for example integrating a filter wheel into a microscope, incorporating a motorized nosepiece into an OEM system, or enabling precise focus control through a motorized Z-axis.
An optional ES12ADTTL module is available to convert the high density TTL port into SMB connectors, offering greater flexibility in system connectivity.
The unit is available in both bench-top and OEM casework options for different applications and an open-access SDK is also provided.
Compatible with NIS Elements, CellSens Dimension, Stream Motion, PRECiV, and Micromanager.
- Compact, space saving design.
- 15 programmable TTL ports with optional breakout box.
- Variable motor drive current output.
- Built-in support for linear and rotary encoders for closedloop operation.
- Plug and play sensing of Prior devices such as HF108B and FB210.
| Power | External Power Supply Unit, 36VDC 2.0A 72W |
| Communication interface | USB C (Virtual COM) 2.0 x2, Joystick |
| Communication protocol | 8 bit word, 1 bit stop, no parity, no handshake |
| Baud rate | 9600, 19200, 38400, 115400 |
| Core supported devices | 1 stepper motor device |
| Additional supported devices | None |
| Instruction set | Prior ASCII (see manual), COM DLL (legacy), C/C++ DLL |
| Encoder interfaces | 1 stepper axis |
| Encoder type | AB Quadrature |
| TTL interface | 10 TTL in, 5 TTL out |
| Resolution | 250 microsteps per full motor step |
| Maximum drive current | 1.5 A |
| Cooling | Passive, no fan required |
| Operating temperature | 5 – 40 Celsius |
| Core control mass | 0.5 kg |
| Add-on board mass | 0.25 kg |
Specifications as per datasheet. Please see datasheet for details.
ES12ZETTL-EN-Datasheet.pdf








