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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.

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Data sheet
  • 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.
PowerExternal Power Supply Unit, 36VDC 2.0A 72W
Communication interfaceUSB C (Virtual COM) 2.0 x2, Joystick
Communication protocol8 bit word, 1 bit stop, no parity, no handshake
Baud rate9600, 19200, 38400, 115400
Core supported devices1 stepper motor device
Additional supported devicesNone
Instruction setPrior ASCII (see manual), COM DLL (legacy), C/C++ DLL
Encoder interfaces1 stepper axis
Encoder typeAB Quadrature
TTL interface10 TTL in, 5 TTL out
Resolution250 microsteps per full motor step
Maximum drive current1.5 A
CoolingPassive, no fan required
Operating temperature5 – 40 Celsius
Core control mass0.5 kg
Add-on board mass0.25 kg

Specifications as per datasheet. Please see datasheet for details.

ES12ZETTL-EN-Datasheet.pdf

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