Newport Corporation, a global leader in high precision motion and photonics solutions, is introducing the XPS-RL, a cost effective, universal motion controller for up to four axes.

The new controller is based on Newport’s well-proven XPS platform. The XPS-RL focusses on user friendly operation with a newly designed graphical user interface, single-click stage configuration and TCP/IP auto-detection.

Newport’s proprietary ESP plug-and-play compatibility instantly recognizes when an ESP-compatible stage is connected to the controller. All operating parameters are configured automatically without the need for user inputs. Accidental and potentially fatal misconfigurations are avoided and a safe operation of the stages is always guaranteed. 

The XPS-RL controller also includes pre-configured as well as user-definable motion groups. This feature helps to optimize the performance and simplifies the use of advanced features like line-arc trajectories, splines, contouring or complex PVT trajectories.  The flexibility of grouping stages greatly improves process flow and error handling and provides a uniform structure for easy application development.

“The XPS-RL combines all relevant performance features of Newport’s well-proven XPS controllers in an attractively priced and easy-to-use package”, says Beda Espinoza, Sr. Product Marketing Manager Motion at Newport. “It is an excellent choice for both research and industrial motion applications that require high precision motion control on up to four axes.”

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