PI (Physik Instrumente) has released a new version of its Mercury Stepper Motion controller. Designed to deliver more than 2,000 times the basic motor resolution, the C-663.12 Mercury controller is the latest addition to PI’s suite of motion control solutions.

PI’s C-663.12 motion controller is designed for 2-phase stepper motors, in open-loop or closed-loop operation commanded by USB or RS-232. Up to 16 units can be combined via daisy chain to operate multi-axis motion systems. The Mercury controller includes a 48-V wide-range-input power supply, and all cables required for operation. Programmable digital and analog I/O lines and input lines for limit and reference point switches controlled via TTL signals are also integrated.

The C-663.12 is equipped with a data recorder for tracing, ID chip compatibility for start-up and parameter changes, and exchange of system components without recalibration. The controllers are delivered with software packages, including drivers for LabVIEW, as well as dynamic libraries for Windows and Linux.

For more information, visit PI website.