Control Electronics
Pipeline-2 Scan Controller
Ethernet, Stand-alone, Rack Mount, Key Switch & Safety Interlock
The Pipeline-2 Scan Controller includes Pipeline-1 capabilities adding Ethernet, dedicated stepper motor output, analog and digital I/O, and on-board flash hardware for Standalone/Flash operation. The Pipeline-2 Scan Controller coordinates any laser with a 2-axis or 3-axis galvo scanning system. Hardware I/O can be configured to interact with other devices for handshaking and synchronizing functions, and can control motion devices such as XY tables and rotary stages. Motion axes may be controlled via I/O or RS-232.
- Interfaces and mountingUSB, Ethernet, Stand-alone, Rack Mount, Key Switch & Safety Interlock
- Product familyScan Control Hardware
Overview
Vectors and commands are downloaded over the USB or Ethernet interface from a host system. Execution is independent of the host computer allowing true real time control. Jobs may be constructed and run from the WaveRunner GUI or by other user software through the Scan Card Interface option.
Standalone/Flash option allows run time operation without a connected computer. Up to 256 jobs may be stored and selected by either hardware or software methods. Ethernet connections allows remote access from any location for changing settings and job files.
Combining Standalone/Flash with a WaveRunner dongle enables flexible embedded solutions for up to 16 laser-scanning stations. Only one WaveRunner software license is needed for job creation and editing where Standalone/Flash is implemented, providing significant cost savings for multiple workstation installations.
Additional Pipeline-2 Scan Controller features include:
- Multiple scan head operation from a single controller
- Dedicated step and direction outputs for stepper motor control
- 2-axis mark-on-the-fly option available
- DIN rail mounting
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Key Features
Key features of the Pipeline-2 Scan Controller:
- Dual processor
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 64MB RAM
- 2 channels XY2-100 3-axis digital interface
- 6 opto-isolated outputs (5 – 24 V level)
- 6 opto-isolated inputs (5 – 24 V level)
- 2 analog output (2, 5, 10V range)
- 2 10-bit analog inputs
- 10 inputs / 1o outputs non-isolated digital TTL
- RS-232 interface
- Multi-axis Mark-on-the-Fly
- 3-axis stepper motor control with home input
- Stand-alone operation
Also available in 1U rack mount SurfBoard-2.
Specifications
Values as published by Nutfield Technology.
Specifications for the Pipeline-2 Scan Controller:
- 1GB Flash Memory
- Battery buffered real time clock
- Drop in compatible with Surfboard-1
Applications
Nutfield’s Pipeline-2 Scan Controller allows for the following laser applications:
- Mark-on-the-Fly
- Scribing
- Marking
- Materials Processing
- Slicing
- 3D Printing
Accessories
Accessories available for the Pipeline-2 Scan Controller:
- 37-pin Breakout Board
- +5V DC Power Supply for the external power option
Downloads
Documentation for the Pipeline-2 Scan Controller:
- Nutfield Tech’s Supplement to Pipeline Manual – Startup Procedure
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