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SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller

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Nutfield Technology’s SurfBoard-1 USB 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.

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Nutfield Technology SurfBoard scan controller

Overview

SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller

Vectors and commands are downloaded over the USB interface from the connected 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.

For advanced features such as stand-alone operation and Ethernet connectivity consider the SurfBoard-2 controller.

To request a FREE Demo Download of our WaveRunner Scan Control Software, click here.

Contact Nutfield Technology for assistance with identifying a solution for your scanning application.

Key Features

Key features of the SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller:

  • USB connection to host
  • Standard XY2-100 communication
  • Encoder input for Mark-on-the-Fly
  • Outputs for CW and Pulsed lasers
  • First pulse killer output
  • 16-bit position resolution
  • Optically isolated I/O
  • Analog and digital laser power control
  • DIN rail mountable

Specifications

Values as published by Nutfield Technology.

Specifications for the SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller:

  • Requires 5V power from USB or external supply
  • Requires host computer
  • 5V to 24V optically isolated I/O
  • 4.5 x 5.0 x 1.0 in (115 x 127 x 25 mm)

Applications

Use Nutfield’s SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller for:

  • Mark-on-the-fly
  • Scribing
  • Marking
  • Materials Processing
  • Slicing
  • 3D Printing
3D and Contoured SurfacesLaser MarkingMicromachiningSurface Treatment and Materials Processing

Accessories

SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller includes the following parts:

  • WaveRunner Scan Control Software available by download
  • License Key to activate controller in WaveRunner
  • 10′ USB Cable
  • 37-Pin Breakout Board
  • +5V DC Power Supply for the external power option

Downloads

Documentation for the SurfBoard-1 Scan Controller:

→Request Product ManualOnline→Request FREE WaveRunner Scan Control Software Demo downloadOnline

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