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SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller

Ethernet, Stand-alone, DIN Rail

The SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller includes SurfBoard-1 capabilities adding Ethernet, dedicated stepper motor output, analog and digital I/O, and on-board flash hardware for Standalone/Flash operation. The SurfBoard-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, DIN Rail
  • Product familyScan Control Hardware
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Nutfield Technology SurfBoard scan controller card

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 Surfboard-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

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

Key Features

Key features of the SurfBoard-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 Pipeline-2.

Specifications

Values as published by Nutfield Technology.

Specifications for Nutfield’s SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller:

  • 1GB Flash Memory
  • Battery buffered real time clock
  • Drop in compatible with Surfboard-1

Applications

Use the SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller for:

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

Accessories

Nutfield’s SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller comes with:

  • 37-pin Breakout Board
  • +5V DC Power Supply for the external power option

Downloads

Documentation for the SurfBoard-2 Scan Controller:

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

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