E-536.3C
PicoCube piezo controller, 3 channels, capacitive sensors
E-536 PicoCube Piezo Controllers
High Dynamics and Resolution in up to Three Axes
- For P-363 PicoCube systems
- Peak power 3 × 100 W
- Extremely low noise
- Variants: High dynamics & high resolution
- Output voltage ±250 V
E-536.3x: Operating limits with various piezo loads, capacitance values in µF
E-536.3xH: Operating limits with various piezo loads, capacitance values in µF
The position measured by an ultrahigh-resolution external capacitive sensor shows that the resolution of the P-363 is under 0.05 nm with an E-536.3x (open loop)
E-536 PicoCube Piezo Controllers
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PicoCube controller in two variants
The E-536 PicoCube controller has three extremely low-noise amplifier channels for high-volt shear actuators. The controller was specially designed to meet the requirements of extremely fast and high-resolution PicoCube XY(Z piezo scanners. The E-536 is offered in two variants for voltage ranges of -250V to +250 V and allows both static and dynamic applications. The performance-optimized E-536.3x for especially dynamic applications is able to output peak currents of 200 mA within a small signal bandwidth of 10 kHz. The E-536.3xH model variants with optimized resolution achieve a position resolution with the PicoCube lower than 0.03 nm at a peak power up to 50 W. Both variants are available for closed-loop and open-loop operation.
Highest resolution with high dynamics
Open-loop operation is ideal for applications where fast response times and very high resolutions are essential. The specification for position feedback in absolute values is either not significant or is done by external sensors, as is the case in atomic force microscopy. The P-363 PicoCube achieves a resolution of 0.05 nm and better.
Higher precision due to capacitive sensors
The E-536.3C versions have an integrated sensor / servo controller for closed-loop operation. The position is controlled, for example by the PicoCube nanopositioning system with capacitive sensors, which then achieve a resolution to 0.1 nm.
Computer Control
The optional E-518 interface module allows control and position control via digital PC interfaces.
Application fields
- Scanning probe microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Scanning and screening
Specifications
Specifications
Amplifier | E-536.3C | E-536.3CH / E-536.30H |
|---|---|---|
Output voltage | -250 to +250 V | -250 to +250 V |
Amplifier channels | 3 | 3 |
Average output power per channel | 10 W, limited by temperature sensor | 6 W, limited by temperature sensor |
Peak power per channel, <3ms | 100 W | 50 W |
Average output current | 30 mA | 15 mA |
Peak current per channel, < 3 ms | 200 mA | 1 / –00 mA |
Bandwidth, small signal | 10 kHz | 2 kHz |
Bandwidth, large signal, @ 100 nF | 0.2 kHz | 0.125 kHz |
Ripple, noise 0 to 100 kHz | 0.8 mVrms <5 mVpp (100 nF) | 0.5 mVrms <3 mVpp (100 nF) |
Current limitation | Short-circuit proof | Short-circuit proof |
Voltage gain | 50 | 50 |
Input impedance | 100 kΩ | 100 kΩ |
Interfaces and operation* | E-536.3C | E-536.3CH / E-536.30H |
|---|---|---|
Piezo connection | LEMO EGG.0B.701.CJL.1173 | LEMO EGG.0B.701.CJL.1173 |
Sensor target and probe sockets | LEMO EPL.00.250.NTD | LEMO EPL.00.250.NTD / – |
Analog input socket | SMB | SMB |
Sensor monitor socket | LEMO FGG.0B.306.CLAD56 | LEMO FGG.0B.306.CLAD56 / – |
Control input voltage | Without servo: -5 to +5 With servo: 0 to +10 V | Without servo: -5 to +5 With servo: 0 to +10 V |
DC offset setting | 0 to 100 % with 10-turn potentiometer | 0 to 100 % with 10-turn potentiometer |
Miscellaneous | E-536.3C | E-536.3CH / E-536.30H |
|---|---|---|
Operating temperature range | 5 to 50 °C (above 40 °C, power derated) | 5 to 50 °C (above 40 °C, power derated) |
Overheat protection | Automatic disconnection of high voltage by temperature sensor (75 °C max.) | Automatic disconnection of high voltage by temperature sensor (75 °C max.) |
Mass | 8.1 kg / 7.8 kg (with E-518 module) | 8.1 kg / 7.8 kg (with E-518 module) |
Dimensions | 450 mm × 132 mm × 296 mm + handles | 450 mm × 132 mm × 296 mm + handles |
Operating voltage | 115 V AC / 50-60 Hz or 230 V AC / 50-60 Hz | 115 V AC / 50-60 Hz or 230 V AC / 50-60 Hz |
* Communication interfaces: RS-232, TCP/IP and USB (optional with E-518 computer interface module)
Downloads
Datasheet
Documentation
Documentation
Technical Note A000T0074
Guide to Grounding and Shielding
Version / Date
2018-11-22
pdf - 120 KB
Version / Date
2018-11-22
pdf - 125 KB
Documentation
User Manual PZ173
E-536 PicoCube Piezo Controller
Version / Date
2007-03-29
pdf - 638 KB
English
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E-536.3CH
PicoCube piezo controller, 3 channels, high resolution, capacitive sensors
E-536.30H
PicoCube piezo controller, 3 channels, high resolution, open loop
