Canon GC-251 1. Product Outline

CANON Digital Galvano Scanner System KP-1SM Series + GC-251
Users Manual 1.00
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1. Product Outline
1.1. Features
The Canon Digital Galvano Scanner System is fully digitally controlled with a high-precision
optical encoder on the galvano motor and a high-speed digital signal processor (DSP) on the
controller.
This system has the following features:
High positioning precision
Low temperature drift
Fast and stable operation by a unique control system
Easy tuning by parameter setting
1.2. Configuration
This system supports various applications by the combination of a galvano motor and a controller.
Galvano motor: Encoder-mounted galvano motor
KP-1SM30 Beam diameter: φ10 to φ20 mm
KP-1SM100 Beam diameter: φ20 to φ30 mm
Controller: Digital servo-controller
GC-251 Controller for two-axis control
IF board: IF board for high-speed serial communication
GC-422 IF board for 5V-TTL (RS-422)
GC-LVDS IF board for LVDS level
Extension cable: Extension cable for galvano motor and controller connection
GM-EC Encoder extension cable
GM-MC Motor extension cable
Controller IF Board
Galvano Motor
Encode
r
Extension Cable
Moto
r
Extension Cable
Encoder Signal
Board