ST-300 SmartTable Controller
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1. 50 Figure 35 Manual Tuning Tab Screen Time continuous mode 52 Preface List of Tables Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Newport Active Vibration Dampers L eee eken 20 o gese oea o a r eni N Etorki 21 SmartTable Controller Specifications s w ww wwmmwewo 23 Environmental Specifications detona rita 23 Definition of SYSTEM CH1 CH2 and CH3 status LED s 31 Acquisition time for each measurement rate 46 11 1 1 1 1 1 3 Safety Precautions Definitions and Symbols The following terms and symbols are used in this documentation and also appear on the SmartTable Controller where safety related issues occur General Warning or Caution Figure 1 General Warning or Caution Symbol The Exclamation Symbol in the figure above appears in Warning and Caution tables throughout this document This symbol designates an area where personal injury or damage to the equipment is possible Electric Shock Figure 2 Electrical Shock Symbol The Electrical Shock Symbol in the figure above appears throughout this manual This symbol indicates a hazard arising from dangerous voltage Any mishandling could result in irreparable damage to the equipment and personal injury or death European Union CE Mark CE Figure 3 CE Mark Safety Precautions The presence of the CE Mark on Newport2. 5 5 Status Tab A few seconds after the About screen appears the application will switch to the Status Tab Ezan lt S Smart Table Application ME File Controller Help 5 Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Status System Status Normal Channel 1 Status Damping Enabled 3 Channel 2 Status Damping Enabled J Channel 3 Status Damping Enabled Control Control Gain Settings Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 High Medium Low Disable Damping Demo Connected to ST 300 SN P1002 USB Figure 24 Status Screen This tab provides the basic current status of the controller The System Channel 1 Channel 2 and Channel 3 status LEDs Control Gain settings and Control bar graphs shown here match the corresponding values on the controller s front panel within 0 5 second latency typical A text message with a brief description of the status is provided alongside the LEDs If the controller generates any errors they are displayed in the message text box at the bottom of the screen Note that the software appends a timestamp 42 Software 5 5 1 to the message at the time it is received from the controller Click on the Clear button to delete all messages At the bottom of the screen the Connection status shows that the application is connected to the ST 300 model with the corresponding serial number If the user has just two channels connected th
3. Blinking Amber B Green Blinking Green Table 5 Definition of SYSTEM CH1 CH2 and CH3 status LED s 32 System Operation Auto Tune The auto tune button allows the user to retune the system The auto tuning process when two dampers are connected can typically take 90 seconds for IO dampers and up to 4 minutes for IOD dampers the duration will be slightly longer when three dampers are connected Care must be taken not to disturb the table during this time If there is eguipment on the table that can be a source of non stationary vibration or noise it should be shut down If the table was inadvertently disturbed by mechanical shock or loud noise during the auto tuning it is recommended to repeat the process Beeping or tonal sounds can be heard from the dampers during the auto tuning process Please note that during the auto tuning process the table may experience higher vibrations than during normal operation Note The Auto Tune Button LED will stay solid green during auto tuning The auto tuning process can be stopped by depressing the Auto Tune button for the second time Note If the controller detects a change in the table load or dynamic status it will recommend auto tuning to be performed by slowly blinking the Auto Tune Button LED The controller comes pre set for the optimal performance of the lightly loaded table If additional load is added to the table or subsequently removed from the table it is recommen
4. Controller Help Save Settings Restore Settings Restore Default Settings lt S Smart Table Application File Controller Help Options Documentation About Static LA ss T mnin l Figure 19 SmartTable application menus 5 2 1 File The File menu contains the Options window command The same window can be opened from the Options button as described in Section 5 3 5 2 2 Controller This menu item contains Save Settings Restore Settings and Restore Default Settings 5 2 2 1 Save Settings Save the controller settings to a file 5 2 2 2 Restore Settings Restore the controller settings from a file 5 2 2 3 Restore Default Settings Restore the controller settings to default values Software 37 5 2 3 5 2 3 1 5 2 3 2 Help With the Help Menu you can access the Documentation and the About Screen Documentation Clicking on this menu item will open the Docs folder installed in the application folder About Screen The application software version number is displayed on this screen Also the controller data model name serial number firmware version and firmware date are shown here The last line indicates the type of damper the controller is configured for It can show either IQ Dampers or IQD Dampers In the rare situation when the user needs to change the damper type the command is DT 0 and DT 1 All channels will be set to the same damper type DT 0 sets the damper type to
5. IQ dampers and DT 1 sets the damper type to IQD dampers To send the command hit Ctrl Alt T to bring up the Terminal tab window Then type the command in the Command window and press Enter on the keyboard to send Fr lt S About GO Newport Solutions Experience Application Smart TableApp Version 0 0 5 30764 Copyright 2014 All rights reserved Controller Model Name ST 300 Serial Number SN P1001 Firmware Version v1 0 Firmware Date 11 05 14 Configured For IQ Dampers Figure 20 About Screen Software Options r amp Smart Table Application File Controller Help Channel 1 Damping Disabled V Show Graph Control Loop Gain 0 175 SA 4 als QJ i api a 3 Figure 21 Options button location lt Options Auto Tuning v Enable Front Panel Button Control Gain Settings High 80 yA Medium 70 YA yA Low 50 Data Acquisition Y Enable FFT Averaging Number of Averages 10 Time Continuous Measurement Rate 5 0kHz 2 5kHz 5 2 0kHz 5 1 0kHz Figure 22 The Options button opens the Options screen as in Figure 22 The same window can be accessed from the main menu see Section 5 2 1 Options Screen Software 39 5 3 1 5 3 2 5 3 3 The Options Screen allows the user to customize the controller and the SmartTable Applic
6. Symbol eee 13 1 1 9 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 13 1 2 Warnings and CaUtionS Eek eke keke k k kk 14 1 2 1 General WarningS keke zaman 14 1 2 2 General Cautions ocurrir das 15 1 2 3 Mounting precaution E cies tia 15 1 2 4 Summary of Warnings and Cautions 15 1 3 Location OF Warning 53 54 23 ire 17 1 3 1 Rear PAN a banek nuhaya ME Wae Mel s had 17 2 General Information 19 2 1 Introduction 5 443 4 i illa 19 2 1 1 Newport Active Vibration Dampers 20 2 2 Specifications ida 21 3 Getting Started __________ _ az 3 1 Unpacking and Handling eee kek kek 24 3 2 Inspection for Damage eG ee Seas 24 3 3 Parts BISE A bone 2 h di ds 24 3 4 Choosing and Preparing a Suitable Work Surface 25 3 5 Electrical Requirements EE keke ke kek 25 A A AD aS 25 Preface 7 3 7 Operating TemperatUre EL keke kek kek 26 A AN 27 4 System Operation 30 451 Pront Panel ecr E 30 A Stats LEDS niesek e 31 41 2 A to O 32 AS Damping A 32 ANA ER O OS 32 4 1 5 Control LED Bar Graphl S ek 33 AO USDA e O 33 42 gt O AE 33 42 1 Power Switeh serena doxaa luda aran Xelk a 34 4 2 2 Power Supply Socket ii a cee Gee ee 34 4 2 3 Damper Output ConnectorS E keke 34 4 2 4 Frame or Chassis Termina
7. is turned off All the bar graphs are turned ON when all 3 dampers are configured All the bar graphs are also turned OFF when dampers are disabled 4 1 6 USB Interface The instrument is designed to communicate with standard USB interfaces The cable required is a USB A B connection cable 4 2 Rear Panel In the following figure shows the ST 300 rear panel Frame or Power Chassis Switch Terminal Damper Control Connectors Supply Socket Power Supply Cable Strain Relief Figure 18 ST 300 Rear Panel 34 System Operation 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 Power Switch The rear panel mounted power switch can be used to turn ON or OFF the SmartTable Controller Note that this switch interrupts DC power entering the controller unit it does NOT deactivate the external power supply unit Power Supply Socket Plug the included the external power supply unit connector into the Power Supply Socket on the rear of the instrument then the AC power cord into a wall socket The power supply is 12V 5A Newport P N 90066688 Damper Output Connectors Three 15 pin connectors labeled CH1 CH2 and CH3 are the connection points for the SmartTable active dampers Frame or Chassis Terminal This terminal provides access to frame or chassis connection 5 1 Software Overview The USB flash drive that comes with the ST 300 Controller provides an installation package for the controller software and US
8. 28 Auto Tuning Screen with Time Response and 2 Channels selected Time Continuous Both un damped and damped vibration level data can be displayed in Time Continuous mode similar to an oscilloscope Enable the Show Graph box for showing either channel graph Depending on your computer speed and number of tasks running in the background choose Time Continuous Measurement Rate in the Options window Section 5 3 2 The highest rate is 5 0 kHz and the lowest is 1 0 kHz In Time Continuous mode the ST 300 takes 5 000 samples per channel and displays them on the corresponding graph Each measurement acquisition time depends on the measurement rate set in Options For example if the measurement rate is set on 5 kHz ST 300 will collect 5 000 samples per 46 Software channel in one second Every second a new set of 5 000 points is displayed until the user clicks the Stop button The table below shows the acquisition time for each measurement rate a Continue Acquistion time 5 kHz 1 sec 2 5 kHz 2 sec 2 kHz 2 5 sec 1 kHz 5 sec Table6 Acquisition time for each measurement rate Use the Stop button to end the continuous measurement During continuous measurement the application continuously adjusts the Y axis for each graph If this adjustment is not desired click the Fixed Range button The Fixed Range button will change to Auto Range and the graphs will show a default Y axis
9. B driver This application communicates with the ST 300 Controller through a USB communication interface The application is designed to allow the user to remotely control all the features supported by the controller NOTE Install the software and USB drivers before connecting the USB cable to the controller for the first time Minimum requirements for the computer A personal computer with 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent Minimum 1GHz Pentium processor or equivalent or higher Recommended Microsoft Windows XP Windows 7 Windows 8 operating systems 1 GB of memory for Windows minimum Windows XP Hard disk up to 500 MB space may be required USB port version 1 1 minimum Display 1024 x 768 high color 32 bit minimum Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device 1 Insert the USB flash drive that accompanies the controller in one of your computer s USB ports To install the USB driver and software double click on SETUP EXE file Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation process For more information refer to the ST 300 Readme file on the USB flash drive 2 Connect the USB cable to the Controller and power it on 36 Software 3 Start the application by clicking on Start gt Programs gt Newport gt SmartTable Application 5 2 Menu Cina lt Smart Table Application File Controller Help Options Manual Tuning lt S Smart Table Application File
10. Controller Help Options Ha ALO Ti Manuel Tunng Channel 411 s el Cortrd Loop Gen 0175 gt i G a 3 Dampng Enabler e E u Y Shew Goh a E Channel 2 DE Cortral Loop Gan 0175 107 i i A 4 05 06 7 8 9 Durero Enab ed 2 w Channel St Time sec ZI Show Grph Channel 3 Lal 7 Corro Loop Gan 0175 a g Damping Enabled b 4 3 Vi Som Grah a d o E Cortral Gan Settings k 4 D az 5 1 I I i amp 2 03 04 ds o 0 pa 0 e Channel 62 Time sec mg Neca Low 100 gt d Q g s a 5 a 5 g 50 4 3 e i 1 i i 1 R 01 02 0 3 os 05 06 f 09 Channel 63 Tine sec Disable TS Nawa Save Tne Responce gt T WAA Dmag na ai Grobe Fm rin KO Connected to ST 300 SN PLON USB Figure 27 Auto Tuning Screen with Time Response and 3 Channels selected Software 45 E a TS Smart Table Application oer File Controle Help Options Ama Mto Tung Menusi Tuning Channel 11 Control Loop Galn 01 Damong Erabled 3 Show Gap Channel 2 Control Loop Gar 0175 RSGLRKAE Ari ge Lino gt n Derprg Erabiad Y Show Graph Channel 3 Contra Looo Ger 0175 i i i i aa n AR a as n z 01 02 03 4 os 0 8 0 9 Damong Enabled y Char ne 1 Tene sec KIWALE Aree parts Aute Tune ji ji DAM I Connected to ST 300 SN P1002 USB Figure
11. Corporation eguipment means that it has been designed tested and certified as complying with all applicable European Union CE regulations and recommendations Frame or Chassis Figure4 Frame or Chassis Terminal Symbol The symbol in the figure above appears on the SmartTable Controller This symbol identifies the frame or chassis terminal On Figure5 On Symbol The On Symbol in the figure above represents a power switch position on the Model ST 300 SmartTable controller This symbol represents a Power On condition Off Figure6 Off Symbol The Off Symbol in the figure above represents a power switch position on the Model ST 300 SmartTable controller This symbol represents a Power Off condition Protective Conductor Terminal Y Figure 7 Protective Conductor Terminal Symbol Safety Precautions 13 1 1 9 The protective conductor terminal symbol in the above figure identifies the location of the bonding terminal which is bonded to conductive accessible parts of the enclosure for safety purposes The intent is to connect it to an external protective earthing system through the power cord USB Connector Symbol K Figure 8 USB connector Symbol The USB connector symbol in the above figure identifies the location of the USB communications connector Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Figure9 WEEE Directive Symbol This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must no
12. Current continuous output rating 5A Table 3 SmartTable Controller Specifications System Environmental Specifications AC Input 100 240VAC 1 5A 50 60Hz 10 Chassis Ground 4 mm banana jack Size H x W x D in mm 7 5W x 6 67L x 3 19H 190 5W x 169 3L x 80 9H Weight Ib kg 2 4 1 1 Operating Temperature 5 to 40 C Operating Humidity lt 85 relative humidity non condensing Storage Temperature 0 60 C lt 85 non condensing Altitude lt 3000 m Electrical Class 1 Installation Category 2 Pollution Degree 2 Use Location Indoor use only Table 4 Environmental Specifications 3 1 3 2 3 3 Getting Started Unpacking and Handling It is recommended that the SmartTable Controller is unpacked in a lab environment or work site Unpack the system carefully a USB flash drive and a power supply are included with the instrument Inspect the box carefully for loose parts before disposing of the packaging You are urged to save the packaging material in case you need to ship your equipment in the future Inspection for Damage The SmartTable Controller is carefully packaged at the factory to minimize the possibility of damage during shipping Inspect the box for external signs of damage or mishandling Inspect the contents for damage If there is visible damage to the instrument upon receipt inform the shipping company and Newport Co
13. Newport representative Please have the following information available 1 Instrument model number on the rear panel 2 Instrument serial number on rear panel 3 Description of the problem If the instrument is to be returned to Newport Corporation you will be given a Return Number which you should reference in your shipping documents Please fill out a copy of the service form located on the following page and have the information ready when contacting Newport Corporation Return the completed service form with the instrument 54 Maintenance and Service 6 3 Service Form CYS Newport Corporation U S A Office 800 222 6440 FAX 949 253 1479 Newport Name Return Authorization Please obtain RA prior to return of item Company Please obtain RA prior to return of item Address Date Country Phone Number P O Number FAX Number Item s Being Returned Model Serial Description Reason for return of goods please list any specific problems Newport Corporation Worldwide Headquarters 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 In U S 800 222 6440 Tel 949 863 3144 Fax 949 253 1680 Internet sales newport com Newport Visit Newport Online at www newport com
14. ST 300 SmariTable Controller User s Manual Preface EU Declaration of Conformity We declare that the accompanying product identified with the C mark complies with requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and the Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC Model Numbers Model ST 300 series SmartTable Controllers Year CE mark affixed 2015 Type of Equipment Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Manufacturer Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 Standards Applied Compliance was demonstrated to the following standards to the extent applicable BS EN61326 1 2013 Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements This equipment meets the CISPR 11 200 Class A Group 1 radiated and conducted emission limits EN 61010 1 2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use James Fisher VP Components amp Vibration Control Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Ave Irvine CA 92606 USA Preface 3 Warranty Newport Corporation warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will comply with Newport s published specifications at the time of sale for a period of one year from date of shipment If found to be defective during the warranty period the product will either be repaired or replaced at Newport s option To
15. V Add on for damping vertical vibration 90057883 or IQ H Add on for damping horizontal vibration IQD Dampers 41483 04 Integrated 12 in thick Newport optical tables 41483 05 Integrated 18 in thick Newport optical tables 90066660 or IQD V Add on for damping vertical vibration 90066661 or IQD H Add on for damping horizontal vibration Table 1 Newport Active Vibration Dampers IQ dampers are normally used with typical laboratory size optical tables up to 12 ft or 3 5 m long and other relatively small vibration isolated structures with the lowest natural frequency of flexural vibration above 100 Hz IQD dampers are optimized for use with larger structures in particular with the doubled optical tables having the lowest natural frequency of flexural vibration in the 40 100 Hz range General Information 21 2 2 Specifications Working Surface 400 Series ferromagnetic stainless steel 9 3 16 in 4 8 mm thick with integrated damping layer 0 004 20 1 over 2 ft 600 mm square Trussed honeycomb vertically bonded closed cell construction 0 010 in 0 25 mm Steel sheet materials 0 030 in 0 76 mm Triple core interface i IQ electronic damping technology Structural Dampin Constrained layer core damped working surface and ping composite edge finish 1 4 20 holes on 1 in grid M6 1 0 holes on 25 mm grid 0 5 in borders 12 5 mm borders Easy clean conical cup 0 75 in 19 mm deep Non corrosive high i
16. Z TE TE TE O System Powered No system problem _________ ___ ___J ____ reen_ Critical component failure or main mezre orl ae ae Se cp ju O e je Channel 1 Damper disabled due to saturation B Amber Green Channel 1 Tuning Auto turingin progress ___ BGren Green Channel Damping Damper enabled normal operation Green Green i Damper disabled via software or 12 Channel 1 Disabled damper not present when controller OFF Green was turned ON 13 Channel 2 Fault Damper disconnected during Green operation i Damper enabled and operating in Channel 2 overload condition Amber Green Channel Fault Damper disabled due to saturation B Amber Green Channel 2 Tuning Auto tuning in progress__________ B Green Green Channel 2 Damping Damper enabled normal operation Green Green Damper disabled via software or Channel 2 Disabled damper not present when controller OFF Green was turned ON Damper disconnected during O O Taa 23 Channel 3 Fault Damper disabled due to saturation B Amber Green 24 Channel 3 Tuning Auto tuning in progress B Green Green 25 Channel3 Damping Damper enabled normal operation Green Green Damper disabled via software or 26 Channel 3 Disabled damper not present when controller OFF Green was turned ON Where B Red Blinking Red B Amber
17. able SmartTable c rner e Damper Integrated into SmartTable corner 12VDC Damper Integrated into SmartTable corner 5m or 10m 7 Cables 100 240VAC Figure 15 SmartTable Three Channel System Getting Started 29 A ee AE A eS 5m or 10m ST 300 Series gt q Controller 4 Damper Integrated into SmartTable corner Cables e eren r1 5 A2 IQ or IQD ADD ss Y Standalone AS DK Dampers zane ji TT tte Figure 16 Two Channel IQ Standalone System with Table 4 System Operation WARNING Before operating the Model SmartTable Series please read and understand all of Section 1 4 1 Front Panel The SmartTable Controller front panel is arranged for easy operation Seven distinct indicators and controls are located on the front panel that allows the user to operate the system as well as provide system status The front panel is shown in Figure 17 below Control Gain Select Indicators Button Auto Tune Button GB SmartTable Ciytroller ST 300 STATUS CONKROL GAIN CONTROL SYSTEM BB a ji CH2 CH3 EE HIGH B cH L INE MEDIUM CH2 a ow E Low a CH3 EB J Damping On Off Button Status LEDs USB Port Control Gain LEDs Figure 17 Front Panel Layout System Operation 31 4 1 1 Status LEDs The table below shows the meaning of the various colors of SYSTEM CH1 CH2 and CH3 status LED s
18. ation functionality to their reguirement It provides access to the following functions Auto tuning Enable the front panel button Uncheck this box to disable initiation of auto tuning process locally Low Medium and High control loop gain margins Specify the desired percentage by which the control loop gain is scaled at the end of auto tuning process The gain stability margin and the control loop gain have inverse relation While lower loop gain may be desired if the system is being used in an environment where the payload is continuously changing such lower gain may also result in reduced damping performance Note that lower gains setting are recommended for add on dampers on small isolated platforms such as 2 in and 4 in thick breadboards Data Acquisition Enable FFT averaging Uncheck this box to cancel averaging by the application If this box is not checked the application will collect either undamped or damped vibration levels only once Number of averages Specify the number of times undamped and damped vibration levels are collected or the FFT has to be averaged Time Continuous Measurement Rate When selecting Time Continuous display in the Auto Tuning screen the measurement rate can be selected to accommodate your computer speed and the number of tasks running in the background The default of 2 5 kHz works for most computers but if other tasks are running in the computer s background you might want to select 2 0 o
19. connect the power supply unit s power cord to fully isolate this equipment from MAINS power Do not position this equipment so that it is difficult to disconnect the power cord The SmartTable Controller is intended for use in an industrial laboratory environment Use of this product in other environments such as residential may result in electromagnetic compatibility difficulties due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances WARNING The SmartTable Controller is intended for use ONLY with Newport Damper Assemblies DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE SMARTTABLE CONTROLLER WITH UNAPPROVED DEVICES Safety Precautions 17 1 3 Location of Warnings 1 3 1 Rear Panel Model and Serial CAIDO CO NOT PE N COVER FEFE y hore YA c PESCADO MUSA INAS 20 QUALFED PERSONNEL MADE M USA Electrical Hazard CE label Power WEEE Supply Symbol Voltage and Current Figure 10 Rear Panel Labels and Warnings ST 300 2 1 General Information Introduction The SmartTable is a combination of the structurally damped vibration isolation table electronics that monitor vibrations in real time and active elements that use the real time data to suppress the vibration The vibration state of an optical table is a critical characteristic in many cases defining its suitability for a task at hand Reducing vibration especially the dynamic deviation of the table from a rigid body type behavior is one of
20. ded to perform auto tuning Auto tuning must also be performed in the following cases e Amber blinking for any or all of CH1 CH2 and CH3 status LEDs e Green blinking Auto Tune LED e Audible sound from any of the dampers Damping The damping button toggles the damping feature ON and OFF Use it to manually turn off the table damping or to manually turn it on The same action can be performed from the SmartTable application see Section 5 Software Control Gain Select the desired gain by pushing the Control Gain button The gain settings are High Medium and Low The higher the gain the better the system performance However keep in mind that higher gain settings decrease the gain stability margin So if there are moving objects on the table or if the table load changes often you might want to set the gain to a more conservative value like Medium or even Low System Operation 33 The Low setting is recommended for add on dampers on small isolated platforms such as 2 in and 4 in thick breadboards The auto tune process will respect the user gain setting The controller will find the optimal gain values during auto tuning process and then will readjust the gains based on the user setting 4 1 5 Control LED Bar Graphs The bar graphs are a quick visual dynamic indicator of the SmartTable controller output for each damper When the system is configured for two dampers the bar graph for the damper that is not configured
21. e unconnected third channel will be disabled and the corresponding bar graph will be simply turned off The channel status will read Damper Not Configured Auto Tuning Tab This tab provides access to initiating the auto tuning process remotely as well as to observe the controller performance Control Gain Setting and Auto Tune Button Adjust the control gain setting to a desired level low medium or high if necessary and click the Auto Tune button Clicking the Auto Tune button here is similar to pushing Auto Tune button on the controller s front panel Enable Damping Button Clicking the Enable Damping or Disable Damping button will enable or disable damping If the damping is enabled the Disable Damping button is visible and vice versa Measure Undamped Button Click the Measure Undamped button to record vibration level with damping disabled The software will disable damping on all channels and measure vibration levels The data will be averaged over several time frames When measuring undamped data the graphs are displayed with blue color Since the data are taken in undamped mode the Damping Enabled LEDs are turned off if they were on The user can enable the damping again at the end of the measurement by clicking the Enable Damping button Measure Damped Button Click the Measure Damped button to record vibration level with damping enabled see Figure 26 The software w
22. ewport approved power supply such as the one supplied with the controller The supplied power supply is auto ranging and is approved for operation between 100 to 240VAC WARNING Do not attempt to power the SmartTable Controller unit with an unapproved power supply Failure to do so can cause damage to the SmartTable Controller unit Fire or Death Optional To prevent the power supply from being accidentally disconnected during operation a strain relief is provided to secure the power cord Figure 13 shows suggested methods for securing the power cord 26 Getting Started 3 7 Figure 13 Optional strain relief to secure the power cord Operating Temperature The SmartTable Controller is designed for operation in a laboratory environment Recommended ambient operating temperatures are 20 25 C Operation at higher or lower ambient temperatures for limited periods e g several hours will not cause any harm but may slightly reduce the performance Getting Started 27 3 8 System Diagrams Recommended connections of the SmartTable Controller to the various Newport Dampers and Optical Table Systems SmartTable Damper ese Integrated into 2 9 Z SmartTable corner Damper i Integrated into als SmartTable A corner up yore e YA aa 12VDC Power 5m or 10m Supply Cables 100 240VAC Figure 14 SmartTable Two Channel System 28 Getting Started Damper Integrated into SmartT
23. exercise this warranty write or call your local Newport office or representative or contact Newport headquarters in Irvine California You will be given prompt assistance and return instructions Send the product freight prepaid to the indicated service facility Repairs will be made and the instrument returned freight prepaid Repaired products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 90 days whichever first occurs Limitation of Warranty The above warranties do not apply to products which have been repaired or modified without Newport s written approval or products subjected to unusual physical thermal or electrical stress improper installation misuse abuse accident or negligence in use storage transportation or handling This warranty also does not apply to fuses batteries or damage from battery leakage This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use Newport Corporation shall not be liable for any indirect special or consequential damages resulting from the purchase or use of its products First printing 2015 2015 by Newport Corporation Irvine CA All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied without the prior written approval of Newport Corporation This manual has been provided for information only and product specifications are subject to change without n
24. gly Using screws that are too long may cause damage to the dampers and delamination of the table face sheet 1 2 4 Summary of Warnings and Cautions The following general warning and cautions are applicable to this instrument WARNING Before operating the SmartTable Controller please read and understand all of Section 1 WARNING Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit is damaged Damaged equipment may present additional hazards to you Contact Newport technical support for advice before attempting to plug in and operate damaged equipment Safety Precautions WARNING Before cleaning the enclosure of the SmartTable Controller or the enclosure of any attached Damper Assemblies the power supply s AC power cord must be disconnected from the wall socket CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside the SmartTable Controller and the associated Damper Assemblies Work performed by persons not authorized by Newport will void the warranty For instructions on obtaining warranty repair or service please refer to Section 6 WARNING If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired WARNING While the SmartTable Controller s rear panel power switch turns power OFF to the internal electronics it should not be depended upon to fully disconnect the unit from MAINS power Dis
25. ill enable damping on all channels and measure vibration levels Save Graphs Button Click on Save Graphs button to save the measured data in both HTML and text formats When the Save Graphs button is clicked the user is presented with a dialog to specify or browse to a folder path This folder path is used to store three files which are generated at this time a HTML file a Time Response text file and a FFT text file The HTML file name is the same as the folder name but with the html extension The HTML file contains some textual headings and two images a Time Response graph and FFT graph on each channel that is configured The Time Response text file name is the folder name followed by Time and the FFT text file is the folder name followed by Freq Both of these text files use the txt extension The format of these two files is tab delimited text with seven columns where the first row is the heading of Software 43 each column The first column contains the value of the X axis time in seconds or frequency in Hz and the next six columns are the undamped and damped Y axis data values for channels 3 FFT or Time Response Both un damped and damped vibration level data can be displayed in either frequency domain or time domain Select either FFT or Time Response from the pull down menu for the desired view Figure 25 The FFT resolution is 0 19 Hz FFT q lime Response T
26. ime Continuous Figure 25 Plot type combo box Smart Table Application l B Ele Contoler Hep H Options Channel i1 Cortral Loop Gary 012 Dampng Enstied 2 Sow Geach Ayr ll 3o aw o Channel 2 Control Loop Gan 017 Deere Enabled J F Show Graph E E R 2 2 20 40 60 106 xe w 40 50 80 aw Crannzi 1 Frequency Hz Channel 113 Cortrol Loop Gain 0 175 Dampng Enabled V Show Geach Control Gan Setting wa TALE a 20 40 o 100 200 xo 406 5050 20 Hg M Low Channel 2 Frequency Mz 5 W9 b2 Mid ra 12589 HN N g a sS q 01 4 x ID Connected to ST 300 SN P1002 USB 20 40 so 100 20 xO 400 506 00 300 Channel 83 Frequency Hz Dem Figure 26 FFT Mode 44 Software In FFT mode the application can average the measurements The number of averages is set in the Options screen Section 5 3 2 In either mode the user can check the Show Graph box to display 3 2 or 1 channels see Figure 27 and Figure 28 In FFT or Time Response mode when clicking the Measure Undamped button the graphs show a blue waveform corresponding to the undamped data sampled by the ST 300 When clicking the Measure Damped button the graphs show a magenta waveform superimposed over the undamped waveform This is useful for checking the performance of the system i SSS Smert Table Ap lcation j la Fie
27. l eee 34 5 Software Ss A E A A A ene 35 5 22 ME dass 36 DZ Mix SI DD IA 36 5 2 2 Controller aiii tt ar 36 e A O E keke ters yen 37 SF COPOS ri KA mg 38 e Aa 39 23 2 Data Acq lSItloOl iiy in aie atime 39 5 3 3 A Medaaneadenseriquadtuesbandes 39 5 3 4 Enable Auto Ranging keke kk k 40 5 3 9 Enable BP lt 2 edi ocd k Seis doce a 40 O s ii Pivl n l HU died r ebu s n 40 2555 Status Lab A E E 41 5 5 1 Auto Tuning TaD rro denia dende 42 5 5 2 Manual Tuning Tab id 51 6 Maintenance and Service 53 6 1 Enclosure Cleanig ermek ekere k k ias 53 6 2 Obtaining Service ita 53 03 SIE POMAR a a a a 54 Preface Preface 9 List of Figures Figure 1 General Warning or Caution Symbol wsmmsmmmnienaanea 11 Figure 2 Electrical Shock Symbol 11 Figure 3 CE M rk 4 3 5 212 A ee eeu k A KI dka 11 Figure 4 Frame or Chassis Terminal Symbol e 12 Figure 5 A AU AA 12 Figure 6 Ms iniiis ieissa deeded 12 Figure 7 Protective Conductor Terminal Symbol 12 Figure 8 USB connector SMILES eevee 13 Figure 9 WEEE Directive Symbol u arc 13 Figure 10 Rear Panel Labels and Warnings ST 300 17 Figure 11 Dynamic Compliance Curve This data was taken on a ST 48 8 table supported by I 2000 isolators eee 21 Figure 12 Effect of damping on
28. le for damage occurring in transit and is not obligated to accept products returned without an RMA E mail rma service newport com When calling Newport Corporation please provide the customer care representative with the following information e Your Contact Information e Serial number or original order number e Description of problem i e hardware or software To help our Technical Support Representatives diagnose your problem please note the following conditions Is the system used for manufacturing or research and development What was the state of the system right before the problem Have you seen this problem before If so how often Can the system continue to operate with this problem Or is the system non operational e Can you identify anything that was different before this problem occurred Preface Table of Contents A Aa 3 Technical Support Contacts nl cae ties Bo eee hae 5 Table ICA A a 6 Listof PES fete cites lke Mile a stented lea AAA 9 PAST OL ABIES S Ia 10 1 Safety Precautions 11 1 1 Definitions and Symbols eee kek k 11 1 1 1 General Warning or Caution EL E eee 11 1 1 2 Electric SHOCK oscila io id 11 1 1 3 European Union CE Mark encienda 11 1 1 4 Frame or Chassis vuela italia 12 A AA der n kn ea th ities AA AAA AAA 12 IA KAA UU AAA AA n A NRR A 12 1 1 7 Protective Conductor Terminal 12 1 1 8 USB Connector
29. mpact polymer material Table2 Specifications Dynamic compliance 10 in from edges near an instrumented corner nn SSA NL hb Se YA po A mes tE L N Compliance inflb ES hd Wok y EA A IL Y Frequency Hz Damping ON Damping OFF Rigid Figure 11 Dynamic Compliance Curve This data was taken on a ST 48 8 table supported by I 2000 isolators 22 General Information Displacement nm Vibration linear spectrum 25 cm from edges near an instrumented corner Freguency Hz Damping ON Damping OFF Figure 12 Effect of damping on table vibration levels The SmartTable uses the same materials and has the same main mechanical characteristics as passively damped Newport RS series table The dampers are installed at the table corners The exact position of each damper is indicated by three flat head screws that are flush with the table top corners CAUTION Please note that the four sealed threaded holes in each damper area are only 0 457 in 11 6 mm deep If you need to use some of these holes choose the length of the screws accordingly Using screws that are too long may cause damage to the dampers and de lamination of the table facesheet General Information 23 SmartTable Controller Specifications Output Power Continuous current 3A O 12VDC Input Power Voltage 12V 5 Average Current continuous output rating 3A Peak
30. ore servicing the equipment e To avoid explosion do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere e Qualified service personnel should perform safety checks after any service e The SmartTable Controller is only approved for use in an industrial environment Use of the product in a residential environment may result in electromagnetic compatibility difficulties due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances Safety Precautions 15 1 2 2 General Cautions Observe these cautions when operating or servicing this equipment e If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual the protection provided by this equipment may be impaired Do not block ventilation openings Use only the specified replacement parts Follow precautions for static sensitive devices when handling this equipment This product should only be powered as described in the manual There are no user serviceable parts inside the ST 300 SmartTable Controller e To prevent damage to the equipment read the instructions in the equipment manual for proper input voltage 1 2 3 Mounting precaution The dampers are usually installed at two adjacent table corners along a longer side The exact position of each damper is indicated by three visible flat head screws flush with the table top Please note that four sealed mounting holes in each damper area are only 0 457 in 11 6 mm deep When using any of these holes choose the screw length accordin
31. otal acquisition time is second If the knob is set to maximum fully clockwise as shown in Figure 33 the graphs will display all 5000 samples Rotating the knob counter clockwise will set the graphs maximum time to the knob setting If the Time Continuous Measurement Rate is set to 2 5kHz the ST 300 will read 5000 samples every 2 seconds The maximum setting of the Time Scale Knob is 2 seconds If the knob is set to 200 ms the graphs X axis span will be between 0 and 200 ms and the graphs will show a waveform containing 500 samples Figure 34 50 Software 40 ms 200 ms Na KR 20 ms 7 400 ms 2 3 10 ms 1 sec Time Scale Figure 33 Time Scale Knob Figure 34 Time Continuous Graph 2 5kHz Time Continuous Measurement Rate and 200 ms Time Scale Knob setting Software 51 5 5 2 Manual Tuning Tab This tab provides direct control over the control loop gain used by the controller It is recommended that users Auto Tune their system first and use the loop gains determined by the controller as a basis for fine tuning the loop gains In this screen the Auto Tune button is replaced by the Apply button Figure 35 Type the desired Control Loop Gain in the text boxes for each channel Click the Apply button to send the desired loop gains to the controller and save them in the controller s non volatile flash memory In case your changes produce an undesirable effect manifested by tonal noise from
32. otice Any change will be reflected in future printings Newport Corporation 1791 Deere Avenue Irvine CA 92606 USA Part No 90066706 Rev B Preface Confidentiality amp Proprietary Rights Reservation of Title The Newport programs and all materials furnished or produced in connection with them Related Materials contain trade secrets of Newport and are for use only in the manner expressly permitted Newport claims and reserves all rights and benefits afforded under law in the Programs provided by Newport Corporation Newport shall retain full ownership of Intellectual Property Rights in and to all development process align or assembly technologies developed and other derivative work that may be developed by Newport Customer shall not challenge or cause any third party to challenge the rights of Newport Preservation of Secrecy and Confidentiality and Restrictions to Access Customer shall protect the Newport Programs and Related Materials as trade secrets of Newport and shall devote its best efforts to ensure that all its personnel protect the Newport Programs as trade secrets of Newport Corporation Customer shall not at any time disclose Newport s trade secrets to any other person firm organization or employee that does not need consistent with Customer s right of use hereunder to obtain access to the Newport Programs and Related Materials These restrictions shall not apply to information 1 generally known
33. r 1 0 kHz Section 5 5 1 Monitoring e Enable Payload Change Detection Uncheck this box to prevent the controller from detecting changes in the SmartTable payload that might necessitate tuning of control loop gains Vibration Overload Detection Uncheck this box to prevent the controller from monitoring the ambient vibration levels Overload Duration If feedback overload detection is enabled specify the amount of time in seconds for which the feedback signal overload is allowed before the controller generates a warning message 40 Software 5 3 4 Enable Auto Ranging If this box is checked it allows the control and monitoring systems to adjust to the ambient vibration level Uncheck this box if the vibration level is subject to frequent changes e g caused by pulse loads due to moving on board equipment or loud transient sounds 5 3 5 Enable Beeper If this box is checked the unit will beep to give the user audible cues regarding the operation e g button press system fault 5 4 Tabs The SmartTable Application has three main tabs Status Auto Tuning and Manual Tuning The features available in these tabs are explained in the following sections r Smart Table Application File Controller Help gt Options tus Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel 1 AA Control Loop Gain 0 175 a Damping Disabled J Q Y Show Graph litude m s Figure 23 The application tabs Software 41
34. rporation immediately WARNING Do not attempt to operate this equipment if there is evidence of shipping damage or you suspect the unit is damaged Damaged equipment may present additional hazards to you Contact Newport technical support for advice before attempting to plug in and operate damaged equipment Parts List Parts included with the SmartTable System e Model ST 300 Series SmartTable Controller e Power Supply with power cord US 12V 5A Newport P N 90066688 e USB Flash Drive contains Device User s Manual and Software If you are missing any hardware or have questions about the hardware you have received please contact Newport Getting Started 25 34 3 5 3 6 Choosing and Preparing a Suitable Work Surface The SmartTable Controller may be placed on any reasonably firm table or bench during operation Note that manual operation of ST 300 front panel controls will mechanically disturb the normal operation of the system if the controller is placed on or attached to the optical table itself Electrical Requirements Before powering the unit for the first time the following precautions must be followed e Provide adequate distance between the SmartTable Controller air vents and adjacent walls for ventilation purposes A spacing of approximately 2 inches from all surfaces is adequate Power Supply Power to the Model ST 300 SmartTable Controller must only be supplied using an appropriate 12 Volt DC N
35. s The cursor position is displayed on the graph in an x y format Figure 32 e Zoom to Point Click anywhere on the graph to zoom around that position e Zoom to Rectangle Draw a rectangle on the graph The graph will be expanded at the rectangle size Figure 32 e Zoom Out Zoom out by clicking on the graph e Pan The mouse pointer changes to a palm Use it to grab the graph and move it e Undo This button undoes the last operation e Reset Zoom Pan This button resets the graph back to its original form Software 49 z Smart Table Apgibe ation fm Ee entroller Help Options Ha ALO Torno Manuel Tur Channel 491 Corti Loop Gelin 0175 Dampng Enabled Y Shew Gach Cherri 172 Cortral Loop Gan 0 175 Dwrpng Enabied 3 ZI Show Graph j 1 lcd gt Arpibudo refs Channsi 43 Contre Losp Gain 0 175 198 01 3 i i 02783 03 05 06 071698 n Dermpng Enabled Channa 81 Time see Sox Graph g 3 0 3 6 3 2 9 Arptude yms mr n Connected te T 300 SN P002 U58 _ Figure 32 Time Response with Channel 1 zoomed and cursors selected Time Scale Knob The time scale knob Figure 33 allows you to change the X axis of all the graphs the same as you would with an oscilloscope The unit takes 5000 samples from all three channels and sends them to the PC If the Time Continuous Measurement Rate is 5 kHz set in Options see Section 5 3 2 the t
36. scale The user can return to auto range by clicking the Auto Range button In Time Continuous mode the graphs show either damped or undamped data To measure damped data click on Measure Damped button The graph will display continuous magenta waveforms as in Figure 29 NOTE USB communication errors may occur due to a slow computer or b USB traffic from other devices on the same port e g USB hub with ST 300 and other peripherals In this scenario lowering the Time Continuous Measurement Rate to 1 or 2 kHz see Options window may alleviate the problem Otherwise try a faster computer with a dedicated USB port Software 47 1 AAA MAI RAI 1444 Aq qe hab AAA ali del y y d War li lc T YE YII zn WER 1 Li d Figure 30 Time Continuous Undamped measurement 48 Software Graph Buttons Use the buttons on the left side of each graph Figure 31 to study the displayed data Toggle Cursors On Off Zoom to Point Status Auto Tuning Manual Tuning p Ez Zoom to Rectangle Channel 1 Control Loop Gain 0 175 Zoom Out Damping Disabled 3 o 0 Show Graph Pan Channel 2 ett Control Loop Gain 0 175 YA a A Undo Damping Disabled O 0 VI Show Grach Reset Zoom Pan Figure 31 ST 300 Graph Buttons e Enable Cursors Use this feature to bring up two cursors on either graph The cursors can be grabbed with the mouse and moved on the X or Y axi
37. t be disposed with regular waste Instead it is the user responsibility to dispose of waste equipment according to the local laws The separate collection and recycling of the waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For information about where the user can drop off the waste equipment for recycling please contact your local Newport representative Safety Precautions 1 2 1 2 1 Warnings and Cautions The following are definitions of the Warnings Cautions and Notes that are used throughout this manual to call your attention to important information regarding your safety the safety and preservation of your eguipment or an important tip WARNING Situation has the potential to cause bodily harm or death CAUTION Situation has the potential to cause damage to property Or eguipment NOTE Additional information the user or operator should consider General Warnings Observe these general warnings when operating or servicing this eguipment e Heed all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions e Do not use this equipment in or near water e Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners use only a damp lint free cloth Lockout all electrical power sources bef
38. table vibration levels 22 Figure 13 Optional strain relief to secure the power cord 26 Figure 14 SmartTable Two Channel System eee 27 Figure 15 SmartTable Three Channel System u eee 28 Figure 16 Two Channel IQ Standalone System with Table 29 Figure 17 Front Panel Layout aia dl 30 Figure 18 ST 300 Rear Patel i aa AA 2 y n A a k y b dn 33 Figure 19 SmartTable application menuS L eee ke 36 Figure 20 AUS CREE teat es HA ae 37 Figure 21 Options button locations 38 Figure 22 PUSH A D dken 38 Figure 23 he application t DS si322 y la Blue hee eases S n Ble deka dya 40 Figure 24 Stat s SCREEN iria dd 41 Figure 25 Plot type combo DOK s 444 4541 54 554ke akiwa 43 Figure 26 BED Mode su eya bkan nies eek tae cad reed Dl x 43 Figure 27 Auto Tuning Screen with Time Response and 3 Channels selected Done 44 Figure 28 Auto Tuning Screen with Time Response and 2 Channels selected A A rs 45 Figure 29 Time Continuous Damped measurement EE 47 Figure 30 Time Continuous Undamped measurement 47 Figure 31 ST 300 Graph Buttons cuina 48 Figure 32 Time Response with Channel 1 zoomed and cursors selected 49 Figure 33 mt Sale OD lies 50 Figure 34 Time Continuous Graph 2 5kHz Time Continuous Measurement Rate and 200 ms Time Scale Knob setting
39. the most important criterions of the table design Vibration reductions is achieved mainly by vibration isolation using passive isolating legs such as Newport S 2000A or I 2000 These isolating legs reduce the vibration transmitted from the floor to the optical table Although excellent isolation from floor vibration can be achieved in these systems the table will deviate from the ideal rigid body behavior at natural frequencies of its flexural vibrations External sources acting on the tabletop i e air turbulence and acoustical waves or the dynamic events generated in the payload excite resonance vibration in the table s own free state modes such as bending and torsion This can lead to deterioration of the payload performance in particular misalignment of the optical equipment The SmartTable includes active vibration dampers that add energy dissipation to all natural vibration modes of the table in a wide frequency range without creating any additional resonances at lower frequencies If the load on the table changes the dampers maintain their efficiency and stability after simple auto tuning of control gains 20 General Information 2 1 1 Newport Active Vibration Dampers Part or model numbers Application IQ Dampers 41483 01 Integrated 8 in thick Newport optical tables 41483 02 Integrated 12 in thick Newport optical tables 41483 03 Integrated 18 in thick Newport optical tables 90057882 or IQ
40. the dampers blinking amber lights of the Status LEDs on the front panel or blinking amber lights on the Status tab click the Disable damping button and reverse the changes 29 113 The Enable Damping Measure Undamped Measure Damped Save Graphs Stop and Fixed Range buttons behave the same way as described in the Auto Tune Tab section NOTE The Apply button needs to be pushed every time the settings are changed so that the changes can be sent to the controller 52 Software RIOLEPE a a a a 4 E The Control Loop Gains can be y changed here Figure 359 Manual Tuning Tab Screen Time continuous mode 6 1 6 2 Maintenance and Service CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside the SmartTable Controller Work performed by persons not authorized by Newport Corporation will void the warranty Enclosure Cleaning WARNING Before cleaning the enclosure of the SmartTable Controller the Power Supply s AC power cord must be disconnected from the wall socket The source enclosure should only be cleaned with a mild soapy water solution applied to a damp lint free cloth Do not use an acetone or alcohol solution this will damage the finish of the enclosure Obtaining Service The SmartTable Controller contains no user serviceable parts To obtain information regarding factory service contact Newport Corporation or your
41. to the public or obtainable from public sources 2 readily apparent from the keyboard operations visual display or output reports of the Programs 3 previously in the possession of Customer or subsequently developed or acquired without reliance on the Newport Programs or 4 approved by Newport for release without restriction Service Information This section contains information regarding factory service for the source The user should not attempt any maintenance or service of the system or optional equipment beyond the procedures outlined in this manual Any problem that cannot be resolved should be referred to Newport Corporation Preface Technical Support Contacts North America amp Asia Europe Newport Corporation Service Dept Newport MICRO CONTROLE S A 1791 Deere Ave Irvine CA 92606 Zone Industrielle Telephone 949 253 1694 45340 Beaune la Rolande FRANCE Telephone 800 222 6440 x31694 Telephone 33 02 38 40 51 56 Newport Corporation Calling Procedure If there are any defects in material or workmanship or a failure to meet specifications promptly notify Newport s Returns Department by calling 1 800 222 6440 or by visiting our website at www newport com returns within the warranty period to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number RMA Return the product to Newport Corporation freight prepaid clearly marked with the RMA and we will either repair or replace it at our discretion Newport is not responsib
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