Motion · valve configuration
SmartValve™ Valve Positioner
Positioning control for valved crackers, with automatic homing, maximum-position calibration, touchscreen configuration, and startup in seconds.
- ±0.01 mil
- Auto + remote homing
- 200 W / 400 W servo
- 2U, half rack
Replacement compatibility
Replacement form factor and motion hardware
EpiTech motion-controller replacements match the form factor of the older Veeco model they are intended to replace. The motion system uses EpiTech motors and cables with metal screw-together connectors.
Specify the controller model and mechanism being replaced when discussing the motion configuration.
Features
Controller features
Automatic homing and calibration
Automatic homing and max-position calibration, which can also be triggered remotely over the communications interface.
Precise
Valve positioner accuracy of approximately ±0.01 mil (ten millionths of an inch).
Startup and motor enable
The controller starts in seconds.
Front-panel motor disable
A front-panel enable button disables the motor.
Specifications
Key specifications
- Accuracy
- ≈ ±0.01 mil
- Motor
- Brushless AC servo, 200 W or 400 W
- Size
- 2U high, half rack width
- Input voltage
- 100–240 VAC, single phase
- Cable
- 10 m standard
- Software
- Compatible with Molly, AMBER, Nova, Crystal XE, and Machine Studio (Epiware’s control software)
Photos
Earlier builds and hardware details
These reference photographs show earlier front-panel designs.
Communications
Communications and software compatibility
Ethernet and serial interfaces support integration with modern and legacy MBE control software. Supported protocols and interfaces are listed below.
- Modbus TCPEthernet
- Modbus RTURS-422 serial
- EI-BisynchRS-422 serial
- Molly · AMBER · Nova · Crystal XEcompatible
- Machine Studioby epiware llc
Specifications and operating instructions
Request the SmartValve datasheet
We'll email the full specifications and operating instructions. Or tell us about your system and an engineer will follow up about integrating it.
Contact EpiTech: 443-295-3625 · [email protected]
Thank you for your request. We'll email the SmartValve specifications shortly. Let us know if you have any questions.
— The EpiTech team
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