The nano box USB is a stand alone piezo amplifier with 16 bit D/A resolution. The small and powerful amplifier comes with a USB 2.0 interface and a list of useful controls. No additional manual or analog inputs are necessary. The simple connection from USB to a PC enables fast implementation of high-precision positioning tasks for the workplace.

The nano box USB is designed to control piezoelectrical actuators in static and low dynamic applications. The low noise level of the output signal of only 3 mV allows extremely precise control of high-resolution actuators over the entire range of motion. A unique feature is the integrated closed-loop controller for piezoelectrical actuators with strain gauge sensors. The nano box USB can be used in combination with piezoelectric actuators which have the suffix “D” on their part number.

The amplifier nano box USB is fully enclosed in a metallic housing. An wide-range power supply module (90 V up to 264 V) is included. The control interface is made for USB 2.0. The digital interfaces have a 16bit resolution. A set of commands and LabView drivers are included.

The 30DV300 was designed for universal use with a main supply voltage from 10 V to 30 V DC. The casing is available as a screw slot version or for use in a 19″ rack-mount casing.

The high performance of the 30DV300 with 20 bit resolution guarantees high-speed positioning with the highest accuracy available. It includes rise time optimization and active oscillation damping for each special application.

The 30DV300 comes with an auto-calibration routine and automatic sensor identification (ASI function). All values of the actuating system, like capacitance, measurement system, resonant frequency and motion, are automatically stored in the amplifier. Automatic amplifier optimization occurs after actuator identification.

A unique feature of the 30DV300 is that it can be used in combination with strain gauge or capacitive feedback sensors without additional modification. The DSP (digital signal processor) runs at 64 MHz. The sampling rate is 20 µsec.

The 24DV40 digital piezo controller is designed to be used as a single unit for quasi-static or dynamic-step positioning applications in laboratories.

For the operation of the actuator a control voltage of -20 V to +130 V and an output current of 40 mA (2 x 40 mA for NanoX® actuators) are supplied.

Connected actuators are controlled via a PC using the integrated USB 2.0 interface. With a 16-bit resolution, the 24DV40 guarantees a high positioning accuracy and low noise.

Actuators are easy to connect to the 24DV40 using D-Sub plugs. Due to the stored information in the EEPROM, the actuator will be automatically recognized. The 24DV40 can be used with actuators equipped with either strain gauge or capacitive sensors, as well as actuators without a measurement system. The 24DV40 also supports actuators based on NanoX® technology.