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A Beginner’s Guide to Homing with the XPS

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A Beginner’s Guide to Homing with the XPS

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Getting the XPS motion controller up and running can be a little overwhelming for the first time user. After learning how to communicate with it and getting acquainted with the web-based interface, you may find that a change from the default homing method better matches your application. This short tech note is written for those users who are new to the XPS and may need some help deciding what homing method to use, how to change it, and how it may affect subsequent motion. Before discussing homing methods, however, let’s briefly look at encoders. Encoders provide the position feedback to the controller and fulfill two purposes. First, they are integral to maintaining the correct motion profile during the move. Second, an encoder tells the controller when the stage has arrived at the correct position so the motion can be stopped and the position held.

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