ABB NextMove ESB-2 motion controller

NextMove ESB-2 features NextMove ESB-2 is a high performance multi-axis intelligent controller for servo and stepper motors

NextMove ESB-2 features the Mint motion control language.  Mint is a structured form of

Basic, custom designed for stepper or servo motion control applications.  It allows you to get

started very quickly with simple motion control programs.  In addition, Mint includes a wide

range of powerful commands for complex applications.

Standard features include:

Control of 4 stepper axes and either 3 or 4 servo axes (model dependent).

Additional encoder input for master follower applications.

A wide variety of motion types including point to point moves, software cams and

gearing.

20 general purpose digital inputs, software configurable as level or edge triggered.

12 general purpose digital outputs.

2 differential analog inputs with 12-bit resolution.

4 single-ended analog outputs with 12-bit resolution.

USB 1.1 serial port (compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0).

CANopen protocol for communication with Mint controllers and other third party

CANopen devices.

Programmable in Mint.

Drop-in replacement for NextMove ESB

2.2 Receiving and inspection

When you receive your NextMove ESB-2. there are several things you should do

immediately:

1. Check the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the

carrier that delivered your NextMove ESB-2.

2. Remove the NextMove ESB-2 from the shipping container and remove all packing

material.  The container and packing materials may be retained for future shipment.

3. Verify that the catalog number of the NextMove ESB-2 you received is the same as the

catalog number listed on your purchase order.  The catalog number is described in the

next section.

4. Inspect the NextMove ESB-2 for external damage during shipment and report any

damage to the carrier that delivered your NextMove ESB-2.

5. If NextMove ESB-2 is to be stored for several weeks before use, be sure that it is stored

in a location that conforms to the storage humidity and temperature specifications shown

in section 7.1.11.

2.2.1 Identifying the catalog number

Different models of NextMove ESB-2 are available. As a reminder of which product has been

installed, it is a good idea to write the catalog number in the space provided below.

ESB-2