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.

ESB-2

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.