Description
ZMI-2002 ZYGO Communication Card
Brand: ZYGO
Model: ZMI-2002 (Specific part number: ZMI-2002 8020-0211-1-J). This model is a high-performance, dual-axis 6U VME measurement board designed for precision motion control and interferometric measurement applications. It belongs to the ZMI-2000 series and integrates advanced digital signal processing for high-resolution, low-noise measurements.
Parameters:
- Axes per Board: 2 independent interferometric measurement axes.
- Form Factor: 6U VME (A16/A24 addressing, D16/D32 data transfer), compliant with VMEBus Revision C.1.
- Measurement Resolution: Sub-nanometer level (average roughness <2 nm, maximum <5 nm).
- Data Formats: 36-bit position format, 32-bit velocity format, and 32-bit time format (all 2’s complement).
- Time Specifications: 25-nanosecond time resolution with a 107.4-second time range.
- Interface & Data Rate: Standard hardware interface supporting up to 7.7 MHz P2 data rate, scalable for up to 16 axes. Also supports full programming via VME or ISA interface buses.
- Communication Protocols: RS232 (up to 8 devices), RS485 (up to 32 devices), and CAN bus (up to 110 devices). Compliant with MODBUS and CANopen protocols.
- I/O Capabilities: 8 optically isolated digital inputs, 3 optically isolated digital outputs, and 1 analog input.
- Power Requirements: +5V ±5% @ 3.5A (standard), with optional +12V ±10% @ 0.1A for auxiliary components.
- Physical Dimensions & Weight: 229 mm x 114 mm x 29 mm; Weight: 1.2 kg.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to +40°C.
- Protection Grade: IP54.
Usage Industries and Scenarios:
- Industrial Automation: Utilized for precision motion control in CNC machinery, robotics, and semiconductor manufacturing.
- Scientific Research: Applied in high-resolution laser interferometry for optics, photonics, and materials science.
- Telecommunications: Deployed in fiber-optic component testing and high-power laser system alignment.
- Precision Manufacturing: Integrated into optical component manufacturing, precision mechanical parts production, and quality control systems.
- Advanced Navigation & Surveying: Utilized in building measurement, topographic mapping, robot navigation, and autonomous driving systems.


