ABB NextMove ESB-2 motion controller
NextMove ESB-2 features
NextMove ESB-2 is a high performance multi-axis intelligent controller for servo and steppermotors.
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 andgearing.
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 partyCANopen 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.
A description of the catalog numbers are show in the following table:
CatalognumberDescription SerialportStepperoutputtype
NSB202-501 3 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 2 extra encoder inputs RS232 Differential
NSB202-502 3 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 2 extra encoder inputs RS485
NSB203-501 3 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 2 extra encoder inputs RS232 Open
collector NSB203-502 3 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 2 extra encoder inputs RS485
NSB204-501 4 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 1 extra encoder input RS232 Differential
NSB204-502 4 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 1 extra encoder input RS485
NSB205-501 4 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 1 extra encoder input RS232 Open
collector NSB205-502 4 servo axes, 4 stepper axes, 1 extra encoder input RS485

2.3 Units and abbreviations
The following units and abbreviations are used in this manual:
V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Volt (also V AC and V DC)
W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watt
A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampere
Ω . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ohm
μF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . microfarad
pF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . picofarad
mH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millihenry
Φ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . phase
ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . millisecond
μs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . microsecond
ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nanosecond
mm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . millimeter
m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . meter
in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inch
ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . feet
lbf-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . pound force inch (torque)
N·m . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton meter (torque)
ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . Analog to Digital Converter
ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . American Standard Code for Information Interchange
AWG . . . . . . . . . . . . American Wire Gauge
CAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAN Application Layer
CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controller Area Network
CDROM . . . . . . . . . . Compact Disc Read Only Memory
CiA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CAN in Automation International Users and Manufacturers Group e.V.
CTRL+E . . . . . . . . . . on the PC keyboard, press Ctrl then E at the same time.
DAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital to Analog Converter
DS301 . . . . . . . . . . . CiA CANopen Application Layer and Communication Profile
DS401 . . . . . . . . . . . CiA Device Profile for Generic I/O Devices
DS402 . . . . . . . . . . . CiA Device Profile for Drives and Motion Control
DS403 . . . . . . . . . . . CiA Device Profile for HMIs
EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic Data Sheet
EMC. . . . . . . . . . . . . Electromagnetic Compatibility
HMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . Human Machine Interface
ISO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Standards Organization
Kbaud. . . . . . . . . . . . kilobaud (the same as Kbit/s in most applications)
LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid Crystal Display
Mbps . . . . . . . . . . . . megabits/s
MB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . megabytes
MMC . . . . . . . . . . . . Mint Machine Center
(NC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Connected
RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Frequency
SSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Synchronous Serial Interface
TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
UDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . User Datagram Protocol
3.1 Introduction
You should read all the sections in Basic Installation to ensure safe installation.
It is important that the correct steps are followed when installing the NextMove ESB-2. This
section describes the mechanical installation of the NextMove ESB-2.
3.1.1 Location requirements
You must read and understand this section before beginning the installation.
To prevent equipment damage, be certain that input and output signals are
powered and referenced correctly.
To ensure reliable performance of this equipment be certain that all signals to/
from the NextMove ESB-2 are shielded correctly.
Avoid locating the NextMove ESB-2 immediately above or beside heat
generating equipment, or directly below water steam pipes.
Avoid locating the NextMove ESB-2 in the vicinity of corrosive substances or
vapors, metal particles and dust.
The safe operation of this equipment depends upon its use in the appropriate environment.
The following points must be considered:
The NextMove ESB-2 is designed to be mounted indoors, permanently fixed andlocated.
The NextMove ESB-2 must be secured by the slots in the metal case.
The NextMove ESB-2 must be installed in an ambient temperature of 0 °C to 45 °C
(32 °F to 113 °F).
The NextMove ESB-2 must be installed in relative humidity levels of less than 80% for
temperatures up to 31 °C (87 °F) decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 45 °C
(113 °F), non-condensing.
The NextMove ESB-2 must be installed where the pollution degree according to IEC
60664-1 shall not exceed 2.
There shall not be abnormal levels of nuclear radiation or X-rays.