Scanlab RTC3 V1 Galvanometer Control Interface Board

The Scanlab RTC3 V1 Interface Board is a PCI‑bus PC interface card that provides synchronous, real‑time control of galvanometer scan heads and lasers in laser processing systems. It hardware supports two axes of galvanometer control with 20‑bit positioning resolution shared across the two channels and connects to the scan head via 9‑pin D‑Sub connectors, enabling precise beam positioning. Designed for PC‑based control systems, the RTC3 enables laser synchronization and processing‑on‑the‑fly for coordinated motion and laser firing, delivering tight integration between beam steering and laser output. As part of Scanlab’s RTC control electronics, the RTC3 has historically been used in laser marking systems to achieve reliable, repeatable 2D beam steering, with applications spanning laser marking, engraving, and micro‑machining where accurate galvanometer control is essential.