I6005 - 6-Axis Roll Yaw Pitch XYZ Stage
Superior Performance
Imagine a positioning
system so stable and easy to adjust that aligning singlemode fiber optical fibers
is about as difficult as tuning a radio! No need to let go of the micrometers while
adjusting - the I6000 is extremely touch insensitive. And with the patented
ergonomic inline design, all the micrometers are easily accessible on one side -
just rest your hand comfortably on the table and enjoy the ease and efficiency of
quickly aligning any type of fiber. No fiber alignment challenge is too difficult
- even 1-2 micron core lensed fibers can easily be aligned. This is possible because
of the radical departure from conventional design.
Innovation
All other stages are direct-drive while the Luminos I6000 uses a patented Ratio
Drive™ on the X & Y axes. A standard micrometer, which has about 1/3 the backlash
of a differential micrometer, is further improved by the
25x Ratio Drive™
resulting in a backlash of only 20 nanometers and an incredible single-sided resolution
of just 1 nanometer! The roll, yaw, and pitch axes use similar leverage techniques
to transform linear motion from the actuator into extremely precise rotational movements
at the output.
Conventional stacked stages have separate frames with each frame simply mounted
on the output of the previous stage. This results in the stiffness at the micrometer
being degraded by the lack of stiffness between the mounting reference and output
of each stage below it. Hand forces on the micrometer are then easily transmitted
directly to the output causing the the alignment to wander and typically results
in a adjust, release, and wait cycle by the operator. The I6000 consists of only
2 frames. The Z stage is one frame while all the other micrometers are anchored
to a shared fixed frame that is attached directly to the output of the Z stage.
The Z stage is exceptionally stiff and therefore is not a factor. By sharing a common
rigid frame, forces exerted on the micrometers by the operator during adjustment
are transmitted directly to the base instead of to the output. The operator can
then quickly align without letting go. It really is as easy as tuning a radio!
The I6000 is also vibration and temperature insensitive. Internal damping eliminates
many of the resonance effects typically associated with flexure stages.
Automation
If you require more precision and less than 0.5mm automated travel on the X &
Y axes, consider the I6000.
With
this advanced design, upgrading to automation is easy and inexpensive. Our standard,
low cost
stepper motor
option provides the I6000 with a resolution of 4 nanometers and a 1/2 millimeter
of travel on the X and Y axes. An addition 2 millimeters of manual travel is still
available using the coarse adjustments.
The Z axis provides a larger ½ inch (12.5mm) travel on the focal axis and a resolution
of 0.1 micrometers. The same gives a resolution of 0.2 arc seconds on the pitch
and yaw axes and an incredible 0.1 arc seconds on the roll axis.
An included ActiveX/COM driver makes it straightforward to get up and running quickly
in many different development platforms (including Visual Basic, Labview, and C++).
Accessories
With
accessories
ranging from fiber array
holders to contact sensors, Luminos
can get you out-fitted and up-and-running quickly on your applications.
Applications
To view the I6005 in action click
here.
Feature Summary
- Patented Inline actuators provide ease of access and multiple unit workstations.
- Patented 5x Ratio Drive™ system
affords superior resolution for far less cost.
- Small footprint allows multiple unit workstations.
- Onboard controller for actuators avoids high cost of separate motion controllers.
- Damped exterior shell design provides superior vibration and touch insensitivity.
- Lightweight aluminum construction allows system to be moved easily by other motion
equipment.
- High mechanical stiffness affords rugged and stable base system.
- Patented linear dual flexure Z offers frictionless repeatable straight travel.
- Dual flexure Yaw and Pitch stages provide extreme resolution without arc error.
With positioning this easy… the possibilities are endless.
Ordering Information
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