I6000 - 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 travel available at the actuator,
consider the
I6005.
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.
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 I6000 in action click
here.
Feature Summary
- Patented Inline actuators provide ease of access and multiple unit workstations.
- Patented 25x 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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after clicking 'Add to Quote'.