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 I5000 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
Luminos I5000 benefits from the patented
Ratio Drive™ while all other stages are direct-drive. 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 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 an adjust, release, and wait cycle by the operator. The I5000 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 I5000 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 on the X
& Y axes, consider the I5005.
With this advanced design, upgrading to automation is easy and inexpensive. Our
standard, low cost stepper motor
option provides the I5000 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 100 nanometers. The same sort of leverage techniques result in an incredible
resolution of 0.2 arc seconds on the pitch and yaw axes.
A kit (Part#:ACTKIT) is required for each automated positioner. It includes a software
CD, a power adapter, a USB serial port adapter (in case your PC has no serial ports
available) and the necessary cables. The CD includes ActiveX/COM software which
provides a simple interface from LabVIEW 6i/8+/2010, Visual Basic 6, Visual C++
6.0, or any .NET language.
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.
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.
Ordering Information / Common Configurations
To see a complete list of available options, click the Part #. Options can be changed
after clicking 'Add to Quote'.