P6A: 6-Axis XYZ Roll Yaw Pitch Nanopositioning 5x Flexure Stage
Feature Summary
- Coincident rotation center.
- 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.
Overview
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
5x Ratio Drive™
resulting in a backlash of only 100 nanometers and an incredible single-sided resolution
of just 5 nanometers! 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 0.5mm or less 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.
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.
Base Price (USD): $7329.18
'
P6A
- X1
- X2
- X3
- X4
- X5
- X6
- X7
- X8
- X9
Option |
Description |
Price (USD) |
X1:
Z-Axis Actuator
|
M
|
Imperial Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
MM
|
Metric Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
L
|
|
$0.00
|
LM
|
|
$46.80
|
D
|
Differential Imperial Micrometer
|
$586.29
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X2:
X-Axis Actuator
|
M
|
Manual Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X3:
Y-Axis Actuator
|
M
|
Manual Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X4:
Roll Actuator
|
M
|
Manual Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X5:
Yaw Actuator
|
M
|
Manual Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X6:
Pitch Actuator
|
M
|
Manual Micrometer
|
$0.00
|
B
|
Stepper, Long Life, 0.2µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,204.60
|
A
|
Stepper, Fine Travel, 0.1µm microstep, RS-232 Onboard Controller
|
$1,418.92
|
X7:
Mounting Axis
|
H
|
Horizontal
The positioner is set up to be balanced in the horizontal and upright position. (This is the default configuration)
|
$0.00
|
V
|
Vertical
The postioner is set up to be balanced with the micrometers pointing up. This configuration requires more preload on the Z-axis.
|
$0.00
|
X8:
Side Damper
|
N
|
None
|
$0.00
|
D
|
Included
Side damper installed. Quiets vibration in the Y axis.
|
$310.39
|
X9:
Units
|
SI
|
|
$0.00
|
I
|
|
$0.00
|
Selected Part:
Specifications
Travel |
Axis |
Actuator1 |
Coarse |
Total |
Z - focus |
12.7mm (0.5") |
N/A |
12.7mm (0.5") |
Y - vertical |
2.5mm (0.1")
|
2.5mm (0.1")
|
X - lateral |
2.5mm (0.1")
|
2.5mm (0.1")
|
Roll |
±1.5 degrees |
±1.5 degrees |
Yaw |
±1.5 degrees |
±1.5 degrees |
Pitch |
±1.5 degrees |
±1.5 degrees |
Setability (Micrometer)
|
Axis |
Resolution2 |
Movement/Division |
Z |
0.25 micron (10µ-inch) |
0.001" |
Y |
50nm (2µ-inch) |
5µm
|
X |
50nm (2µ-inch) |
5µm
|
Roll |
0.1 arc sec |
10 arc sec |
Yaw |
0.2 arc sec |
30 arc sec |
Pitch |
0.2 arc sec |
30 arc sec |
Resolution (Stepper Motor)
|
Axis |
Resolution |
Total Steps |
Z |
100nm (4µ-inch) |
128 000 |
Y |
20nm (0.8µ-inch) |
128 000
|
X |
20nm (0.8µ-inch) |
128 000
|
Roll |
0.1 arc sec |
101 206 |
Yaw |
0.2 arc sec |
60 416 |
Pitch |
0.2 arc sec |
60 416 |
Stage Configuration & Arc Error Motion
|
Axis |
Flexure Type |
Arc Error |
Z
|
Dual
|
None - True Linear Motion |
Y |
Single |
Max 30µm - Arc Error in Z only |
X |
Single |
Max 30µm - Arc Error in Z only |
Roll |
Single |
Max 35µm |
Yaw |
Dual |
None |
Pitch |
Dual |
None |
Linear Stiffness
|
Along Axis |
Stiffness |
Comments |
Z |
130 kN/m
|
measured at the rotation center |
Y |
95 kN/m |
X |
40 kN/m |
Torsional Stiffness
|
About Axis |
Stiffness |
Comments |
Z - roll |
75Nm/rad
|
measured at the rotation center |
Y - yaw |
100Nm/rad |
X - pitch |
130Nm/rad |
Maximum Load
|
Static Load |
Transient Load |
Comments |
2.2 lbs (1kg) |
10 lbs (4.5kg) |
stage must be protected from shock loading during transport and usage |
Physical Properties
|
Characteristic |
Specifications |
Comments |
Construction |
Aluminum |
6061 & 7075 - T6 anodized |
Weight |
1.5kg |
Approximate |
Body Dimensions |
5.79" x 1.75" x 5.19" |
LxWxH excluding micrometers |
Mounting Height |
5.19" |
Base to top of mounting plate |
Mounting Config. |
0.26" dia. holes |
1.00" x 4.00" centers3 |
Coincident Rotation Center |
1/2" |
Above top of mounting plate |
1" |
Out from end of mounting plate |