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I4000 4-Axis Z/RYP Positioner (Z/50-100nm)
Features
  • Coincident rotation center

  • Patented Inline actuators provide ease of access and multiple unit workstations.

  • 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.

Superior Performance
Luminos I4000 Z/RYP Manual Positioner

Imagine a positioning system so stable and easy to adjust that aligning singlemode fiber optical fibers is as simple as tuning a radio.  No need to let go of the micrometers while adjusting - the I4000 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

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 I4000 consists of only 2 frames.  The Z stage is one frame while the rotational axes 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 I4000 is extremely vibration and temperature insensitive. In an ordinary lab without an optical table, normal temperature fluctuations result in only 0.03 dB variation with no drift in a typical singlemode alignment for over a month.  See Positioner Stability for more information.

Automation

With this advanced design, upgrading to automation is easy and inexpensive. The Z axis provides a larger 12.7 mm (0.5") of travel on the focal axis and a step size of 100 nm (4µ-inch). 0.2 arc seconds of resolution is available on the pitch and yaw axes and an incredible 0.1 arc seconds on the roll axis.

For more information on the actuators used for automation of Luminos positioners go to Actuator / Stepper Motor Specifications.

Specifications
Luminos I4000 Z/RYP Automated Positioner
Travel
Axis
Z - focus
Roll
Yaw
Pitch
Actuator (Stepper or Motor)
Coarse
Total

12.7 mm (0.5")

12.7 mm (0.5")

N/A

±1.5 degrees

±1.5 degrees

±1.5 degrees

±1.5 degrees

±1.5 degrees

±1.5 degrees

Axis
Resolution (operator dependent)
Movement/Division
Z

50 nm (2 µ-inch)

10µm (Metric) / 0.001" (Imperial)

Resolution (Manual)
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 (Automated)
Axis
Resolution (12.7µm steps and 128µ-steps/step)
Total Steps
Z

100 nm (4µ-inch)

128,000

Roll

0.1 arc sec

Yaw

0.2 arc sec

Pitch

0.2 arc sec

120,944

60,472

60,472

Stage Configuration & Arc Error Motion

Dual

Direct Drive

None - True Linear Motion

Axis
Z
Flexure Type
Drive Type
Arc Error
Roll

Single

Rotational

Yaw

Dual

Rotational

Pitch

Dual

Rotational

Max 30µm

None

None

Linear Stiffness

230 kN/m

Along Axis
Z
Stiffness
Comments

110 kN/m

measured at the rotation center

Y

50 kN/m

X
Torsional Stiffness
About Axis
Z - roll
Y - yaw
X - pitch
Stiffness
Comments

75 Nm/rad

110 Nm/rad

measured at the rotation center

140 Nm/rad

Maximum Load
Static Load
Transient Load

2.2 lbs (1 kg)

10 lbs (4.5 kg)

Comments

Stage must be protected from shock loading during transport and usage

Physical Properties
Specifications
Comments
Characteristics
Construction

Aluminum

6061 & 7075 - T6 anodized

Weight

1.0 kg

Approximate

Body Dimensions
Mounting Height
Mounting Configuration

4.50" x 1.75" x 3.94"

3.94"

0.26" diameter holes

LxWxH excluding micrometers

Base to top of mounting plate

1.00" x 4.00" centers (compatible with1.00" grid optical tables, units mount on 2" intervals with 0.25" allowance for routing of cables, etc.

Coincident Rotation Center

1/2"

1"

Above top of mounting plate

Out from end of mounting plate

Documents
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Any subset of roll, yaw, and pitch are also available.  Contact us for combinations other than the standard RYP.

Positioning System Accessories

Adaptors

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Integrate Luminos and other vendor components

Base Plates

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Assemble systems on a rigid, compact surface

Contact Sensor

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Measure contact of delicate optical elements and fiber to chip

Fiber Holders

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Holds fiber securely during alignment

Array Holders

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Hold arrays up to 48 fibers

LINOS Rails

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Easily center the working travel of Luminos positioners

Vacuum Holders

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Hold waveguides, optical crystals; built in alignment.

If you don't see the accessories you require, contact us regarding design of components for your application.

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