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I3000 3-Axis XYZ Linear Positioner (XY/4-10nm)
Features
  • 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.

Superior Performance
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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 I3000 is extremely touch insensitive. 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

The Luminos I3000 benefits from our 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 I3000 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 automated version delivers a resolution of 4 nanometers (0.16µ-inch) and 0.5 mm (0.02") of travel on the X and Y axes. An additional 2 mm (0.08") of manual travel is still available using the coarse adjustments. The Z axis provides a larger 12.7 mm (0.5") of travel on the focal axis and a step size of 100 nanometers (4µ-inch).

If you require more travel available at the actuator on the X & Y axes, consider the I3005.

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

Specifications
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Travel
Axis
Coarse
Total
Actuator (Stepper or Motor)
Z - focus
Y - vertical
X - lateral

N/A

0.5mm (0.02")

0.5mm (0.02")

2.5mm (0.1")

2.5mm (0.1")

12.7mm (0.5")

12.7mm (0.5")

2 mm (0.08")

2 mm (0.08")

Axis
Resolution (operator dependent)
Movement/Division
Resolution (Manual)
Z

50nm (2 µ-inch)

10µm (Metric) / 0.001" (Imperial)

Y

10nm (0.4 µ-inch)

1µm (40 µ-inch)

X

10nm (0.4 µ-inch)

1µm (40 µ-inch)

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

100nm (4µ-inch)

Y

4nm (0.16µ-inch)

X

4nm (0.16µ-inch)

128,000

128,000

128,000

Stage Configuration & Arc Error Motion
Axis
Flexure Type
Drive Type
Arc Error
Z

Dual

Direct Drive

Y

Single

X

Single

None - True Linear Motion

Max 30µm - Arc Error in Z only

Max 30µm - Arc Error in Z only

Linear Stiffness

1600 kN/m

1000 kN/m

measured at the center of the mounting plate

260 kN/m

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

900 Nm/rad

1300 Nm/rad

measured at the center of the mounting plate

1500 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
Weight
Body Dimensions
Mounting Height
Mounting Configuration

Aluminum

1.0 kg

4.50" x 1.75" x 3.80"

3.94"

0.26" diameter holes

6061 & 7075 - T6 anodized

Approximate

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.

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Positioner Options

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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