Newport IMS300CC User Manual

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  • Page 1 IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages ’ ANUAL...
  • Page 2: Warranty

    High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Warranty Newport Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of shipment. If found to be defective during the warranty period, the product will either be repaired or replaced at Newport’s discretion.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Stepper Drive Version ................6 4.2 DC-Servo Drive Versions ................6 4.3 Sensor Position..................7 4.4 Feedback Signal Position .................8 4.5 Pinouts......................9 4.6 MCAB-5 Cable ....................9 — Connection to Newport Controllers ......10 5.1 Warnings on Controllers ................10 5.2 Connection....................11 5.3 Cables .......................11 5.4 MCAB-5 Cable ..................11 —...
  • Page 4 IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages — XY Assemblies ................16 — Accessory: EQ180 Bracket ..........17 10.0 — Maintenance ................18 10.1 Maintenance ....................18 10.2 Repair .......................18 10.3 Calibration ....................18 Service Form ......................19 EDH0183En1080 — 09/18...
  • Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages EC Declaration of Conformity i t c 2006 LE Sp 9, r du bo du bo res t escr i t p : " " r o o i t t : s l –...
  • Page 6: Definitions And Symbols

    Note indicates additional information that must be considered by the user or operator. European Union CE Mark The presence of the CE Mark on Newport Corporation equipment means that it has been designed, tested and certified as complying with all applicable European Union (CE) regulations and recommendations.
  • Page 7: Warnings

    Stop using the stage immediately, switch off the motor power and then disconnect the electronics power supply. After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your Newport service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair the stage yourself as this can be dangerous. WARNING Make sure that this stage is not exposed to moisture and that liquid does not get into the stage.
  • Page 8: Caution

    When the carriage is in its end-of-run position, it is strongly recommended not to go beyond this point as this may damage the stage mechanism. CAUTION Contact your Newport service facility to request cleaning and specification control every year. viii...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages IMS Series —Introduction This manual provides operating instructions for the stage that you have purchased in the IMS Series: • (M-)IMS-BPP • (M-)IMS-CC • (M-)IMS-CCHA (M-) indicates that imperial and metric interface versions are available (e.g.
  • Page 10: Description

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Description The IMS Series linear stage complements the ILS Series by providing longer linear travel ranging from 300–600 mm. The stages feature robust designs with high performance but without high cost, making them cost-effective solutions for precision industrial and laboratory applications.
  • Page 11: Characteristics

    168 points. Guaranteed and Typical Specifications Guaranteed maximum performance values are verified per Newport's A167 metrology test procedure. For more information, please consult the metrology tutorial section in the Newport catalog or at www.newport.com EDH0183En1080 — 09/18...
  • Page 12: Mechanical Specifications

    MTBF (h) 20000 For the definition of Typical and Guaranteed specifications see “Motion Basics Terminology & Standards” Tutorial at www.newport.com To obtain arcsec units, divide µrad value by 4.8. CAUTION To reach specifications stated, stages must be fixed on a plane surface with a flatness of 5 µm.
  • Page 13: Load Characteristics And Stiffness

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Load Characteristics and Stiffness Cz, Normal centered load capacity 600 N -Cx, +Cx, Axial load capacity <30 N kax, Compliance in roll 1 µrad/Nm kay, Compliance in pitch 0.2 µrad/Nm kaz, Compliance in yaw 1 µrad/Nm Q, Off-center load ≤Cz ÷...
  • Page 14: Drives And Motors

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Drives and Motors Stepper Drive Version One stepper-motor configuration is available: IMS-BPP. This version is equipped with a 4000 pts/rev. rotary encoder located directly on the screw, and is driven in micro-step. Micro-Step Drive This is the drive for stepper or pulse-driven motors, transmitted by the electronic unit, which entails a theoretical movement of the motor by one fraction of a full-step.
  • Page 15: Sensor Position

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Command Signals for the DC-Motors MOTION Direction + + Motor Direction + – Motor –V Direction – MOTION In the above drawings, + Motor signal is referred to – Motor signal. When the stage moves in + Direction, the + Motor voltage is higher than –...
  • Page 16: Feedback Signal Position

    “Encoder” and “Index Pulse” are “differential pair” (type RS-422) type output signals. Using these signals permits a high immunity to noise. Emission circuits generally used by Newport are 26LS31 or MC3487. Reception circuits to use are 26LS32 or MC3486. EDH0183En1080 — 09/18...
  • Page 17: Pinouts

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Pinouts The pinout diagram for the IMS stages SUB-D25M connector is shown below. IMS-BPP IMS-CC & IMS-CCHA + Phase 1 N.C. + Phase 1 N.C. – Phase 1 N.C. – Phase 1 N.C. + Phase 2 + Motor + Phase 2 + Motor...
  • Page 18: Connection To Newport Controllers

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Connection to Newport Controllers Warnings on Controllers Controllers are intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar with safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read the controller user’s manual carefully before operating the instrument and pay attention to all written warnings and cautions.
  • Page 19: Connection

    (ground continuity provided by the cable). For applications where the standard 5-meter cable (MCAB-5) included with your stage is not adequate, Newport offers different length cables designed to ensure the integrity of your positioning application. These cables are specially shielded and terminated with Newport’s standard SUB-D25 connectors.
  • Page 20: Connection To Non-Newport Electronics

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Connection to Non-Newport Electronics Connections WARNING Newport is not responsible for malfunction or damage of IMS stages when used with non-Newport controllers. WARNING “ ” Newport guarantees compliance of IMS stages only if used with Newport cables and controllers.
  • Page 21: Dimensions

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Dimensions IMS Stages 3.54 (90) 1.10 (28) 7.09 (180) 4.45 (113) MODEL SHOWN: IMS300 2.96 (75.2) DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (AND MILLIMETERS) 1.81 (30) 5.91 (150) 5.91 (150) 5.91 (150) SUB-D25M CONNECTOR 2 CLEARANCE HOLES FOR M6 THD SCREW 5.91 (150)
  • Page 22: Top Plate Interfaces

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Top Plate Interfaces 7.2.1 IMS Stages Top Plate Interface MODEL SHOWN: IMS INTERFACE DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (AND MILLIMETERS) 5 HOLES M5 THD ON ø6.85 (174), 5 HOLES M5 THD / ø5.39 (137), EQUIDISTANT AT 60°, EQUIDISTANT AT 60°, 5 HOLES M4 THD DEPTH: .35 (9)
  • Page 23: Ims Stages Without Top Plate Interface

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages IMS Stages without Top Plate Interface Sometimes, it is necessary to remove the top plate interface of a IMS stage (to make an XY assembly, for example). To do that, just unscrew the 4 CHc M6 0.63 (16) on sqr 5.91 (150) screws at the 4 corners of the plate with the wrench supplied with the stage.
  • Page 24: Xy Assemblies

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —XY Assemblies ATTENTION All configurations of XY travel ranges are possible. However, it is recommended to place the IMS stage with the longer travel range at the bottom. The maximum travel range of the top level IMS stage depends on the cantilever load and dynamic specifications to reach.
  • Page 25: Accessory: Eq180 Bracket

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages —Accessory: EQ180 Bracket Newport's EQ180 bracket (to order separately) is ideal for mounting our IMS Series of linear stages and RV120 or RV160 rotation stages for stable and stiff muti-axis positioning systems. INTERFACE PLATE 17.5°...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Any attempt to disassemble or repair a stage without prior authorization will void your warranty. 10.3 Calibration CAUTION It is recommended to return your IMS stage to Newport once a year for recalibration to its original specifications. EDH0183En1080 — 09/18...
  • Page 27: Service Form

    IMS Series High-Performance Long-Travel Linear Stages Service Form Your Local Representative Tel.: Fax: Name: Return authorization #: (Please obtain prior to return of item) Company: Address: Date: Country: Phone Number: P.O. Number: Fax Number: Item(s) Being Returned: Model #: Serial #: Description: Reasons of return of goods (please list any specific problems): EDH0183En1080 —...
  • Page 28 Visit Newport Online at: www.newport.com North America & Asia Europe Newport Corporation MICRO-CONTROLE Spectra-Physics S.A.S 1791 Deere Ave. 9, rue du Bois Sauvage Irvine, CA 92606, USA 91055 Évry CEDEX France Sales Sales & Technical Support Tel.: (800) 222-6440 Tel.: +33 (0)1.60.91.68.68 e-mail: sales@newport.com...

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