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THORLABS GCM102 User Manual

30 mm cage system mount for small beam diameter galvos
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GCM102(/M)
30 mm Cage System Mount
For Small Beam Diameter Galvos
User Guide
Original Instructions
HA 0371T

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  • Page 1 GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount For Small Beam Diameter Galvos User Guide Original Instructions HA 0371T...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos Contents Chaper 1 Overview ..................... 1 1.1 Description ..................1 Chaper 2 Safety ......................2 2.1 Safety Information ................2 Chaper 3 Installation ....................3 3.1 Installing the Galvo Motors ............... 3 3.2 Fitting the Optics and Adapters ............

  • Page 3: Chaper 1 Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Description The GCM102(/M) cage system adapter is used to mount the GVSX02 dual-axis galvo systems into a 30 mm cage system. The galvo motors can be fitted and aligned without dismantling the mount On the beam input side, the mount features SM1 and SM05 threads for mounting lens tubes.

  • Page 4: Chaper 2 Safety

    GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos Chapter 2 Safety 2.1 Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.

  • Page 5: Chaper 3 Installation

    Fig. 3.1 Removing Motor/Mirror Assemblies 3) Using a 3 mm (1/8”) hex key, remove the blanking plugs from the body of the GCM102(/M) Cage Mount, to gain access to the motor clamp. Using a 2mm ( 5/64”) hex key, loosen the clamp bolts.
  • Page 6 GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos 4) Position the cage mount assembly as shown in Fig. 3.3 and using a 2 mm (5/64”) hex key, remove the screws securing the small gasket cover. Remove the gasket cover, then remove the screws securing the large gasket cover.
  • Page 7 Chapter 3 Installation spacer such that it pushes through the hole in the gasket, and the gasket fits tights around the sides of the spacer.. Fig. 3.5 Inserting the Large Spacer 7) Reposition the cage mount as shown in Fig 3.6, and in sert the small spa cer underneath the gasket.
  • Page 8 GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos 8) Roll up the thermal insulation film into a small tube shape and insert into the motor mounting holes as shown below. Ensure the film is pushed fully into the hole.
  • Page 9 Chapter 3 Installation 12) Ensure that the narrow plastic spacer removed at item (1) is fitted to the remaining mounting hole, then insert the Y-axis motor into the upper mount on the right hand side- see Fig. 3.8 Detail B. Caution.

  • Page 10: Fitting The Optics And Adapters

    GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos 3.2 Fitting the Optics and Adapters A range optics can be fitted to the GCM102(/M) using various adapters as detailed below. Scan Distance from Optic Thread Distance start of SM2...
  • Page 11 Chapter 3 Installation GCMA1 inverted Distance from input axis to reference face of lens 14.0 mm (0.55”) GCMA1 inverted and screwed down to bottom face Fig. 3.12 Fitting the LSM03 and LSM04 Distance from input axis to reference face of lens 24.3 mm (0.96”) SM2L03 screwed down...
  • Page 12 GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos Distance from input axis to reference face of lens 70.1 mm (2.76”) SM2L20 screwed down to bottom face Fig. 3.14 Fitting the LSM05 Distance from input axis to reference face of lens 53.1 mm (2.09”)

  • Page 13: Using The Cage Mount With Other Equipment

    Chapter 3 Installation 3.3 Using the Cage Mount with Other Equipment The GCM102(/M) can be used in conjunction with various posts, rails and accessories available from Thorlabs as follows. 3.3.1 Mounting to a 1.5” Diameter Post 29.0 mm [1.14”] 63.8 mm [2.51”]...

  • Page 14: Mounting To 66 Mm Rail Components

    GCM102(/M) 30 mm Cage System Mount for GVSx02 Series Galvos 3.3.2 Mounting to 66 mm Rail Components 36.0 mm [1.44”] XT66P2 69.6 mm Rail Carriage [2.74”] XT66 Construction Rail M6 [1/4-20] Cap Screw 6.0 or 8.0 mm [1/4” or 5/16”] Long M3 [4-40] Cap Screws, Qty 2 6.0 or 8.0 mm [1/4”...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Installation 46.1 mm [1.82”] XT66RC 79.2 mm Pivot Platform [3.12”] 6.5 mm [0.26”] XT66 Construction Rail SH6M10LP [SH25LP38] M6 [1/4-20] Low Profile Channel Screws Fig. 3.18 Mounting the GCM102 to an XT66RC Pivot Platform Rev B Jan 2018 Page 13...

  • Page 16: Chaper 4 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    Fax: +46-31-703-40-45 www.thorlabs.de www.thorlabs.com Email: europe@thorlabs.com Email: scandinavia@thorlabs.com France Brazil Thorlabs SAS Thorlabs Vendas de Fotônicos Ltda. 109, rue des Côtes Rua Riachuelo, 171 78600 Maisons-Laffitte São Carlos, SP 13560-110 France Brazil Tel: +33 (0) 970 444 844 Tel: +55-16-3413 7062...
  • Page 17 www.thorlabs.com...

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