THORLABS ELL7 Operating Manual
THORLABS ELL7 Operating Manual

THORLABS ELL7 Operating Manual

Linear translation stage

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ELL7(K)
Linear Translation Stage
Operating Manual
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 ELL7(K) Linear Translation Stage Operating Manual Original Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5 Specifications ........................13 Chapter 6 Regulatory ........................15 Chapter 7 7.1. Declarations of Conformity ..................15 7.1.1. For Customers in Europe ....................15 7.1.2. For Customers In The USA ....................15 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..................16 Chapter 8...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The ELL7 Linear Translation Stage is part of the Thorlabs series of resonant piezo motor circuits and bare modules for OEM applications. The resonant piezo design of these motors offers fast response times and precise positioning, and therefore they are particularly useful in scanning applications.
  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 2: Safety Chapter 2 Safety For 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: Chapter 3 Description

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 3: Description Chapter 3 Description 3.1. Environmental Conditions Warning Operation outside the following environmental limits may adversely affect operator safety. Location Indoor use only Maximum altitude 2000 m Temperature range 15°C to 40°C Maximum Humidity Less than 80% RH (non-condensing) at 31°C To ensure reliable operation the unit should not be exposed to corrosive agents or excessive moisture, heat or dust.
  • Page 6: Mounting

    – see Figure 2. The stage can be mounted vertically, as long as the resulting motion is in the horizontal plane. The stage should not be mounted such that motion is vertical. Figure 1 ELL7(/M) Linear Stage Page 4 DTN000044-D02...
  • Page 7 ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 3: Description Figure 2 ELL7 with MMP1 top plate fitted, showing stage in backwards/home position Figure 3 Fixing the ELL7 to the work surface 1. Slide the moving world to one end of travel to gain access to the mounting holes as shown above.
  • Page 8: Chapter 4 Operation

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 4: Operation Chapter 4 Operation 4.1. Getting Started Caution Although the module can tolerate up to 8kV of air discharge, it must be treated as an ESD sensitive device. When handling the device, anti-static precautions must be taken and suitable and discharge appliances must be worn.
  • Page 9: Hand-Held Controller

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 4: Operation 4.2.1. Hand-held Controller Caution On power up the stage will move while the unit checks the sensors and then searches for the home position. The ELL7K Evaluation Kit also contains a hand-held controller, which features two buttons (marked FW and BW) that allow control of the stage position.
  • Page 10: Software Control

    4.2.2. Software Control When connected to the host PC, the stage can be controlled remotely, via the Elliptec software. 1. Download the Elliptec software from the downloads section at www.thorlabs.com. Double click the saved .exe file and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 11: Connecting Multiple Devices

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 4: Operation The communication bus allows multi-drop communication with speeds at 9600 baud, 8 bit data length, 1 stop bit, no parity. Protocol data is sent in ASCII HEX format, while module addresses and commands are mnemonic character (no package length is sent).
  • Page 12 ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 4: Operation Connector J1 Pin Out TYPE FUNCTION Ground ODTX - open drain transmit 3.3V TTL RS232 RX receive - 3.3V TTL RS232 In Motion, open drain active low max 5mA JOG/Mode, active low max 5V BW Backward , active low max 5V FW Forward, active low max 5V VCC +5V +/-10% 850mA...
  • Page 13: Frequency Search

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 4: Operation 4.3. Frequency Search Due to load, build tolerances and other mechanical variances, the default resonating frequency of a particular motor may not be that which delivers best performance. A frequency search can be performed using the Main GUI panel in the ELLO software, or by using the serial communication line (SEARCHFREQ_MOTORX message), which offers a way to optimize the operating frequencies for backward and forward movement.
  • Page 14: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting And Faq

    What is the product life time ELL7 product life time is restricted by the wearing of moving surfaces and the motor contact as motion is started (due to resonance build up) and performed (due to friction), and is expressed in km travelled. Lifetime will depend on several factors (e.g.
  • Page 15: Chapter 6 Specifications

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 6: Specifications Chapter 6 Specifications Specifications Performance 25.0 mm (0.984”) Travel 50 µm Homing/Positioning accuracy 20 µm Repeatability (with 100g load) 180 mm/s Max Velocity (No Load) 6.0 m/s/s Max Acceleration (No Load) Minimum Motor Holding Force (both motors engaged) 6.3 µm Vertical Straightness...
  • Page 16 ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 6: Specifications Communications Multi-Drop 3.3 V/5 V TTL RS232 Picoflex® Connector on Linear Stage Board Picoflex® Connectors on Interface Board Micro-B USB 5 VDC Power: [For Plug with Ø5.5 mm OD (Ground) and Ø2.1 mm ID (+5 V)] 9600 baud Speed (1 Stop Bit, No Parity) 8 bit...
  • Page 17: Chapter 7 Regulatory

    ELL7K Linear Stage Evaluation Kit Chapter 7: Regulatory Chapter 7 Regulatory 7.1. Declarations of Conformity 7.1.1. For Customers in Europe 7.1.2. For Customers In The USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 18: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts

    EC, and are not dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. “End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not Annex I dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
  • Page 19 www.thorlabs.com...

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