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- Page 1 RB13 Series 3-Axis Translation Stage User Guide Original Instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 1 For Your Safety ................2 1.1 Safety Information ...................2 Chapter 2 2 Overview ..................3 2.1 Description ....................3 2.2 Drives ......................5 2.3 Accessories .....................6 Chapter 3 3 Operation ...................7 3.1 Micrometer Drives ...................7 3.1.1 Adjusting Differential Micrometer Drives ............7 3.1.2 Reading Micrometer Drives ................ -
Page 3: Safety Information
Chapter 1 Safety 1.1 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. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 2 Overview
The moveable deck has a full 13mm of travel in three orthogonal directions, and includes the standard tongue-in-groove fittingcommon to the full range of Thorlabs optical mounting accessories. The deck height of this compact stage matches the 62.5mm deck height of our flexure based translation stages. -
Page 5: Drives
RB Series 3-Axis Translation Stage 2.2 Drives The RollerBlock is available with either a simple micrometer (RB13M - see Fig. 2.1), or a differential micrometer drive (RBL13D - see Fig. 2.2). A piezo assisted micrometer drive (DRV517 - see Fig. 2.3), and a choice of stepper motor drives (ZST213B and ZFS13B) are also available separately.. -
Page 6: Accessories
Chapter 2 2.3 Accessories A comprehensive range of accessories is available to allow the RollerBlock to hold and manipulate optical fibers, diode lasers, gradient-index lenses, spherical ball lenses, and other commonly used optical components. The accessories are mounted to the top platform using a tongue-in-groove system and are retained with cleats and capscrews –... -
Page 7: Chapter 3 3 Operation
The piezo actuators fitted to the RollerBlock should be used together with one of the Thorlabs piezoelectric controllers – see the relevant piezo controller handbook for more details on the operation of piezo actuators. -
Page 8: Chapter 4 4 Installation
4.2 Attaching to a Work Surface The base of the RollerBlock is provided with a number of fixing holes and slots for attachment to metric or inch optical tables, as supplied by Thorlabs and other manufacturers. When mounting the RollerBlock close to other equipment, ensure that the travel of the moving platform is not obstructed. -
Page 9: Fitting An Extended Top Platform
RB Series 3-Axis Translation Stage 4.3 Fitting an Extended Top Platform The extended top platform is available in three lengths: AMA001 85mm, AMA003 95mm and AMA005 105mm. They are convenient for attaching components or accessories which need to reach into smaller spaces. To fit an extended top plate: 1) Remove the four retaining screws (see Fig. -
Page 10: System Stability
The weight attached to the moving platform must not exceed 4 kg (8.8lbs). Do not apply excessive forces to the moving platform. Thorlabs manufacture a variety of fibre chucks, holders and fixtures to fit the RollerBlock stage, which are mounted on the top platform - see www.thorlabs.com for more details. -
Page 11: Dimensions
RB Series 3-Axis Translation Stage 4.7 Dimensions 4.7.1 Top Plate 60.0 (2.36) all dimensions in millimetres (inches) 3 Pitches of 15.00 (0.59) = 45.0 17.0 (0.67) 17.0 (0.67) 4.0 (0.16) (0.3) 10.0 (0.39) 10.0 (0.39) 1.6 (0.06) 5.3 (0.21) 5.3 (0.21) 20.0 (0.79) 20.0 (0.79) 30.0 (1.18) -
Page 12: Rb13M Rollerblock With Micrometer Drives
Chapter 4 4.7.2 RB13M RollerBlock with Micrometer Drives 3mm WIDE ALIGNMENT GROOVE FOR ACCESSORIES 0.16 2.44 (62mm (4mm) 2.50 NOM. (63mm) ± 0.26(6.5mm) TRAVEL 2.91 (74mm) MANUAL MICROMETER 4.93 (125mm) m/ GRADUATION ± 0.26(6.5mm) 3 PLACES TRAVEL PART# 148-801 3.62 0.31 (92mm) (8mm) - Page 13 RB Series 3-Axis Translation Stage 4.7.3 RollerBlock with Micrometer and Piezo Drives 3mm WIDE ALIGNMENT GROOVE FOR ACCESSORIES 5.40 (137mm) NOM. 2.44 (62mm) NOM. ± 0.26(6.5mm) TRAVEL 2.91 (74mm) 7.83 (198mm) NOM. PIEZOELECTRIC ATUATOR MICROMETER WITH PIEZO FEEDBACK PART# DRV517 3 PLACES 3.62 (92mm)
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Page 14: Rb13D Rollerblock With Differential Drives
Chapter 4 4.7.4 RB13D RollerBlock with Differential Drives DIFFERENTIAL MICROMETER HEAD 1/2"(13mm) TRAVEL PART# DRV304 3 PLACES + 0.50 2.19 - 0.00 + 12.7 [55.5] - 0.0 2.91 [74.0] 5.71 [145.1] 6.50 [165.1] 3.82 [97.1] 0.31 [8.0] 3.62 [92.0] #6-32 UNC (M3) THRU 16 PLACES #8-32 UNC (M4)THRU 1.34... -
Page 15: Chapter 5 5 Specification
Chapter 5 Specification 5.1 Specification Stage Specifications Parameter Value Travel 13 mm Travel Mechanism Crossed Roller Bearings Deck Height 62.5 mm (2.46”) Optical Axis Height 75 mm (2.95”) Max Load Capacity 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) Mounting Barrel Ø 9.5 mm (Ø 0.38”) Pitch and Yaw X: ±125 µrad Y: ±75 µrad... -
Page 16: Chapter 6 6 Accessories List
Chapter 6 Accessories List Part Number Description Imperial Extended top platform +28mm AMA001 Imperial Extended top platform +35mm AMA003 Imperial Extended top platform +45mm AMA005 Imperial Fixed platform bracket 62.5mm high, 25mm wide AMA025 Imperial General Purpose Adapter Plate RB13P1 Metric Extended top platform +28mm AMA001/M Metric Extended top platform +35mm... - Page 17 Chapter 7 Regulatory 7.1 Declarations Of Conformity 7.1.1 For Customers in Europe This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the EC Directives 89/336/EEC ‘EMC Directive’ and 73/23/EEC ‘Low Voltage Directive’ as amended by 93/68/EEC. Compliance was demonstrated by conformance to the following specifications which have been listed in the Official Journal of the European Communities: Safety EN61010: 2001 Installation Category II, Polution Degree II.
- Page 18 • left over parts of units disassembled by the user (PCB's, housings etc.). If you wish to return a unit for waste recovery, please contact Thorlabs or your nearest dealer for further information. 7.2.2 Waste treatment on your own responsibility If you do not return an "end of life"...
- Page 19 Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America UK and Ireland Thorlabs Ltd. Thorlabs, Inc. sales.uk@thorlabs.com sales@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com Europe Scandinavia...
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