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Linear Long-travel Translation Stage
LNR50 Series

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  • Page 1 Motion Control Linear Long-travel Translation Stage LNR50 Series...
  • Page 2 THORLABS About the Company Thorlabs has been an active member of the Photonics community for over 15 years. We strive to be the ultimate resource for the photonics community-a place to find the products you need to enable your experiments, as well as the information you need to get your application working.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Piezoactuated Stage Specifications ................21 Stepper Motor Stage Specifications ................21 DC Motor Stage Specifications ..................21 Stepper Motor Connector Pin Out ................22 DC Motor Connector Pin Out ..................22 7 Parts and Consumables ................23 Parts List ........................23 THORLABS...
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    +44 (0) 1353 654440 and ask for Customer Service. Alternatively, visit our website at www.thorlabs.com. The Structure of this Manual Chapter 1, Introduction, gives an overview of the handbook structure and draws attention to the importance of the safety information.
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  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    The Equipment, as described herein, is designed for use by personnel properly trained in the use and handling of mains powered electrical equipment. Only personnel trained in the servicing and maintenance of this equipment should remove its covers or attempt any repairs or adjustments. THORLABS...
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Stages can be bolted together in and XY or XYZ configuration for applications where movement is required in more than one axis. Fig. 3.1 LNR50 series linear long travel stage – typical XYZ configuration THORLABS...

  • Page 10: Drives

    Note. The DRV013 and DRV014 trapezoidal stepper motor drives must be used in conjunction with the BSC101, BSC102, BSC103 or MST601 stepper motor controllers. The DRV414 DC motor drives should be used with a Thorlabs BDC001 DC motor controller. Table 3.1 Drives...
  • Page 11 Linear Long Travel Translation Stage Fig. 3.3 DC servo motor drive THORLABS...

  • Page 12: Piezo Actuators

    Getting Started 3.1.2 Piezo Actuators Piezoelectric actuators have been developed for optical and fiber-optical applications, to provide linear motions up to 100 µm – see Table 3.2 and Fig. 3.4. Fig. 3.4 A typical piezo actuator. Table 3.2 Piezoelectric actuators Extension Standard Feedback...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Fig. 4.1 Adjusting a differential drive 4.2 Motor Drives When used together with the associated Thorlabs Motor Controller the stepper motor and DC motor drives allow fully automatic control of the stage. Basic steps in controlling the stage are as follows: 1) Set commands to configure each axis (setting velocities, accelerations etc.) –...

  • Page 14: Piezo Actuators

    On a piezo-actuated stage, position feedback may be incorporated to enhance the repeatability and linearity of piezo motion. The piezo-actuated stage should be used together with one of the Thorlabs piezoelectric controllers – see the handbook supplied with the relevant piezoelectric...

  • Page 15: Installation

    The base of the stage 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. Bolting the unit down minimizes the risk of damage from dropping.
  • Page 16 Installation spring nuts LNR50P1 base plate LNR50D (shown with DRV007 differential drive) LNR50P3 Spacer LNR50D (shown with DRV007 differential drive) LNR50P2 angle bracket Fig. 5.1 Typical X-Y combination and accessories...

  • Page 17: Fitting And Removal Of Drives

    2) Ensure the drive rod is fully retracted. 3) Fit the drive to the stage using the bolts provided. 4) Tighten the bolts. motor securing bolts push block locking block push block micrometer drive securing screws Fig. 5.2 Fitting a drive THORLABS...

  • Page 18: Mounting Equipment To The Stage

    • Do not apply excessive forces to the moving platform. Thorlabs manufacture a variety of fibre chucks, holders and fixtures to fit the linear stage. All of these accessories are mounted to the stage via a top platform, see Fig.

  • Page 19: Dimensions

    29.0 ±25 nom (1.14 ±0.98 nom) Fig. 5.4 Dimensions – stepper motor drives all dimensions in mm all dimensions in mm (inches) 230 to 280 (9.066 to 11.035) 9.0 (0.354) 92 (3.622) 12.5 (0.492) Fig. 5.5 Dimensions – DC motor drives THORLABS...

  • Page 20: External Piezo Actuators

    Installation 5.6.2 External Piezo Actuators all dimensions in mm (inches) 27.0 (1.06) 36.5 (1.44) 12.7 (0.5) dia 18.0 32.0 (1.26) (0.71) (0.3) 12.7 (0.5) dia Standard actuator Length A mm (in.) Feedback actuator Length A mm (in.) PAS020 42 (1.65) PAZ020 60 (2.36) PAS040...

  • Page 21: Manual Drives

    Linear Long Travel Translation Stage 5.6.3 Manual Drives all dimensions in mm (inches) 161.5 (6.35) 12.7 (0.5) diameter mounting Micrometer drive 109 (4.29) 58 (2.28) (0.98) 26 (1.02) 12.7 (0.5) lock screw Differential drive Fig. 5.8 Dimensions – manual drives THORLABS...

  • Page 22: Lnr50 Linear Stage

    1) 2 holes ‘A’ (M6 or 1/4in.) 20mm clearance for mounting stages to tables or for X-Y and X- Y-Z configurations. 2) Spacer plates are required between and below stages when fitting stepper motor drives. Fig. 5.9 Dimensions – LNR50 series linear stage (shown with stepper motor drive fitted)

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Max Horizontal Load Capacity 66 lb (30 kg) Weight (without drives): 3.96 lb (1.8 kg) 6.2 Piezoactuated Stage Specifications Caution. The stage should only be used in conjunction with the appropriate Thorlabs Piezoelectric Controllers. Maximum Input Voltage 75 V Operating Temperature –20°C to 80°C...

  • Page 24: Stepper Motor Connector Pin Out

    Specifications 6.5 Stepper Motor Connector Pin Out The ‘Motor’ connector provides connection to the Stepper motor controller. The pin functions are detailed in Fig. 6.1. Description Description Ground/Return Encoder A - CCW Limit Switch Encoder A + CW Limit Switch 8 to14 Not Used Encoder B -...

  • Page 25: Parts And Consumables

    Spacer (to allow x-y mounting) LNR50P3 SMC connector lead 166038 LEMO connector lead 134667 Mounting cleat 131030 Cable clamp 120992 25mm Travel Stepper motor DRV013 50mm Travel Stepper motor DRV014 50mm Travel DC Servo Motor DRV414 Piezo Actuators See Section 3.1.2. Handbook ha0106T THORLABS...
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  • Page 27 Products and Customer Support A Comprehensive Product Range Technical Support Optical Components, Thorlabs provide a comprehensive after sales service. Contact us through your Singlets, Doublets and Triplets; Cylindrical local representative, or at the address Optics, Mirrors, Prisms and below: Retroreflectors, Beamsplitters,...
  • Page 28 THORLABS © Thorlabs 2010 Printed in UK (0210) Thorlabs Ltd. Thorlabs Inc. Saint Thomas Place, Ely 435 Route 206 North Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX, Newton, NJ07860 Tel: +44 (0) 1353 654440 Tel: +1 973 579 7227 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444...

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