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- Page 1 MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 Brushed DC Motorized Translation Stages Original Instructions HA0210T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 DC Motorized Translation Stages Contents Chapter 1 Overview ....................... 1 1.1 Introduction ....................1 Chapter 2 Safety ........................2 2.1 Safety Information ..................2 2.2 General Warnings ..................2 Chapter 3 Installation ......................3 3.1 Environmental Conditions ................ 3 3.2 Mounting ...................... -
Page 3: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The compact, motorized MTS Series stages feature a dual set of linear rails with continuously recirculating ball bearings on a moveable carriage. This mechanism provides smooth, low friction movement and ensures high load capacity. The drive power is provided by a brushed DC servo motor. -
Page 4: Chapter 2 Safety
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. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself. -
Page 5: Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation Chapter 3 Installation Note Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation. Caution Once removed from its packaging, the stage can be easily damaged by mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base, not by any attachments to the moving platform. -
Page 6: Mounting
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 DC Motorized Translation Stages 3.2 Mounting 3.2.1 Invalidation of Warranty Caution The moving platform features a locking screw for the anti-backlash nut inside the stage. This locking screw, highlighted in Fig 3.1, is set during assembly at the factory and must not be removed or adjusted. -
Page 7: Connecting The Motor Driver
3.2.3 Connecting The Motor Driver Caution It is recommended that the MTS series stages be driven by the Thorlabs KDC101 DC Servo Motor Driver. If the stage is being driven by any other driver or controller, consult Section 6.1. for motor pin out details and Chapter 5 for details of the motor specification. -
Page 8: Fitting And Removing The Base Plate
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 DC Motorized Translation Stages 3.2.4 Fitting and Removing the Base Plate Referring to Fig. 3.3, proceed as follows: 1) Fit the dowels supplied to the base plate (MTS25A-Z8 or MTS50A-Z8). 2) Position the stage on the base plate, ensuring that the dowels locate correctly in the holes in the lower surface of the stage. -
Page 9: Building An Xy Configuration
Chapter 3 Installation 3.2.5 Building an XY Configuration Referring to Fig. 3.4, proceed as follows: 1) Fit the dowels supplied to the moving platform of the lower stage. 2) Note the orientation of the spacer plate in the drawing below, then fit the spacer plate (MTS25B-Z8 or MTS50B-Z8) to the moving platform of the lower stage, ensuring that the dowels locate correctly in the holes and protrude through the top surface of the spacer plate. -
Page 10: Building An Xyz Configuration
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 DC Motorized Translation Stages 5) Fit the four bolts supplied M3 x 6 (4-40 x 1/4”) through the holes in the underside of the spacer plate and screw into the base of the upper stage. 6) Tighten the bolts to secure the stage in place. -
Page 11: Transportation
Chapter 3 Installation 3) Fit the four bolts supplied M3 x 12 (4-40 x 1/2”), through the holes in the base of the angle bracket, and tighten to secure the bracket to the XY assembly. 4) Fit the longer dowels supplied to the underside of the base on the vertical-axis stage. -
Page 12: Dimensions
3.4 Dimensions 3.4.1 MTS Dimensions All dimensions are given in the format: inches (mm) 1.14 (29.0) Length A Length B MTS25X MTS50X Length A 5.31 (134.8) 6.33 (161.0) 8-32 (M4) Length B 6.69 (170.0) 7.68 (195.0) mounting hole 4-40 (M3) 4-40 (M3) mounting holes mounting holes (4 places) -
Page 13: Chapter 4 Operation
4.1 General Caution The MTS series stages form part of the Thorlabs Nanopositioning system. We recommend they are driven by the Thorlabs KDC101 K-Cube Brushed DC Servo Motor Driver. If the stage is being driven by any other driver or controller, consult Section 6.1. - Page 14 Fig. 4.1 APTUser GUI screen Fig. 4.2 Kinesis GUI screen 7) Move the stage to its home position by pressing “Home” on the GUI, to establish the zero-datum point. Pay special attention to the Caution note below with regards to not using the jog buttons for this operation. Caution During item (7) the stage should be homed using the button on the GUI panel.
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Page 15: Chapter 5 Specifications
Chapter 5 Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications 5.1 Stage Specifications Parameter Value Stage MTS25(/M) MTS50(/M) Travel Range 25 mm (1”) 50 mm (2”) Bidirectional Repeatability ±0.8 µm Backlash <6 µm Maximum Acceleration 4.5 mm/s Maximum Velocity 2.4 mm/s Max Vertical On-Axis Load Capacity 4.5 kg (10 lbs) Max Horizontal On-Axis Load Capacity 12 kg (25 lbs) -
Page 16: Motor Specifications
Mechanical time constant 13.9 ms Rotor inertia 0.298 gcm Recommended Thorlabs controller KDC101 How to Calculate the Linear Displacement per Encoder Count For the Z8 series motors, there are 512 encoder counts per revolution of the motor. The output shaft of the motor goes into a 67.49:1 planetary gear head. This requires the motor to rotate 67.49 times to rotate the 1.0 mm pitch lead screw once (i.e. -
Page 17: Chapter 6 Motor Pin Out Details & Associated Parts
Product Name Part Number Base Plate for MTS25-Z8 Stages MTS25A-Z8 Base Plate for MTS50-Z8 Stages MTS50A-Z8 XY Adapter Plate for MTS25-Z8 Stages MTS25B-Z8 XY Adapter Plate for MTS50-Z8 Stages MTS50B-Z8 Right Angle Bracket for MTS25-Z8 Stages MTS25C-Z8 Right Angle Bracket for MTS50-Z8 Stages... -
Page 18: Chapter 7 Regulatory
MTS25-Z8 and MTS50-Z8 DC Motorized Translation Stages Chapter 7 Regulatory 7.1 Declarations Of Conformity 7.1.1 For Customers in Europe See Section 7.2. 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, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 19: Ce Certificates
Chapter 7 Regulatory 7.2 CE Certificates Rev K Jul 2021 Page 17... -
Page 20: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
“End of life” units must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. - Page 21 www.thorlabs.com...
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