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- Page 1 Nanopositioning Modular System NanoStep Cross Roller Bearing Stages Model Numbers NST50 NST100 NST150...
- Page 2 THORLABS About the Company Thorlabs Ltd is an a leading manufacturer of motion control systems, vibration isolation systems, machine vision products and multi-element optical systems for fiber-optic, semiconductor and reprographic applications. We offer customers an in-depth understanding of optical component manufacture, allowing us to quickly and confidently develop optimal positioning solutions.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 For Your Safety ..................3 Safety Information ......................3 Warnings ........................4 2 Overview ..................... 5 Introduction ........................5 3 Installation and Operation ................. 6 Unpacking ........................6 Mounting to a Work Surface ................... 6 General ........................6 Mounting a Single Stage to a Work Surface ............ -
Page 5: For Your Safety
Chapter 1 For Your 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 on the equipment: Warning, risk of danger. -
Page 6: Warnings
Chapter 1 For Your Safety 1.2 Warnings • The equipment has been designed to operate normally under the following environmental conditions :- Location Indoor use only. Max altitude 2000m Temperature range 5°C to 40°C Maximum humidity Less than 75% • When siting the equipment, care should be taken to ensure that proper airflow is maintained to the motor. -
Page 7: Overview
BSC002 stepper motor driver with its micro-stepping capabilities provides a step size of 40nm. Thorlabs nanopositioning team has a 20 year history of providing motion control products for the photonic industry. The high quality stepper motor offers excellent dynamic and static torque performance and the design provides the detailed features... -
Page 8: Installation And Operation
If equipment mounted on the moving platform is driven against a solid object, damage to the internal mechanism could occur. The range of travel for each model is as follows: NST50 - 50mm, NST100 - 100mm, NST150 - 150mm. -
Page 9: Mounting A Single Stage To A Work Surface
Intentionally Blank 3.2.2 Mounting a Single Stage to a Work Surface The NanoStep stage is supplied with both end-mounting (NST150P1) and side- mounting (AMA057) plates to enable the motor to stand clear when a stage is mounted flat to an optical table. The stage can also be mounted in other orientations - see Section 3.2.3. -
Page 10: Mounting Stages In X-Y Configurations
Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.2.3 Mounting stages in X-Y configurations Caution. The following procedure exposes the internal mechanism of the stage. Great care must be taken to prevent the ingress of dirt or contamination. Tools required: small cross-head screw driver, 5mm hexagon key, qty 4, M6 x 8 (1/4-20 UNC x 3/8) cap head bolts, engineers square and a flat plate. -
Page 11: Mounting Stages In X-Y-Z Configurations
Intentionally Blank 5) Pull back the bellows and fit the cap head securing bolts. 6) Tighten the securing bolts then loosen 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Caution. Ensure that the screws do not foul the carriage as it moves backwards and forwards. 7) If all fixing holes cannot be accessed, move the top platform as neccessary to gain access, then repeat items 1) to 5). - Page 12 Chapter 3 Installation and Operation table mounting plates - see section 3.2.2 Z bracket assembly (NST150P2) bracket may be turned through 90° on Y stage Fig. 3.3 X-Y-Z configuration...
- Page 13 Intentionally Blank flat plate adjust with side plate screws square flat plate pointer square Fig. 3.4 Squaring the Z-axis travel...
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Page 14: Operation
Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.3 Operation The NST stage forms part of the Thorlabs Nanopositioning system and should be driven by one of the Thorlabs stepper motor controllers - see www.thorlabs.com for further details. The stages are connected to the controller via a flying lead terminated in a D-type connector. -
Page 15: Calibration Of Motor Drives
Intentionally Blank 3.4 Calibration of Motor Drives Note. This section is applicable only when a calibration has been requested. Calibration enables the server to correct for any mechanical errors inherent in the system. Mechanical components, such as the leadscrew and linkages, can be machined only within a certain tolerance, e.g. -
Page 16: Dimensions
'B' - M4 (8-32 UNC) x 6 (0.236) deep, qty 3 each side for 'Z' bracket hole 'C' - M4 (8-32 UNC) x 6 (0.236) deep, qty 4 hole 'D' - M6 (1/4-20 UNC) x 8 (0.32) deep, qty on NST50 and NST100, 8 on NST150 hole 'E' - Ø 7.5 (0.3) through, qty 5 hole 'F' - M16 x 1.0 pitch (5/8 x 18 pitch) through top plate... -
Page 17: Specification
Chapter 4 Specification Stage Specification Weight : NST50 2.7Kg (6 lb) NST100 2.8Kg (6.2 lb) NST150 3Kg (6.6 lb) Load capacity: 50 kg Horizontal 5 Kg Vertical Travel: NST50 50mm NST100 100mm NST150 150mm Maximum velocity >6mm/sec Construction Light weight aircraft grade aluminum with preloaded twintrack recirculating cross roller bearing. -
Page 18: Spares And Accessories
Chapter 5 Spares and Accessories 5.1 Parts List Part Number Description NST50 and NST50/M NanoStep NST stage with 50mm travel NST100 and NST100/M NanoStep NST stage with 100mm travel NST150 and NST150/M NanoStep NST stage with 150mm travel NST150P1 and NST150P1/M... - Page 19 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444 Beamsplitter Mounts and Prism Tables. Email: techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Nanopositioning Product Warranty Stages, Mechanical Accessories, Piezo- All Thorlabs products are covered by a electric and Stepper-motor Controllers, manufacturers warranty against faulty Autoalignment, Modular System workmanship and materials, valid for 12 Controllers.
- Page 20 THORLABS © Thorlabs 2005 Printed in UK (0805) Thorlabs Ltd. Saint Thomas Place Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1353 654440 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444 www.thorlabs.com ha 0027T Issue 5...
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