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THORLABS PY004 User Manual

THORLABS PY004 User Manual

High-load pitch and yaw platforms
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  • Page 1 PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms Contents Chaper 1 Safety ......................1 1.1 Safety Information ................1 1.2 General Warnings ................1 Chaper 2 Introduction ....................2 2.1 Description of the Pitch Yaw Platform ..........2 2.2 Micrometer Drives ................3 2.2.1 Reading Micrometer Drives ..............

  • Page 3: Chaper 1 Safety

    Chapter 1 Safety 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: Chaper 2 Introduction

    2.1 Description of the Pitch and Yaw Platform The PY004 Pitch and Yaw Platforms provide ±2.5° of adjustment in pitch and ±4.00° in yaw. It was designed for use with up to 5 kg (11 lb) loads, such as lasers, cameras and 3-Axis stages (MBT6xx, MAX3xx).

  • Page 5: Micrometer Drives

    Chapter 2 Introduction Fig. 2.2 PY004Z9 Motorized Stage 2.2 Micrometer Drives 2.2.1 Reading Micrometer Drives Scale Index Mark working range 0 to 9 mid point 4.5 32.4 arcsec/division (0.45° per revolution) 18 arcsec/division (0.25° per revolution) Pitch Scale Index Mark working range 0 to 10 mid point 5 Fig.

  • Page 6: Chaper 3 Installation And Operation

    PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.1 Unpacking Caution Once removed from its packaging, the pitch and yaw platform is easily damaged by mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base, not by the top platform or any attachments to the top platform.

  • Page 7: Mounting X And Y Axes In-Line With Hole Pattern

    Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.2.1 Mounting X and Y Axes In-Line with Hole Pattern Y In Line Mounting Point Mounting Point X In Line Fig. 3.1 Mounting Both Axes In-Line with Hole Pattern 3.2.2 Mounting X Axis In-Line with Hole Pattern Y Off Centre Mounting Point CL Series...

  • Page 8: Mounting Y Axis In-Line With Hole Pattern

    PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms 3.2.3 Mounting Y Axis In-Line with Hole Pattern Mounting Points X Off Centre Y In Line Fig. 3.3 Mounting Y Axis In-Line with Hole Pattern 3.3 Mounting Equipment to the Moving Platform The top platform features an array of 24 1/4”-20 or M6 threaded holes on a standard...

  • Page 9: Operation Using Kinesis Software

    Kinesis software version 1.14.44 or higher available for download on the Thorlabs Website. 3.5.1 Compatible Drivers and Software The Thorlabs compatible controller for motorized PY004 stages is the K-Cube Single Channel DC Motor Controller KDC101. 3.5.2 System Setup To ensure that a particular stage is driven properly by the system, a number of parameters must first be set.
  • Page 10 PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms 4) On startup, a window is displayed to select the stage being driven by the Z912 actuator. 5) Select PY004Z9 Pitch, or PY004Z9 Yaw as appropriate and click OK. Fig. 3.4 Configuration Utility - Stage Tab 6) A default configuration is set at the factory and stored in the non-volatile memory of the motor controller.

  • Page 11: Homing Motors

    Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.5.3 Homing Motors Homing the motor moves the actuator to the home limit switch then to its central position (as dictated by the zero offset parameter in the settings panel). The internal position counter and the GUI display are then set to zero. The limit switch provides a fixed datum that can be found after the system has been powered up.
  • Page 12 PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms Fig. 3.6 Actuator Settings Page 10 ETN011941-D02...
  • Page 13 Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 6) In the Device Startup Settings tab, click the ‘Select Actuator Type’ button and then select the ‘Add/Remove Custom Settings’ tab. Fig. 3.7 Add/ Remove Custom Settings 7) Enter a suitable name in the Custom Name field, e.g. PY004Z9 Yaw (Custom) and click the Create Button.
  • Page 14 PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms 10) Click the small black arrow next to the button to display the custom settings drop down box. Fig. 3.8 Custom Setting Drop Down Menu Page 12 ETN011941-D02...
  • Page 15 Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 11) Select the custom settings created at item (7), then click OK. Fig. 3.9 Stage/Axis Tab 12) Select the Stage/Axis tab. 13) Select the Enable Restricted settings checkbox. This must be checked to enable editing of the Restricted Parameters. This is a safeguard against accidentally editing Restricted Parameters in the Custom Device Startup Settings mode.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms 3.6 Maintenance 3.6.1 Regreasing Note Regreasing should be performed whenever the leadscrew thread appears dry or the motor is noisy. Periodic greasing is advised in applications with a high duty cycle, typically after 4000 cycles in pitch and/or 1800 cycles in yaw.

  • Page 17: Chaper 4 Specification

    Parameter Value PY004(/M) Yaw: ±4.05°, Pitch ±2.5° Adjustment Range PY004Z9(/M) Yaw: ±4.0°, Pitch ±2.5° PY004(/M) Pitch: 9 arcsec, Yaw: 16.2 arcsec Minimum Repeatable PY004Z9(/M) Pitch: 7.13 arcsec, Yaw: 15.71 arcsec Incremental Movement Pitch: 27.85 arcsec, Yaw: 4.75 arcsec Bi-directional Repeatability...
  • Page 18 PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms Fig. 4.1 Spatial Load Specifications - Manual Stages Fig. 4.2 Spatial Load Specifications - Motorized Stages Page 16 ETN011941-D02...

  • Page 19: Chaper 5 Regulatory

    Chapter 5 Regulatory Chapter 5 Regulatory 5.1 Declarations Of Conformity 5.1.1 For Customers in Europe See Section 5.2. 5.1.2 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 20: Ce Declaration

    PY004 and PY004Z9 High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms 5.2 CE Declaration Page 18 ETN011941-D02...

  • Page 21: Chaper 6 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 dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site.
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