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- Page 1 Nanopositioning Stages MICROBLOCK FOUR-AXIS WAVEGUIDE MANIPULATORS Model Number MBT401 MBT402...
- 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
Dimensions ........................13 Standard Manipulators ..................13 Low Profile Manipulator ..................14 6 Specifications and Parts List ..............15 Specifications ....................... 15 MBT401 Four Axis Manipulator ................15 MBT402 Low Profile Four Axis Manipulator ............15 Parts and Consumables ....................16 7+25/$%6... - Page 4 ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ %ODQN...
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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. - Page 6 ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ %ODQN...
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Page 7: For Your Safety
Chapter 2 For Your 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 on the equipment: Read the operating instructions before use Connection to Earth... - Page 8 ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ %ODQN...
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started 3.1 Description of the MicroBlock Four-Axis Waveguide Manipulator The MBT401 waveguide manipulator is a compact, multiaxis positioner designed for precise orientation of integrated optics requiring four independent degrees of freedom: y, z, Øy (pitch), and Øz (yaw). The two rotations Øy and Øz gimbal about a point located at the system optical-axis height of 75 mm, 12.5 mm above the platform... -
Page 10: Component Identification
*HWWLQJ 6WDUWHG 3.2 Component Identification 3.2.1 MBT401 Microblock Waveguide Manipulator Øz Øy Fig. 3.1 Standard waveguide manipulator 3.2.2 MBT402 MicroBlock Low Profile Waveguide Manipulator Øz Øy Fig. 3.2 Low profile waveguide manipulator... -
Page 11: Operation
The MBT401 is shown as an example, but for applications where the saddle configuration could restrict the device positioning, the MBT402 should be used instead. - Page 12 ,QWHQWLRQDOO\ %ODQN...
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Page 13: Installation
The base of each MicroBlock manipulator 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 14: Mounting Equipment To The Moving Platform
,QVWDOODWLRQ 5.3 Mounting Equipment to the Moving Platform Thorlabs manufacture a variety of fibre chucks, holders and fixtures to fit the MicroBlock stage. However, custom hardware can be designed using a tongue-in- groove arrangement and the cleats provided, see Fig. 5.1 for a typical fixture. -
Page 15: Dimensions
0LFUR%ORFN :DYHJXLGH 0DQLSXODWRU 5.5 Dimensions 5.5.1 Standard Manipulators all dimensions in mm 165 max 50.4 15 6 28.5 75.6 θ θ y pitch and z yaw rotational centre 3W x 1.5D location slot 62.5 Fig. 5.2 Standard waveguide manipulator - dimensions 7+25/$%6... -
Page 16: Low Profile Manipulator
,QVWDOODWLRQ 5.5.2 Low Profile Manipulator all dimensions in mm 50.4 75.6 θ 30 ( z yaw θ 12 ( y pitch rotational rotational centre) centre) 164 max θ 16 ( y pitch 3W x 1.5D rotational location slot centre) 62.5 Fig. -
Page 17: Specifications And Parts List
Chapter 6 Specifications and Parts List 6.1 Specifications 6.1.1 MBT401 Four Axis Manipulator Weight: 750 g Load capacity: 500 g Travel: Fine Thread y 13mm Øy and Øz 10 degrees Differential y and z 300µm Øy and Øz 30 arc minute... -
Page 18: Parts And Consumables
Spacer block to increase deck height of short L bracket to 75mm AMA090 Spacer block to increase deck height of long L bracket to 75mm AMA091 Spacer block to increase deck height of MBT401 or MBT402 to 75mm AMA092 Handbook ha0099T... - Page 19 Filter and Polarizer Mounts, Mirror/ Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444 Beamsplitter Mounts and Prism Tables. Product Warranty Nanopositioning All Thorlabs products are covered by a Stages, Mechanical Accessories, Piezo- manufacturers warranty against faulty electric and Stepper-motor Controllers, workmanship and materials, valid for 12...
- Page 20 THORLABS © Thorlabs 2004 Printed in UK (0504) Thorlabs Ltd. Saint Thomas Place Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1353 654440 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444 HA 0099T Issue 1 www.thorlabs.com...
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