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Summary of Contents for THORLABS PRMTZ8
- Page 1 PRMTZ8 Motorized Precision Rotation Stage User Guide Original Instructions HA0380T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Chaper 7 Regulatory ....................13 7.1 Declarations Of Conformity ............13 7.1.1 For Customers in Europe ..............13 7.1.2 For Customers In The USA ..............13 7.2 CE Certificates ................. 14 Chaper 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts ..............17 Page 0 ETN039845-D02... -
Page 3: Chaper 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The PRMTZ8 precision motorized rotation stage is a variant of our popular PRM1Z8 stage, designed specifically for table top mounting. Rotation is driven via a DC servo motor equipped with high ratio gearbox (67:1) and rotary encoder for accurate closed loop position control. -
Page 4: Chaper 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: Chaper 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation Chapter 3 Installation 3.1 Unpacking Note Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation.. Caution Once removed from its packaging, the stage is easily damaged by mishandling. The unit should only be handled by its base, not by the motor or any attachments to the moving platform. - Page 6 When mounting components, or fitting the stage within an application, do not apply excessive pressure to the moving platform. Before use, ensure that any devices mounted on the moving platform are fixed securely. Fig. 3.1 PRMTZ8 fixed to the work surface (shown with KDC101 controller) Page 4 ETN039845-D02...
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Page 7: Connecting The Motor Driver
DC Servo Motor Driver, however they can also been driven by legacy TDC001 T-Cube DC Driver units. In this case, the APT or Kinesis GUI will display PRM1Z8 as the stage type, rather than PRMTZ8 (as shown on next page). All other operating parameters remain the same. -
Page 8: Chaper 4 Operation
Driver, however they can also been driven by legacy TDC001 T-Cube DC Driver units. In this case, the APT or Kinesis GUI will display PRM1Z8 as the stage type, rather than PRMTZ8 (as shown on next page). All other operating parameters remain the same. -
Page 9: Operation With Apt Software
GUI panel shown below is displayed.. Fig. 4.1 APTUser GUI screen When the APTUser utility was run up, default settings applicable to the PRMTZ8 stage were loaded. These settings can now be tailored to your particular application. 4) Check that the PRMTZ8 stage type is displayed as shown above. -
Page 10: Rotation Stage Settings
4.2.1 Rotation Stage Settings The manual supplied for the controller unit contains full details of the various settings tabs, however the PRMTZ8 stage displays an extra tab for Rotation settings. Absolute Position Reporting Mode This setting relates to the way in which the angular position is displayed on the GUI panel. -
Page 11: Operation With Kinesis Software
These settings can now be tailored to your particular application. 4) Check that the PRMTZ8 stage type is displayed in the bottom right of the GUI panel. 5) Click the Settings button on the GUI to display the Settings panel. -
Page 12: Rotation Stage Settings
The manual supplied for the controller unit contains full details of the various settings tabs, however the PRMTZ8 stage displays an extra tab for Rotation settings. Rotation Mode - This setting relates to the way in which the angular position is displayed on the GUI panel. -
Page 13: Chaper 5 Specifications
Chapter 5 Specifications Chapter 5 Specifications Parameter Value Stage Specifications Range 360° Continuous Bidirectional Repeatability ±0.1° Backlash ±0.3° Max Rotation Velocity 25 deg/sec Calculated Resolution 2 arcsec (0.0005°) 15 N (1.5 kg/3.4 lbs) On-Axis Load Capacity, Horizontal Mounting Min Repeatable Incremental Motion 0.04°... -
Page 14: Pin Out Details & Associated Products
Chapter 6 Pin Out Details & Associated Products 6.1 Motor Connector Pin Out The Motor cable is terminated in a 15 way D-type connector, which provides connection to the DC motor controller. The pin functions are detailed in Fig. 6.1. Description Description Ground/Return... -
Page 15: Regulatory
Chapter 7 Regulatory 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, persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 16: Ce Certificates
PRMTZ8 Motorized Rotation Stage 7.2 CE Certificates Page 14 ETN039845-D02... -
Page 17: Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
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. - Page 18 www.thorlabs.com...
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