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- Page 1 NRT Series Motorized Translation Stage User Guide Original Instructions HA0136T...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages Contents Chaper 1 Introduction ....................1 Chaper 2 Safety ......................2 2.1 Safety Information ................2 2.2 General Warnings and Cautions ............2 Chaper 3 Installation and Operation .................3 3.1 Mounting to a Work Surface ..............3 3.1.1 General ....................3 3.2 Environmental Conditions ..............3... -
Page 3: Chaper 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The NRT series stages are performance positioning stages which are ideally suited for measurement and inspection applications. The main platform is supported by 4 recirculating ball carrier bearings mounted to precisely aligned linear guide rails. A... -
Page 4: Chaper 2 Safety
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages 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. -
Page 5: Chaper 3 Installation And Operation
Chapter 3 Installation and Operation Chapter 3 Installation and Operation Note Retain the packing in which the unit was shipped, for use in future transportation. 3.1 Mounting to a Work Surface 3.1.1 General When mounting the NRT stage close to other equipment, ensure that the travel of the moving platform is not obstructed. -
Page 6: Mounting A Single Stage To A Work Surface
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages 3.2.1 Mounting a Single Stage to a Work Surface The NRT stage is mounted to the working surface by M6 screws through the base. To access these mounting holes, turn the motor knob to move the carriage until the holes are visible through the center hole - see Fig. -
Page 7: Mounting Stages In X-Y Configurations
Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.2.2 Mounting stages in X-Y configurations Tools required: 5mm hexagon key, Qty 2, M6 x 12 (1/4-20 UNC x 1/2”) cap head bolts, Engineers square and a flat plate. (square) (flat plate) Fig. 3.2 X-Y configuration Page 5 Rev 12 Oct 2018... -
Page 8: Mounting Stages In X-Y-Z Configurations
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages 1) Fix the X axis stage to the worksurface, as detailed in Section 3.2.1. 2) Turn the motor knob of the Y axis stage to move the top platform sufficiently to gain access to the fixing holes in the base plate. - Page 9 Chapter 3 Installation and Operation Z bracket assembly (NRT150P1) bracket may be turned through 90° on Y stage Side View Plan View Fig. 3.3 X-Y-Z configuration Page 7 Rev 12 Oct 2018...
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Page 10: Operation
The NRT stage should be driven by the Thorlabs stepper motor BSC series controllers - see www.thorlabs.com for further details. The flying lead of the stage is terminated in a D-type connector - see Chapter 4 for pin out details, and should be connected to the controller via the extension cable supplied. - Page 11 3) Shut down all applications using the APT server (e.g. APT User or your own custom application). 4) Run the APT Config utility - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/APT Config/APT Config. 5) From the 'APT Configuration Utility' window, click the 'Stage' tab. Fig. 3.4 APT Configuration Utility - Stage Tab 6) In the ‘Motor’...
- Page 12 Using Kinesis Software 1) Ensure that the device is connected to the PC and powered up. 2) Run the Kinesis software - Start/All Programs/Thorlabs/Kinesis/Kinesis. 3) On start-up, the 'Actuator/Startup Settings’ window is displayed. This window allows the correct actuator to be selected.
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Page 13: Calibration Of Motor Drives
Chapter 3 Installation and Operation 3.4 Calibration of Motor Drives 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. the leadscrew may be nominally 1mm but actually 1.0005mm, giving a 0.5 micron error. -
Page 14: Chaper 4 Specification
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages Chapter 4 Specification 4.1 Specification Specification NRT100 NRT150 Travel Range 100 mm 150 mm Load Capacity 20 kg Horizontal 5.0 kg Vertical Bidirectional Repeatability 1.0 µm Max Load Capacity 21.8 kg (48 lbs) Velocity Range* 40.0 µm/s to 30 mm/s... -
Page 15: Parts List
Chapter 4 Specification The ‘Motor’ connector provides connection to the stepper motor controller. The pin functions are detailed in Fig. 4.1. Description Description Limit Switch Ground Forward Limit Switch Reverse Limit Switch Phase B -ve Phase B +ve Limit Switch 5V Phase A -ve Phase A +ve Ground... -
Page 16: Chaper 5 Regulatory
NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages 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, persuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. -
Page 17: Chaper 6 Ce Certificate
Chapter 5 Regulatory 5.2 CE Certificate Page 15 Rev 12 Oct 2018... - Page 18 NRT Series Motorized Translation Stages Page 16 14098-D01...
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Page 19: Chaper 7 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 20 www.thorlabs.com...
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