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Legacy Analog Encoder, Ultra High Vacuum Wiring Diagram ............28 A.5.6 Legacy PPS-28PM with UHV MII 6000V Digital Encoder Dimensions ..........29 A.5.7 Legacy Digital MII6000V Encoder, Ultra High Vacuum Wiring Diagram ......... 30 A.5.8 Legacy Using the UHV Digital Encoder Module ................. 31 MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Vacuum and non-magnetic versions available Carriage Encoder Base Figure 1-A. PPS-28PM, Piezo Motor, Open Loop Version (left), Closed Loop Version (right) Recommended Controllers The following controllers are available from MICRONIX USA: • MMC-100 • MMC-110 • NanoDrive Technical Data and Ordering Information Detailed specifications and ordering information can be found on the PPS-28PM product page on the MICRONIX USA website.
Relative humidity between 20-80%. • Locate away from water, heat, and electrical noise. Package Contents If the product is damaged or there are missing components, contact MICRONIX USA immediately. Do not discard product packaging in case of return shipment. Package Should Contain: •...
Travel Figure 3-A. PPS-28PM Installation *Ensure the dowel pin holes on the mounting plate are not over-constraining the stage, i.e. one of the two holes needs to be a slot, see section 4.2 for reference. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Reference Manual 3.1.2 X-Y Mounting An adapter plate is required to mount in XY. Contact MICRONIX USA for additional or custom mounting plates. 1. Install the bottom stage to the mounting surface as shown in Section 3.1.1. 2. Align the XY Bracket (PN: 430987) to the carriage using two M1.5 x 4 mm dowel pins and secure using four M2 x 4 mm socket head cap screws at 0.22 Nm...
* Grey parts for external closed loop only * All dimensions shown in millimeters Recommended General Mounting Pattern It is recommended to use a pin-slot hole pattern for dowel pin alignment. Travel 26mm 51mm 76mm 102mm MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Metric/English Optical Table Mounting Plate for PPS-28 (Mounting Plate PN: 431422) Accessories 430987 430805 XY-Bracket Adapter Z-Bracket Adapter Used to adapt the PPS-28 series to an Used to adapt the PPS-28 series to a assembly for a XY mounting perpendicular assembly for XZ configurations. mounting configurations.
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Precision Positioner Stage Reference Manual 431581 431591 Z-Bracket Adapter Z-Bracket Adapter Used to adapt the PPS-28 series to a Used to adapt the PPS-28 series to a perpendicular assembly for XZ perpendicular assembly for XZ mounting configurations. mounting configurations. 430517...
Phase 1 Cos+ Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Sin+ Brown Ground Black/Green Index+ Violet Shield Casing Grey White (Grey TP) Cos- White (Blue TP) Sin- White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
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Description Color Description Color Phase 1 Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Brown Ground Black/Green Index+ Violet Shield Casing Grey White (Grey TP) White (Blue TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
When handling the stage for vacuum environments, take the necessary precautions, such as wearing clean latex gloves, clean room, clothing, etc. Avoid any contaminants. Maximum bake-out temperature is 100°C. MICRONIX USA optionally supplies the stage with vacuum compatible connectors, see chart below.
Color Color Phase 1 Phase 2 White (Green TP) White (Green TP) Ground Black/Green Black/Green Limit Switch - White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Limit Switch + Violet Violet White (Grey) White (Grey) Grey Grey MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Brown Index+ Violet Violet Grey Grey White (Grey TP) White (Grey TP) Cos- White (Blue TP) White (Blue TP) Sin- White (Brown TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
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Blue Brown Brown Index+ Violet Violet Grey Grey White (Grey TP) White (Grey TP) White (Blue TP) White (Blue TP) White (Brown TP) White (Brown TP) Index- White (Violet TP) White (Violet TP) Shield Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
USA personnel. If the stage is not performing up to the original specifications, please contact MICRONIX USA. • The PPS-28 series of linear stages are precision mechanical devices and should be handled with care. Do not drop or mishandle the stage. •...
All closed loop stages are supplied with 20 µm scales. The interpolation is done in the MMC-100/MMC-110 to the resolution as specified in the order. With an analog encoder, the MMC-100/MMC-110 has an achievable resolution of 10 MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
*Note: The index pulse may be aligned with A- or B- at some interpolation values. A.3.4 Resolution All closed loop stages are supplied with 20µm scales. With a digital encoder, an MMC controller has an achievable resolution of 2nm. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Reference Manual A.4 Using an Absolute Encoder The Micronix absolute encoder operates using standard BiSS C-mode (continuous) interface, transmitting 32-bits of position data on each request. The controller will clock position acquisitions via the MA signal. The SLO signal will transmit position data from the encoder.
Description Color Brown Phase 1 Blue Phase 2 White (Green TP) Index+ Violet Ground Black/Green Grey Shield Casing White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Violet Shield Interpolator Cable E Pinout for PPS-28-1X306 Dsub15M Dsub15F Dsub9F Description Color Brown Blue Index+ Violet Grey White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Blue A- / COS- Orange White (Blue TP) B+ / SIN+ Yellow Brown B- / SIN- Green White (Brown TP) Index + Violet Violet Index - Blue White (Violet TP) White (Grey TP) Black Grey MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
PPS-28PM Precision Positioner Stage Reference Manual A.5.4 Legacy PPS-28PM with M1000 Analog Encoder Dimensions * L45mm version shown * Grey parts for external closed loop only * All dimensions shown in millimeters MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
Brown Brown White (Grey TP) Cos- Orange White (Brown TP) Sin+ Yellow Blue Sin- Green White (Blue TP) Index- Blue White (Violet TP) Index+ Violet Violet Shield Casing A.5.5.1 Legacy Straight Through 15-Pin Feed Through MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
White (Brown TP) Shield Interpolator Cable E Pinout for PPS-28-1X309 Dsub15M Dsub15F Dsub9F Description: Color Brown Blue Index+ Violet Grey White (Grey TP) White (Brown TP) White (Blue TP) Index- White (Violet TP) Shield Casing Casing Casing MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
A Red or Yellow Signal Level LED indicates misalignment of the Encoder Head, if this occurs contact MICRONIX USA. Do not adjust the Encoder Head or scale. For more information refer to MicroE Systems Mercury Encoders.
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All closed loop stages are supplied with 20µm scales. The digital encoder module interpolates to a higher resolution as specified in the order. With a digital encoder an MMC controller has an achievable resolution of 2nm. MICRONIX USA,LLC Rev: 4.0 www.micronixusa.com...
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