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ORIC® 20 mm Linear Translation Stage with Piezoelectric Inertia Drive![]()
PD1 20 mm Travel Range Application Idea PD1 Stages in XYZ Configuration Related Items
![]() Please Wait ![]() Click for Details PD1(/M) Stage Features
Features
Thorlabs' ORIC® Piezoelectric Inertia Drive Stage provides fast and stable piezo-controlled linear motion control in a compact package. This open-loop stage can support loads up to 3 kg and operate at speeds up to 3 mm/s with no backlash. The piezo inertia drive is self-locking when the stage is at rest and no power is supplied to the piezo, making these actuators ideal for set-and-hold applications that require micrometer resolution and long-term alignment stability. ![]() Click to Enlarge PD1 Stages in XY Configuration with POLARIS-B05S Fixed Optic Mount ![]() Click to Enlarge XY + Rotation Stage created by mounting two PD1(/M) linear stages on a PDR1(/M) rotation stage using the included accessories. Load Mounting Options Stage Mounting Options The stage should be mounted on an even surface with recommended flatness ≤5 μm. If the stage is mounted on a surface with >5 µm flatness (as with most breadboards and optical tables), the mounting torque may need to be decreased in order for the velocity variation and pitch/yaw of the stage to meet specifications. If needed, the PD1B(/M) mounting adapter provides a mounting surface with precise flatness to avoid warping the stage when mounting it to a table surface. The PD1Z(/M) right-angle bracket adapter allows the stage to be mounted vertically on top of another stage for an XZ or XYZ configuration. Note that when the stage is mounted vertically, the load capacity is greatly reduced. XY + Rotation Stage Required Controller ![]() Click to Enlarge Simplified Illustration Showing the Operation of the Piezo Inertia Drive ![]() The "stick-slip" cycle consists of a slow piezo expansion and a fast piezo contraction. Piezoelectric Inertia "Stick-Slip" MotorThe piezo inertia motor consists of three main parts: a flexure-coupled piezo actuator, a friction element, and a slider (the moving platform). During the "stick" part of a cycle, the piezo slowly expands under the ramp voltage, pushing the friction element and the slider forward in unison. During the "slip" part, the drive voltage drops rapidly and the piezo element returns to its starting length, with the friction element "slipping" backward. The slider does not move due to its inertia and the low coefficient of kinetic friction between the friction element and the bottom surface of the slider. The graph to the right shows the piezo drive voltage during one "stick-slip" cycle. Repeating this cycle produces continuous forward travel of the slider. For travel in the reverse direction, the opposite drive voltage pattern is required, resulting in rapid piezo expansion and slower piezo contraction, or "slip-stick". During operation, the stage makes a high pitch noise and may generate some heat. This is normal behavior in the performance of the device and does not indicate a fault condition. Due to a number of factors that include the application conditions, piezo hysteresis, component variance, and the axial load, the achieved step size will vary and is not repeatable. To help overcome this variance, an external feedback system will be necessary.
![]() Click for Details PD1 Mechanical Drawing ![]() Click for Details PD1/M Mechanical Drawing Note: The KIM001 uses Kinesis software. The KIM101 is compatible with both Kinesis and our legacy APT software. Thorlabs offers two platforms to drive our wide range of motion controllers: our Kinesis® software package or the legacy APT™ (Advanced Positioning Technology) software package. Either package can be used to control devices in the Kinesis family, which covers a wide range of motion controllers ranging from small, low-powered, single-channel drivers (such as the K-Cubes™ and T-Cubes™) to high-power, multi-channel, modular 19" rack nanopositioning systems (the APT Rack System). The Kinesis Software features .NET controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. Low-level DLL libraries are included for applications not expected to use the .NET framework. A Central Sequence Manager supports integration and synchronization of all Thorlabs motion control hardware. ![]() Kinesis GUI Screen ![]() APT GUI Screen Our legacy APT System Software platform offers ActiveX-based controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working on C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any Active-X compatible languages to create custom applications and includes a simulator mode to assist in developing custom applications without requiring hardware. By providing these common software platforms, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis and APT controllers in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from single-axis to multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface. The software packages allow two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction with and control of the controllers 'out of the box', and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice. A range of video tutorials is available to help explain our APT system software. These tutorials provide an overview of the software and the APT Config utility. Additionally, a tutorial video is available to explain how to select simulator mode within the software, which allows the user to experiment with the software without a controller connected. Please select the APT Tutorials tab above to view these videos. SoftwareKinesis Version 1.14.25 The Kinesis Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' Kinesis and APT™ system controllers. Also Available:
Thorlabs' Kinesis® software features new .NET controls which can be used by third-party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. C# For a collection of example projects that can be compiled and run to demonstrate the different ways in which developers can build on the Kinesis motion control libraries, click on the links below. Please note that a separate integrated development environment (IDE) (e.g., Microsoft Visual Studio) will be required to execute the Quick Start examples. The C# example projects can be executed using the included .NET controls in the Kinesis software package (see the Kinesis Software tab for details).
LabVIEW
These videos illustrate some of the basics of using the APT System Software from both a non-programming and a programming point of view. There are videos that illustrate usage of the supplied APT utilities that allow immediate control of the APT controllers out of the box. There are also a number of videos that explain the basics of programming custom software applications using Visual Basic, LabView and Visual C++. Watch the videos now to see what we mean.
To further assist programmers, a guide to programming the APT software in LabView is also available.
Motorized Linear Translation StagesThorlabs' motorized linear translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from a stage with 20 µm of piezo translation to our 600 mm direct drive stage. Many of these stages can be assembled in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our multi-axis stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard motorized translation stages. In addition to motorized linear translation stages, we offer motorized rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer manual translation stages. Piezo StagesThese stages incorporate piezoelectric elements in a variety of drive mechanisms. Our Nanoflex™ translation stages use standard piezo chips along with manual actuators. Our LPS710E z-axis stage features a mechanically amplified piezo design and includes a matched controller. The PD1 stage incorporates a piezo inertia drive that uses "stick-slip" friction properties to obtain an extended travel range. The Elliptec™ stages use resonant piezo motors to push and pull the moving platform through resonant elliptical motion.
Stepper Motor StagesThese translation stages feature removable or integrated stepper motors and long travel ranges up to 300 mm. The MLJ150 stage also offers high load capacity vertical translation. The other stages can be assembled into multi-axis configurations.
DC Servo Motor StagesThorlabs offers linear translation stages with removable or integrated DC servo motors. These stages feature low profiles and can be assembled in multi-axis configurations.
Direct Drive StagesThese low-profile stages feature integrated brushless DC servo motors for high speed translation with zero backlash. When no power is applied, the platforms of these stages have very little inertia and are virtually free running. Hence these stages may not be suitable for applications where the stage's platform needs to remain in a set position when the power is off. We do not recommend mounting these stages vertically.
![]() ![]() Click for Details Piezo Stage Top Plate Schematic. Dimensions for the metric stage are given in parentheses.
This ORIC® open-loop piezo stage can support loads up to 3 kg and operate at speeds up to 3 mm/s with no backlash. The piezo inertia drive is self-locking when the stage is at rest and no power is supplied to the piezo, making these actuators ideal for set-and-hold applications that require micrometer resolution and long-term alignment stability. See the Specs tab above for more detailed information including compatible controllers. See below for alternative top plate adapters, a right-angle bracket adapter, and a mounting base adapter. Each stage has an integrated 1.0 m cable; 1.5 m SMC extension cables (Item # PAA101) and male-to-male SMC adapters (item # T5026) are also available. Please note that, due to the capacitance of the cables, the total length of the control cable should not exceed 2.5 m. ![]() ![]() Click for Details PD1T and PD1T/M Adapter Plate Schematics ![]() Click for Details PD1U Adapter Plate Schematic. Dimensions for the metric adapter plate are given in parentheses.
These adapter plates provide alternative mounting holes for the PD1(/M) stage. Each adapter matches the footprint of the stage and can be secured to the the top or bottom of the stage using the two included 2-56 (M2) cap screws in the mounting counterbores near the corners. The PD1T imperial adapter plate features a central 8-32 tapped hole and sixteen 4-40 tapped holes, four of which are spaced for 16 mm cage systems. The metric version features a central M4 tapped hole, ten M2 mounting taps, four M3 mounting taps, and four 4-40 taps with 16 mm cage system spacing. The PD1U imperial adapter plate features four 6-32 and four 8-32 tapped holes in a cross pattern; the metric version features eight M4 tapped holes in the same layout. The bottom surface features five #8 (M4) counterbores, as well as four Ø2 mm dowel pin holes for alignment. See the drawing above for more details. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge Three PD1(/M) Stages can be mounted in an XYZ configuration using the PD1Z(/M) adapter. ![]() Click for Details Schematic of Right-Angle Bracket's Vertical Face. Dimensions for the metric bracket are given in parentheses.
The PD1Z(/M) right-angle bracket allows the user to mount a PD1(/M) linear stage in a vertical orientation for XZ or XYZ applications. It can be secured to the top plate of the stage using two 2-56 (M2) cap screws in the mounting counterbores near the corners. The vertical stage can be mounted on the bracket using the two included 2-56 (M2) cap screws in the mounting counterbores near the corners. Four Ø2 mm dowel pin holes are located on each face for precise alignment. The piezo stage can be mounted on the right-angle bracket for either vertical or horizontal translation. The PD1T(/M) or PD1U(/M) adapter plate can also be mounted directly to the bracket. When the PD1(/M) is mounted for vertical translation, the load capacity is reduced to 100 g. Note that in an XYZ configuration, the locking plate of the bottom stage may interfere with the translation range of the vertical stage. Simply remove the locking plate to achieve the full range of translation in all three dimensions. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge PD1 Stage Mounted to PD1B Adapter
This adapter provides a flat surface for mounting the PD1(/M) stage. If the stage is mounted on a surface with >5 µm flatness (as with most breadboards and optical tables), the velocity variation and pitch/yaw of the stage may suffer due to the stage warping. Mounting the stage on the PD1B(/M) mounting adapter drastically reduces the amount the stage warps when mounted on a table or breadboard with insufficient flatness. Two 8-32 (M4) cap screws are included for mounting the stage to the adapter. ![]()
These compact K-Cube Controllers provide easy manual and PC control of our piezo inertia stages, actuators, and optic mounts. They feature adjustable voltage output from 85 V to 125 V. The top panel display screen enables operation as soon as the unit is turned on, without the need for connection to a PC. Alternatively, both controllers have USB connectivity that provides 'Plug-and-Play' PC-controlled operation with our Kinesis® software package (included). The KIM101 controller can also be operated with our legacy APT™ (Advanced Positioning Technology) software package. These units have small footprints and may be mounted directly to the optical table using the 1/4" (M6) counterbored slots in the base plate. Their compact size allows these controllers to be positioned close to the motorized system for added convenience when manually adjusting motor positions using the top panel controls. Tabletop operation also allows minimal drive cable lengths for easier cable management. Please note that these controllers do not ship with a power supply. The compatible KPS101 power supply is sold below. KIM001 Single-Channel Controller KIM101 Four-Channel Controller For more information, please see the full web presentation. Operation Power Supply | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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