Chapter 1: Overview
The specifications in this manual pertain to the second generation of PRO SL/SLE stages. Second
generation stages can be distinguished from their first generation counterparts by the curved hardcover
on the second generation. Contact Aerotech if you need a first generation manual.
Table 1-1:
Model Numbers and Ordering Options
PRO560SL and PRO560SLE Series Linear Ball-Screw Stage
Direct Linear Feedback (-SLE only)
-E1
Incremental linear encoder; 1 Vpp
-E2
Incremental linear encoder; 0.1 µm digital RS422 output
-E3
Absolute linear encoder; EnDat 2.2
-E4
Incremental linear encoder; 0.5 µm digital RS422 output
Travel (Required)
-0300
300 mm travel stage
-0400
400 mm travel stage
-0500
500 mm travel stage
-0600
600 mm travel stage
-0800
800 mm travel stage
-1000
1000 mm travel stage
Mounting Orientation (Required)
Normal mounting orientation
-MT1
Side-mounted or vertical orientation
-MT2
Inverted mounting orientation
Tabletop (Optional for SL Stages; Required for SLE Stages)
-TT1
Tabletop with metric dimension mounting
-TT2
Tabletop with English dimension mounting
-TT3
Accessory tabletop with mounting for select rotary stages
-TT4
Tabletop with metric dimension mounting and wiper brushes
-TT5
Tabletop with English dimension mounting and wiper brushes
-TT6
Accessory tabletop with mounting pattern for select rotary stages and wipers
Motor (Optional)
-M1
BMS465 brushless servomotor and 2500-Line digital RS422 encoder
-M2
BMS465 brushless servomotor, 2500-Line digital RS422 encoder, and brake
-M3
BMS465 brushless servomotor and 1000-Line 1 Vpp encoder
-M4
BMS465 brushless servomotor, 1000-Line 1 Vpp encoder, and brake
-M5
BM500 brushless servomotor, 2500-Line 1 Vpp encoder, and brake
-M6
BM500 brushless servomotor, 2500-Line digital RS422 encoder, and brake
-M7
BM500 brushless servomotor and 1000-Line 1 Vpp encoder
-M8
BM500 brushless servomotor, 1000-Line 1 Vpp encoder, and brake
PRO560SL/SLE Hardware Manual
Chapter 1: Overview
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