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1 INTRODUCTION
The HS1 is a PZT actuated linear nanopositioning stage of exceptional resolution and
stability. Two HS1
’s can be stacked to form a high performance XY
or XYZ
nanopositioning system. The HS1 comes complete with a position sensitive detector for
closed loop operation.
TRANSLATION (
μm) (X
)
10, 30, 50, 70 or 100 µm
VOLTAGE RANGE (V)
-15V to +150V
RESONANT FREQUENCY
UNLOADED (Hz)
7000Hz (10µm), 4000Hz (30/50/70µm)
1500Hz (100µm)
STIFFNESS (N/
μ
m)
5.2N/µm (10µm), 3N/µm (30/50/70µm)
1.1N/µm (100µm)
MAXIMUM LOAD (hor/vert) (kg)
1/0.5
CABLE LENGTH (m)
>1.5m
CABLE CONNECTION
DB-9
1.1 Unpacking the HS1
Before unpacking the HS1 read this entire operation manual, paying special attention to
the following section on
“Handling the
HS1
”
. Check the contents of the package against
the shipping list and notify PIEZOCONCEPT immediately if any items are missing.
1.2 Handling the HS1.
The HS1 is a high precision scientific instrument and therefore requires special handling
in order to ensure proper operation. Mishandling can cause permanent damage to the
nanopositioning stage. To ensure a long and useful life the following guidelines should
be strictly followed.
•
Never insert anything into the EDM grooves
. The EDM grooves are the cuts
that form the flexure hinges and separate the moving portion of the stage
•
Do not move the translation stage by pushing on it with your hands or any other
object.
•
Avoid applying a torque between the moving stage and the frame.
•
Do not drop, treat roughly, or physically shock the Nanopositioning stage.
•
Do not lift by the cable.
•
The surface to which the HS1 is mounted to should be flat and clean. Likewise,
the bottom of the HS1 should be free of particles and dust before mounting.
•
Do not immerse in any liquid. If the HS1 requires cleaning slightly dampen a lint
free cloth with iso-propanol or ethanol and lightly wipe the surface. Do not get any
liquid or lint into the EDM grooves.
•
Never disassemble the nanopositioning stage, there are no serviceable parts
inside.
