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ETN053043-D02

LNR502 Long Travel, Linear Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator

Contents

Chap

er 4 Installation ............................................................................................................................

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4.1

Unpacking .................................................................................................................

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4.2

Environmental Conditions

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4.3

Mounting

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4.4

Fitting and Removal of Drives

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4.5

Reconfiguring the Actuator Position

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4.6

Mounting Equipment to the Stage

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4.7

Transportation

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Chap

er 5 Specifications .....................................................................................................................

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Specifications ..........................................................................................

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5.2

How to Calculate the Linear Displacement

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Maintenance

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6.1

Preventative Maintenance

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er 7 Regulatory .........................................................................................................................

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Declarations Of Conformity .........................................................................................

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er 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts .........................................................................................

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Overview

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Linear Long-Travel Translation Stage

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Safety

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2.1

Safety Information

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2.2 General Warnings

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Chap

er 3 Operation ..............................................................................................................................

3.1

Selecting the Stage Type

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3.2

aintenance

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in Assignments

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Extension Cables

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Summary of Contents for LNR502

Page 1: ...HA0404T LNR502 M Linear Long Travel Translation Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator User Guide Original Instructions ...

Page 2: ...rtation 13 Chapter 5 Specifications 14 5 1 Specifications 14 5 2 How to Calculate the Linear Displacement 14 Chapter 6 Maintenance 15 6 1 Preventative Maintenance 15 Chapter 7 Regulatory 16 7 1 Declarations Of Conformity 16 Chapter 8 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts 17 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 1 Linear Long Travel Translation Stage 1 Chapter 2 Safety 2 2 1 Safety Information 2 2 2 General Warnings 2 Chap...

Page 3: ...lutions to applications such as manipulation alignment and assembly of photonics products and microscope examination of large samples When fitted with a piezoelectric actuator the stage is compatible with the Thorlabs NanoTrak autoalignment module allowing automated or semi automated optical alignment systems to be constructed around customer specific applications Stages can be bolted together in ...

Page 4: ... the Actuator and any rigid structure Because it can be software controlled it should be noted that this device could begin to move unexpectedly for a person within its envelope of operation who had not programmed the move Warning If this equipment is used in a manner not specified in the handbook the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired In particular excessive moisture may impair ...

Page 5: ...ronic hardware and connect the modules to the relevant axes of the associated stages see the handbooks for the associated controller 2 For each Stepper Motor Controller in your system fit the interlock plug supplied to the MOTOR CONTROL connector on the rear panel 3 Ensure that the device is connected to the PC and powered up 4 Run the Kinesis software Start All Programs Thorlabs Kinesis Kinesis 5...

Page 6: ...lly Refer to the handbook for the associated controller for more information on driving the actuator stage 3 2 Maintenance After prolonged use and particularly in applications where small movements are continually repeated the grease on the drive shaft may build up This may cause rough or noisy movement vibration and excessive heating It is good practice to run the motor periodically from one end ...

Page 7: ...s supplied with a 0 5 m flying lead and a 3 m PAA613 extension cable Additional extension cables are available separately see www thorlabs com for more details Pin Description Pin Description 1 Limit Ground 9 Ident for Future Use 2 CCW Limit Switch 10 5 V 3 CW Limit Switch 11 Reserved for Future Use 4 Motor Phase B 12 Reserved for Future Use 5 Motor Phase B 13 5 V 6 Motor Phase A 14 Reserved for F...

Page 8: ...is driven against a solid object damage to the internal mechanism could occur The range of travel on each axis is 50 mm total that is 25 mm about the nominal position The stage is shipped with the drives configured for right handed use however they can be repositioned for applications where left handed use is more convenient see Section 4 5 for more details Caution Once removed from its packaging ...

Page 9: ... the mounting holes in the base are clearly visible through the holes in the top plate 2 Fit the dowels supplied to the base plate LNR50P4 3 Position the stage on the base plate ensuring that the dowels locate correctly in the holes in the lower surface of the stage 4 Fit two bolts M6 x 12 mm or 1 4 20 x 1 2 through the holes in the top plate and into the base plate Tighten to secure the stage in ...

Page 10: ...lied to the moving platform of the lower stage 2 Fit the spacer plate LNR50P3 into place as shown below ensuring that the dowels in the lower stage locate correctly in the holes in the bottom surface of the spacer plate 3 Fit a bolt M6 x 12 mm or 1 4 20 x 1 2 not supplied through the hole in the center of the spacer plate and into the top platform of the lower stage Tighten the bolt to secure the ...

Page 11: ...r plate locate correctly in the holes in the lower surface of the stage 6 Fit two bolts M6 x 12 mm or 1 4 20 x 1 2 not supplied through the holes in the upper stage and tighten to secure the stage to the spacer plate beneath Fig 4 3 Fitting the Y Axis Stage Caution Use only bolts of the stated length Longer bolts will protrude into the stage and damage the internal mechanism 6 5 4 ...

Page 12: ...d at item 1 locate correctly in the holes on the underside of the angle bracket Fig 4 4 Fitting the Angle Bracket 3 Fit six bolts M6 x 16 mm or 1 4 20 x 5 8 not supplied through the holes in the base of the angle bracket and tighten to secure the bracket to the XY assembly 4 Fit the dowels supplied into the holes in the back surface of the angle bracket 5 Fit the vertical axis stage into place ens...

Page 13: ...racket Fig 4 5 Adding a Vertical Axis Stage 4 4 Fitting and Removal of Drives 1 Remove the motor mounting bolts 3 mm hex 2 Remove the existing drive 3 Fit the replacement drive 4 Refit the motor mounting bolts Fig 4 6 Fitting Removing a Motor Drive Caution Use only bolts of the stated length Longer bolts will protrude into the stage and damage the internal mechanism 6 4 5 3 2 4 1 ...

Page 14: ... mounting bolts 3 mm hex and remove the push block mounting block Fig 4 7 Removing the Actuator Clamp and Push Block Referring to Fig 4 8 5 Refit the push block mounting block on the opposite side of the stage as shown in Fig 4 8 and tighten the attachment bolts 6 Refit the push block pinch bolts but do not tighten 7 Refit the push block then tighten the push block pinch bolts 8 Refit the motor ac...

Page 15: ...ation Caution The weight attached to the moving platform must not exceed 10 kg Do not apply excessive forces to the moving platform Caution The drives should be removed before transporting the stage When packing the unit for shipping use the original packing If this is not available use a strong box and surround the stage with at least 100 mm of shock absorbent material Counterbored Holes toSuit 1...

Page 16: ...ity Max 50 mm s Velocity Stability 0 4 mm s Acceleration Max 50 mm s2 Load Capacity Vertical Load Recommended 10 kg 22 lbs f Max 10 kg 22 lbs Horizontal Load Recommended 25 kg 55 lbs f Max 48 kg 105 lbs Orthogonality Pitch 0 03 524 µrad Yaw 0 015 262 µrad Bidirectional Accuracy 35 µm Physical Dimensionsg Weight 2 8 kg 6 17 lbs a The average of the repeatability when a set position is approached fr...

Page 17: ...ance Warning The equipment contains no user serviceable parts There is a risk of severe electrical shock if the equipment is operated with the covers removed Only personnel authorized by Thorlabs Ltd and trained in the maintenance of this equipment should attempt any repairs or adjustments ...

Page 18: ...Page 16 ETN053043 D02 LNR502 Long Travel Linear Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator Chapter 7 Regulatory 7 1 Declarations Of Conformity 7 1 1 For Customers in Europe ...

Page 19: ...act Thorlabs for more information 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 USA Canada and South America Thorlabs Inc sales thorlabs com m techsupport thorlabs com Europe Thorlabs GmbH europe thorlabs com France Thorlabs...

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