Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The compact, motorized MTS Series stages feature a dual set of linear rails with
continuously recirculating ball bearings on a moveable carriage. This mechanism
provides smooth, low friction movement and ensures high load capacity.
The drive power is provided by a brushed DC servo motor. A built-in hall effect
encoder provides 12,288 counts per revolution and a single encoder count
represents 29 nm of motion; the actual minimum repeatable incremental movement
of the stage itself is 0.8 µm.
The addition of limit switches on the stage ensures controlled motion within the
parameters of the unit and prevents overdriving in both directions. Two travel ranges
are available: 25 mm (1") and 50 mm (2"). The stages are configurable in XY, XZ, and
XYZ in both left- and right-handed configurations using spacer plates (MTS25B-Z8
and MTS50B-Z8) and angle brackets (MTS25C-Z8 and MTS50C-Z8) available
separately). Base plates (MTS25A-Z8 and MTS50A-Z8) allow the stages to be bolted
directly to an optical table. For added flexibility, both sizes of travel stages can be
configured together.
For attachment to other stages or fittings, please contact Tech Support.
Fig. 1.1 Typical MTS stage and driver set up
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