M-511.5i, M-521.5i, M-531.5i IntelliStages (TM)

M-511.5i, M-521.5i, M-531.5i IntelliStages (TM), 4", 8" and 12" travel range, and inside view, showing integrated controller.

Precision Translation Stage and Motor Controller in a single Package  Network Capability  Less Components — Higher Reliability  Plug & Play Operation through RS-232 Interface from any PC or PLC  Travel Ranges to 306 mm (12")  0.1 µm Resolution  Stress-Relieved Aluminum Stage Base for Highest Stability  Zero-Backlash Recirculating Ballscrews  Hall-Effect Origin and Limit Switches  Application examples:Quality control, semiconductor test equipment, metrology, disk drive test set-ups, R&D. M-500 Series IntelliStagesTM are designed to meet demanding positioning requirements at minimum expense.  Because of the high level of integration, IntelliStagesTM contain less than 50% of the components of a classical controller/stage setup (electronics, mechanics and cables!). This fact automatically increases the reliability and eliminates the potential of incompatibility.

IntelliStagesTM can be easily networked to form multi-axis motion control systems — no extra parts required. Precision ground recirculating ballscrews (higher accuracy than rolled ballscrews) with preloaded nuts provide low friction, backlash free positioning. High precision linear guiding rails with recirculating ball bearings (no cage migration!) guarantee 1 µm/100 mm straightness and flatness.  Integrated non contact hall-effect origin switches and limit switches are standard, too. A high resolution 5-phase stepper motor with 20,000 steps/revolution provides minimum incremental motion of 0.1 µm.  Setting up the IntelliStageTM is a cinch. Connect one end of the cable (incluced) to the RS-232 interface of the PC and the power supply (included), the other end to the stage and start the software (included).  Whenever an additional stage is required, it can be added and controlled from the same PC (see drawing). Up to 27 IntelliStagesTM can be networked.