Highly dynamic tip/tilt platform with high stiffness; 3 mrad tip/tilt angle; strain gauge sensors; without connector; 1 m cable length
S-331 High-Speed Tip/Tilt Platform
Short Settling Time and High Dynamic Linearity
- Tip/tilt angle up to 5 mrad, optical deflection angle up to 10 mrad (0.57°)
- High resonant frequencies to 10 kHz(0.5" mirror) for dynamic motion and fast step-and-settle
- Parallel-kinematic design for identically high performance characteristics for both tip/tilt axes
- Position sensors for high linearity
- For mirrors up to Ø 12.7 mm (0.5")

System frequency response with different E-727 controllers: S-331.2SB, S-331.2SH. The different performance levels of the E-727 controller variants influences the dynamic properties of the system significantly. E-727.3SD: 3 mrad, tuning optimized for 480 Hz. E-727.3SDAP: 3 mrad, tuning optimized for 800 Hz.

System frequency response with different E-727 controllers: S-331.5SH. The different performance levels of the E-727 controller variants influences the dynamic properties of the system significantly. E-727.3SD: 5 mrad, tuning optimized for static operation. E-727.3SDAP: 5 mrad, tuning optimized for 250 Hz.







Highly dynamic tip/tilt platform with high stiffness and strain gauge sensors for precision positioning and alignment of a mirror in two orthogonal axes with a common center of rotation
Application fields
Image processing / stabilization
Optical trapping
Laser scanning / beam steering
Laser tuning
Optical filters / switches
Optics
Beam stabilization
Outstanding lifetime due to PICMA
The PICMA® piezo actuators are all-ceramic insulated. This protects them against humidity and failure resulting from an increase in leakage current. PICMA® actuators offer an up to ten times longer lifetime than conventional polymer-insulated actuators. 100 billion cycles without a single failure are proven.
High guide accuracy due to zero-play flexure guides
Flexure guides are free of maintenance, friction, and wear, and do not require lubrication. Their stiffness allows high load capacity and they are insensitive to shock and vibration. They work in a wide temperature range.
High dynamics multi-axis operation due to parallel kinematics
In a parallel-kinematic multi-axis system, all actuators act on a common platform. The minimum mass inertia and the identical design of all axes allow fast, dynamic, and nevertheless precision motion.
Specifications
Specifications
Motion | Unit | Tolerance | S-331.2SB / S-331.2SH / S-331.2SL | S-331.5SH / S-331.5SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Active axes |
|
| θX, θY | θX, θY |
Rotation range in θX, θY | mrad |
| 3 | 5 |
Rotation range in θX, θY, open loop | mrad | ±20 % | 4.2 | 7 |
Linearity error in θX, θY | % | typ. | S-331.xSB: 0.1 S-331.xSH: 0.1 S-331.xSL: 0.3 | |
Positioning | Unit | Tolerance | S-331.2SB / S-331.2SH / S-331.2SL | S-331.5SH / S-331.5SL |
Bidirectional repeatability in θX, θY | µrad | typ. | 1.5 | 2.5 |
Resolution in θX, θY, open loop | µrad | typ. | 0.05 | 0.1 |
Integrated sensor |
|
| SGS, indirect position measuring | |
Sensor resolution, rotational | µrad |
| 0.1 | 0.25 |
Drive properties | Unit | Tolerance | S-331.2SB / S-331.2SH / S-331.2SL | S-331.5SH / S-331.5SL |
Drive type |
|
| PICMA® | PICMA® |
Nominal voltage | V |
| 120 | 120 |
Electrical capacitance in θX, θY | µF | ±20 % | 0.96 | 6.2 |
Mechanical properties | Unit | Tolerance | S-331.2SB / S-331.2SH / S-331.2SL | S-331.5SH / S-331.5SL |
Resonant frequency in θX, θY, unloaded | Hz | ±20 % | 10050 | 2990 |
Resonant frequency in θX, θY, under load with glass mirror (Ø 12.7 mm, thickness 3 mm) | Hz | ±20 % | 9020 | 2980 |
Moment of inertia in θX, θY, unloaded | g·mm² | ±20 % | 30 | 30 |
Distance of center of rotation to platform surface | mm | ±0.1 mm | 4 | 4 |
Guide |
|
| Flexure guide with lever amplification | |
Overall mass | g |
| 130 | 280 |
Material |
|
| Base body: steel; platform: titanium | |
Miscellaneous | Unit | Tolerance | S-331.2SB / S-331.2SH / S-331.2SL | S-331.5SH / S-331.5SL |
Operating temperature range | °C |
| -20 to 80 | |
Connector |
|
| S-331.xSB: without connector; insulated connecting wires S-331.xSH: D-sub 37 (m) S-331.xSL: LEMO LVPZT | |
Sensor connector |
|
| S-331.xSL: LEMO for strain gauge sensors | |
Cable length | m |
| S-331.xSB: 1 S-331.xSH: 2 S-331.xSL: 2 | |
Recommended controllers / drivers |
|
| S-331.xSB: E-727 S-331.xSH: E-727 S-331.xSL: E-509.S3 + E-505.00 (2x) + E-505.00S + E-500.00 | |
The specifications for model S-331.xSB apply only when used with a E-727 controller (with the appropriate adapter).
At PI, technical data is specified at 22 ±3 °C. Unless otherwise stated, the values are for unloaded conditions. Some properties are interdependent. The designation "typ." indicates a statistical average for a property; it does not indicate a guaranteed value for every product supplied. During the final inspection of a product, only selected properties are analyzed, not all. Please note that some product characteristics may deteriorate with increasing operating time.
Downloads
Product Note
Product Change Notification Piezo Actuator Driven Products
Datasheet
Documentation
User Manual PZ256
S-331 High-Dynamics Piezo Tip / Tilt Systems with High Stiffness
3D Models
3-D model S-331.2SH
3-D model S-331.5SH
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Accessories
Centering aid for mirror mounting, for tip/tilt platforms S-330 and S-331 with 0.5" mirrors (Ø 12.5 mm)
Centering aid for mirror mounting, for tip/tilt platforms S-330 and S-331 with 1.0" mirrors (Ø 25.4 mm)
Extension cable for piezo voltage, LEMO connector, 1 m
Extension cable for piezo voltage, LEMO connector, 2 m
Extension cable for piezo voltage, LEMO connector, 3 m
Extension cable for piezo voltage, LEMO connector, 5 m
Extension cable for piezo voltage, LEMO connector, 10 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 1 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 2 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 3 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 5 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 10 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 15 m
Extension cable for strain gauge sensors; LEMO connector; 25 m
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