M-011 magnetically coupled high precision translation stages use the force of integrated magnets to preload the stage. This magnetic preload results in extremely uniform and smooth motion with minimum friction. Unlike conventional linear slides, where two bearings with limited parallelism guide the carriage (inducing runout and rotational errors), in M-011 linear slide stages only one of the two linear bearings has a guiding function (V-groove) while the second bearing only supports (U-groove) the top platform.
The coupling between the precision linear slide and the motorized drive units (stepper motors, piezoelectric, motorized micrometer drives) is not rigid but via magnets. This design allows only on-axis forces (drive direction) to be transmitted to the translation stage. Thus, torque-based positioning errors induced by non-parallelism between the drive axis and the linear bearing axis are eliminated. For the highest precision, see Air Bearing Stages.
M-011 linear translation stage is available in 6 versions:
The basic version precision linear slide, M-011.00, is equipped with a precision micrometer providing a sensitivity of 1 µm. The M-011.D0 precision linear stage is equipped with a closed loop servo motor drive providing 0.1 µm minimum incremental motion. For both the manual and motorized version, closed loop feedback and open loop piezo drives are available. They provide 5 nm minimum incremental motion over a travel range of 30 µm and allow for dynamic operation such as scanning and tracking. The closed loop piezoelectric drive provides repeatability of 60 nm (see "Piezo Actuators" section for further details on piezo actuators and recommended drivers).
Linear translation stages can be cross stacked and combined with the M-052 Z-axis mounting bracket to provide multi-axis motion (vertical use of the M-011 only permitted with loads less than 0.1 kg, no extended Z-axis bracket for motorized Z-stage available). More on linear translation stages here.
ORDERING INFORMATION
M-011.00 Translation Stage, 15 mm
M-011.P0 Translation Stage, 15 mm, Manual + PZT Drive
M-011.PS Translation Stage, 15 mm, Manual + Closed Loop PZT Drive
M-011.D0 Translation Stage, 10 mm, DC Motor Drive
M-011.DP Translation Stage, 10 mm, DC Motor + PZT Drive
M-011.DS Translation Stage, 10 mm, DC Motor + Closed Loop PZT Drive
UPGRADES
M-011.U0 Upgrade Kit with Open Loop PZT Drive
M-011.US Upgrade Kit with Closed Loop PZT Drive
M-011.UD Factory Installed Upgrade Kit with DC Motor Drive and Limit Switches
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Models | M-011.00 | M-011.P0 | M-011.PS | M-011.D0 | M-011.DP | M-011.DS | Units | |
Travel range | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 10 | mm | |
PZT fine travel range | - | 30 | 30 | - | 30 | 30 | µm | |
Min. incremental motion | - | 0.005 | 0.005 | - | 0.005 | 0.005 | µm | A4 |
Repeatability (PZT drive) | - | - | 0.06 | - | - | 0.06 | µm | |
Design resolution (DC Motor) | - | - | - | 0.059 | 0.059 | 0.059 | µm | A3 |
Min. incremental motion | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | µm | A4 |
Unidirectional repeatability | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | µm | |
Bi-directional repeatability | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | µm | |
** Backlash | - | - | - | 5* | 5* | 5* | µm | |
Straightness/ flatness per 5 mm | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | µm | |
Straightness/ flatness full travel | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | µm | |
Max. velocity | - | - | - | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | mm/sec | |
Max. normal load capacity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | kg | B1 |
Max. push/pull force | 7 / 5 | 7 / 5 | 7 / 5 | 7 / 5 | 7 / 5 | 7 / 5 | N | B2 |
Max. lateral force | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | N | |
Drive | M-623 Micrometer | M-623 Micrometer | M-623 Micrometer | M-222.20 | M-222.20 | M-222.20 | ||
PZT Drive | - | P-840.20 | P-841.20 | - | P-840.20 | P-841.20 | D1 | |
Encoder resolution | - | - | - | 60 | 60 | 60 | counts/rev. | |
Drive screw pitch | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | mm/rev. | |
Gear ratio | - | - | - | (31/9)4 :1 | (31/9)4 :1 | (31/9)4 :1 | ||
Nominal motor power | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | W | |
Motor voltage range | - | - | - | 0 to ±12 | 0 to ±12 | 0 to ±12 | V | |
Weight | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0.62 | kg | |
Recommended motor controller | - | - | - | C-842, C-844 | C-842, C-844 | C-842, C-844 | D2 | |
Material | Al, St | Al, St | Al, St | Al, St | Al, St | Al, St | L | |
Recommended PZT controller | - | A, C, G | D, H | - | A, C, G | D, H | M | |
* gearhead ** the PZT drives are backlash free
This is a legacy product that may have limited availability or may have been replaced. Ask a PI engineer for an equivalent new model.