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V-574 Ultra-Precision Direct Drive Linear Nanopositioning Stage

Ideal for Scanning, Measuring, Imaging, Alignment

  • Travel ranges of 60, 130, and 230 mm
  • 160 mm stage width
  • 0.2 µm absolute accuracy
  • Direct drive motor for efficient, dynamic performance
  • Crossed-roller bearings for true straightness and flatness
  • Incremental (20 µm / 4 µm pitch) or absolute encoder for the best accuracy, repeatability, and safety (with absolute encoder)
V-574 Ultra-Precision Direct Drive Linear Nanopositioning Stage
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Product overview

The V-574 linear stages are designed for accuracy, precision, long life, ease of use, and can be mounted in any orientation. Note that a counterbalance is required for vertical operation.

Even though compact, V-574 nanopositioning stages offer superior travel accuracy, flatness, and performance compared to many larger linear translation stages. With a powerful, non-cogging direct drive motor and cross roller bearings, the V-574 family of linear stages performs well in high-throughput production environments.

The absolute encoder models provide not only 1 nm resolution, but also the safest and most efficient operation and start, not requiring initialization or homing. Incremental encoder models are also available.

The non-contact direct-drive linear motor provides high dynamics and maintenance-free, friction-free operation. The ultra-precision cross roller bearings are intended to guarantee excellent guiding precision and low maintenance for the entire life of the stage.

V-574 linear stages are designed for XY and XYZ mounting. The Z version comes with a brake for safety and a pneumatic counterbalance, ensuring minimal holding current on the linear motor and enhanced dynamic performance.

 

3-phase motors for higher dynamics and friction-free, maintenance-free operation

The 3-phase linear motors driving the V-574 stage family transfer their force directly and friction-free to the motion platform. This eliminates backlash and play that can result from mechanical components like gears and screws in the drivetrain. Ideal for high-velocity, high-acceleration applications, these motors feature a maintenance-free, frictionless design, ensuring longevity in demanding 24/7 operations. The controller's current limit settings allow easy motor disablement, preventing damage to the stage or the application.

 

Crossed roller bearings improve load capacity, accuracy and lifetime

Crossed roller bearings offer a superior level of smoothness, straightness, and flatness, close to air bearing performance. By replacing the point contact of ball bearings with a line contact, rollers become considerably stiffer, requiring less preload. This reduction in friction enables smoother running and higher accuracy. Crossed roller bearings can also support higher vertical and moment loads. The anti-creep mechanism prevents roller drift, enhancing reliability. Cleanroom grease is applied for low-maintenance operation.

Incremental and absolute encoder options

V-574 stages are equipped with linear encoders that measure position with utmost accuracy directly at the motion platform, enhancing linearity and ensuring immunity to mechanical play and elastic deformation which can result from indirect measuring methods. Incremental encoders, relying on 1 Vpp sine/cosine signals, require a home signal to initiate. In contrast, absolute measuring linear encoders offer explicit position information, enabling immediate determination of the position. This eliminates the need for referencing during switch-on, enhancing both efficiency and safety during operation. For higher resolution and better in-position stability, a 4 µm pitch incremental encoder is available.

 

Choosing the right precision linear stage and motion controller

Selecting the right linear stage is pivotal for optimal performance in high-precision motion applications, such as semiconductor inspection and photonics alignment. Factors such as resolution, guiding accuracy, and repeatability must be carefully considered. The V-574 linear stage family provides exceptional geometric accuracy (flatness, straightness, pitch, and yaw) along with ±80 nanometers bi-directional repeatability. With high dynamic properties, featuring 1 g acceleration and 1000 mm/s velocity, these fast and accurate motorized stages are ideal for automation of highly accurate positioning tasks required for the mass production of precision devices.

Together with PI’s A-8xx series motion controllers, these stages achieve unparalleled motion performance. PI’s EtherCAT-based controllers offer remarkable flexibility, facilitating the seamless integration of third-party equipment compatible with EtherCAT. Advanced algorithms in the A-8xx series motion controllers, such as PILOT, allow for higher dynamics with reduced motor currents, virtually increasing the motor’s force constant. Choose V-574 for precision, reliability, and efficiency in your motion applications.

 

Accessories and options

  • Encoder type – 1 Vpp sin/cos (20 µm or 4 µm) or absolute BiSS output
  • Brake and counterbalance for vertical use
  • Single or multi-axis, ACS motion controllers and servo drives, integrated or distributed
  • Cables compatible with the A-8xx series, ACS-powered controllers
  • Multi-axis XY- and XYZ-stage assemblies
  • Granite support base

 

Application fields

Sample inspection. Precision micro-assembly. Research. Biotechnology. Semiconductor test and inspection. Metrology. General automation. Device assembly. Laser micro-processing. Pick and place. Alignment of optics, micromechanics and photonics components.

Specifications

Datasheet

Datasheet V-574

Version / Date
2025-03-11
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
2025-03-11
pdf - 1 MB

Downloads

Datasheet

Datasheet

Datasheet V-574

Version / Date
2025-03-11
pdf - 1 MB
Version / Date
2025-03-11
pdf - 1 MB

Documentation

Documentation

User Manual V57xD0001

V-57x Direct Drive Miniature Linear Stages

Version / Date
2024-08-31
pdf - 1 MB

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V-574.060B1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 60 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C, 32-bit

V-574.130B1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 130 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C, 32-bit

V-574.230B1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 230 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C, 32-bit

V-574.060D1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 60 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 4 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

V-574.130D1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 130 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 4 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

V-574.230D1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 230 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 4 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

V-574.060A1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 60 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 20 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

V-574.130A1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 130 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 20 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

V-574.230A1 NEW!

Ultra-precision nanopositioning linear stage with direct drive; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 230 mm travel range; 150 N load capacity; 1000 mm/s maximum velocity; incremental linear encoder, 20 µm sensor signal period, sin/cos, 1 V peak-to-peak

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