New Scale Technologies - M3-LS-1.8 linear smart stage and developer's kit
- All-in-one smart module: no separate electronics
- Runs directly from USB adapter
- USB, I2C or SPI interface
- Small size: less than 29 x 20 x 10 mm
- High resolution: 0.5 μm
- Absolute encoding: no homing
- Long stroke: 6 mm
- Low power use: 3.3 V DC input, < 0.75 W when moving
- High repeatability and low runout
Unmatched precision, stability and ease of use
The M3-LS Linear Smart Stage is a direct-drive, high-precision micro stage built for fast, simple integration into miniature OEM systems. All drive electronics are integrated right into the compact stage housing – no external board needed!
The piezo-driven stage has 0.5 μm resolution for precise, repeatable positioning of optics, probes, sensors and more. Absolute encoding removes the need to home the stage on power-up, eliminating errors and disruptions in processes and experiments.
The unique linear slide has uniform and very low friction, even under high direct loads and side loads. Six ball bearings in a kinematic “v” guide-way eliminate cage creep and friction spike problems common in other micro stages.
The M3-LS has high stiffness and lateral stability, no backlash, and less than10 μm runout over its full travel range.
Direct input via USB, I2C or SPI
The stage accepts simple high-level motion commands via standard serial interface. Use the USB adapter to power and control multiple stages from a single New Scale Pathway™ software screen. Use the intuitive script generator to easily create command sequences for automated operations.
The M3-LS stage can also be driven directly from your system processor via standard I2C or SPI interface.
Low power for hand-held systems
The M3-LS Linear Smart Stage needs only 3.3 V DC and uses less than 0.75 W typical when moving. It can be powered by USB or standard batteries. The integrated piezo motor holds position without using power. The internal electronics can be switched to sleep mode for extreme low-power applications.
Refer to "Datasheets & Downloads" for more specifications.
Applications
- Hand-held and mobile instruments
- Battery-powered instruments
- Portable medical devices
- Miniature microscopes
- Spectroscopy
- Micro assembly
- Biomedical probing & sampling
- High-resolution tuning systems
- Targeting systems
- UAV/UGV controls and optics
- Miniature camera systems
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M3-LS-1.8-6 Specifications |
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Description |
Ultra-compact Linear Smart Stage: micro positioning stage with built-in controller |
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Travel Range (Stroke) |
6 mm |
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Dimensions |
29 x 20 x 9.5 mm including controller |
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Mass of Smart Stage (including controller) |
8.4 grams including controller |
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Max Moving Mass (vertical) (note 2) |
10 grams recommended |
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Max Moving Mass (sideways and horizontal) (note 2) |
20 grams (offset < 10 mm) recommended |
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Force (operating) |
0.2 N |
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Speed (at operating force) |
5 mm/s |
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Duty Cycle |
- |
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Resolution |
0.5 μm with absolute encoding |
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Bi-directional Repeatability |
< 5 μm |
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Accuracy |
< 20 μm |
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Input Power (note 4) |
3.3 VDC < 0.75 W typical at 5 mm/s, closed-loop (2 W max.) |
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Static Parallelism |
< 30 μm |
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Run-out |
< 10 μm |
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Pitch and Yaw |
< 1 mrad |
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Absolute Max Load |
10 N |
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Linear Slide Features |
Uniform and very low friction even under high direct loads and side loads. Six ball bearings in a kinematic “v” guide-way eliminate cage creep and friction spikes. |
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Relative Humidity |
< 70% |
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Operating Temperature (note 5) |
-30 to +70 °C (note 3) |
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Storage Temperature |
-40 to +80 °C |
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Lifetime |
>10 million random moves while not exceeding 1.2 km total travel (note 7) |
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Compliance |
CE / RoHS |
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Controller |
Embedded |
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Control Interface |
Directly via I2C or SPI serial interface Indirectly via USB adapter to PC |
Note 1: For the M3-LS-U2-8 smart stage, moving mass of the stage carriage without payload is ~6 grams
Note 2: Higher moving mass is possible but affects performance and lifetime
Note 3: For the M3-LS-U2-8 smart stage, torque due to gravity of the payload calculated from center point (see the coordinates in the data sheet PDF) on the carriage is recommended to be within 1.5 Nmm. Also recommend center of gravity of the payload above the carriage surface to be <=15 mm.
Note 4: Power depends on input voltage, speed and load
Note 5: Speed and force reduced at lower temperatures within the range
Note 6: Tested horizontally, with 20 grams load offset 8.75 mm at reverse position
Note 7: Corresponds to 10 million moves with an average random move of 120 µm. Lifetime depends on the application and use case. Please consult the factory to discuss your specific system design.
Note 8: A <50% duty cycle is recommended for operating at room temperature (25 °C or below) and mounting the stage on a surface with a good thermal conduction path to dissipate heat. Please consult NST for when operating at higher ambient temperatures.
More Product Information
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High efficiency: up to 88 %
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Low no load power consumption < 100 mW
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Meets DoE efficiency level VI
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CoC version 5 ready
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Ultra-low leakage current ≤ 10 μA
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IEC 60601-1-2, 4th edition ready
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Wide operating temperature range 0 - 45°C
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Isolation 2x MOPP
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Double housing safety: snapped & welded
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IP42 approved interchangeable plug system as additional accessories
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Also available as version with fixed plugs: FOX30-FM
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New innovative combination of hardware and software features to align and optimize fibers/arrays in a wafer-level trench
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Minimized coupling losses with minimal trench dimensions
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Industry standard for vertical coupling to wafer-level grating couplers
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-40°C to +125°C
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Leveraging considerable expertise through an innovative engineering team
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Pioneering set of automated functions that perform critical calibrations of the optical positioning system to the probe station
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FormFactor-developed graphical user interface to manually control the optical positioning system
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- Small
- Complete, closed-loop system with embedded controls in less than 28 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm
- Precise
- 0.5 µm resolution
- 6 mm of travel
- Simple system integration
- High-level motion commands over standard serial interface (I2C or SPI)
- Flexible system, fast to market
- Rapidly configurable for push or pull motion
- Low voltage / low power use
- 3.3 V input, <500 mW power use
- Holds position when power is off
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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4.59 fps at full resolution
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Extended near-infrared (GT5120NIR) model
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Enhanced Defect Pixel Correction feature with a new Defective Pixel List Manager tool that allows you to load different user defined defective pixel lists to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera
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Fully isolated experiment space for true 4K temperatures during probing
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Cryogenic positioners to provide large travel ranges without warming up the device
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Flexible thermal jumpers to ensure high thermal conductance and low mechanical transmission
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A soft vacuum bellows provides a compliant mounting interface for the cryocooler
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Quick release vacuum feedthroughs for easy configurability
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A large rectangular port for high signal capacity
See more Key Features in Specifications & Details tab
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New Scale Technologies (NST)
Embedded Motion Modules Make Great Products Smaller
Founded in 2002, NST develops, licenses and manufactures standard and customized embedded motion modules that fit on your fingertips. These include rotary and linear smart stages that incorporate our patented and proprietary technologies: SQUIGGLE® and UTAF piezoelectric ultrasonic motors, position sensors, precision bearings, drive and control circuits, and microprocessors with closed-loop firmware that connect to New Scale Pathway® PC software.
Our M3 micro mechatronic modules require only battery power and high-level digital commands to produce sub-micrometer precision movements. M3 smart stages are easy for customers to integrate into wearable, handheld, portable and battery-powered products to move very small optics, produce haptic feedback, and miniaturize complex instruments. For example, we use our M3 stages to create our multi-probe manipulator (MPM) system for electrophysiology.
New Scale Technologies uses ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management systems.
Contact Details
New Scale Technologies Main Office
121 Victor Heights Parkway, Victor, NY 14564, USA
Phone: 585-924-4450
Email: nstsales@newscaletech.com
Imaging/Machine Vision
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