Thorlabs MAX300 Series NanoMax 3-Axis Flexure Stage User Guide

This user guide introduces the use, installation, safety precautions, etc. of Thorlabs's MAX300 Series NanoMax 3-Axis Flexure Stage product


Thorlabs MAX300 Series NanoMax 3-Axis Flexure Stage User Guide - cover page
Brand
THORLABS
Category
Industrial Robot
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
24
File format
PDF
File size
449 KB
Published
20 October, 2023
Updated
20 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

The Thorlabs MAX300 Series NanoMax 3-Axis Flexure Stage is designed to integrate seamlessly into the Thorlabs Modular Electronic System for high-resolution alignment and positioning applications. It features an innovative flexure design with three types of modular drives: the DRV001 stepper motor drive, the DRV3 differential micrometer, and the DRV004 thumbscrew. Additionally, external piezo actuators are available to increase travel range.

What's inside

  • Safety Information
  • Description of the NanoMax TS 3-Axis Flexure Stage
  • Component Identification
  • Manual Differential Drives
  • NanoStep Motor Drives
  • Piezo Actuators
  • Installation and Calibration
  • Specifications

Specifications

Weight (without drives)800 g
Load capacity1 kg
Travel (Manual coarse and motor)4 mm
Travel (Manual fine)300 µm
Travel (Piezo)20 micron
Resolution (Motor)0.06 µm min incremental movement
Resolution (Piezo without feedback)20 nm
Resolution (Piezo with feedback)5 nm
Arcuate displacement (maximum)80 micron
Piezoactuated Nominal maximum input voltage75 V
Piezoactuated Absolute maximum input voltage100 V
Stepper Motor Maximum input voltage24 V

Frequently asked questions

What types of drives are available for the NanoMax?

There are three types of drive available: the DRV001 stepper motor drive, the DRV3 differential micrometer, and the DRV004 thumbscrew.

Can the NanoMax be used with external piezo actuators?

Yes, external piezo actuators are available to give an additional 20 µm or 80 µm piezo travel.

What is the maximum load capacity of the stage?

The load capacity is 1 kg.

What is the maximum input voltage for the stepper motor drive?

The maximum input voltage for the stepper motor is 24 V.

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