0 PD1D(/M) Piezo Inertia Drive Monolithic Stage User Guide
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Table of Contents Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions............................................................................................. 1 Chapter 2 Safety................................................................................................................................... 2 2.1. Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 2 2.2. General Warnings .......................
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 2 2.1. Chapter 2: Safety Safety Safety Information For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this manual and, where visible, on the product itself. The following safety symbols may be used throughout the manual and on the equipment itself.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage 2.3. Chapter 2: Safety General Cautions CAUTION Dust and debris can reduce the lifetime of the stage. If left running unattended for extended periods of time, the application should be covered where possible. If the clamping force onto the moving platform is too high, this can cause reduced stepping performance and possible stalling of the stage. The stage’s screws are well adjusted and fixed.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 3 3.1. Chapter 3: Overview Overview Introduction The PD1D(/M) stage features two piezo inertia motors that use friction and inertia to translate the platform in discrete cycles. Each cycle consists of a relatively slow piezo expansion step accompanied by a rapid piezo contraction step.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage 3.3. Chapter 3: Overview Unpacking NOTE Unpack the stage with care. Check the contents for signs of damage. If there is any sign of damage or missing parts, contact Thorlabs immediately. The lock plate and corresponding M1.4 screws are used to lock the stage during transportation or storage. Unlock the upper M1.4 screw indicated by the note card using the included 1.3 mm hex key and remove the note card before first use. Leave the M1.4 screw loosened during use.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Installation Chapter 4 4.1. 4.1.1. Chapter 4: Installation Mounting General Mount the PD1D(/M) stage on an even surface. The recommended flatness of the surface is ≤5 μm. For applications with large temperature changes, only mount the PD1D(/M) stage on a surface that has the same or similar thermal expansion properties as the stage. The mounting holes are accessible when the moving platform is at the ends of the translation range.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 4: Installation Thorlabs offers two mounting plates, PD1B(/M) and PD1B2(/M), to provide a flat surface for mounting. 1. First mount the plate to a breadboard or base plate or table using the screws included with the adapter plate. Washers are recommended to be used under the cap screws to enhance the mounting and reduce the cutting to the plate by the screws. 2. Insert two 8-32 (M4), 6 mm long cap screws through the stage to the mounting plate.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 4: Installation To set up an XYZ system, Thorlabs offers a Z bracket adapter plate, PD1Z(/M), to mount a PD1(/M) stage vertically on a PD1D(/M) stage. 1. Insert two Ø2 mm, 3 mm long dowel pins into the lower stage’s two slots in diagonal corners. 2. Insert two 2-56 (M2), 4 mm long cap screws through the Z bracket to two adjacent corners on the lower stage.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage 4.1.3. Chapter 4: Installation Mounting Components to the Stage CAUTION Do not exceed the load capacity specified in Chapter 6. The load’s center of mass should be over the platform. Do not use screws and dowel pins that protrude past the maximum hole depth. 1. 2. 3. 2-56 (M2) Threaded Hole, 3 mm Deep (4 Places) 8-32 (M4) Threaded Hole, 3 mm Deep, 1" (25.0 mm) Spacing (4 Places) Ø2 mm Dowel Pin Hole, 1.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 4: Installation Thorlabs offers a thin mounting adapter plate, PD1T(/M), to provide a convenient means of attaching load to PD series stages by a central 8-32 (M4) tapped hole and other 4-40 (M2 & M3) tapped holes. Both imperial and metric version have four 4-40 tapped holes spaced for 16 mm cage systems. Following is the example to show how to mount a PD1T(/M) to a PD1D(/M) stage. 1.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 4: Installation Thorlabs also offers the PD1U(/M) thick mounting adapter plate to provide a convenient means of attaching a load to PD series stages by five #8 (M4) counterbores. As shown in Figure 8: 1. Use the five #8 (M4) counterbores to mount the load from the underside of the adapter. Notice that the load should not cover the two 2-56 (M2) cap screw counterbores on the top surface. 2.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage 4.2. Chapter 4: Installation Electrical Connections CAUTION The PD1D(/M) stage must be driven by a 2019 or newer version of Thorlabs KIM101 controller with firmware revision 010004 or higher, or any version of the Thorlabs KIM001 controller. Earlier versions of the KIM101 controller or those with older firmware will not function properly and may cause failure of the stage and/or the controller. The previous-generation TIM101 controller is not compatible.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 5 5.1. Chapter 5: Operation Operation General CAUTION Confirm the configuration of the KIM101/KIM001 controller has been switched to “PD(R)” stage. WARNING The piezo actuators in this product use high voltages. Voltages up to 125 V may be present at the SMC connector. This is hazardous and can cause serious injury. Appropriate care should be taken when using this device.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 5: Operation CAUTION If the stage is driven to the end of its travel range, do not drive it further. Instead, stop or reverse the driving direction to avoid excessive wear at the end stops. Using a small working range permanently increases the wear in this area. Select another part of the travel range for the working range if possible to spread the wear evenly and extend stage life. 5.2.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 6 Chapter 6: Specifications Specifications Item # Travel Range(X & Y Axes) Typical Step Size1 Maximum Step Size2 Step Size Adjustability2 Maximum Step Frequency3 Speed (Typical Max, Continuous Stepping)4 Average Speed Variation 4 Over Travel Range Horizontal Load Capacity Vertical Load Capacity5 Clamping / Holding Force Pitch / Yaw Over Travel Range XY Stacked Orthogonality Lifetime6 Connector Type Cable Length Piezo Capacitance Max Operating Voltage Operating Tempe
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 7 Chapter 7: Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions How does a piezo inertia motor work? A piezo inertia stage uses friction and inertia (“stick” and “slip”) to drive the moving platform. The piezo stack is driven by a sawtooth voltage waveform. As the voltage is ramped up, the piezo will extend and push the moving platform (stick). When the voltage is dropped to zero, the piezo returns to its original length.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 8 Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Figure 9 Rev A, August 3, 2021 PD1D Imperial Stage Drawing Page 17
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 8: Mechanical Drawings Figure 10 PD1D/M Metric Stage Drawing Page 18 CTN017322-D02
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 9 Chapter 9: Regulatory Regulatory As required by the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) of the European Community and the corresponding national laws, Thorlabs offers all end users in the EC the possibility to return “end of life” units without incurring disposal charges.
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 10 Page 20 Chapter 10: Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity CTN017322-D02
PD1D Piezo Inertia Drive Stage Chapter 11 Chapter 11: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact information. USA, Canada, and South America Thorlabs, Inc. sales@thorlabs.com techsupport@thorlabs.com UK and Ireland Thorlabs Ltd. sales.uk@thorlabs.com techsupport.uk@thorlabs.com Europe Thorlabs GmbH europe@thorlabs.com Scandinavia Thorlabs Sweden AB scandinavia@thorlabs.
www.thorlabs.
