The patented PICMA® piezo actuators are all-ceramic insulated. This protects them against humidity and failure resulting from an increase in leakage current. PICMA® actuators offer an up to ten times longer lifetime than conventional polymer-insulated actuators. 100 billion cycles without a single failure are proven.
Capacitive sensors measure with subnanometer resolution without contacting. They guarantee excellent linearity of motion, long-term stability, and a bandwidth in the kHz range.
Flexure guides are free of maintenance, friction, and wear, and do not require lubrication. Their stiffness allows high load capacity and they are insensitive to shock and vibration. They work in a wide temperature range.
Mechanics and controllers can be can be combined as required and exchanged quickly. All servo and linearization parameters are stored in the ID chip of the mechanics' D-sub connector. The auto calibration function on the digital controller automatically uses this data every time the controller is switched on.
Motion is measured directly at the motion platform without any influence from the drive or guide elements. This allows optimal repeatability, outstanding stability, and stiff, fast-responding control.
In a parallel-kinematic multi-axis system, all actuators act on a common platform. The minimum mass inertia and the identical design of all axes allow fast, dynamic, and nevertheless precision motion.
| Motion | P-541.2CD | P-541.2CL | P-542.2CD | P-542.2CL | P-541.2DD | P-541.2SL | P-542.2SL | P-541.20L | P-542.20L | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active axes | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | X Y | |
| Travel range in X | 100 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | 200 µm | 45 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | |||
| Travel range in Y | 100 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | 200 µm | 45 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | |||
| Travel range in X, open loop, at -20 to 120 V | 150 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | 250 µm | 60 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | +20 / -0 % |
| Travel range in Y, open loop, at -20 to +120 V | 150 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | 250 µm | 60 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | 150 µm | 250 µm | +20 / -0 % |
| Linearity error | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.2 % | 0.2 % | typ. | ||
| Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θX with motion in Y) | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 3 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | typ. |
| Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θY with motion in X) | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 3 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | < 5 µrad | typ. |
| Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θZ with motion in X) | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 3 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | typ. |
| Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θZ with motion in Y) | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 3 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | < 10 µrad | typ. |
| Positioning | P-541.2CD | P-541.2CL | P-542.2CD | P-542.2CL | P-541.2DD | P-541.2SL | P-542.2SL | P-541.20L | P-542.20L | Tolerance |
| Repeatability | < 5 nm | < 5 nm | < 5 nm | < 5 nm | < 5 nm | < 10 nm | < 10 nm | typ. | ||
| Resolution in X, open loop | 0.2 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.1 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | typ. |
| Resolution in Y, open loop | 0.2 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.1 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | typ. |
| Integrated sensor | Capacitive, direct position measuring | Capacitive, direct position measuring | Capacitive, direct position measuring | Capacitive, direct position measuring | Capacitive, direct position measuring | SGS, indirect position measuring | SGS, indirect position measuring | |||
| System resolution in X | 0.3 nm | 0.3 nm | 0.7 nm | 0.7 nm | 0.3 nm | 2.5 nm | 4 nm | typ. | ||
| System resolution in Y | 0.3 nm | 0.3 nm | 0.7 nm | 0.7 nm | 0.3 nm | 2.5 nm | 4 nm | typ. | ||
| Drive Properties | P-541.2CD | P-541.2CL | P-542.2CD | P-542.2CL | P-541.2DD | P-541.2SL | P-542.2SL | P-541.20L | P-542.20L | Tolerance |
| Drive type | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | |
| Electrical capacitance in X | 4.2 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | 7.5 µF | 9 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | ±20 % |
| Electrical capacitance in Y | 4.2 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | 7.5 µF | 9 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | 4.2 µF | 7.5 µF | ±20 % |
| Mechanical Properties | P-541.2CD | P-541.2CL | P-542.2CD | P-542.2CL | P-541.2DD | P-541.2SL | P-542.2SL | P-541.20L | P-542.20L | Tolerance |
| Stiffness in X | 0.47 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 10 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | ±20 % |
| Stiffness in Y | 0.47 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 10 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | 0.47 N/µm | 0.4 N/µm | ±20 % |
| Resonant frequency in X, unloaded | 255 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | 230 Hz | 1550 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | ±20 % |
| Resonant frequency in X, under load with 100 g | 200 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | 190 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | ±20 % | |
| Resonant frequency in X, under load with 200 g | 180 Hz | 180 Hz | 1230 Hz | 180 Hz | 180 Hz | ±20 % | ||||
| Resonant frequency in X, under load with 300 g | 150 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | 145 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | ±20 % | |
| Resonant frequency in Y, unloaded | 255 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | 230 Hz | 1550 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | 255 Hz | 230 Hz | ±20 % |
| Resonant frequency in Y, under load with 100 g | 200 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | 190 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | 200 Hz | 190 Hz | ±20 % | |
| Resonant frequency in Y, under load with 200 g | 180 Hz | 180 Hz | 1230 Hz | 180 Hz | 180 Hz | ±20 % | ||||
| Resonant frequency in Y, under load with 300 g | 150 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | 145 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | 150 Hz | 145 Hz | ±20 % | |
| Permissible push force in X | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | max. |
| Permissible push force in Y | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | 100 N | max. |
| Permissible push force in Z | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | 20 N | max. |
| Permissible pull force in X | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | max. |
| Permissible pull force in Y | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | 30 N | max. |
| Guide | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with direct drive | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | |
| Overall mass | 750 g | 750 g | 750 g | 750 g | 750 g | 730 g | 730 g | 700 g | 700 g | ±5 % |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
| Miscellaneous | P-541.2CD | P-541.2CL | P-542.2CD | P-542.2CL | P-541.2DD | P-541.2SL | P-542.2SL | P-541.20L | P-542.20L | Tolerance |
| ID chip detection | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Operating temperature range | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | |
| Connector | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | LEMO FFS.00.250.CTCE24 | |
| Cable length | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | ±10 mm |
| Recommended controllers / drivers | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | |
| Sensor connector | LEMO FFA.00.250.CTLC 17 | LEMO FFA.00.250.CTLC 17 | LEMO FFA.0S.304.CLAC32 | LEMO FFA.0S.304.CLAC32 |