NR360SP2
Vertical Mounting Bracket
NR360SP8
SM1 Threads and
30 mm Cage System Taps
NR360SP9
Seventeen 1/4"-20 Taps
NR360SP5
Adapter for Mounting HDR50 Stage to
LNR50 & NRT Series Translation Stages
HDR50
Heavy-Duty Rotation Stage with
SM2-Threaded Center Hole
NR360SP4
Groove for Fiber Alignment
Accessories
Top Plate Adapters
Key Specificationsa | |
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Travel | 360° Continuous Rotation |
Speedb,c | 50 °/sec (Max) |
Accelerationc | 80 °/sec2 (Max) |
Accuracy | ±820 µrad |
Bidirectional Repeatability | ±350 µrad |
Minimum Incremental Motion | 0.8 µrad |
On-Axis Load Capacity | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Maximum Torque | 6 N•m |
Motor Type | 2 Phase Stepper |
Included Extension Cable | PAA613, 3 m Long |
The HDR50(/M) Heavy-Duty Rotation Stage provides motorized, continuous rotation and can support loads up to 50 kg (110 lbs). It incorporates a micro-stepping motor, worm gear assembly, precision bearings, and a low-profile design with a height of 44.0 mm. The central aperture features an SM2 thread on the rotating and the non-rotating parts, making the stage compatible with our SM2 lens tubes. The stage has four 1/4" (M6) countersunk holes that allow it to be secured directly to a breadboard. The holes are spaced apart such that an imperial stage may also be mounted to a metric breadboard and vice versa. The stage can also be post mounted using the six 1/4"-20 (M6) side-located mounting holes.
Accessories
We offer several types of top plate adapters which mount to the rotating world of the HDR50(/M) stage using 8-32 (M4) screws. We also offer two mounting adapters: the NR360SP2 bracket is designed for secure vertical mounting of the stage and the NR360SP5 adapter enables the HDR50 rotation stage to be mounted to select translation stages.
Software
This stage can be operated with the user friendly Kinesis software package, which allows the user to quickly set up complex move sequences. It also features .NET controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™ or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. All relevant operating parameters are set automatically by the software for Thorlabs stage and actuator products. For more details, please see the Kinesis Software and Kinesis Tutorials tabs.
Stage Specifications | |
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Translation and Motion Parameters | |
Travel | 360° Continuous Rotation |
Speeda,b | 50 °/sec (Max) |
Accelerationb | 80 °/sec2 (Max) |
On-Axis Load Capacity | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Drive Mechanism | Worm Drive |
Gear Ratio | 66:1 |
Homing Sensor | Hall Effect, Non-Contact |
Stage Bidirectional Repeatability | ±350 µrad |
Stage Bidirectional Accuracy | ±820 µrad |
Minimum Incremental Motion | 0.8 µrad |
Homing Bidirectional Repeatability | ±203 µrad |
Axis Wobble | 65 µrad |
Torque | 6 N•m (Max) |
Physical Specifications | |
Platform Size | Ø3.86" (Ø98.0 mm) |
Central Aperture | SM2 (2.035"-40) Threaded |
Platform Mounting Holes | Four 8-32 (M4) |
Dimensions | 7.46" x 4.55" x 1.73" (189.4 mm x 115.5 mm x 44.0 mm) |
Weight | 3.34 lbs (1.52 kg) |
Attached Cable Length | 0.5 m |
Included Extension Cable | PAA613, 3 m Long |
Operating Temperature Range | 5 °C to 40 °C |
Humidity | 80% RH at 31 °C (Max) |
Motor Specifications | |
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Motor Type | 2-Phase Stepper |
Step Angle | 1.8° (200 Major Steps per Revolution) |
Micro-Stepping | 2048 Micro-Steps per Major Step (Total of 409,600 Micro-Steps per Revolution) |
Rated Phase Current | 0.85 A |
Resistance / Phase | 3.6 Ω |
Inductance / Phase | 4.6 mH |
PIN | Description |
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1 | Limit Switch Grounda |
2 | Not Used |
3 | Clockwise Limit Switch Output |
4 | Phase B -ve |
5 | Phase B +ve |
6 | Phase A -ve |
7 | Phase A +ve |
8 & 9 | Not Used |
10 | 5 Vb |
11 & 12 | Not Used |
13 | 5 Vb |
14 | Not Used |
15 | Earth |
Kinesis Version 1.14.50
The Kinesis Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' Kinesis system controllers.
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Thorlabs offers the Kinesis® software package to drive our wide range of motion controllers. The software can be used to control devices in the Kinesis family, which covers a wide variety of motion controllers ranging from small, low-powered, single-channel drivers (such as the K-Cubes™) to high-power, multi-channel benchtop units and modular 19" rack nanopositioning systems (the MMR60x Rack System).
The Kinesis Software features .NET controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. Low-level DLL libraries are included for applications not expected to use the .NET framework and APIs are included with each install. A Central Sequence Manager supports integration and synchronization of all Thorlabs motion control hardware.
By providing this common software platform, Thorlabs has ensured that users can mix and match any of our motion control devices in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from single-axis to multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface.
The software package allows two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction with and control of the controllers 'out of the box', and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.
Legacy Software
Select products are still capable of running the legacy APT™ software package. Information on software compatibility can be found in the product documentation (), and additional details about the APT software can be found here.
Thorlabs' Kinesis® software features new .NET controls which can be used by third-party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications.
C#
This programming language is designed to allow multiple programming paradigms, or languages, to be used, thus allowing for complex problems to be solved in an easy or efficient manner. It encompasses typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming. By providing functionality with this common software platform, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis controllers in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from the low-powered, single-axis to the high-powered, multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface.
The Kinesis System Software allows two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction and control of the controllers 'out of the box', and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.
For a collection of example projects that can be compiled and run to demonstrate the different ways in which developers can build on the Kinesis motion control libraries, click on the links below. Please note that a separate integrated development environment (IDE) (e.g., Microsoft Visual Studio) will be required to execute the Quick Start examples. The C# example projects can be executed using the included .NET controls in the Kinesis software package (see the Kinesis Software tab for details).
Click Here for the Kinesis with C# Quick Start Guide Click Here for C# Example Projects Click Here for Quick Start Device Control Examples |
LabVIEW
LabVIEW can be used to communicate with any Kinesis- or APT-based controller via .NET controls. In LabVIEW, you build a user interface, known as a front panel, with a set of tools and objects and then add code using graphical representations of functions to control the front panel objects. The LabVIEW tutorial, provided below, provides some information on using the .NET controls to create control GUIs for Kinesis- and APT-driven devices within LabVIEW. It includes an overview with basic information about using controllers in LabVIEW and explains the setup procedure that needs to be completed before using a LabVIEW GUI to operate a device.
Click Here to View the LabVIEW Guide Click Here to View the Kinesis with LabVIEW Overview Page |
Thorlabs offers a wide variety of manual and motorized rotation mounts and stages. Rotation mounts are designed with an inner bore to mount a Ø1/2", Ø1", or Ø2" optic, while rotation stages are designed with mounting taps to attach a variety of components or systems. Motorized options are powered by a DC Servo motor, 2 phase stepper motor, piezo inertia motor, or an Elliptec™ resonant piezo motor. Each offers 360° of continuous rotation.
Rotation Mounts for Ø1/2" Optics | |||||||
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Item # | MRM05(/M) | RSP05(/M) | CRM05 | PRM05(/M)a | SRM05 | KS05RS | CT104 |
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Features | Mini Series | Standard | External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads |
Micrometer | 16 mm Cage-Compatible | ±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Compatible with 30 mm Cage Translation Stages and 1/4" Translation Stagesb |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics | ||||||||
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Item # | RSP1(/M) | LRM1 | RSP1D(/M) | DLM1(/M) | CLR1(/M) | RSP1X15(/M) | RSP1X225(/M) | PRM1(/M)a |
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Features | Standard | External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads |
Adjustable Zero | Two Independently Rotating Carriages | Rotates Optic Within Fixed Lens Tube System |
Continuous 360° Rotation or 15° Increments |
Continuous 360° Rotation or 22.5° Increments |
Micrometer |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics | ||||||
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Item # | LM1-A & LM1-B(/M) |
CRM1T(/M) | CRM1LT(/M) | CRM1PT(/M) | KS1RS | K6XS |
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Features | Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring | 30 mm Cage-Compatiblea | 30 mm Cage-Compatible for Thick Opticsa |
30 mm Cage-Compatible with Micrometera |
±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Six-Axis Kinematic Mounta |
Additional Details |
Rotation Mounts for Ø2" Optics | |||||||
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Item # | RSP2(/M) | RSP2D(/M) | PRM2(/M) | LM2-A & LM2-B(/M) |
LCRM2A(/M) | KS2RS | K6X2 |
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Features | Standard | Adjustable Zero |
Micrometer | Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring | 60 mm Cage-Compatible | ±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation | Six-Axis Kinematic Mount |
Additional Details |
Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range | Manual, 360° Continuous | Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: ±7° Micrometer |
Manual, 360° Continuous | ||||
Optic Mounting | Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage | Internal SM2 Threads in LM2-A |
Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage | ||||
Maximum Accepted Optic Thickness | 0.51" (13 mm) | 0.54" (13.7 mm) | 0.48" (12.2 mm) | 0.46" (11.7 mm) | 0.52" (13.2 mm) | 0.47" (12 mm) | 0.53" (13.4 mm) |
Post Mounting | 8-32 (M4) Tap | 8-32 (M4) Tap in LM2-B | 8-32 (M4) Tap | Four Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws | Six Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws | ||
Cage System Compatibility | N/A | Four 4-40 (M3) Taps on Rotation Dial with 60 mm Spacing |
N/A | Four Bores for Ø6 mm Cage Rods with 60 mm Spacing |
N/A | N/A |
Manual Rotation Stages | ||||||
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Item # | RP005(/M) | PR005(/M) | MSRP01(/M) | RP01(/M) | RP03(/M) | QRP02(/M) |
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Features | Standard | Two Hard Stops | ||||
Additional Details |
Manual Rotation Stages | ||||||
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Item # | XRNR1(/M) | XRR1(/M) | PR01(/M) | CR1(/M) | XYR1(/M) | OCT-XYR1(/M) |
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Features | Fine Rotation Adjuster and 2" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect |
Fine Rotation Adjuster and 3" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect |
Fine Rotation Adjuster and SM1-Threaded Central Aperture |
Fine Pitch Worm Gear | Rotation and 1/2" Linear XY Translation | |
Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures | |||||
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Item # | DDR25(/M) | PDR1C(/M) | PDR1(/M) | PDR1V(/M) | PDXR1(/M) |
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Features | Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, & 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with 16 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Vacuum-Compatible; Also Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System |
Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures | |||||
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Item # | K10CR1(/M) | PRM1Z8(/M)a | DDR100(/M) | ELL14 | HDR50(/M) |
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Features | Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System | Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, 30 mm Cage System |
Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications |
Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes |
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Additional Details |
Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Tapped Platforms | ||
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Item # | PRMTZ8(/M)a | ELL18(/M)b |
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Features | Tapped Mounting Platform for Mounting Prisms or Other Optics | Tapped Mounting Platform, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications |
Additional Details |
The HDR50(/M) Heavy-Duty Rotation Stage features SM2-threaded central apertures on the rotating and non-rotating worlds (illustrated in the diagram to the right). The threaded section of the rotating world is 0.27" (6.9 mm) deep and the threaded section of the non-rotating world on the bottom side is 0.16" (4.0 mm) deep. Other mounting features are available using the top plate adapters below. These adapters attach using the 8-32 (M4) tapped holes in the stage's rotating world.
The HDR50(/M) stage can be mounted directly to a breadboard using 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws (not included) that are at least 1.5" (35 mm) long. It can also be mounted vertically using the holes on each side face or by using the NR360SP2 bracket sold below. The NR360SP5 adapter enables the HDR50 stage to be mounted to an LNR50 or NRT Series Translation Stage.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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HDR50/M | Customer Inspired! Heavy-Duty Rotation Stage with SM2-Threaded Center Hole, Metric | $3,121.88 | Lead Time |
HDR50 | Customer Inspired! Heavy-Duty Rotation Stage with SM2-Threaded Center Hole, Imperial | $3,121.88 | Lead Time |
These top plate adapters provide additional mounting features for our HDR50(/M) Rotation Stage. The plates mount to the moving world at the top of the stage using four included 8-32 (M4) screws. Note that while imperial adapters come with imperial hardware and metric adapters come with metric hardware, the plates themselves are compatible with either type of stage. For example, an imperial adapter may be attached to a metric stage using four M4 screws. These adapters are also compatible with the retired NR360S(/M) Stage.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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NR360SP9/M | Adapter Plate for HDR50 and DDR100 Stages, M6 Taps | $109.88 | Today |
NR360SP4/M | Adapter Plate for HDR50 and DDR100 Stages, 3 mm Alignment Groove, M3 Taps | $140.17 | Today |
NR360SP9 | Adapter Plate for HDR50 and DDR100 Stages, 1/4"-20 Taps | $109.88 | Today |
NR360SP8 | Adapter Plate for HDR50 Stage, SM1 Threaded, 30 mm Cage Compatible, 1/4"-20 and 8-32 Taps | $58.53 | Today |
NR360SP4 | Adapter Plate for HDR50 and DDR100 Stages, 3 mm Alignment Groove, 6-32 Taps | $140.17 | Today |
The NR360SP2(/M) vertical mounting bracket allows the HDR50(/M) stage or the retired NR360S(/M) stage to be mounted in a vertical orientation. The Ø2.68" bore allows an SM2 lens tube attached to the bottom of the stage to pass through the bracket. The bracket can be secured to an optical table or optical breadboard using an array of seven 1/4" (M6) counterbored holes. Mounting the HDR50(/M) stage to the bracket requires four 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws (not included) that are at least 1.5" (35 mm) long.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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NR360SP2/M | Vertical Mounting Bracket for HDR50(/M) Stage, Metric Mounting Holes | $282.72 | Today |
NR360SP2 | Vertical Mounting Bracket For HDR50(/M) Stage, Imperial Mounting Holes | $282.72 | Today |
The NR360SP5(/M) mounting adapter allows the HDR50(/M) stage or the retired NR360S(/M) stage to be mounted on top of an LNR50 Series Stage, NRT100 Stage, or an NRT150 Stage, as shown in the photo to the right. This adapter requires four 1/4"-20 (M6), 3/8" (10 mm) long cap screws and four 1/4"-20 (M6), 1.5" (35 mm) long cap screws (not included).
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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NR360SP5/M | Adapter for Mounting HDR50(/M) Stage to LNR or NRT Series Stage, M6 Taps | $111.38 | Today |
NR360SP5 | Adapter for Mounting HDR50(/M) Stage to LNR or NRT Series Stage, 1/4"-20 Taps | $111.38 | Today |