Ø0.94" (Ø23.9 mm) Clear
Aperture with SM1 Threading
PR01
Cube Beamsplitter on
PR01A Adapter Plate,
Held with PM4 Clamping Arm
Specifications | ||
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Item # | PR01(/M) | |
Coarse Rotation Range | 360°, Continuous | |
Fine Adjustment Range | ±5° | |
Clear Aperture | Ø0.94" (Ø23.9 mm) | |
Horizontal Load Capacity |
Overall: 25 lbs (11.4 kg) Fine Adjustment: 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) |
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Vertical Torque Capacitya | 8.28 lb-in (0.93 N·m) | |
Platform Dimension | Ø2.7" (Ø68.6 mm) | |
Platform Mounting Holes |
1/4"-20 (M6) (6 Places) 6-32 (M4) (10 Places) 4-40 (4 Places) |
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Platform Height | 1.0" (25.3 mm) | |
Base Dimensions | 2.75" x 3.5" (69.9 mm x 88.9 mm) | |
Base Mounting Features | Mounting Slot for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws (4 Places) |
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1/4"-20 (M6) Taps for Vertical Mounting (2 Places) |
Thorlabs' PR01(/M) High-Precision Rotation Stage provides precise, fine rotation for large optics and optomechanical assemblies. As shown in the animation to the right, if the steel locking thumbscrew is unlocked, the stage can be smoothly and continuously rotated by hand through a full 360°, measured by the 1° graduation marks on the side of the stage. When the thumbscrew is locked, the micrometer provides ±5° of fine adjustment, measured with 5 arcmin resolution by the vernier scale.
As shown to the right, the rotation stage features an array of 1/4"-20 (M6), 6-32 (M4), and 4-40 tapped holes, designed for standard optomechanics, our clamping arms (sold below), or our 30 mm cage systems. It attaches to an optical table or breadboard using the four 1/4" (M6) counterbored clearance slots.
Solid Adapter Plate
For applications that benefit from having a rotation platform without a hole, we offer the PR01A(/M) Adapter Plate. It attaches to the top of the PR01(/M) rotation stage and provides a tapped hole array designed for compatibility with our 1- and 2-axis goniometers and our miniature translation stages. As shown in the image at the top of the page, it is also well suited for holding optics in combination with a clamping arm.
Rotation Adapter for 30 mm Cage Systems
This adapter is designed to hold two 30 mm cage rods in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. In combination with the PR01(/M) rotation stage , it allows a 30 mm cage segment to be rotated through a full 360° and precisely aligned using the stage's micrometer.
Vernier scales are typically used to add precision to standard, evenly divided scales (such as the scales on Thorlabs' rotation, goniometric, or translation mounts). A vernier scale has found common use in many precision measurement instruments, the most common being calipers and micrometers. The vernier scale uses two scales side-by-side: the main scale and the vernier scale. The direct vernier scale has a slightly smaller spacing between its tick marks owing to the vernier scale having N ticks for every N - 1 ticks on the main scale. Hence, the lines on the main scale will not line up with all the lines on the vernier scale. Only one line from the vernier scale will match well with one line of the main scale, and that is the trick to reading a vernier scale.
Figures 1 through 3 show a linear vernier scale system for three different situations. In each case, the scale on the left is the main scale, while the small scale on the right is the vernier scale. When reading a vernier scale, the main scale is used for the gross number, and the vernier scale gives the precision value. In this manner, a standard ruler or micrometer can become a precision instrument.
The 0 on the vernier scale is the "pointer" (marked by a red arrow in Figures 1 - 5) and will indicate the main scale reading. In Figure 1 we see the pointer is lined up directly with the 75.6 line. Notice that the only other vernier scale tick mark that lines up well with the main scale is 10. Since the pointer lines up with the main scale’s 75.6, the reading from Figure 1 is 75.60 (in whatever units the instrument measures).
That is essentially all there is to reading a vernier scale. It's a very straightforward way of increasing the precision of a measurement instrument. To expound, let’s look at Figure 2. Here we see that the pointer is no longer aligned with a line on the main scale, but instead it is slightly above 75.6 and below 75.7; thus, the gross measurement is 75.6. The first vernier line that coincides with a main scale line is the 5, shown with a blue arrow. The vernier scale gives the final digit of precision; since the 5 is aligned to the main scale, the precision measurement for Figure 2 is 75.65.
Since this vernier scale is 10% smaller than the main scale, moving the vernier scale by 1/10 of the main scale will align the next vernier marking. This asks the obvious question: what if the measurement is within the 1/10 precision of the vernier scale? Figure 3 shows just this. Again, the pointer line is in between 75.6 and 75.7, yielding the gross measurement of 75.6. If we look closely, we see that the vernier scale 7 (marked with a blue arrow) is very closely aligned to the main scale, giving a precision measurement of 75.67. However, the vernier scale 7 is very slightly above the main scale mark, and we can see that the vernier scale 8 (directly above 7) is slightly below its corresponding main scale mark. Hence, the scale on Figure 3 could be read as 75.673 ± 0.002. A reading error of about 0.002 would be appropriate for
this instrument.
The vernier scale may also be used on rotating scales where the main scale and vernier scale do not share units. Figures 4 and 5 show a vernier scale system for two different situations where the main scale is given in degrees and the vernier scale has ticks every 5 arcmin (60 arcmin = 1°). In each case, the scale on the top is the main scale, while the small scale on the bottom is the vernier scale.
In Figure 4 we see the pointer is lined up directly with the 341° line. Notice that the only other vernier scale tick marks that line up well with the main scale are ±60 arcmin. Since the pointer lines up with the main scale at 341°, the reading from Figure 4 is 341.00°.
There are two ways to determine the reading if the zero on the vernier scale line is between two lines of the main scale. For the first method, take the line on the left side of the pointer on the vernier scale and subtract that value (in arcmin) from the value on the main scale that is to the right on the main scale. As an example, in Figure 5 the vernier pointer is between 342° and 343°; using the left blue arrow of the vernier scale results in
As we've seen here, vernier scales add precision to a standard scale measurement. While it takes a bit of getting used to, with a little practice, reading these scales is fairly straightforward. Vernier scales, whether they are direct or retrograde*, are read in the same fashion.
*A retrograde vernier scale has a larger spacing between its tick marks with N ticks for every N + 1 ticks on the main scale.
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 PR01(/M) Rotation Stage is a heavy-duty stage designed to precisely rotate optics, standard optomechanical assemblies, and segments of 30 mm cage systems. The rotating platform is engraved with 1° graduations and includes a vernier scale that directly provides 5 arcmin resolution.
It contains 1/4" (M6) counterbored mounting slots, as well as two 1/4"-20 (M6) taps for mounting in the vertical plane. For additional stability in vertical configurations, it can be attached to our CAM1 Right-Angle Bracket.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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PR01/M | High-Precision Rotation Stage, M6 and M4 Taps | $386.07 | Today |
PR01 | High-Precision Rotation Stage, 1/4"-20 and 6-32 Taps | $386.07 | 3 weeks |
The PR01A(/M) Adapter Plate fastens to the top of the PR01(/M) Rotation Stage via four #4 counterbored holes. The imperial version contains twelve 2-56 taps, positioned to provide direct mechanical compatibility with our miniature translation stages and goniometers, while the metric version contains four 2-56 taps and eight M2 x 0.4 taps that serve the same function.
Alternatively, optics can be fixed on top of the adapter plate with our PM3(/M) or PM4(/M) Clamping Arms and rotated about the PR01's axis of rotation, as shown in the image at the top of the page. Six 6-32 (M4) taps are provided along the outer perimeter for the clamping arms. Four 8-32 (M4) taps are also included, which can be used with the PM5(/M) stainless steel clamping arm.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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PR01A/M | Solid Adapter Plate for PR01/M, Metric, Four 4-40 Cap Screws Included | $34.17 | Today |
PR01A | Solid Adapter Plate for PR01, Four 4-40 Cap Screws Included | $34.17 | Today |
Thorlabs' Clamping Arms provide clamping force to secure optics to our kinematic platform mounts, stages, and V-clamps. The PM3(/M) accommodates optics up to 0.97" tall and features a 0.69" center-to-center distance between the post and the nylon-tipped setscrew that holds the optic. The PM4(/M) accommodates optics up to 1.61" and features a 1.16" center-to-center distance between the post and the nylon-tipped setscrew. The maximum optic height of the PM3(/M) or PM4(/M) Clamping Arms can be extended using our PM3SP(/M) or PM4SP(/M) Extension Posts, respectively. These extension posts are identical to the posts included in each complete clamping arm. Each clamping arm features 6-32 (M4 x 0.7) threads. The PM3 and PM4 can be mounted in 8-32 tapped holes by using the AS6E8E thread adapter, which features internal 6-32 threads and external 8-32 threads. This thread adapter has an outer diameter of 0.24", which is the same as the PM4SP extension post and the post included with the PM4 clamping arm. This allows the clamping arm to be adjusted across the seam between either post and the adapter. The smaller diameters of the included post for the PM3 clamping arm and the PM3SP extension post cause the thread adapter to act as a stop for the clamping arm.
The PM5(/M) clamping arm is made entirely from heat-treated stainless steel, which helps maintain stability in fluctuating temperatures and provides vacuum compatibility. This clamping arm is recommended for use with the POLARIS-K1M4(/M), but it can be used with any platform mount or stage that has one or more 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) tapped holes. The PM5(/M) can hold optics up to 1.65" tall, and the distance from the post center to the contact point that holds the optic is 0.90".
Each clamping arm is attached to its post using a flexure mechanism that locks with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) balldriver or hex key. The setscrew on top of the clamping arm also accepts a 5/64" (2.0 mm) balldriver or hex key in order to clamp down on the optic. The post includes a through hole which can be leveraged for added torque when tightening down the post. Please see the diagram above for additional information.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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PM3/M | Small Adjustable Clamping Arm, M4 x 0.7 Threaded Post | $21.86 | Today |
PM3SP/M | Customer Inspired! Extension Post for PM3/M Clamping Arm, M4 x 0.7 Threaded | $6.06 | Today |
PM4/M | Large Adjustable Clamping Arm, M4 x 0.7 Threaded Post | $26.73 | Today |
PM4SP/M | Customer Inspired! Extension Post for PM4/M Clamping Arm, M4 x 0.7 Threaded | $6.06 | Today |
PM5/M | Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamping Arm, M4 Threaded Post | $66.38 | Today |
PM3 | Small Adjustable Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded Post | $21.86 | Today |
PM3SP | Customer Inspired! Extension Post for PM3 Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded | $6.06 | Today |
PM4 | Large Adjustable Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded Post | $26.73 | Today |
PM4SP | Customer Inspired! Extension Post for PM4 Clamping Arm, 6-32 Threaded | $6.06 | Today |
PM5 | Stainless Steel Adjustable Clamping Arm, 8-32 Threaded Post | $66.38 | Today |
The CRA30 Cage Rotation Adapter connects a 30 mm cage segment to a PR01(/M) Rotation Stage, allowing the cage segment to be precisely aligned via the stage's micrometer. The adapter uses a single-screw clamping mechanism that simultaneously tightens around two cage rods in a 30 mm cage system. Preassembled cage segments can simply be dropped into the open clamp; it is not necessary to feed the cage rods through the adapter.
Part Number | Description | Price | Availability |
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CRA30/M | 30 mm Cage-Compatible Rotation Adapter for PR01/M Stage, Metric | $94.74 | Today |
CRA30 | 30 mm Cage-Compatible Rotation Adapter for PR01 Stage | $94.74 | Today |