Products Home / Motorized Stages / Motorized 25 mm or 1" Linear Translation Stages / 25 mm (0.98") Motorized Translation Stage25 mm (0.98") Motorized Translation Stage
- 25 mm (0.98") of Travel per Axis
- 1/4"-20 or M6 Tapped Holes for Mounting Standard Optomechanics
- Sold in Single-Axis and XYZ Configurations
PT1-Z9
1-Axis Stage
PT101
Breadboard
Mounting Adapter
PT102
Right-Angle Bracket
PT3-Z9
3-Axis Stage
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| Key Specificationsa | |
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| Travel Range | 25 mm (0.98") |
| Maximum Speedb | 2.6 mm/s |
| Min Repeatable Incremental Movement | 0.2 µm |
| Uncompensated/Compensated Bidirectional Repeatability |
±7 µm / ±0.8 µm |
| Uncompensated Backlash | 13 µm |
| Horizontal Load Capacity (Max) | 20 lbs (9 kg) |
| Vertical Load Capacity (Max)c | Motor Pushing Down: 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Motor Pushing Up: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
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| Included Actuator | Z925B DC Motor |
| Cable Length | 485 mm (1.59 ft) |
| Required Controller | KDC101 |
| Motorized Linear Translation Stages | |
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| 12 mm | Standard |
| 25 mm | Compact |
| Standard | |
| TravelMax | |
| 50 mm | Compact |
| Direct-Drive Servo | |
| TravelMax | |
| Long Travel: 100 mm to 300 mm | |
Features
- 25 mm (0.98") Travel Range
- Carriage Contains Sixteen 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps
- Adapters Available for Breadboard Mounting and XY, XZ, and XYZ Arrangements
- DC Servo Motor Actuator
Thorlabs' Motorized Translation Stages provide electronically controlled linear motion along a well-defined axis. The PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Single-Axis Stage provides 25 mm (0.98") of travel along one axis, while the PT3-Z9 (PT3/M-Z9) Three-Axis Stage provides travel in three dimensions. Each stage is equipped with a 3.00" x 2.00" (75.0 mm x 50.0 mm) tapped hole matrix that includes sixteen 1/4"-20 (M6) taps for compatibility with standard optomechanics.
The moving platform contains holes for alignment pins that ensure orthogonality when the stage is stacked with other stages or connected to our accessories. Horizontal loads of 20 lbs (9 kg) and vertical loads of 7 lbs (3.2 kg), when the motor is pushing down, or 10 lbs (4.5 kg), when pushing up, are supported by the actuator's inline 67.49:1 planetary gear head. Since the PT3-Z9 (PT3/M-Z9) Three-Axis Stages have the vertical actuator pushing down, the vertical load for these is 7 lbs (3.2 kg). The stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precision motion and long life.
Mounting Adapters and Stage Combinations
Thorlabs' adapter plates and brackets provide a convenient way to mount the PT1-Z9 on an optical table or breadboard and to combine several stages into XY, XZ, or XYZ configurations. Photos of these adapters in use are shown below. For information on constructing an XYZ configuration from individual components, see the XYZ Assembly tab.
Included and Compatible Actuators
The included Z925B DC servo actuator features a 485.0 mm (1.59 ft) cable length, an internal limit switch to prevent travel outside of the intended range, and an encoder that provides 29 nm resolution (see the Specs tab for additional details). This actuator attaches to the stage using a flexure clamp that tightens around the Ø3/8" barrel. If desired, the Z925B actuator can be replaced by any manual or motorized 25 mm (0.98") actuator that includes a Ø3/8" barrel, including stepper motor actuators and manual micrometers.
Controller Options
Our KDC101 K-Cube™ Motor Controllers are required to operate these stages. Each KDC101 provides control for a single axis, with or without a PC. It is bundled with Thorlabs' Kinesis® software, which supplies out-of-the-box stage control from a PC and enables support for common programming interfaces like LabVIEW, LabWindows, and ActiveX. A USB cable is included with the KDC101. Compatible power supply options are listed below.
Thorlabs also manufactures the MTS25-Z8 Motorized Translation Stage, which features a built-in actuator and reduced overall package size.
| Motor Specifications | |
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| Motor Type | DC Servo |
| Cable Length | 0.485 m (1.59 ft) |
| Feedback | Motor Mounted Rotary Encoder |
| Encoder Counts per Lead Screw Revolution | 34,555 |
| Planetary Gear Head Ratio | 67.49:1 |
| Max Recommended Current | 80 mA |
Resolution Calculation
For the Z925B motorized actuator, there are 512 encoder counts per revolution of the motor. The output shaft of the motor goes into a 67.49:1 planetary gear head. This requires the motor to rotate 67.49 times to rotate the 1.0 mm pitch lead screw one revolution. The end result is the lead screw advances by 1.0 mm.
The linear displacement of the actuator per encoder count is given by
512 x 67.49 = 34,555 encoder counts per revolution of the lead screw,
whereas the linear displacement of the lead screw per encoder count is given by
1.0 mm / 34,555 counts = 2.9 x 10-5 mm (29 nm).
| Stage Specifications | |
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| Translation | |
| Travel Range | 25 mm (0.98") |
| Uncompensated Backlash | 13 µm |
| Residual Backlash After Compensationa | 0.7 µm |
| Min Repeatable Incremental Movement | 0.2 µm |
| Homing Repeatability | ±9 µm |
| Uncompensated/Compensated Bidirectional Repeatability | ±7 µm / ±0.8 µm |
| Resolution | 29 nm (See Calculation at Right) |
| Motion Parameters | |
| Maximum Speedb | 2.6 mm/s |
| Acceleration (Max) | 4 mm/s2 |
| Load Capacity | |
| Vertical Loadc | Motor Pushing Down: 7 lbs (3.2 kg) |
| Motor Pushing Up: 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
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| Horizontal Load | Max: 20 lbs (9.0 kg) |
| Straightness | |
| Orthogonality | <5 mrad |
| Angular Deviation | <250 µrad |
| Absolute On-Axis Accuracy | <130 µm |
| Percentage Accuracy (Max) | 0.52% |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (for Single-Axis Stage) | 9.95" x 3.00" x 0.80" (252.6 mm x 76.2 mm x 20.3 mm) |
Z925B Motorized Actuator Pin Connections
D-Type Male
| Pin | Description | Pin | Description |
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| 1 | Ground (Limit and Vcc) | 9 | Resistive Identification |
| 2 | Forward Limit | 10 | 5 VDC |
| 3 | Reverse Limit | 11 | Encoder Channel A |
| 4 | Reserved for Future Use | 12 | Reserved for Future Use |
| 5 | Motor (-) | 13 | Encoder Channel B |
| 6 | Reserved for Future Use | 14 | Pin 2 Identification EEPROM |
| 7 | Motor (+) | 15 | Pin 1 Identification EEPROM |
| 8 | Reserved for Future Use |
The modular design of the PT series motorized translation stages allows the assembly of 2- or 3-axis stages within minutes. Each stage comes with two precision dowel pins that allow for right- or left-handed XY configurations with excellent orthogonality. Follow the steps below to build a 3-axis XYZ translator (PT3-Z9) from individual components.
Step One
Insert the two 1/8" alignment pins into the PT101(/M) Base and then screw it onto the PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Translation Stage using the two included 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Then insert the two 1/8" alignment pins into the provided holes to ensure orthogonality of the second stage.
Step Two
Attach the second, orthogonal PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Translation Stage, as shown above, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Then insert the two 1/8" alignment pins into the provided holes for aligning the angle bracket.
Step Three
Screw the PT102(/M) Angle Bracket to the PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Translation Stage, as shown above, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Then insert the two 1/8" alignment pins into the provided holes on the front face of the angle bracket for aligning the third and final stage.
Step Four
Screw the third PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Translation Stage to the front of the PT102(/M) Angle Bracket, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws.
Software
Kinesis Version 1.14.50
The Kinesis Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' Kinesis system controllers.
Also Available:
- Communications Protocol
Kinesis GUI Screen
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.
| Posted Comments: | |
Yangkyu Kim
(posted 2024-05-20 12:26:11.07) Dear Sir or Madam
Hello, I'm interested in purchasing PT1/M-Z9 products.
I'm inquiring about 3 questions before purchasing.
1. Is MT405 product compatible with PT1/M-Z9 product as well?
2. There are some specifications of PT1/M-Z9 that are divided into uncompensated and compensated, so what specifications should I look at when purchasing this product?
3. In case of KMTS25E/M product, it is not compensated in specs, what is the difference from PT1/M-Z9? cstroud
(posted 2024-05-29 11:40:12.0) Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, due to the design of the PT1 stage it isn't compatible with the MT405, which is designed for the MT series stages. The compensated and uncompensated specifications refer to the backlash compensation. I will contact you directly to discuss this further. Christopher Schnaitmann
(posted 2019-10-21 18:08:02.54) Dear Sir or Madam,
is this stage compatible with the Sutter MP-285 Controller and what is the expected min achievable incremental movement in this configuration?
Kind regards,
Christopher Schnaitmann rmiron
(posted 2019-10-23 04:15:05.0) Response from Radu at Thorlabs: Hello Christopher. The short answer is no. From what I can see on Sutter's website, MP-285 is a stepper motor controller. PT1-Z8/M uses a brushed DC servo motor. Consequently, it requires very different drive electronics. Mike Lin
(posted 2019-10-05 11:37:36.747) 1.Does this product have CE certification?
2.Does Thorlab have agent in Taiwan? AManickavasagam
(posted 2019-10-08 04:47:01.0) Response from Arunthathi at Thorlabs: Thanks for your query. Yes, we do have CE certificaton. We do not have an agent but we do support and ship to Taiwan. If required please contact techsupport@thorlabs.com for further assistance. user
(posted 2019-08-12 06:25:58.077) I want to buy this motorized 2D linear stage, MTS25-Z8 but I have few concerns, Can it generate triggers for synchronizing with other hardware devices? rmiron
(posted 2019-08-12 12:23:04.0) Response from Radu at Thorlabs: You can set the stage, from Kinesis, to be in one of 8 different Trigger Out modes. KDC101 can send triggers out when the stage reaches max velocity, when it is in motion, when it passes a point while going forward (or in reverse, or both) or when it reaches the forward limit switch (or the reverse, or both). The trigger polarity can also be set from Kinesis. For more freedom you could also use Kinesis' APIs to set the state of the trigger out port as desired. pallav.kant
(posted 2014-01-31 07:40:48.45) I am looking to make a XY motion using 2 PT1 Z8 translators, but facing issues in creating assembly, can you please explain how to create XY translator assembly using suitable diagrams.
Thanks sharrell
(posted 2014-02-05 08:41:46.0) Response from Sean at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. We have instructions for attaching the manual versions of these stages into XYZ configurations here: http://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=706, and click on the "XYZ Assembly" tab. We are working to duplicate this content for the motorized stages. jlow
(posted 2012-10-05 08:58:00.0) Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We will update the webpage to include more information about the motor. The PT1/M-Z8 uses the Z825B motor, which has a bidirectional repeatability of <1.5µm. You can also find out about other specifications for this motor at http://www.thorlabs.com/NewGroupPage9.cfm?ObjectGroup_ID=1883&pn=Z825B. maarten.van.kampen
(posted 2012-10-05 02:30:44.0) Dear madam/sir,
For most motorized translators a 'bidirectional repeatability' is specified. this is a very useful number, since it will tell me how close I can approximate an absolute position. This product range only specifies a minimum step of 29 nm (calculated), which will be a highly optimistic number.
What is the repeatability of this device series? tcohen
(posted 2012-09-06 15:12:00.0) Response from Tim at Thorlabs to Mixalis: Thank you for contacting us. I would like to go over your measurement setup with you and have contacted you directly to do so. If the stage is not performing to spec we will of course take it in for evaluation and repair. mikeloul
(posted 2012-09-05 14:42:28.0) Dear Sir/Madam,
I had bought some PT1/M-Z8 2-e months ago but I'm encountering some problems concerning the angular deviation. In the space of 0 - 25,4mm the laser beam goes up 1,5mm measured in a distance of 1850mm, which means that the angular deviation is approx 800µrad, instead of <250 µrad that you refer at the specs. The laser beam seems to rise when I move the motors back. Have you noticed something like that?
Best regards
Mixalis |
Motorized Linear Translation Stages
Thorlabs' motorized linear translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from a stage with 20 µm of piezo translation to our 600 mm direct drive stage. Many of these stages can be assembled in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our multi-axis stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard motorized translation stages. In addition to motorized linear translation stages, we offer motorized rotation stages and goniometers. We also offer manual translation stages.
Piezo Stages
These stages incorporate piezoelectric elements in a variety of drive mechanisms. ORIC® stages incorporate piezo inertia drives that use "stick-slip" friction properties to obtain extended travel ranges. Our Nanoflex™ translation stages use standard piezo chips along with manual actuators. Elliptec® stages use resonant piezo motors to push and pull the moving platform through resonant elliptical motion. Our LPS710E z-axis stage features a mechanically amplified piezo design and includes a matched controller.
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| Product Family | ORIC® PDXZ1 Closed-Loop 4.5 mm Vertical Stage |
ORIC® PD2 Open-Loop 5 mm Stage |
ORIC® PDX2 Closed-Loop 5 mm Stage |
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| Speed | 1 mm/s (Typ.)a | 10 mm/s (Typ. Max)b | 8 mm/s (Typ.)c | |
| Drive Type | Piezoelectric Inertia Drive | |||
| Possible Axis Configurations | Z | X, XY, XYZ | ||
| Mounting Surface Size |
45.0 mm x 42.0 mm | 13 mm x 13 mm | ||
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| Product Family | ORIC® PD1 Open-Loop 20 mm Stage |
ORIC® PD1D Open-Loop 20 mm Monolithic XY Stage |
ORIC® PDX1 Closed-Loop 20 mm Stage |
ORIC® PDX1A Closed-Loop 20 mm Stage Low-Profile |
ORIC® PD3 Open-Loop 50 mm Stage |
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| Speed | 3 mm/s (Typ. Max)a | 20 mm/s (Typ. Max)c | 10 mm/s (Typ.)b | 10 mm/sd | ||
| Drive Type | Piezoelectric Inertia Drive | |||||
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | |
| Mounting Surface Size |
30 mm x 30 mm | 80 mm x 30 mm | ||||
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| Product Family | Nanoflex™ 20 µm Stage with 5 mm Actuator |
Nanoflex™ 25 µm Stage with 1.5 mm Actuator |
Elliptec® 28 mm Stage | Elliptec® 60 mm Stage | LPS710E 1.1 mm Vertical Stage | |
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| Travel | 20 µm + 5 mm Manual | 25 µm + 1.5 mm Manual | 28 mm | 60.0 mm | 1.1 mm | |
| Maximum Velocity | - | 180 mm/s | 90 mm/s | - | ||
| Drive Type | Piezo with Manual Actuator | Resonant Piezoelectric Motor | Amplified Piezo | |||
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X | Z | |||
| Mounting Surface Size | 75 mm x 75 mm | 30 mm x 30 mm | 15 mm x 15 mm | 21 mm x 21 mm | ||
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Stepper Motor Stages
These translation stages feature removable or integrated stepper motors and long travel ranges up to 300 mm. Many of these stages either have integrated multi-axis capability (PLSXY) or can be assembled into multi-axis configurations (PLSX, LNR Series, NRT Series, and LTS Series stages). The MLJ150 stage also offers high load capacity vertical translation.
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| Product Family | PLSX with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate 1" Stage |
PLSXY with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate 1" Stage |
LNR Series 25 mm Stage |
LNR Series 50 mm Stage |
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| Travel | 1" | 25 mm | 50 mm | ||
| Maximum Velocity | 7.0 mm/s | 2.0 mm/s | 50 mm/s | ||
| Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XY | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | ||
| Mounting Surface Size |
3" x 3" | 60 mm x 60 mm | 100 mm x 100 mm | ||
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| Product Family | NRT Series 100 mm Stage |
NRT Series 150 mm Stage |
LTS Series 150 mm Stage |
LTS Series 300 mm Stage |
MLJ250 50 mm Vertical Stage |
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| Travel | 100 mm | 150 mm | 150 mm | 300 mm | 50 mm | |
| Maximum Velocity | 30 mm/s | 50 mm/s | 3.0 mm/s | |||
| Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | Z | |||
| Mounting Surface Size |
84 mm x 84 mm | 100 mm x 90 mm | 148 mm x 131 mm | |||
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DC Servo Motor Stages
Thorlabs offers linear translation stages with removable or integrated DC servo motors. These stages feature low profiles and many can be assembled in multi-axis configurations.
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| Product Family | MT Series 12 mm Stages |
PT Series 25 mm Stages |
MTS Series 25 mm Stage |
MTS Series 50 mm Stage |
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| Travel | 12 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 50 mm |
| Maximum Velocity | 2.6 mm/s | 2.4 mm/s | ||
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | ||
| Mounting Surface Size |
61 mm x 61 mm | 101.6 mm x 76.2 mm | 43 mm x 43 mm | |
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| Product Family | M30 Series 30 mm Stage |
M30 Series 30 mm Monolithic XY Stage |
M150 Series 150 mm XY Stage |
KVS30 30 mm Vertical Stage |
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| Maximum Velocity | 2.4 mm/s | X-Axis: 170 mm/s Y-Axis: 230 mm/s |
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| Possible Axis Configurations | X, Z | XY, XZ | XY | Z |
| Mounting Surface Size |
115 mm x 115 mm | 272.4 mm x 272.4 mm | 116.2 mm x 116.2 mm | |
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Direct Drive Stages
These low-profile stages feature integrated brushless DC servo motors for high speed translation with zero backlash. When no power is applied, the platforms of these stages have very little inertia and are virtually free running. Hence these stages may not be suitable for applications where the stage's platform needs to remain in a set position when the power is off. We do not recommend mounting these stages vertically.
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| Product Family | DDS Series 50 mm Stage |
DDS Series 100 mm Stage |
DDS Series 220 mm Stage |
DDS Series 300 mm Stage |
DDS Series 600 mm Stage |
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| Maximum Velocity | 500 mm/s | 300 mm/s | 400 mm/s | 400 mm/s | |
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY | X, XY | X | X | |
| Mounting Surface Size | 60 mm x 52 mm | 88 mm x 88 mm | 120 mm x 120 mm | ||
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Schematic of Metric Single-Axis Stage
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Schematic of Imperial Single-Axis Stage
- Single-Axis and Three-Axis Versions
- Z925B DC Servo Actuator Provides 25 mm (0.98") Travel per Axis
- Includes Two Alignment Pins per Axis for Stage Stacking and Mounting Accessories
- Controller and Power Supply Sold Separately
Thorlabs' PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Single-Axis and PT3-Z9 (PT3/M-Z9) Three-Axis Motorized Translation Stages provide linear, orthogonal motion in one or three dimensions. Sixteen 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes allow easy integration with a wide variety of common optomechanical setups. The stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precision motion and long life.
The PT1-Z9 stage is designed for single-axis translation. For applications requiring XY motion, simply purchase two PT1-Z9 stages and stack them using the provided alignment pins to ensure orthogonality. If XYZ motion is desired, then we recommend the PT3-Z9 stage. In addition to alignment pins for all three axes, the PT3-Z9 includes a PT101(/M) Base Plate and a PT102(/M) Right-Angle Bracket. For more details on these accessories, please read below. Two oversized 1/4"-20 (M6) counterbores in each single-axis stage allow the stage to be directly attached to a mounting adapter (sold below) or a metric or imperial breadboard with user-supplied cap screws.
Each axis requires a standalone controller unit and power supply to operate. For this purpose, we recommend our KDC101 K-Cube™ Motor Controller, which is described in more detail below.
The motor cable that is built in to the Z925B actuator is 0.485 m (1.59 ft) long. If more length is required for your application, we recommend our PAA632 Extension Cable, which provides an additional 2.5 m (8.20 ft). It is sold at the bottom of this page.
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XY-Configured PT1-Z9 Stages on PT101 Base Plate
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PT101 Base Plate Provides Easily Accessed Counterbored Slots
- Mount a PT1-Z9 Single-Axis Stage to a Breadboard or Optical Table
- Contains Four 1/4" (M6) Counterbore Slots for Imperial and Metric Compatibility
- Alignment Holes and Dowel Pins Ensure Parallelism
The PT101(/M) Base Plate is ideal for XY configurations or already assembled XYZ multi-axis configurations where the standard counterbores in the middle of the stages are obstructed. Although the PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Single-Axis Stage sold above can be directly mounted to a breadboard or optical table, mounting requires unobstructed access to the two bores in the middle of the moving platform. This base plate allows an attached stage to be positioned on a breadboard without having to disassemble a setup that already exists on the moving platform. This plate is included with the purchase of a PT3-Z9 (PT3/M-Z9) Three-Axis Stage.
The bottom of the translation stage is connected to the base plate using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. The base plate includes two alignment holes for the alignment pins included with the PT1-Z9 stage, which together ensure that the translation axis is parallel to the plate.
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XZ-Configured PT1-Z9 Stages
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XY-Configured PT1-Z9 Stages with Vertical Mounting Surface
- Mount a PT1-Z9 Translation Stage in the Vertical Plane
- Used for XY, XZ, or XYZ Configurations
- Contains Alignment Holes that Ensure Orthogonality
The PT102(/M) Right-Angle Bracket orients a PT1-Z9 (PT1/M-Z9) Single-Axis Stage in the vertical plane, allowing the construction of XY, XZ, or XYZ arrangements of PT1-Z9 stages. Two examples are shown to the right. This bracket is included with the purchase of a PT3-Z9 Three-Axis Stage. This angle bracket is also compatible with our manual and motorized MT series translation stages that offer 1/2" (25 mm) of travel. This allows stages with different travel ranges to be easily connected within the same mechanical system.
To begin the assembly process, insert the two alignment pins provided with the PT1-Z9 stage into the stage's alignment holes. Then position the bracket's alignment holes above the pins. The bracket can be fastened down using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. At this point, the bracket's vertical mounting surface will accommodate a stage that is attached horizontally (for XY configurations) or vertically (for XZ or XYZ configurations). For details, please see the XYZ Assembly tab.
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Click to EnlargeKCH601 USB Controller Hub (Sold Separately) with Installed K-Cube™ Modules
- Front Panel Velocity Wheel and Digital Display for Controlling Motorized Stages or Actuators
- Two Bidirectional Trigger Ports to Read or Control External Equipment
- Interfaces with Computer Using Included USB Cable
- Fully Compatible with Kinesis® Software Package
- Compact Footprint: 60.0 mm x 60.0 mm x 49.2 mm (2.42" x 2.42" x 1.94")
- Power Supply Not Included (See Below)
Thorlabs' KDC101 K-Cube Brushed DC Motor Controller provides local and computerized control of a single motor axis. It features a top-mounted control panel with a velocity wheel that supports four-speed bidirectional control with forward and reverse jogging as well as position presets. A backlit digital display is also included that can have the backlit dimmed or turned off using the top-panel menu options. The front of the unit contains two bidirectional trigger ports that can be used to read a 5 V external logic signal or output a 5 V logic signal to control external equipment. Each port can be independently configured.
The unit is fully compatible with our Kinesis software package. Please see the Kinesis Software tab for more information.
Please note that this controller does not ship with a power supply. Compatible power supplies are listed below. Additional information can be found on the main KDC101 DC Servo Motor Controller page.
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Each KPS201 power supply includes one region-specific adapter, which can be selected upon checkout.
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The KPS201 Power Supply Unit
- Individual Power Supply
- KPS201: For K-Cubes™ or T-Cubes™ with 3.5 mm Jacks
- USB Controller Hubs Provide Power and Communications
- KCH301: For up to Three K-Cubes or T-Cubes
- KCH601: For up to Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes
The KPS201 power supply outputs +15 VDC at up to 2.66 A and can power a single K-Cube or T-Cube with a 3.5 mm jack. It plugs into a standard wall outlet.
The KCH301 and KCH601 USB Controller Hubs each consist of two parts: the hub, which can support up to three (KCH301) or six (KCH601) K-Cubes or T-Cubes, and a power supply that plugs into a standard wall outlet. The hub draws a maximum current of 10 A; please verify that the cubes being used do not require a total current of more than 10 A. In addition, the hub provides USB connectivity to any docked K-Cube or T-Cube through a single USB connection.
For more information on the USB Controller Hubs, see the full web presentation.
ZoomThe PAA632 Extension Cable provides an additional 2.5 m (8.20 ft) of cable length for the 15-pin D-type connectors used throughout our motorized actuator selection. The male end connects to the controller, while the female end connects to the motor.
 Standard 25 mm (0.98") Translation Stages |