ALS5000 Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive Linear Stage
Description
Design Features
- Rugged construction
- Hard-coated tabletop and waycovers
- Fully integrated cable management system
- High-accuracy, noncontact linear encoder
- Sealed design with optional air purge
The ALS5000 was designed to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. A rigid base, fully-sealed metal waycovers and high-power linear motor make the ALS5000 the stage of choice in laser machining, ceramic scribing or any other application requiring high accuracy in a production environment.
Rugged Construction
The greatest attention to detail is evident in all aspects of the ALS5000 design. The tabletop utilizes stainless steel Helicoil® inserts to protect mounting holes against thread wear.
An integral metal waycover is provided to protect the stage from hot sparks or debris. Both the metal waycover and tabletop are treated with a hardcoat (Rockwell 62 hardness) that is scratch-resistant and provides outstanding protection in the harshest applications.
To further provide the stage with protection from a caustic environment, the ALS5000 utilizes Aerotech’s unique tensioned side-strap system. The straps are in a vertical orientation that prevents debris from accumulating on top of them and are tensioned to create a tight seal. An optional air-purge is available that allows air to be forced into the body of the stage. This creates a positive pressure that prevents any particulate, no matter how fine, from entering the stage. To aid in system assembly, the base mounting holes are located outboard of the stage. Therefore, the stage can be mounted without removing the hardcover.
High Performance
The base of the ALS5000 is machined from special aluminum alloy tooling plate to provide high stiffness and long-term stability. Sealed linear motion guide bearings with integral wipers are incorporated to provide excellent payload capability and long life, even with heavy offset loads.
Noncontact linear encoders with submicron repeatabilities are standard on all ALS5000 series stages. Optional HALAR and HALSF factory calibration options are available that further increase the standard accuracy, straightness and flatness specifications to even finer precision.
Linear Motor Drive
Aerotech’s high-power, cog-free, BLM series linear motor drives the ALS5000 to a maximum speed of 2 m/s and acceleration of 3 g. This zero cogging design is ideal for applications requiring outstanding contour accuracy and smooth velocity profiling. As with all Aerotech ALS series linear motor stages, the linear motor has zero backlash, no windup, zero friction and outstanding system responsiveness.
Specifications
| Model | ALS50010 | ALS50020 | ALS50030 | ALS50045 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | 100 mm | 200 mm | 300 mm | 450 mm | |||||
| Drive System | Linear Brushless Servomotor (BLM-264-A) | ||||||||
| Bus Voltage | Up to 320 VDC | ||||||||
| Continuous Current(1) | Apk | Up to 5.10 A | |||||||
| Arms | Up to 3.61 A | ||||||||
| Feedback | Noncontact Linear Encoder | ||||||||
| Resolution | LN | 0.001 µm - 0.2 µm | |||||||
| LT | 0.005 µm - 1.0 µm | ||||||||
| Maximum Travel Speed(2) | 2 m/s | ||||||||
| Maximum Linear Acceleration | 3 g (No Load) | ||||||||
| Maximum Load(3) | Horizontal | 135.0 kg | |||||||
| Side | 45.0 kg | ||||||||
| Accuracy | LN | HALAR(4) | ±1.0 µm | ||||||
| Standard | ±5.0 µm | ||||||||
| LT | HALAR(4) | ±1.0 µm | |||||||
| Standard | ±4.0 µm | ±8.0 µm | ±12.0 µm | ±18.0 µm | |||||
| Repeatability | LN | ±0.5 µm | |||||||
| LT | ±0.5 µm | ||||||||
| Straightness and Flatness |
Differential | HALSF | 1 µm/25 mm | ||||||
| Standard | 2 µm/25 mm | ||||||||
| Maximum Deviation | HALSF | ±0.5 µm | ±1.0 µm | ±1.5 µm | ±2.5 µm | ||||
| Standard | ±1.0 µm | ±2.0 µm | ±3.0 µm | ±4.0 µm | |||||
| Pitch and Yaw | 6 arc sec | 8 arc sec | 10 arc sec | 14 arc sec | |||||
| Nominal Stage Weight | 35.0 kg | 40.0 kg | 45.0 kg | 52.0 kg | |||||
| Moving Mass | 12.21 kg | ||||||||
| Construction | Stage | Aluminum Body; Textured Epoxy (Polane-T) Pebble Grey Paint | |||||||
| Table and Waycover | Hard Coating (62 Rockwell Hardness Teflon® Impregnated) | ||||||||
- Current values based on high performance (-P) magnet track.
- Maximum speed based on stage capability. Maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution.
- Maximum load based on bearing capability. Maximum application load may be limited by acceleration requirements.
- Available with Aerotech controllers.
- Specifications are for single-axis systems, measured 50 mm above the tabletop. Performance of multi-axis systems is payload and workpoint dependent. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.
| Model | ALS50060 | ALS50075 | ALS50090 | ALS50100 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | 600 mm | 750 mm | 900 mm | 1000 mm | |||||
| Drive System | Linear Brushless Servomotor (BLM-264-A) | ||||||||
| Bus Voltage | Up to 320 VDC | ||||||||
| Continuous Current(1) | Apk | Up to 5.10 A | |||||||
| Arms | Up to 3.61 A | ||||||||
| Feedback | Noncontact Linear Encoder | ||||||||
| Resolution | LN | 0.001 µm - 0.2 µm | |||||||
| LT | 0.005 µm - 1.0 µm | ||||||||
| Maximum Travel Speed(2) | 2 m/s | ||||||||
| Maximum Linear Acceleration | 3 g (No Load) | ||||||||
| Maximum Load(3) | Horizontal | 135.0 kg | |||||||
| Side | 45.0 kg | ||||||||
| Accuracy | LN | HALAR(4) | ±1.0 µm | ||||||
| Standard | ±5.0 µm | ||||||||
| LT | HALAR(4) | ±1.0 µm | |||||||
| Standard | ±24.0 µm | ±30.0 µm | ±36.0 µm | ±40.0 µm | |||||
| Repeatability | LN | ±0.5 µm | |||||||
| LT | ±0.5 µm | ||||||||
| Straightness and Flatness |
Differential | HALSF | 1 µm/25 mm | ||||||
| Standard | 2 µm/25 mm | ||||||||
| Maximum Deviation | HALSF | ±3.0 µm | ±3.5 µm | ±4.5 µm | ±5.0 µm | ||||
| Standard | ±6.0 µm | ±7.0 µm | ±8.0 µm | ±9.0 µm | |||||
| Pitch and Yaw | 17 arc sec | 20 arc sec | 25 arc sec | 25 arc sec | |||||
| Nominal Stage Weight | 60.0 kg | 68.0 kg | 76.0 kg | 81.3 kg | |||||
| Moving Mass | 12.21 kg | ||||||||
| Construction | Stage | Aluminum Body; Textured Epoxy (Polane-T) Pebble Grey Paint | |||||||
| Table and Waycover | Hard Coating (62 Rockwell Hardness Teflon® Impregnated) | ||||||||
- Current values based on high performance (-P) magnet track.
- Maximum speed based on stage capability. Maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution.
- Maximum load based on bearing capability. Maximum application load may be limited by acceleration requirements.
- Available with Aerotech controllers.
- Specifications are for single-axis systems, measured 50 mm above the tabletop. Performance of multi-axis systems is payload and workpoint dependent. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.
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ALS5000 
Dimensions
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ALS5000 Dimensions 
Ordering Information
Ordering Example
| Series | Travel (mm) | Mounting and Grid Pattern | Motor and Magnet Track | Linear Encoder | Limits | Options | Stage Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALS50 | 045 | -M | -10-S | -LT45X5 | -NC |
Ordering Options
| Series | Travel (mm) | Mounting and Grid Pattern | Motor and Magnet Track | Linear Encoder | Limits | Options | Stage Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 020 030 045 060 075 090 100 |
-M -U |
-10-S -10-P |
-LTnnAS -LTnnX5 -LNnnAS |
-NC -NO |
-XY-CMS | /VAC3 /VAC6 /STEEL |
ALS5000 Series Linear Motor Stage
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| ALS50010 | 100 mm (4 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50020 | 200 mm (8 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50030 | 300 mm (12 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50045 | 450 mm (18 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50060 | 600 mm (24 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50075 | 750 mm (30 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50090 | 900 mm (36 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
| ALS50100 | 1000 mm (40 in) travel stage with linear motor and limits |
Mounting and Grid Pattern
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -M | Metric dimension mounting pattern and holes |
| -U | English dimension mounting pattern and holes |
Motor
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -10-S | Brushless linear motor with standard magnet track (BLM-264-A) |
| -10-P | Brushless linear motor with high performance magnet track (BLM-264-A) |
Standard Linear Encoders
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -LT10AS | Linear encoder for ALS50010; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT20AS | Linear encoder for ALS50020; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT30AS | Linear encoder for ALS50030; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT45AS | Linear encoder for ALS50045; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT60AS | Linear encoder for ALS50060; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT75AS | Linear encoder for ALS50075; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT90AS | Linear encoder for ALS50090; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT100AS | Linear encoder for ALS50100; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (20 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LT10X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50010; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT20X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50020; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT30X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50030; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT45X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50045; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT60X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50060; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT75X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50075; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT90X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50090; 1.0 micron line driver output |
| -LT100X5 | Linear encoder for ALS50100; 1.0 micron line driver output |
High Accuracy Linear Encoders
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -LN10AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50010; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN20AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50020; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN30AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50030; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN45AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50045; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN60AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50060; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN75AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50075; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN90AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50090; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
| -LN100AS | High-accuracy linear encoder for ALS50100; amplified sine output 1 Vpp (4 µm signal period); requires signal multiplier |
- Note: Integral signal multipliers available with A3200 amplifier products.
Limits
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -NC | Normally-closed end of travel limit switches (standard) |
| -NO | Normally-open end of travel limit switches |
Options
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| -XY-CMS | Cable management system for XY assembly; order with X-axis only |
Stage Construction Options (Consult Factory)
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| /VAC3 | Vacuum preparation of stage to 10-3 torr |
| /VAC6 | Vacuum preparation of stage to 10-6 torr |
| /STEEL | All steel construction |
Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| ALIGNMENT-NPA | Non-precision XY assembly |
| ALIGNMENT-PA10 | XY assembly; 10 arc sec orthogonal |
| ALIGNMENT-PA5 | XY assembly; 5 arc sec orthogonal |
| HALAR | High-accuracy system – linear error correction for accuracy and repeatability |
| HALSF | High-accuracy system – improved straightness and flatness |