ANT130-XY ULTRA Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive XY Linear Stage

Description

Design Features

  • Integrated low-profile XY linear motor stage
  • Nanometer-level performance in a large travel format
  • 2D system accuracy is 250 nm
  • In-position stability of <1 nm
  • High dynamic performance

Introduction

Aerotech’s ANT130-XY-ULTRA is a long travel (up to 160 mm x 160 mm) nanopositioner for XY applications. Each axis uses crossed-roller bearings, as well as Aerotech’s unique direct-drive for non-cogging, zero backlash motion. In addition, each stage receives a two-dimensional correction to achieve unmatched nanometer resolution, accuracy and repeatability. This unique drive and bearing combination, packaged in an extremely low profile and small footprint, offers tangible advantages in your motion application.

The ANT130-XY-ULTRA extends the performance capability of Aerotech’s ANT130-XY stage series to levels found nowhere else. The exceptional geometric and dynamic performance of the ANT130-XY-ULTRA make it an ideal choice for nearly all high-end motion applications in the lab or in production environments.

ULTRA Trajectory Management System

In order to achieve the highest possible system accuracy from our multi-axis nanopositioning systems, Aerotech has developed an advanced, interactive, dynamic trajectory management system. To take advantage of this sophisticated interactive calibration system, the mechanical system has to be completely assembled and functionally tested prior to calibration in our best-in-class metrology labs. Nano-level system accuracy can only be achieved under stringent environmental conditions, calibrating with the best test equipment and utilizing the formidable capability of ULTIMUS. By implementing the ULTIMUS dynamic trajectory management system with the ANT130-XY-ULTRA, we are able to produce 2-dimensional accuracies of ±250 nm or better.

The plots provided in the Specifications illustrate performance differences between a standard ANT130-XY and the -ULTRA version. Straightness errors, orthogonality errors and accuracy errors caused by stage yawing are virtually eliminated.

Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

ModelANT130-060-XY-ULTRAANT130-110-XY-ULTRAANT130-160-XY-ULTRA
Travel 60 mm 110 mm 160 mm
Accuracy(1) ±250 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm
Resolution 1 nm 1 nm 1 nm
Repeatability (Bidirectional)(1) ±75 nm ±75 nm ±75 nm
Repeatability (Unidirectional) ±25 nm ±25 nm ±25 nm
Straightness(1) ±250 nm ±300 nm ±300 nm
Flatness(1) ±1.0 µm ±1.0 µm ±1.0 µm
Pitch 10 arc sec 12 arc sec 12 arc sec
Roll 10 arc sec 12 arc sec 12 arc sec
Yaw 5 arc sec 6 arc sec 6 arc sec
Orthogonality 1.0 arc sec 0.5 arc sec 0.5 arc sec
Maximum Speed 350 mm/s (Upper Axis) 350 mm/s (Upper Axis) 350 mm/s (Upper Axis)
Maximum Acceleration 1 g (No Load)(Upper Axis) 1 g (No Load)(Upper Axis) 1 g (No Load)(Upper Axis)
Speed Stability See graph for typical performance
Settling Time See graph for typical performance
In-Position Stability(2) <1 nm <1 nm <1 nm
Maximum Force (Continuous) 23 N 23 N 23 N
Load Capacity(3) Horizontal 12.0 kg 12.0 kg 12.0 kg
Moving Mass Upper 1.5 kg 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Lower 4.2 kg 5.7 kg 5.7 kg
Stage Mass 5.5 kg 7.4 kg 7.4 kg
Material Aluminum Body/Black Hardcoat Finish
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) 30,000 Hours
  1. Certified with each stage.
  2. In-Position Jitter listing is 3 sigma value.
  3. Axis orientation for on-axis loading is listed.
  4. Specifications are per axis, measured 25 mm above the tabletop. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.
  5. -PLUS requires the use of an Aerotech controller.

Electrical Specification

Drive System Brushless Linear Servomotor
Feedback Noncontact Linear Encoder
Maximum Bus Voltage ±40 VDC
Limit Switches 5 V, Normally Closed
Home Switch Near Center

Recommended Controller

Multi-Axis A3200 Npaq MXR
Npaq MR-MXH
Ndrive ML-MXH
Ensemble Epaq MXH
Epaq MR-MXH
Ensemble ML-MXH
Single Axis Soloist Soloist ML-MXH
  1. Linear amplifiers are required to achieve the listed specifications. Other options are available.

To ensure the achievement and repeatability of specifications over an extended period of time, environmental temperature must be controlled to within 0.25°C/24 hours. If this is not possible, alternate products are available. Please consult Aerotech for more information.

  • ANT130-XY Accuracy Plot
  • ANT130-XY-ULTRA Performance Graphs

Dimensions

  • ANT130-XY-ULTRA
  • Mounting Plates: ANT130-XY-ULTRA

Ordering Information

ANT130-XY-ULTRA Series Linear Stage

OptionsDescription
ANT130-XY-ULTRA Aerotech nanotranslation crossed-roller linear positioner

Linear Stage Travel

OptionsDescription
ANT130-060-XY-ULTRA 60 mm travel XY stage with linear motor and limits (high accuracy version)
ANT130-110-XY-ULTRA 110 mm travel XY stage with linear motor and limits (high accuracy version)
ANT130-160-XY-ULTRA 160 mm travel XY stage with linear motor and limits (high accuracy version)

Output Cable Connectors

OptionsDescription
-25DU Single 25-pin D connector (standard)
-4DU-25DU 4-pin HPD and 25-pin D connectors

Note: -25DU single 25-pin connector option not valid for systems using bus voltages greater than 80 V.

Options

OptionsDescription
-MP Breadboard mounting plate