Aerotech’s FiberCouple 130 is the first system designed
to meet the unique demands associated with fiber coupling. Accurately
coupling a fiber requires a stage system that is capable of opposing
motion, is very accurate in the axial direction, and offers outstanding
velocity stability. The FiberCouple 130 optimizes all of these
requirements in a compact, precise package.
Dual Carriage Design
A single set of linear bearings ensures that axial motion is true.
This approach eliminates the need for cumbersome and time-consuming
stage alignments typical of traditional approaches. This compact
design also offers greater range of motion for each carriage by
allowing each carriage access to the entire range of travel.
Linear Motor Drive
Years of experience serving the OEM marketplace are reflected
in this system, which has been designed for 24/7 operation. The
linear motor drive of the FiberCouple 130 is a noncontact device,
which means there is no maintenance or parts to wear. And unlike
a screw-based system, the performance of the stage doesn’t
change over time, making it the ideal solution for low-maintenance,
full-scale production.
Since the linear motor is a direct-drive device, there is no backlash,
windup, or friction normally associated with a lead-screw or ball-screw
drive. The resulting velocity stability is far superior to alternate
technologies.
Synchronized Control
Axes can be operated in a synchronized mode or independently.
When synchronized, the position and velocity of each axis is precisely
coordinated. They can be commanded to operate in the same or opposite
directions with a constant, synchronous velocity. Axes may also
be controlled independently, which is useful for setup and load/unload
operations. Since both modes are software enabled, users may alternate
between them during a single process.
Control Platforms
All of Aerotech’s industry leading motion controllers are
available to drive a FiberCouple 130 system. Available platforms
include the A3200, Ensemble™, and Soloist™ controllers
as rack-mount or panel-mount configurations. All Aerotech controllers
come with a range of flexible software packages. These include
easy-to-use Windows®- based user interface software,
LabVIEW® drivers, and C and Visual Basic®
libraries.
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