PRO115LM Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive Linear Stage
The PRO115LM is the smallest linear motor, sealed mechanical bearing stage in our lineup. Building on the fundamental precision design of other PRO-LM series stages, the PRO115LM is the ideal choice for space-constrained medium and high-performance applications.
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
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Description
Design Features
- Aerotech's smallest sealed linear motor stage
- Rugged mechanical construction
- High-performance in a cost-effective package
- Direct-drive linear motor for ultra-precise motion
- Nine models with travels from 50 mm to 600 mm
- Vacuum and cleanroom versions available
- Available with ThermoComp® for high-performance in changing environments
Rugged Mechanical Construction
A long-life recirculating linear guide bearing system and a low-friction sealing solution make the PRO115LM an attractive solution for industrial applications such as laser machining. The basic external construction of the PRO115LM design provides protection from debris while the side-seals prevent dirt and particulates from entering the stage. The curved hard-cover design provides a natural shape that prevents excessive debris from collecting on the stage.
Precision Motion Performance
The PRO115LM series stages are optimized with high-precision, noncontact linear encoders that are protected from debris by the stage sealing system. These encoders provide minimum incremental motion down to 5 nm and sub-micrometer positioning repeatability. Precision recirculating linear bearings along with machining and assembly craftsmanship enable excellent geometric performance specifications. The optional HALAR factory calibration improves positioning accuracy down to ±0.75 μm.
Accurate Positioning with ThermoComp®
Temperature changes and thermal effects are some of the largest error sources in precision machines. All PRO series stages are available with Aerotech’s ThermoComp® feature, an embedded temperature compensation unit that guarantees accurate positioning in variable temperature environments. Using this feature protects your process from real-world conditions, even in extreme industrial settings.
Direct-Drive Linear Motor
Aerotech’s high-power U-channel linear motors drive the PRO115LM. The ironless forcer coil provides high force with zero cogging for super-smooth velocity and position control.
This ironless design is ideal for applications requiring outstanding contour accuracy and smooth velocity profiling. As with all Aerotech linear motor stages, the linear motor has zero backlash, no windup, zero friction, and excellent dynamic responsiveness.
Design and Integration Flexibility
The PRO115LM is designed with many standard features and options that make the design incredibly flexible and allow it to be easily tailored to a specific application. The PRO115LM is available in nine different models with travels ranging from 50 mm to 600 mm and speeds up to 2 m/s. Configurable cable management solutions are available for single and multi-axis systems as standard options.
The base mounting holes are accessible from the outside of the stage allowing for easy mounting. Standard mounting holes for both English and metric optical tables are present in all travels. The tabletop is available with both English and metric mounting patterns and can be ordered with brush attachments to clear any debris that may collect on the stage hard cover. Tabletops with hole patterns that allow the direct attachment of Aerotech’s ADRS, ACS-LP, and AGR rotary stages are also available.
The PRO115LM series is also available with cleanroom preparation and vacuum versions.
Ordering Information
PRO115LM Series Linear Motor Stage
Travel (Required)
Option | Description |
-050 | 50 mm travel stage |
-100 | 100 mm travel stage |
-150 | 150 mm travel stage |
-200 | 200 mm travel stage |
-250 | 250 mm travel stage |
-300 | 300 mm travel stage |
-400 | 400 mm travel stage |
-500 | 500 mm travel stage |
-600 | 600 mm travel stage |
Tabletop (Required)
Option | Description |
-TT1 | Tabletop with metric dimension mounting |
-TT2 | Tabletop English dimension mounting |
-TT3 | Accessory tabletop with mounting for select rotary stage |
-TT4 | Tabletop with metric dimension mounting and wiper brushes |
-TT5 | Tabletop with English dimension mounting and wiper brushes |
-TT6 | Accessory tabletop with mounting for select rotary stages and wipers |
- -TT1 or -TT4 tabletop option required for lower axis of XY.
Feedback (Requried)
Option | Description |
-E1 | Incremental encoder, 1 Vpp |
-E2 | Incremental linear encoder, 0.1 µm digital TTL output |
Cable Management (Required)
Option | Description |
-CMS0 | No external CMS, motor/feedback connect bracket on carriage |
-CMS1 | External CMS for single axis |
-CMS2 | External CMS for lower-axis of two-axis PRO (XY) assembly |
-CMS3 | External CMS for lower-axis (XZ or XT) assembly |
-CMS4 | External CMS for upper-axis of two-axis PRO (XY) assembly |
-CMS5 | External CMS for upper-axis (YZ or YT) assembly |
-CMS6 | External CMS for lower-axis of three-axis (XYZ or XYT) assembly |
-CMS7 | External CMS for lower-axis of three-axis (XZT) assembly |
-CMS11 | External CMS for upper-axis of three-axis PRO165LM XYZ/T assembly |
ThermalComp (Optional)
Option | Descroiption |
-TCMP | ThermoComp integrated thermal compensation, single or lower axis |
- An A3200 controller must be used with the -TCMP option
Metrology (Required)
Option | Description |
-PL0 | No metrology performance |
-PL1 | Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots |
-PL2 | Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots |
Integration (Required)
Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.
Option | Description |
-TAS | Integration - Test as system Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration. |
-TAC | Integration - Test as components Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system. |
Accessories (to be ordered as a separate line item)
Option | Description |
ALIGN-NPA | Non-precision XY assembly |
ALIGN-NPAZ | Non-precision XZ or YZ assembly |
ALIGN-PA10 | XY assembly; 10 arc sec orthogonality. Alignment to within 7 microns orthogonality for short travel stages |
ALIGN-PA10Z | XZ or YZ assembly with L-bracket; 10 arc second orthogonality. Alignment to within 10 microns orthogonality for short travel stages. |
ALIGN-PA5 | XY assembly; 5 arc sec orthogonality. Alignment to within 3 microns orthogonality for short travel stages. |
ALIGN-PA5Z | XZ or YZ assembly with L-bracket; 5 arc second orthogonality. Alignment to within 5 microns orthogonality for short travel stages. |