Technical specifications
Aperture size
Maximum: 50 mm x 50 mm
Minimum: Full overlap
Resolution
1 micron per full step
Accuracy
± 5 microns over the full range
Standard blades
2 mm thick tungsten carbide blades which can be mounted either with a 0.5 degrees knife-edge or an R16 radius edge
Limit switches (end-of-travel)
Included as standard on all motions
Guiding
High precision internal rails and carriages
Electrical connections
Limit switches coupled to 2 motor connectors (SUB-D 15 pins male)
Motors
2-phase stepping motors
Mechanical dimensions
228 mm x 228 mm x 63 mm
166 mm x 166 mm x 63 mm (housing only)
Mechanical connections
M5-threaded holes on the sides, as shown on the drawing.
Weight
≈ 4.5 kg
Outer surface
Anodized aluminum in color nature
Common options
Operation in high vacuum: IB-C50-AIR is also offered in a high vacuum edition e.g. prepared for 10E-7 mbar or more depending on the chosen UHV-rated material options. In that way, it can be inserted into a high vacuum vessel.
IB-C50-AIR-CL: Cooled for operation <5 Watt heat load
Thermocouples for each blade
IB-C50-AIR with non-magnetic options are available (including non-magnetic guides).
Blade options: 5, 10 mm, other blade materials
Motors: Custom high-resolution stepping motors, including IMS motors
Encoders: Back-axle rotary encoders or Linear Renishaw encoders (absolute or incremental)
Technical drawings
3D
