FiberGlide 3D Fiberoptics Positioner
The FiberGlide 3D series is comprised of the best-performing miniature three axis air-bearing stages available. Aerotech has combined decades of precision motion control and positioning system experience with the latest technologies to produce a truly outstanding miniature, linear air-bearing platform for fiber positioning and alignment.
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
Downloads
Description
Design Features
- Designed for high-performance photonics alignment and assembly
- Linear encoder feedback provides up to 2 nm resolution
- 62 picometer resolution available with the Automation 3200
- Fully-preloaded air bearing
- Complete noncontact design
- Ultra-smooth velocity control
Linear Stage
The linear positioner is a fully preloaded, noncontact design. Inherently frictionless, air bearings have proven to be the standard in precision applications, and Aerotech has now produced a miniature version that is well-suited for the photonics industry. Driven by a noncontact linear brushless servomotor, this stage proves the ultimate solution whether the application requires small, accurate steps or constant smooth velocity. Years of research have resulted in a robust and perturbation-free cable management system.
Feedback and Control System
Directly coupled, noncontact linear encoder position feedback is available with different options. A wide selection of state-of-the-art controllers is available, featuring the Automation 3200 software controller with digital drives.
Options
Convenient rack or panel-mount amplifiers are included with all systems. Aerotech’s expert technical staff is experienced in custom system designs and will work with you to generate a system to meet the unique needs of your application.
Clean Room Compatibility
The air-bearing design is inherently clean room compatible. A high quality cable management system, together with low particulate generation materials, provides compliance to Class 1 with proper integration.
Dimensions
FiberGlide 3D
Ordering Information
FiberGlide 1000 Series Photonics Alignment and Assembly System
| Option | Description |
| FG1000-3D | Linear air bearing positioner |
Linear Stage Travel (Z, X, Y)
| Option | Description |
| -25* | 25 mm (1 in) travel stage with linear motor |
| -50 | 50 mm (2 in) travel stage with linear motor |
| -100 | 100 mm (4 in) travel stage with linear motor |
| -150** | 150 mm (6 in) travel stage with linear motor |
- *-25 can only be used in an XY configuration with the -150 as the lower axis
- **-150 can only be used as the upper XY axis with a -150 lower axis
- ***Z axis can only be -25
Feedback
| Option | Description |
| -LT | Linear encoder feedback (10 nm resolution), amplified sine output |
| -LN | High-accuracy linear encoder feedback (2 nm resolution), amplified sine output |
| -LT/lower | LT option with lower axis cable management |
| -LN/lower | LN option with lower axis cable management |
| -LT/upper | LT option with upper axis cable management |
| -LN/upper | LN option with upper axis cable management |
| -LT/vertical | LT option with vertical axis cable management |
| -LN/vertical | LN option with vertical axis cable management |