High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platform, Vacuum-Compatible

Low Profile: 25.0 mm (0.98") Height
±2.5° Pitch, ±4.0° Yaw
Manual or Motorized Actuator Options
Vacuum-Compatible Down to 10^-6 Torr

PY004VX

Vacuum Pitch and Yaw Platform

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13 mm Travel Piezo Inertia Actuator, Vacuum-Compatible

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12 mm Travel DC Motor Actuator, Vacuum-Compatible

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PY004VX Vacuum Pitch/Yaw Platform with Manual Vacuum-Compatible Actuators and a DTS25V Stage Mounted on an MB6S Breadboard

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Table 1.1 Key Specifications^a
Item #		PY004VX(/M)
Adjustment Range		Pitch: ±2.5° Yaw: ±4.0°
Crosstalk		<0.05° (3 arcmin)
Horizontal Load Capacity (Max)^b		5.0 kg (11.0 lb)
Deck Height		25.0 mm (0.98")
Vacuum Rating		10^-6 Torr^c
Construction		Unanodized Aluminum
Maximum Bakeout Temperature		130 °C^d
Operating Temperature	5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

For complete specifications, please see the Specs tab.
The load capacity when the stage's base is mounted on a horizontal surface. The max load capacity is different at certain points of the platform. Please click here for more information.
Following appropriate processing and bakeout procedures.
This parameter will depend on the actuator used with the stage. For more information, please see the Specs tab.

Features

Pitch and Yaw Adjustment
1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Tapped Holes with 1.00" (25.0 mm) Spacing
0.98" (25.0 mm) Deck Height
Natural Aluminum Construction
Vacuum Compatibility Down to 10^-6 Torr

The High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platforms provide ±2.5° of adjustment in pitch and ±4.0° in yaw. They are designed for use with up to 5.0 kg (11.0 lb) loads, such as lasers, cameras, and 3-axis stages (See Figure 1.2). The actual maximum load will depend on the positioning of the load on the platform (click here for details). The top platform is equipped with an array of 24 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) threaded mounting holes with 1.00" (25.0 mm) spacing.

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Figure 1.2 PY004VX(/M) Stage Actuator Options (Sold Separately)

Actuator Options
The vacuum-compatible PY004VX(/M) platform can be motorized using our 1/2" travel actuators with Ø3/8" mounting barrels, such as the Thorlabs PIA13VF Vacuum-Compatible Piezo Inertia Actuator or Z912BV Vacuum-Compatible DC Servo Motor Actuator (sold below). Alternatively, a manual vacuum-compatible actuator can be built, using an F25USA1 Barrel Adapter, LN25100 Lock Nut, a POLARIS-N5 Knob, and an F25US200V Vacuum Adjuster (sold below).

Mounting Options
This stage can be mounted directly to a metric or imperial optical table or breadboard using five 1/4" (M6) through mounting holes or the 1/4" (M6) mounting slot. The stages also have three counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by rotating the top plate of the platform. These holes allow the unit to be mounted with the top platform holes in line with the work surface hole pattern or midway off the table's hole pattern. Alternatively, the PY004VX(/M) platform can be mounted using CL6V vacuum-compatible clamps secured to the relief cut along the bottom of the stage.

Vacuum Compatibility
The PY004VX(/M) platform is a vacuum-compatible version of the PY004(/M) pitch and yaw platform with identical mounting features, accomplished by using vacuum-compatible internal components. Each PY004VX(/M) platform is assembled in a clean environment and double vacuum bagged. Prior to use in a vacuum system, the stages can be baked to remove excess moisture and surface contaminants; however, please note that the maximum baking temperature is 130 °C (with manual vacuum adjusters or PIA13VF actuator) or 85 °C (if using the Z912BV actuator). The platform can be mounted to a breadboard using Thorlabs' CL6V vacuum-compatible clamps and vacuum-compatible fasteners. Thorlabs offers vacuum-compatible breadboards, screws, and other optomechanics that can be can be used with the stage.

Note: PY004VX(/M) units are shipped without actuators and locked in position with transit screws. Two actuators are required. These screws should not be removed until the actuators are correctly fitted to the unit.

Table 2.1 Specifications
Item #		PY004VX(/M)
Adjuster		-
Adjustment Range		Pitch: ±2.5° Yaw: ±4.0°
Minimum Incremental Movement		N/A^a
Bi-directional Repeatability		N/A^a
Maximum Velocity		N/A^a
Maximum Acceleration		N/A^a
Crosstalk		<0.05° (3 arcmin)
Weight (with Adjusters, if Applicable)		622 g (1.37 lbs)
Horizontal Load Capacity (Max)^b		5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Vertical Load Capacity (Max), by Distance from Top Platform^c
	30 mm (1.18")	1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)
	50 mm (1.97")	1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
	80 mm (3.15")	0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Deck Height		25.0 mm (0.98")
Actuator Bushing Diameter		9.5 mm (3/8")
Construction		Unanodized Aluminum
Vacuum Rating		10^-6 Torr^d
Maximum Bakeout Temperature		130 °C (266 °F)^a
Operating Temperature		5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)

This parameter will depend on the actuator used with the stage. For more information, please see Table 2.2.
The load capacity when the stage's base is mounted on a horizontal surface. The max load capacity is different at certain points of the platform. Please click here for more information.
The load capacity when the stage's base is mounted on a vertical surface. This load capacity will depend on the stage's orientation, the positioning of the load on the top platform, and the distance of the load from the platform. The load data provided is approximate and meant as a guide only.
Following appropriate processing and bakeout procedures.

Table 2.2 Compatible Actuators
Item #	Actuator Type	Values with PY004VX(/M)
Item #	Actuator Type	Minimal Incremental Movement	Bi-directional Repeatability	Maximum Velocity	Acceleration	Horizontal Load Capacity (Max)^a	Maximum Bakeout Temperature
Z912B(V)	DC Servo	Pitch: 7.13 arcsec Yaw: 15.71 arcsec	Pitch: 27.85 arcsec Yaw: 4.75 arcsec	Pitch: 3600 arcsec/s Yaw: 3600 arcsec/s	Pitch: 3600 arcsec/s² Yaw: 3600 arcsec/s²	2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)^b	85°C (185 °F)
PIA13(VF)^c	Piezo Inertia	Pitch: 54 milliarcsec Yaw: 97.2 milliarcsec	-	27.7 - 83.1 arcsec/s	-	5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)	130 °C (266 °F)
Vacuum Adjuster^d	Manual	N/A^e	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)	130 °C (266 °F)
ZFS13B^c	Compact Stepper	Pitch: 1 milliarcsec Yaw: 1.6 milliarcsec	-	2770 arcsec/s	9000 arcsec/s²	1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)	-
ZST213B^c	Stepper	Pitch: 1 milliarcsec Yaw: 1.6 milliarcsec	-	2770 arcsec/s	9000 arcsec/s²	1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)	-

The load capacity when the stage's base is mounted on a horizontal surface. The max load capacity is different at certain points of the platform. Please click here for more information.
The Z912B(V) actuator could wear out after approximately 5000 cycles if used continuously at the max load.
Calculated Values
Made up of a F25USA1 Barrel Adapter, LN25100 Lock Nut, a POLARIS-N5 Knob, and an F25US200V Vacuum Adjuster (sold below).
The movement per rotation of the PY004VX(/M) when used with the vacuum adjuster is 457 arcsec/rotation for pitch, and 823 arcsec/rotation for yaw.

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Vacuum-Compatible High-Load Pitch and Yaw Platform

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Figure G1.1 PY004VX(/M) Vacuum Pitch/Yaw Platform Transit Screws

Vacuum-Compatible Aluminum Pitch and Yaw Adjustment Stage
Vacuum-Compatible Down to 10^-6 Torr
Packed in a Clean Environment and Double Vacuum-Bagged
Mounting to Tables and Breadboards Using 1/4" (M6 x 1.0) Mounting Holes or CL6V Table Clamps (Sold Separately)
Adjusters Available Separately

The PY004VX(/M) pitch and yaw platform provides ±2.5° of adjustment in pitch and ±4.0° in yaw. It is designed for use with up to 5.0 kg (11.0 lb) loads, such as lasers, cameras, and 3-axis stages. The actual maximum load will depend on the positioning of the load on the platform (click here for details) and the actuator used with the stage (see the Specs tab for more information). The top platform is equipped with an array of 24 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) threaded mounting holes with 1.00" (25.0 mm) spacing.

Note: PY004VX(/M) units are shipped without actuators and locked in position with transit screws (See Figure G1.1). These screws should not be removed until the actuators are correctly fitted to the unit.

Vacuum-Compatible Motorized Actuators

Table G4.1 Vacuum-Compatible Motorized Actuators^a
Item #^b	Photo^c	Actuator Type	Travel	Vacuum Rating	Max Speed	Max Acceleration	Required Controller^d
PIA13VF		Piezo Inertia	13.0 mm (0.51")	10^-6 Torr	≤3.6 mm/min^e	-	KIM001 or KIM101
Z912BV		DC Servo Motor	12.0 mm (0.47")	10^-6 Torr	2.6 mm/s^f	4 mm/s²	KDC101

These parameters are listed for the actuator itself, not together with a stage.
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A controller and power supply are required to operate the actuator. Each item is sold separately.
For a given set of settings in Kinesis, while travelling in one direction, each device's step size may vary by up to 20% and is not normally repeatable. Due to the open loop design, component variance, change of direction and application conditions may further increase the scale of the variance.
At 2.6 mm/s, velocity ripple and distortion of the acceleration/deceleration profile may occur. For improved control, the maximum speed should be limited to 2.3 mm/s.

Vacuum-Compatible Manual Actuators

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型番	数量	Description
F25USA1	1	1/4"-100-9.5 mm(Ø3/8インチ)バレル変換アダプタ(インチ規格)
LN25100	1	1/4"-100 止めナット(インチ規格)
POLARIS-N5	1	Polaris®取外し可能ノブ、1/4”-100アジャスタ用、1個
F25US200V	1	真空対応1/4"-100六角穴付き精密アジャスターネジ、通気孔付き、長さ2.00インチ(インチ規格)

Figure G3.1 Manual Vacuum-Compatible Actuator, built using components sold below

The vacuum-compatible PY004VX(/M) platform can be adjusted using our 1/2" travel actuators with Ø3/8" mounting barrels, such as the Thorlabs PIA13VF Vacuum-Compatible Piezo Inertia Actuator or Z912BV Vacuum-Compatible DC Servo Motor Actuator (sold below). Alternatively, a manual vacuum-compatible actuator can be built (See Figure G3.1), using an F25USA1 Barrel Adapter, LN25100 Lock Nut, a POLARIS-N5 Knob, and an F25US200V Vacuum Adjuster.

Note: Actuators built using 1/4"-100 vacuum adjusters are compatible with metric stages, as well as imperial.

Table G3.2 Vacuum-Compatible Manual Actuators^a
1/4"-100 Thread to Ø3/8" Barrel Adapter	1/4"-100 Lock Nut	Knob for 1/4"-100 Adjusters	2.00" Long 1/4"-100 Vacuum Adjuster	Vacuum Rating
F25USA1	LN25100	POLARIS-N5	F25US200V	10^-6 Torr^b

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The POLARIS-N5 knobs are made from chemically cleaned and heat-treated 303 stainless steel that provides vacuum compatibility down to 10^-9 Torr at 25 °C with proper bake out (10^-5 Torr at 25 °C without bake out).