電動高速切り替えフィルターホイール


  • 55 ms Filter Change Time with Included Controller
  • Light-tight Design
  • Cage and Lens Tube Compatible

FW103H

Motorized Filter Wheel
(BSC201 Controller Included)

BSC201

High-Speed Switching Controller

Application Idea

Compatible with Our Ø1/2" Posts,
30 mm Cage System, and
SM1 Lens Tube Components

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Motorized Filter Wheel Selection Guide
Item ## of SlotsFilter SizePreloaded ND FiltersFeatures
FW212C12Ø1/2"NoBNC, RS-232 and USB Interfaces
Integrated Controller
FW212CNEB12Ø1/2"Yes
FW102C6Ø1"No
FW102CNEB6Ø1"Yes
FW103H6Ø1"No55 ms Switching Time

特長

  • 55~60 msの高速切替 (付属のコントローラBSC201と使用時)
  • Ø25 mm~Ø25.4 mm(Ø1インチ)フィルタを6枚まで実装
  • 厚さ6.35 mmまでのフィルタを実装可能
  • 遮光設計
  • フィルタの追加や取り外しが簡単
  • すべてのAPT™ステッピングモーターコントローラに対応

この電動高速切替フィルターホイールは、多波長蛍光イメージングのように複数のフィルタを光路に連続して挿入する用途向けに設計されています。光学ポートには両側にSM1内ネジが付いているのでØ25 mm~Ø25.4 mm(1インチ)レンズチューブを取り付けることができます。また、各側に#4-40タップ穴があるので30 mmケージシステムを接続することができます。このホイール筐体の周囲には90°の間隔でM4タップ穴があるので、Ø12 mm~Ø12.7 mm(Ø1/2インチ)ポストに取り付けることができます。また、標準筐体にマウントされたØ25 mm~Ø25.4 mmフィルタ(FELHシリーズなど)を6枚までホイールに取り付けることができます。カバーは取り外せるのでフィルターホイールを取り外さずに、フィルタを変えることができます。

FW103H/Mは、フィルターホイールと、隣接するフィルタ間で高速スイッチング(55~60 ms)が可能な単チャンネルAPTtm コントローラBSC201を組み合わせた製品です。 BSC201には電源が内蔵されており、汎用のACケーブルにより電力供給されます。このフィルターホイールは、K-Cube™コントローラKST201ともお使いいただけますが、その場合、スイッチング時間は250 msになります。KST101との使用をご希望される場合には、BSC201を含まないフィルターホイール単体でもご購入可能ですので、当社までお問い合わせください。

このフィルターホイールは、フィルターホイールの位置を決定するためにホール効果センサを利用しており、光に敏感な用途に適しています。

電動高速切り替えフィルターホイールは最大6枚までのØ25 mm~Ø25.4 mm(Ø1インチ)フィルタを保持できます。フィルタは次の3ステップで簡単に取り付けることができます。

ステップ1

Filter Wheel Housing Removal
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筐体カバーを外すと、6つのフィルタースロットが現れます(個々のフィルタは、写真左下に見える筐体カバー上のフィルタ用開閉カバーから取り替えが可能です)。

ステップ2

Filter Installation
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フィルタをフィルターホイールのポートに取り付けます。

ステップ3 

Filter Installation
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フィルタは上の写真のように付属の固定リングと3本のネジで固定します。厚さ6.0~6.3 mmのフィルタにはM2 x 8ネジ、それよりも薄いフィルタにはそれに対応する短いネジを使用してください。

モータ用コネクタ

D型 オス

D-type Motor Connector

PinDescriptionPinDescriptionPinDescription
1Limit Switch Ground6Phase A -ve11Not Connected
2Not Connected7Phase A +ve12Not Connected
3C/W Limit Switch8Not Connected13+ 5 V DC
4Phase B -ve9Not Connected14Not Connected
5Phase B +ve10+ 5 V DC15Ground/Earth

Posted Comments:
hai YUAN  (posted 2024-01-19 10:02:56.927)
请提供一下滤光转轮的产品规格,比如重复定位精度
hchow  (posted 2024-02-06 04:08:24.0)
FW103H 电动过滤轮配有步进电机,其最小步进角为 1.8º,步进精度为 5%。我们没有直接提供重新定位精度的规格。重新定位精度取决于重新定位的方式。虽然我们没有直接提供这一规格,但如果您需要一个近似值,它大约是步进精度值的两倍。
hchow  (posted 2024-02-06 04:08:24.0)
FW103H 电动过滤轮配有步进电机,其最小步进角为 1.8º,步进精度为 5%。我们没有直接提供重新定位精度的规格。重新定位精度取决于重新定位的方式。虽然我们没有直接提供这一规格,但如果您需要一个近似值,它大约是步进精度值的两倍。
Bartek Waclaw  (posted 2023-10-31 15:40:16.31)
Has there been any development regarding a driver for MicroManager? The last relevant post is from 2011.
GBoedecker  (posted 2023-11-09 09:51:45.0)
Thank you for your feedback! We are currently developing new device adapters for MicroManager. I will contact you directly to keep you up to date.
Ting He  (posted 2022-12-19 20:49:30.963)
The wheels lost its position with 6 filters assembled. However, it works well with 5 or less filters. It seems not an accident because it happends in another FW103H/BSC203 as a test. What shall I do?
JReeder  (posted 2023-01-05 10:38:25.0)
Thank you for your enquiry. I reached out to you directly in order to troubleshoot this issue.
pranav rathi  (posted 2019-11-25 23:20:45.66)
Product is good but the I have seen that Thorlabs controllers are very bulky, make the controllers compact and beautiful like PI controllers.
AManickavasagam  (posted 2019-12-03 11:28:26.0)
Thank you for your feedback. I will pass this on to our Engineering team.
peter.dedecker  (posted 2016-11-18 08:23:57.993)
We have generally good experiences with Thorlabs hardware, but the FW103H/BSC-1 is a flawed product and we have not been able to use it to specifications. 1. The APT software would crash on startup, making it impossible to use the device. Thorlabs support was uncommunicative in fixing this issue until we called on a friend who works at Thorlabs Sweden (support id ##257058##). The fix was to reflash the firmware and to download an older version of APT. 2. The communication over RS-232 doesn't work properly - we receive no 'filter moved' response from the device, which means that we can never be sure when the move has completed. 3. Thorlabs support has generally been unhelpful and they have stopped responding to our requests for help with the communication issue (support id ##264349##, communication with M.S.). 4. Filter mounting system doesn't work well. Given the lack of support and the issues encountered, I strongly caution against buying this device. We will look into returning this device and buying a competitor's offering instead.
bhallewell  (posted 2016-11-22 11:50:39.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Please let me first apologise on behalf of our UK Tech support effort for the experience you have faced so far. It is clear that you've experienced a number of problems in operating our FW103H/M hardware bundle through our APT freeware & low-level communications protocol. It is also extremely regrettable to hear that you feel that you have not received the support you require within your setup. We pride ourselves on the quality of customer service that we continually work to provide on a daily basis & we can only continue to improve the delivery of our service. Please note that I have picked up the details of your query & have sent you over some details on rules for using the low-level communication protocol with the FW103H specifically. In general & for future reference it is good practise to refer to the Output Window within Kinesis or the System Log within APTUser to track exchanges between the controller & filter wheel, should you wish to control the device through your own VCP application.
allanfontes  (posted 2013-05-02 14:31:52.04)
Thanks for this oportunity. I m looking for a filter wheel with following specifications: -Six fiter slots; -55,5 ms time change between filters; -Possibility of control to obtain phase lock with frame capture; -Control by USB, if possible; I d like a sugestion of a product with these especifications. The FW103H/M looks like what I m loking for. Any information will be useful. Allan Fontes
cdaly  (posted 2013-05-09 10:34:00.0)
Response from Chris at Thorlabs: Thak you for using our web feedback. The FW103/M will be able to have a 55-60ms time change between filters if it is used with the BSC201 controller. It would be slower (~250ms) using the TST001. With the BSC201 there is the trigger out function which will send a trigger for every move if necessary, this signal could then be used to synchronize with other devices.
sharrell  (posted 2012-01-06 10:42:00.0)
Reply from Sean at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback regarding a step file. I have sent you a step file, which shows the filter wheel with cover removed, directy.
user  (posted 2011-11-28 21:35:04.0)
A response from Tyler at Thorlabs: This is in response to the micro-manager discussion. Javier was mistaken when he posted about the availability of a micro-manager interface to the FW103 controller. Although we did comunicate with a previous customer who was working on developing their own micro-manager solution, this communication did not result in the creation of a micro-manager solution. I am sorry for the confusion that we created.
htowns1  (posted 2011-11-21 17:02:21.0)
I could not find a step model with the filter shroud removed. I have a application that is space limited and requires the filter shroud off. if you have a model without the shroud it would helpful.
bdada  (posted 2011-11-10 18:50:00.0)
Response from Buki at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. I apologize for the inconsistent information. I am looking into this further and will post a more complete response shortly.
user  (posted 2011-11-09 16:58:44.0)
Dear Buki: I am confused. Javier responded to philip.cheney of 2011-06-28 saying Thorlabs has developed a micromanager adapter for the BSC101 controller. At least that is what philip.cheney was asking for in his request of 2011-06-23 where he asked for a Micro-manager software adapter to run the BSC101. The BSC101 controller is what runs the FW103 in the FW103H package, and is not used to run the FW102, so when I ask for FW103 Micro-manager support, I am asking the same question as philip.cheney. I would purchase the FW103 with BSC101 = FW103H if a Micro-manager software adapter is available. Could you please double-check with Javier about whether such a software adapter truly exists? Thank you.
bdada  (posted 2011-11-09 16:08:00.0)
Response from Buki at Thorlabs: Thank you for using our Feedback Forum. The Micro-manager adapter and documentation we have is for the FW102. At this time we do not have the same information for the FW103 or FW103H. Please contact TechSupport@thorlabs.com if you have additional questions.
mzlin  (posted 2011-11-08 16:29:09.0)
Could you please also email me the Micro-manager adapter and documention that will drive the FW103H? We will also need this in order to use the FW103 system. I believe you have my email address via the webform. Thank you!
jjurado  (posted 2011-06-28 17:52:00.0)
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to philip.cheney: Thank you very much for contacting us. We have developed a micromanager adapter and documentation based on one of our APT-driven XY stages that will also apply to the filter wheel. I will contact you directly with this information.
philip.cheney  (posted 2011-06-23 14:16:04.0)
As poster pattersg mentioned, a MicroManager adapter would be extremely helpful. You mentioned plans to develop such an adapter. Has any progress been made? Im using the BSC101 controller. Customer Email: philip.cheney@du.edu This customer would like to be contacted.
tor  (posted 2011-01-10 16:40:55.0)
Response from Tor at Thorlabs to adavid: Thank you for your feedback. I will contact you to identify a solution for making this compatible with your microscope.
adavid  (posted 2010-12-16 18:15:55.0)
Hi, the wheel is very fast and has a low profile overall, which is nice. However: - the motor comes very close to the aperture, and therefore leaves little clearance. I found it impossible to mount a (small) CCD right at the output of the wheel (eg I have to use some extension tube). This is a problem when installing the wheel at the output port of a microscope, because the CCD can not be in the image plane (parfocality with the eyepiece is lost) - also: when using the APT software with default settings, it seems that the speed/acceleration is too fast so that the wheel loses its position (after a few back and forth movements it stops in-between two filters). I had to slow down speed/accel to get proper positioning. Not a huge issue, but if this happens to others it should be documented.
user  (posted 2010-09-27 04:54:01.0)
A Reply from Oli at Thorlabs to Hyoon: The FW103 filter wheel uses Magnetic hall affect sensors to determine position.
hyoon  (posted 2010-09-23 14:25:57.0)
How are the filter positions determined? Are they sensed using magnetic hall effect sensors or sensed using LEDs and photodiodes? I would like to use the filter wheels in a light sensitive environment where the additional source of radiation would be problematic.
Thorlabs  (posted 2010-08-18 10:31:26.0)
Response from Javier at Thorlabs to pattersg: Thank you for your feedback. The new FW102C filter wheel will have the same communication interface as the FW102B, so the Micromanager adapter will work for it, as well. Regarding the FW103H filter wheel, we do not have the necessary drivers for uManager. However, it is in our plans to develop them within the next few months. I will keep you updated of the status.
pattersg  (posted 2010-08-17 13:33:20.0)
I am controlling my instrument with Micromanager and we generally need an adapter for each new device we add. An adapter for the FW102B and FW212B has been written (http://valelab.ucsf.edu/~nico/MMwiki/index.php/Thorlabs_FilterWheel), but it seems these are no longer offered. Is the communication with the FW102C the same as with the FW102B? Or similar enough that the adapter will work? Also, Im interested in the FW103H with the BSC101 controller, but Im hesitant to install it in my system without the capability of Micromanager control. Writing these adapters is currently beyond my meager coding skills. Would you consider developing an adapter for the FW103H or updating the adapter for the FW102C if necessary? Thanks.
Adam  (posted 2010-04-27 17:19:38.0)
A response from Adam at Thorlabs to runcyclexcski: We currently do not have this specification. We will test the repeatability and post data on the web early next week. I will contact you directly to find out if you need more information.
runcyclexcski  (posted 2010-04-24 01:16:22.0)
Please contact me ASAP with the specs on flip to flip repeatability for this filter wheel.
apalmentieri  (posted 2010-03-01 09:44:05.0)
A response from Adam at Thorlabs to vincent: We can provide an increase in the length of the cable as a custom option. I will contact you directly to find out how long the cable needs to be for your application.
vincent.daria  (posted 2010-02-28 23:40:41.0)
Connector wire from filter wheel (FW103) to controller (TST001) is too short and the extension cable (PAA632) doesnt work with it. There is no option to increase the cable length!
klee  (posted 2009-10-21 17:08:14.0)
A response from Ken at Thorlabs to bramvdbroek: Thank you for your feedback and I apologize for the inconvenience you had in mounting the filters in the FW103. We are actually working on a new design that will have significant improvements in speed and mounting. We will send you a free unit for evaluation when it is complete.
bramvdbroek  (posted 2009-10-21 14:36:58.0)
Dear Thorlabs, I like the speed of your FW103 filter wheel, but the way in which the filters are to be mounted is absolutely horrible! It is at best reasonable for standard Thorlabs mounted filters, but for any other filter with a different thickness the 8 mm screws to fit them are too long. I have just spent over an hour trying to put in an unmounted filter without damaging it by sliding screws and/or retaining ring. And then it says on the website "filters easily added or removed"! How about designing a way to first mount the filters into some holder outside of the filterwheel, and click that assembly into the wheel. Best regards, Bram van den Broek Leiden Institute of Physics
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