HEXALIGHT Fast Six-Axis Parallel Kinematics Robot (Hexapod)

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The product You were Looking for was moved Click Here for new Address M-840 HEXALIGHT Fast Six-Axis Parallel Kinematics Robot (Hexapod) Six Degrees of Freedom Fast Step-and-Settle No Moving Cables for Improved Reliability, Ease of Setup and Reduced Friction Load Capacity 10 kg Repeatability to 2 µm (Six-Axis Moves) Significantly Smaller and Stiffer Package than Conventional Multi-Axis Positioners Better Dynamics & Throughput True Path Control PivotAnywhere™ Virtualized Center of Rotation Set by Software User-Friendly Software and Control Electronics The M-840 HEXALIGHT robot is based on PI's experience in high-resolution parallel kinematic machines (PKM) over more than a decade. PI Hexapods were originally used in astronomical telescopes for mirror and antenna adjustments over wide ranges in small step sizes. The M-840 provides six degrees of freedom with 3 µm minimum incremental motion (combined 6-axis move, design-resolution of individual struts is 0.016 µm for the M-850.5DG) and allows the user to define the center of rotation (pivot point) anywhere inside or outside the system. The M-840 Hexapod is of great value for any complex, high-accuracy positioning and alignment task where independent motion in six degrees of freedom is required. Fast Positioning in Space Compared to the M-850 Hexapods (see link) the M-840 is built for higher speeds with lower loads. Up to 10 kg in any orientation can be moved at with up to 50 mm/sec (600 mrad/sec) true path control. The control system automatically manages its path planning and the coordination of the six motors and minimizes runout and unwanted motion. 6-DOF Parallel Machines The M-840 Hexapod consists of six struts which expand and contract between a bottom and a top platform. All motion in space of the top platform is achieved by changing the length of the individual struts with sub-micron resolution. In contrast to conventional multi-axis positioning systems, where single-axis positioners are stacked upon each other, parallel kinematics systems such as the Hexapod do not exhibit error-summation. Single stage inaccuracies, moving cables of the upper stages, cosine errors due to stack height of the single positioners are all eliminated, and a repeatability in space of a few microns can be achieved. Another big advantage is that with PI Hexapods the center of rotation (pivot point) stays where programmed during all motion. PivotAnywhere™Virtualized Rotation Capability Hexapod motion is not determined by fixed bearings, but rather by sophisticated real-time 6-space control algorithms. For positioning tasks such as alignments, it is important to define a certain point in space as the center of rotation. This point can be chosen freely with a single software command. Easy Programming Logical Axes and Open Interface Control of the M-840 is facilitated by the controller's open interface architecture which provides a variety of high-level commands for minimized communication. The user-friendly software and command structure allows direct six-axis positioning by entering Cartesian coordinates X, Y, Z and qX, qY, qZ. Automated Optical Alignment The M-840 can be upgraded with an integrated photometer card (infrared or visible light) for optical alignment and built-in automatic alignment procedures, similar to the compact F-206 HexAlign™ photonics alignment robot (option F-206.IRU or F-206.00U, see link). The F-361 high-speed, absolute measuring photometer (see link) can also be used with the M-840. Micromachining Micromanipulation Life Sciences X-ray Diffraction Measurements Semiconductor Handling Systems Tool Control for Precision Machining & Manufacturing M-840 HEXALIGHT 6D micropositioner Hexapod digital motion controller. Display and keyboard are optional. M-840 dimensions in mm. The travel ranges of the individual coordinates (X, Y, Z, uX, uY, uZ) are interdependent. Resulting working space of the M-840 in X, Y, Z for qX= qY= qZ= 5°. Optical device scan with M-840.5PD and F-206.IRU optical power meter. F-361 high-speed optical power meter

Technical Data

Models	M-840.5PD	M-840.5DG	Units
Travel X,Y**	±50	±50	mm
Travel Z**	±25	±25	mm
Travel qX, qY**	±15	±15	deg
Travel qZ**	±30	±30	deg
Actuator stroke	±25	±25	mm
Actuator design resolution	0.5	0.016	µm
Min. incremental motion X, Y	3	1	µm*
Min. incremental motion Z	1	0.5	µm*
Min. incremental motion qX, qY, qZ	5	5	µrad*
Repeatability X, Y	±2	±2	µm
Repeatability Z	±1	±1	µm
Repeatability qX, qY, qZ	±20	±20	µrad
Typ. velocity X, Y, Z	30	2	mm/sec
Max. velocity X, Y, Z	50	2.5	mm/sec
Typ. velocity qX, qY, qZ	300	20	mrad/s
Max. velocity qX, qY, qZ	600	30	mrad/s
Load capacity	10	10	kg
Weight	12	12	kg
* simultaneaous motion of all 6 actuators. No moving cables. No friction, bending or twisting forces induced by moving cables ** The travel ranges of the individual cordinates (X, Y, Z, qX, qY, qZ) are interdependent. The data in this table show maximum travel (where at least one actuator is totally extended). If motion from a particular point or in more than one axis is desired, the available travel may be less.

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M-840.5PD
Hexapod 6-Axis MicroMotion Robot with Motion Controller, Direct Drive

M-840.5DG
Hexapod 6-Axis MicroMotion Robot with Motion Controller, Gearhead Version

Optional Optical Power Meters

F-206.00U
Optical Board (vis. range)

F-206.iRU
Optical Board (IR range)

F-361.10
Optical Power Meter, NIST Traceable, 1000 to 1600 nm Wavelength

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