PIglide miniature linear air bearing stage; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 25 mm travel range; 40 N load capacity; 390 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C; 0.5 m cable length
A-143 PIglide Miniature Linear Air Bearing Stage
High Performance • Cleanroom-Compatible • Option for Vertical Mounting
- Size of the motion platform 85 mm × 75 mm
- Low profile 40 mm
- Travel range 25 mm
- Load capacity to 4 kg
- Velocity to 390 mm/s
- Acceleration to 10 m/s2
Product overview
The PIglide miniature linear stage with air bearing has a linear motor drive, preloaded air bearings, and an integrated optical linear encoder. This stage provides very high precision with a small footprint. The combination of noncontact components results in frictionless motion that offers outstanding dynamic performance, nanometer precision positioning, and an exceptionally long lifetime.
To set up an XYZ system, the vertical mounting option is available for the A-143, including brake and counterbalance.
Accessories and options
- PIglide filter and air preparation kits
- Single and multi-axis motion controllers
- Models with brake and pneumatic counterbalance for vertical mounting
Application fields
The stage is ideally suited for many high-precision and highly dynamic applications, such as metrology, inspection, fiber positioning, optics positioning, scanning, and patterning. With the noncontact design that requires no lubrication and a securely attached cable, the linear stage is ideal for cleanroom and medical technology applications.
Specifications
Specifications
Motion | A-143.025B1 | A-143.025B1B | A-143.025B1BZ | Tolerance |
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Active axes | X | X | X | |
Travel range in X | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | |
Acceleration in X, unloaded | 10 m/s² | 10 m/s² | 10 m/s² | max. |
Maximum velocity in X, unloaded | 390 mm/s | 390 mm/s | 390 mm/s | |
Straightness (Linear crosstalk in Y with motion in X) | ± 0.05 µm | ± 0.05 µm | ± 0.05 µm | typ. |
Flatness (Linear crosstalk in Z with motion in X) | ± 0.25 µm | ± 0.25 µm | ± 0.25 µm | typ. |
Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θY with motion in X) | ± 80 µrad | ± 80 µrad | ± 80 µrad | typ. |
Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θZ with motion in X) | ± 15 µrad | ± 15 µrad | ± 15 µrad | typ. |
Positioning | A-143.025B1 | A-143.025B1B | A-143.025B1BZ | Tolerance |
Minimum incremental motion in X | 0.025 µm | 0.025 µm | 0.025 µm | typ. |
Positioning accuracy in X, calibrated | ± 0.2 µm | ± 0.2 µm | ± 0.2 µm | typ. |
Bidirectional repeatability in X | 0.1 µm | 0.1 µm | 0.1 µm | typ. |
Integrated sensor | Absolute linear encoder | Absolute linear encoder | Absolute linear encoder | |
Sensor signal | BiSS-C, 32-bit, serial | BiSS-C, 32-bit, serial | BiSS-C, 32-bit, serial | |
Sensor resolution | 1 nm | 1 nm | 1 nm | |
Drive Properties | A-143.025B1 | A-143.025B1B | A-143.025B1BZ | Tolerance |
Drive type | Ironless 3-phase linear motor | Ironless 3-phase linear motor | Ironless 3-phase linear motor | |
Nominal voltage | 60 V | 60 V | 60 V | |
Nominal current, RMS | 2.2 A | 2.2 A | 2.2 A | typ. |
Peak current, RMS | 6.5 A | 6.5 A | 6.5 A | typ. |
Drive force in X | 7.2 N | 7.2 N | 7.2 N | typ. |
Peak force in X | 21.5 N | 21.5 N | 21.5 N | |
Force constant | 3.3 N/A | 3.3 N/A | 3.3 N/A | |
Resistance phase-phase | 4.3 Ω | 4.3 Ω | 4.3 Ω | typ. |
Inductance phase-phase | 0.53 mH | 0.53 mH | 0.53 mH | |
Back EMF phase-phase | 3.9 V·s/m | 3.9 V·s/m | 3.9 V·s/m | max. |
Magnet pitch | 19 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm | |
Mechanical Properties | A-143.025B1 | A-143.025B1B | A-143.025B1BZ | Tolerance |
Permissible push force in X | 10 N | 10 N | 10 N | max. |
Permissible push force in Z | 40 N | 40 N | 40 N | max. |
Permissible torque in θX | 1.5 N·m | 1.5 N·m | 1.5 N·m | max. |
Permissible torque in θY | 1.5 N·m | 1.5 N·m | 1.5 N·m | max. |
Moved mass in X, unloaded | 250 g | 250 g | 250 g | |
Guide | Air bearing guide with air preload | Air bearing guide with air preload | Air bearing guide with air preload | |
Overall mass | 600 g | 600 g | 600 g | |
Material | Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware | Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware | Hardcoat aluminum, stainless steel mounting hardware | |
Holding brake | Electromagnetic holding brake | Electromagnetic holding brake | ||
Miscellaneous | A-143.025B1 | A-143.025B1B | A-143.025B1BZ | Tolerance |
Operating temperature range | 15 to 25 °C | 15 to 25 °C | 15 to 25 °C | |
Connector | D-sub 15-pin (m) | D-sub 15-pin (m) | D-sub 15-pin (m) | |
Air bearing connection | Plug connection for hose with 4 mm outer diameter | Plug connection for hose with 4 mm outer diameter | Plug connection for hose with 4 mm outer diameter | |
Operating pressure | 517 ±35 (= 75 ±5 psi) kPa | 517 ±35 (= 75 ±5 psi) kPa | 517 ±35 (= 75 ±5 psi) kPa | |
Air consumption | 28 L/min | 28 L/min | 28 L/min | max. |
Air quality | Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3 | Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3 | Clean (filtered up to 1.0 µm or better) - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Oil free - ISO 8573–1 class 1 Dry (-15 °C dew point) - ISO 8573–1 class 3 | |
Cable length | 0.5 m | 0.5 m | 0.5 m | |
Recommended controllers / drivers | A-81x, A-82x | A-81x, A-82x | A-81x, A-82x |
Note on linear crosstalk: Dependent on the flatness of the surface, on which the stage is mounted.
Note on minimum incremental motion: Is directly related to the system stability (servo jitter); this depends on the servo drive used.
Note on positioning accuracy: The calibrated accuracy can only be achieved with a controller-driven error compensation. The stage must be ordered with a controller from PI to reach these values. Accuracy values assume short duration and do not consider the long-term effects of thermal drift on the stage.
Note on permissible push force in X: Value applies for vertical mounting
Note on permissible push force and moment: Assumes an operating pressure of the air bearings of 517 kPa (75 psi).
Note on operating pressure: To protect the stage against damage, it is recommended to connect an air pressure sensor to the E-Stop input of the controller.
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PIglide miniature linear air bearing stage; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 25 mm travel range; 40 N load capacity; 390 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C; electromagnetic holding brake; 0.5 m cable length
PIglide miniature linear stage with air bearings; ironless 3-phase linear motor; 25 mm travel range; 40 N load capacity; 390 mm/s maximum velocity; absolute linear encoder, 1 nm sensor resolution, BiSS-C; electromagnetic holding brake; pneumatic counterbalance; 0.5 m cable length