• 25 to 200 mm travel (custom options available)
• Built-in controllers
• Very compact with high speed, thrust and accuracy
• Mount in XYZ configuration without any additional hardware
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port

Zaber's T-LSM series devices are computer-controlled motorized linear stages with high thrust and speed capabilities and a very compact size. They are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. A potentiometer knob at the end of the unit permits smooth manual control; turn it fully to get maximum speed. These slides connect to the RS-232 port of any computer and can be daisy-chained with up to 254 units per chain. They can also be chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, a standard cable extension can be used.

At only 21 mm high, these miniature stages are excellent for applications where a small profile is required. The T-LSM's innovative design allows speeds up to 8 mm/s and loads up to 10 kg. Like all Zaber's products, the T-LSM series is designed to be 'plug and play' and very easy to set-up and operate. If you are considering a multi-axis system, in the XY configuration these stages make excellent microscope stages. Adding a T-JOY3 Joystick Controller allows manual control of both x and y or xyz axes from a single interface as well as allowing microscope stage positions to be saved and recalled at the touch of a button.

• 75 to 450 mm travel
• Built in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port
• Mount in XYZ configuration without any additional hardware
• Available in various speed / resolution options

Zaber's T-LSR series products are computer controlled motorized linear stages with a variety of lead screw pitches and travels. They are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. A potentiometer knob at the end of the unit permits smooth manual control; turn it fully to get maximum speed. The stages connect to the RS-232 port of any computer and can be chained with up to 254 units per chain. They can also be chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used.

• 13 x 13 mm to 450 x 450 mm travel
• Built-in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port
• Available in various speed / resolution options

We offer motorized stages that can be assembled into many different configurations of XY, XYZ and XYZ/rotation. We list a few common XY combinations here, but you can select your own combination of family, travel and lead screw pitch in each axis to build the stage you need. We ship multiple stages un-assembled to avoid damage to the moving parts. Our families of linear stages are listed below. Please refer to the individual product family web page for specifications.

Zaber's XY stages are made up of 2 linear stages. They come packaged with all the accessories you will need to operate them in XY configuration. The XY stages are powered by a standard power supply and connect to the RS-232 port of any computer.

• 13 x 13 x 13 mm to 450 x 450 x 450 mm travel
• Built-in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port
• Available in various speed / resolution options
• Combine various Zaber stages to help you build a wide range of multi-axis systems from XY to XYZ Theta to Gantry

We offer motorized stages that can be assembled into many different configurations; for example, XY stages, XYZ stages and XYZ/rotation stages. We list a few common XYZ stage combinations here, but you can select your own combination of family, travel and lead screw pitch in each axis to build the stage you need. We ship multiple stages un-assembled to avoid damage to the moving parts. Our families of linear stages are listed below. Please refer to the individual product family web page for specifications.

• 0.1 um resolution
• Built in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port with a single power supply
• Available in13mm and 28mm travel with metric or imperial mounting holes
• can be used in x-y or x-y-z configuration with our AB90 angle brackets

An x-y configuration makes an excellent microscope stage, especially when combined with our T-JOY3 Joystick Controller allowing manual control of both x and y or xyz axes from a single interface as well as allowing microscope stage positions to be saved and recalled at the touch of a button. T-LS stages are also commonly used in micromanipulator applications.

Zaber's T-LS series products are computer controlled motorized translation stages with 0.1 µm resolution and 13 mm travel. They are stand alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. Multiple units can be daisy-chained to a single RS-232 serial port on any computer. They can also be daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used. Even the power is daisy-chained, reducing the cabling necessary for large systems.

• 0.16 um resolution
• Built in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port
• Ideal for single axis use

For XY and XYZ configurations, we recommend T-LSR Motorized Linear Slides. T-LSR slides are designed for higher load, heavier duty, and can be mounted in XY or XYZ configuration without additional hardware.

Zaber's T-LLS series products are computer controlled motorized linear slides with 0.16 um resolution and up to 10.5 inches of travel. They are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. They connect to the RS-232 port of any computer and can be chained with up to 254 units per chain. They can also be chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used.
 

• Twice the speed and thrust of the T-LA series actuators
• Smaller, better accuracy, better resolution, and more robust than previous designs
• Integrated motor and controller saves you time and expense
• Hardened ball-tip (removable so you can use the built-in threaded tip or a flat tip)
• Designed to replace standard micrometers on manual translation stages (pushes and pulls)

Zaber's T-NA series products are computer controlled linear actuators with 50nm resolution and up to 50 mm travel. They are stand alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. Multiple units can be daisy-chained to the RS-232 port of any computer, or via standard USB-to-serial adaptors. They can also be daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used. Even the power is daisy-chainned, reducing the cabling necessary for large systems.

• 0.1 um resolution
• Built in controllers
• Several units daisy-chain to a single serial port
• Several units can be run from a single power supply
• Designed to replace standard micrometers on manual translation stages

Zaber's T-LA and T-HLA series products are computer controlled linear actuators with 0.1 um resolution and up to 60 mm travel. They are stand alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. Multiple units can be daisy-chained to the RS-232 port of any computer. They can also be daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used. Even the power is daisy-chainned, reducing the cabling necessary for large systems.

 

These electric linear actuators, based on standard NEMA stepper motors, offer finer resolution, higher thrust, higher speed, and longer lifetime compared to our T-LA series of linear actuators. Each electric linear actuator includes 30cm of cable wired to a mini-din 8 connector for use with our T-CD series stepper motor controller (shown above driving an NA11B-30 actuator) which must be purchased separately. Linear actuators have a built in magnetic home sensor. In addition to the listed linear actuators, we have larger NEMA size 17 and 23 actuators available in the same ranges of travel. Size 23 offers up to 200 lb force. Please contact us for more details if you are interested in higher thrust.

NA Series actuators are designed for use with our T-CD series Chopper Drive controllers. These actuators achieve resolutions down to 0.05 um, with a range of up to 60 mm. Controllers can be daisy chained with any other Zaber T-Series products to a single serial or USB port.

Zaber's TSB Series of translation stages are ball bearing linear stages with 28mm or 60mm of travel. They are compatible with our T-LA series miniature linear actuators and our NA11 stepper linear actuators and can be used in x-y stage configuration.

Vacuum compatible translation stages (TSBxx-xV) use vacuum compatible greases and epoxies and non-anodized components. These translation stages have been used successfully in vacuum applications down to 10-6 Torr.

These are ball bearing translation stages with 28mm or 60mm of travel. They are completely compatible with our T-LA series of actuators and our NA11 actuators. They can be mounted directly in xy configuration or xyz configuration with NA11 actuator and angle bracket.

Zaber's T-RS Series of precision motorized rotary stages are stepper motor driven, worm gear rotary stages capable of a full 360° rotation. Each rotary stage has an integrated microstepping stepper motor controller, offering high resolution daisy-chainable operation. The T-RS60 rotary stage is pictured above.

• Continuous 360° rotation stage with built-in controller /li>
• Handles heavy loads with a compact footprint
• 0.00023 deg resolution

Zaber’s T-RS60 rotation stage provides precise, continuous 360° rotation in a compact package. The compact bearing design allows the stage to handle up to 45 kg (99 lb) of load. A precision worm gear provides a 120:1 ratio allowing a stage resolution of 0.00023 deg. The built-in controller makes set-up a snap; just plug it into a computer and it is ready to use.

Multiple units can be daisy-chained to the RS-232 of any computer (or USB port with optional adaptor), and daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. We provide sophisticated software to make controlling Zaber devices easy. Simply select device you want to move, select a command (like move absolute), and enter the desired position. After the move, the stage reports its new position. Built in scripting allows you to easily set up complex automation routines. We also provide all of our source code so that you can customize our software for your application.

An optional knob permits smooth manual control at variable speeds in both directions. During a manual move the stage constantly transmits its position to computer and is displayed in the software...

These size 17 NEMA stepper motors have built in controllers and are available with an optional manual control knob.

Zaber's T-NM products are computer controlled NEMA size 17 motors with 0.028 degree resolution. They are stand alone units requiring only a standard 15V power supply. Multiple units can be daisy-chained to a single RS-232 serial port or USB port (using an adapter) on any computer. They can also be daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used.

These motors are available in standard NEMA sizes (8, 11, 17, 23, etc) and include 30 cm of cabled wired to a mini-din 8 connector for use with our T-CD series stepper motor controller which must be purchased separately. A detachable Hall effect switch and small magnet are included for applications that require a home position sensor.

These standard NEMA frame size motors are designed for use with our T-CD series chopper drive controllers, though they can easily be adapted for use with other controllers. The T-CD controller can achieve 128 microsteps per step for high resolution positioning applications. Controllers can be daisy chained with each other and all Zaber T-series products allowing control of multiple devices from a single serial or USB port.

The T-MM2 Series are motorized two axis mirror mounts. They can be controlled manually or by using the RS-232 serial interface. The T-MM2 is a computer controlled two axis mirror mount with 1.5 urad (0.000086 deg) resolution and 187 mrad (10.5 deg) of angular travel. It is a stand alone unit requiring only a 15V power supply. It has a built-in controller and connects directly to the RS-232 port of any computer. T-MM2 devices can be daisy-chained with each other and any other T-Series products. T-MM2 devices take up the space of two units (one for each axis) on the daisy-chain which may be up to 254 units long. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables allow for direct connection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extensions can be used.

What is a goniometer? A goniometer stage (sometimes called a goniometer table) is a tilting stage that rotates about a virtual axis fixed in space above the stage surface. Zaber's LMG Series motorized goniometers are stepper motor driven positioning goniometers designed to interface with our T-CD series Stepper Motor Controller offering high resolution daisy-chainable operation. The LMG60 tilting goniometer stages pictured above are crossed roller bearing goniometers with a virtual axis of rotation 60mm above the goniometer stage surface respectively. The goniometer stage is 20mm high.

The LMG Series goniometers are some of the most compact stages of their type available. They provide precise rotational movement about an axis in space directly above the stage surface.

The LMG Series goniometers are constructed with precise, accurate positioning in mind. Their design incorporates a rigid yet lightweight aluminum body with a brass top plate, pre-loaded cross-roller bearing slides, worm screw drive, flex-couplings, opto limit switches and two phase stepper motors compatible with Zaber's T-CD Series Stepper Motor Controllers.

Zabers T-MCA stepper motor controller is a microstep driver offering microstepping down to 128 microsteps per step. With a typical stepper motor having 200 steps per revolution, the T-MCA stepper motor controller allows microstepping down to to 25600 microsteps per revolution. The T-MCA stepper controller can be used to control any 2 phase stepper motor with continuous current draw up to 2.5A per phase. The T-MCA controller can be used for stepper motor control of the following products which can be purchased separately:

• Stepper Linear Actuators - NA Seriess
• Stepper Motors - NM Series
• Motorized Linear Stages - LML Series
• Motorized Goniometers - LMG Series

T-CD stepper motor controllers can be daisy-chained with any T-Series products to a single serial or USB port..

A chopper drive is one method of driving a stepper motor with constant current rather than constant voltage. This reduces the effects of counter EMF and inductance, increasing torque at higher speeds.

One or more of Zaber's T-MCA chopper drives can be daisy-chained to a single RS-232 serial port or USB port on any computer. They can also be daisy-chained with any other T-Series products. Convenient 6-pin mini din cables on the unit allow for direct interconnection between units in close proximity. For longer distances, standard cable extension can be used. To control motor position, simply transmit on the serial port the unit number of the device you want to move, a simple move command and the position desired. After the move, the T-MCA will report the final position.

The T-JOY3 is a programmable joystick that can control three independent axes of motion. The joystick can be daisy-chained to any T-Series motion control products, allowing for a very flexible setup. All 5 buttons of the joystick are programmable to store a location, recall a location, or a host of other functions.

The joystick can run with or without a computer attached. In stand-alone mode the joystick is a compact controller that fits easily on the lab bench. Its functionality can be expanded simply by adding a computer or laptop running Labview, Visual Basic, Microsoft Excel, or your own program. The T-JOY3 programmable joystick is the ideal controller for microscope, x-y, or x-y-z stage applications.

The joystick is compatible with all T-Series products, such as the T-LS Motorized Linear Slides.

The T-JOY3 is an easy-to-use, yet programmable joystick that can be used stand-alone to control up to three axis of T-Series actuators. It may also be used in conjunction with a computer for additional power and flexibility.