New Release: Zaber's RS Series Motorized Rotary Stages

* Continuous 360° rotation stage * Handles heavy loads with a compact footprint * Speeds of up to 11.7 rpm and torque up to 80 N-cm * Two lens mounts allow use as a motorized polarizer holder

Zaber's RS60 precision motorized rotary stage is stepper motor and worm gear driven, and capable of continuous rotation. Each rotary stage is wired for use with Zaber's T-MCA series stepper motor controller, offering high resolution daisy-chainable operation, with increased speed and high-speed torque over the T-RS series stages. The RS60 rotary stage is pictured above.

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New Release: Zaber's T-G-LSM Series Gantry System

* 100 or 200 mm travel per axis (custom lengths available) * Low profile – 70 mm overall height * Customizable – add another Zaber stage for a Z-axis

Zaber's Gantries are designed for multi-axis applications where load and travel requirements exceed the rated cantilever load specs of Zaber's simpler XY or XYZ systems. In addition, Zaber's Gantries are designed for use where access is required to the entire area under the system. A synchronized pair of lead-screws provide very low backlash and high stiffness. Gantry systems include a baseplate with a full M6 on 25 mm grid of mounting holes, integrated high flex cable and cable management system.

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New Release: Zaber's LSM Series Miniature Motorized Linear Stages

* 25, 50, 100, 150 and 200mm travel * 10kg load capacity and up to 58 mm/s speed * Very low profile at only 21mm stage height * Can be mounted in XY and XYZ configurations

Zaber's LSM series devices are motorized linear stages with high thrust and speed capabilities and a very compact size. They are designed to be used with our T-MCA controller, or can be used with any 2-phase stepper motor controller. At only 21 mm high, these miniature stages are excellent for applications where a small profile is required. The LSM's innovative design allows speeds up to 58 mm/s and loads up to 10 kg. Like all Zaber's products, the LSM series is designed to be 'plug and play' and very easy to set-up and operate when used with our T-MCA controller. The stages can be mounted in XY and XYZ configurations with no additional hardware.

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QCL Series Low Noise Quantum Cascade Laser Driver

The QCL Series Low Noise Drivers include patented circuitry ideal for driving Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCLs). Available in models up to 2A with low RMS noise (less than 0.7 µA for QCL1000).

An onboard Current Setpoint trimpot allows a DC bias to be set. Its signal sums with a remote Analog Input signal that can be negative or positive.

Safety: An onboard trimpot sets the current limit. Brownout, reverse voltage, and overvoltage protection isolate the QCL from power supply failures. An Overtemp Fault signal minimizes the chance of failure due to overheated electronics. Onboard or remote Enable controls when current can flow to the QCL. Once enabled, there is a 1.5 second delay and a slow-start ramp to safely power on the QCL. LED status indicators for Power ON, Enable, and FAULT are on the front panel. Status signals on the output connector can also drive external LEDs.

This OEM controller can be integrated into field deployed systems or used on a benchtop.

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