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  • MDE187 - Elliot Gold Series 6-Axis Positioner Fitted with High Precision Manual Adjusters
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    The model MDE187, 6-axis positioner is built up from the Elliot Gold™ Series of micro-positioning precision components.  It facilitates precise manual adjustment in XYZ linear axes, plus pitch (θY), yaw (θZ) and roll (θX) with excellent accuracy and long term stability.

    The 6-Axis Positioner Comprises:
    MDE185 Pitch and Yaw Stage with High Precision Adjusters
    MDE717 High Precision Fiber Rotator
    MDE154 Clamp Set
    MDE122 Elliot Gold™ Series XYZ Flexure Stage Fitted with High Precision Manual Adjusters

    Contact Us for current pricing and lead times.

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  • Features:
    • Based on ultra-stable patented* design XYZ flexure stage
    • 2 mm linear travel in XYZ axes with 20 nm resolution
    • Pitch and yaw adjustments about a single point in space in a true arc with no cross-talk
    • Pitch and yaw resolution < 0.1 arc secs
    • Roll adjustable through full 360° rotation
    • Roll resolution 5 arc seconds
    • Optical axis height 125 mm
    • Slotted design for easy insertion and removal of fiber
    • V-block preset on axis with less than 1 um concentricity error
    • V-block can be re-centered by user
  • Options and Accessories:

    Alternative Adjusters (Simple, High Precision, Piezo, Motorized)

    Alternate Rotator

    Fiber Array Rotator (MDE884LH)

    Alternate Fiber Holders

    V-Groove Custom Sizes Available

    Flexure Stage Accessories (Objective Mounts, Plates, Clamps)

    Custom Configurations

     

    * Patent Nos GB 2129955B USA 4635887

    ** Patent Nos GB 2152616B USA 4617833

     

      MDE122 XYZ Flexure Stage:

      Configuration: Right Handed Version
      Adjuster Type: 3 High Precision Adjusters (Model MDE216) Utilizing a Patented** Lever System with Rotary Fine and Coarse Control
      Stage Travel:

      2mm in X, Y, and Z Axes

      Resolution: 20nm
      Load Capacity: 4.5 kg
      Arcuate Displacement:

      X axis 20um (at Max. Range of Travel)

      Y and Z Axes 14um (at Max. Range of Travel)

      Optical Axis: The optical height of all Flexure Stage accessories is 18mm above the top plate.  Therefore,the optical axis height of a mounted accessory is 94mm above the bottom of the stage.

      MDE185 Pitch and Yaw Stage:

      Configuration: Right Handed Version
      Adjuster Type: 2 High Precision Adjusters (Model MDE216) Utilizing a Patented** Lever System with Rotary Fine and Coarse Control
      Range:

      θZ (yaw)    Coarse Adjustment    ± 5º

                        Fine Adjustment         ± 0.1º

      θY (pitch)   Coarse Adjustment    ± 3 º

                        Fine Adjustment         ± 0.1º

      Resolution:

      θZ (yaw)    Coarse Adjustment    5.5 arc sec.

                        Fine Adjustment         <0.1 arc sec.

      θY (pitch)   Coarse Adjustment    5.5 arc sec.

                        Fine Adjustment         <0.1 arc sec.

      Optical Axis: When MDE185 is mounted onto an Elliot Gold™ Series XYZ flexure stage, the optical axis height is 125mm above the bottom of the stage.
      Cross-Talk: No Cross-Talk - Rotation in a True Arc.
      Visual Indicator: Swing-Out Pointer Identifies the Center of Rotation

      MDE717 Rotation Stage:

      Rotation Adjustment: 360°
      Coarse Adjustment: Engraved Scale ±90°, Vernier Reads to 30 Arc Minutes
      Fine Adjustment: Screw with 5 Arc Seconds Resolution
      Range: ±5°
      Fiber Fixturing: Fiber Held in Double V-Groove by 2 Clamp Arms
      Clamp Load: Adjustable 26g to 125g
      V-Block preset on axis with less than 1um concentricity error
      V-Block can be re-centered by user
      Standard V-Groove for 125/250um fitted
      Split spring sleeve retains fiber in slot at the control end and prevents fouling during rotation
     

     

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