ILS 50-250 mm Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear Stages
ILS 50-250 mm Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear Stages
The ILS Series is a robust line of fast, sub-micron resolution linear stages constructed with a light, stiff aluminum body and reliable components that prevent thermal bending effects. They provide 50-250 mm of travel and are capable of high-duty cycles in light industrial applications. Stepper motors are a lower cost alternative to DC servo systems for less demanding applications. These stages feature micro-stepping and a screw-mounted rotary encoder to improve resolution and smoothness of motion.
- Stiff, FEM optimized extruded aluminum body prevents thermal bending effects
- Preloaded, backlash-free ballscrew drive allows rapid movements
- Precision recirculating ball bearing slides provide accurate linear motion
- Plug and Play - ESP compatible
- Lower cost alternative to DC servo systems See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ILS100BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 100 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
 | ILS150BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 150 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| ILS200BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 200 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| ILS250BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 250 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| ILS50BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 50 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, 1/4-20 | |||||
| M-ILS100BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 100 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, M6 | |||||
| M-ILS150BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, Stepper Motor, 150 mm Travel, M6 | |||||
| M-ILS200BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 200 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, M6 | |||||
| M-ILS250BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 250 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, M6 | |||||
| M-ILS50BPP ILS Mid Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 50 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, M6 |
Compatible Controllers
Compatible motion controllers for these stepper motor driven stages are shown below:
- XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module.
- XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 Driver Module.
- ESP302 Motion Controller (1, 2, or 3 Axis): Plug and Play compatible with ESP302 Motion Controller.
Specifications
Features
Economical Micro-stepping Stepper Motor
For less demanding applications, a stepper motor can be a more economical solution than a DC motor. A stepper motor operates using the basic principle of magnetic attraction and repulsion, converting digital pulses into mechanical shaft rotation. To improve the resolution and smoothness of motion, these stages feature micro-stepping, a method of electronically dividing a full-step of motion into a high number of partial steps.
FEM Optimized Aluminum Body
Finite element method (FEM) was used to optimize the structural design of the ILS Series stage aluminum body allowing for extreme stiffness and minimizing bi-metal bending without compromising weight. The rigid body design reduces deflection under load allowing for the highest performance possible in an aluminum stage design. FEM optimized IMS stages are also available which offer longer travel ranges, higher load capacities, and larger moving platforms.
Rotary Encoder for Improved Performance
Stepper motors are often run open-loop, with position attained by the number of commanded steps and micro-steps. This works reliably when used within their specified torque and speed range; however, the motion of a stepper motor becomes unpredictable outside their specified range. To avoid screw/motor coupling errors, position measurements of these stages are read on a 4000 cts/rev. rotary encoder located directly on the screw.
X-Θy Assembly
An ILS linear stage and an RV rotation stage mounted on an EQ120 right angle bracket for high precision and accuracy in one axis of linear motion and one axis of rotary motion.
XZ-Θz Assembly
An ILS250 linear stage (X-axis), a GTS30V vertical stage (Z-axis) and a URS100 rotation stage (Θz angle) mounted directly to each other for high precision and accuracy in two axes of linear motion and one axis of rotary motion.
Recirculating Ball Bearing Slides
Backlash-free Precision Ground Ballscrew
These motorized linear stages include a preloaded, backlash-free, precision ground ball screw, which provides smooth, rapid motion with short step and settling time. The screw profile is designed to reduce heating effects, extending the life of the stage.
Other ILS Stage Features
<h3 class="text-center">Multi-Axis Assemblies</h3>
Newport's standard motorized stages and components can be easily combined to create hundreds of possible multi-axis systems. Depending on the products and application, our standard assemblies are available with the following precision alignments:
- Orthogonality to 50 μrad
- Axes Coincidence to 20 μm
Individual Stage Metrology Report is Included
XY Assembly Example
An IMS300 linear stage (X-axis) and ILS150 linear stage (Y-axis) mounted directly to each other for high precision and accuracy in two axes of linear motion.
X-Θz Assembly
An ILS150 linear stage (X-axis) and a URS100 rotation stage (Θz angle) mounted directly to each other for high precision and accuracy in one axis of linear motion and one axis of rotary motion.
XYZ Assembly Example
An IMS linear stage (X-axis), an ILS linear stage (Y-axis) mounted directly to the IMS, and an ILS linear stage mounted on an EQ120 right angle bracket (Z-axis) provide high precision and accuracy in three axes of linear motion.
XY-Θz Assembly Example
An IMS300 linear stage (X-axis), an ILS150 linear stage (Y-axis) and a URS100 rotation stage (Θz angle) mounted directly to each other for high precision and accuracy in two axes of linear motion and one axis of rotary motion.
ILS Stage Motor Options
ILS Series stages are available with the following motors:
- Stepper Motor (ILS-BPP) - For less demanding applications, a stepper motor can be a more economical solution than a DC motor.
- High-torque DC motor (ILS-CC) - Best characterized by their high speeds, smooth motion, good efficiency and a high power/weight ratio, DC motors are preferable to stepper motor stages for applications requiring high dynamic speed and tight repeatability.
- Linear Motor (ILS-LM) - The ILS-LM employs a centered, high efficiency 3-phase, synchronous ironless, linear motor. This drive system is noise-free and provides higher speed, acceleration and system responsiveness without the wear associated with motor brushes or drive screws.
| ILS-CC (DC Motor) | ILS-BPP (Stepper Motor) | ILS-LM (Linear Motor) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Range (mm) | 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 | 50 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 | 100 / 200 / 300 |
| Maximum Speed (mm/s) | 100 | 50 | 500 |
| Minimum Incremental Motion (nm) | 1000 | 1000 | 10 |
| Uni-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed (µm) | ±0.5 | ±0.5 | |
| Bi-directional Repeatability Guaranteed (µm) | ±1.00 | ±1.0 | ±0.3 |
| Accuracy, Guaranteed (µm) | ±1.5 / ±2.0 / ±2.5 / ±3.75 / ±5.0 | ±1.5 / ±2.0 / ±2.5 / ±3.75 / ±5.0 | ±1.5 / ±2.0 / ±2.5 |
Accessories
ILS Stage Right Angle Bracket
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | EQ120 Right-Angle Bracket, ILS, FC and RV |
Resources
Manuals
EQ120 & EQ180 Brackets User Manual(832.5 kB, PDF) ILS Linear Stages User's Manual(1.9 MB, PDF)
Application Notes
Fiber Spool Winding Application with Custom 5-Axis Motion System(145.1 kB, PDF) Z-Scan for the Characterization of Transparent Optical Materials(407.7 kB, PDF) Photoresponse Mapping of Photovoltaic Cells(5.4 MB, PDF)
