IMS 300-600 mm Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear Stages
IMS 300-600 mm Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear Stages
The IMS 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 complement the ILS Series linear stages by providing longer travel ranging from 300-600 mm and are capable of high-duty cycles in industrial and laboratory applications. Stepper motors are a lower cost alternative to DC servo systems for less demanding applications. These stages feature micro-stepping and 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | IMS300BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 300 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, 1/4-20 | |||||
 | IMS400BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 400 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, 1/4-20 | |||||
| IMS500BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 500 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, 1/4-20 | |||||
| IMS600BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 600 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, 1/4-20 | |||||
| M-IMS300BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 300 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, M6 | |||||
| M-IMS400BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 400 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, M6 | |||||
| M-IMS500BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 500 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, M6 | |||||
| M-IMS600BPP IMS Long Travel Aluminum Stepper Motor Linear StagesMotorized Linear Stage, 600 mm Travel, Stepper Motor, Rotary Encoder, 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
FEM-Optimized Aluminum Body
Finite element method (FEM) was used to optimize the structural design of the IMS 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 ILS stages are also available which offer shorter travel ranges, lower load capacities, and smaller moving platforms.
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.
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.
Other IMS Stage Features
A rigid top cover prevents damage to the drive train and protects it from dust and debris. IMS Series stages also feature a motor-end mounted origin for repeatable initialization, limit switches to prevent over travel, and elastomeric end-of-run dampers for smooth emergency braking.
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.
Individual Stage Metrology Report is Included
<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
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.
XZ Assembly Example
An IMS300 linear stage (X-axis) and a GTS30V vertical stage (Z-axis) mounted directly to each other for high precision and accuracy in two axes of linear motion.
X-Θz Assembly Example
An IMS300 linear stage (X-axis) and a URS150 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.
X-Θy Assembly Example
An IMS linear stage and an RV rotation stage mounted on an EQ180 right angle bracket 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.
Resources
Manuals
EQ120 & EQ180 Brackets User Manual(832.5 kB, PDF) IMS Linear Stages User's Manual(1.8 MB, PDF)
