Description

Design Features

Overview

ABL1000 series stages are the highest performance miniature air-bearing stages available. Aerotech has combined industry-leading motion control and positioning system experience with the latest technologies to produce a truly outstanding miniature, linear air-bearing stage.

Linear Stage

The linear positioner is a fully preloaded, noncontact design. Inherently frictionless, air bearings have proven to be the standard in precision applications. Driven by a noncontact linear brushless servomotor, this stage proves the ultimate solution whether the application requires small, accurate steps or constant smooth velocity. Superior magnetic field and motor coil design result in the highest force output of any miniature air-bearing stage. This stage offers superior servo performance and features a robust and perturbation-free cable management system.

Feedback and Control System

A wide selection of state-of-the-art controllers are available along with a variety of high-performance linear and PWM amplifiers.

Options

Convenient rack or panel-mount amplifiers are offered with all systems. Aerotech’s expert technical staff is experienced in custom system designs and will work with you to generate a system to meet the unique needs of your application.

Specifications

Mechanical Specifications

ABL1000ABL1000-025ABL1000-050ABL1000-100
Total Travel25 mm50 mm100 mm
Drive SystemLinear Brushless Servomotor
Resolution-E2 Encoder0.5 nm
-E1 Encoder2.5 nm
Maximum Travel Speed(1)300 mm/s
Maximum Linear Acceleration1 g - 10m/s2 (no load)
Maximum Load(2)Horizontal15.0 kg
Accuracy(1)-E2 Encoder±0.2 µm(3)
±1 µm		±0.2 µm(3)
±1 µm		±0.2 µm(3)
±2 µm
-E1 Encoder±0.3 µm(3)
±2 µm		±0.3 µm(3)
±2 µm		±0.3 µm(3)
±5 µm
Repeatability-E2 Encoder(3)±50 nm
-E1 Encoder±50 nm(3); ±100 nm
Straightness and Flatness(4)±0.25 µm±0.25 µm±0.4 µm
Pitch and Yaw±0.25 arc sec±0.50 arc sec±1.0 arc sec
Nominal Stage Weight4.5 kg5.5 kg6.4 kg
Moving Mass1.9 kg
Operating Pressure(6)80 psi ±5 psi
Air Consumption(6)(7)17.5 SLPM17.5 SLPM17.5 SLPM
ConstructionAluminum Body/Hardcoat

  1. Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution.

  2. Max load for XY configuration is 10.0 kg.

  3. Values with Aerotech controls and -PL2 metrology option.

  4. Dependent on flatness of stage mounting surface.

  5. To protect air bearing against under-pressure, an in-line pressure switch tied to the controller E-stop input is required.

  6. Air supply must be clean, dry to 0° F dew point, and filtered to 0.25 µm or better; recommend nitrogen at 99.99% purity.

  7. Maximum expected air consumption for single axis.

  8. Specifications are for single-axis systems, measured 25 mm above the tabletop. Performance of multi-axis systems is payload and workpoint dependent. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.

ABL1000WBABL1000WB-050ABL1000WB-100ABL1000WB-150
Nominal Travel50 mm100 mm150 mm
Drive SystemLinear Brushless Servomotor
Resolution-E2 Encoder0.5 nm
-E1 Encoder2.5 nm
Maximum Travel Speed(1)300 mm/s
Maximum Linear Acceleration1 g - 10m/s2 (no load)
Maximum Load(2)Horizontal15.0 kg
Accuracy(1)-E2 Encoder±0.2 µm(3)
±1 µm		±0.2 µm(3)
±1 µm		±0.2 µm(3)
±2 µm
-E1 Encoder±0.3 µm(3)
±2 µm		±0.3 µm(3)
±2 µm		±0.3 µm(3)
±5 µm
Repeatability-E2 Encoder(3)±50 nm
-E1 Encoder±50 nm(3); ±100 nm
Straightness and Flatness(4)±0.25 µm±0.25 µm±0.4 µm
Pitch and Yaw±0.25 arc sec±0.50 arc sec±1.0 arc sec
Nominal Stage Weight9.7 kg10.7 kg11.6 kg
Moving Mass4.3 kg
Operating Pressure(6)80 psi ±5 psi
Air Consumption(6)(7)13.2 SLPM13.2 SLPM13.2 SLPM
ConstructionAluminum Body/Hardcoat

  1. Maximum speed based on stage capability; maximum application velocity may be limited by system data rate and system resolution.

  2. Max load for XY configuration is 10.0 kg.

  3. Values with Aerotech controls and -PL2 metrology option.

  4. Dependent on flatness of stage mounting surface.

  5. To protect air bearing against under-pressure, an in-line pressure switch tied to the controller E-stop input is required.

  6. Air supply must be clean, dry to 0° F dew point, and filtered to 0.25 µm or better; recommend nitrogen at 99.99% purity.

  7. Maximum expected air consumption for single axis.

  8. Specifications are for single-axis systems, measured 25 mm above the tabletop. Performance of multi-axis systems is payload and workpoint dependent. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.

 

Electrical Specifications

Drive SystemBrushless Linear Servomotor
FeedbackNoncontact Linear Encoder (see signal period options on Order Information page)
Maximum Bus VoltageUp to 80 VDC
Limit Switches5 V, Normally Closed
Home SwitchNear Center

Recommended Controller

Multi-AxisA3200Ndrive MP/Ndrive CP/Ndrive HLe/Npaq MXR
EnsembleEnsemble MP/Ensemble CP/Ensemble HLe/Epaq
Single AxisSoloistSoloist MP/Soloist CP/Soloist HLe

Dimensions

Ordering Information

ABL1000 Air-Bearing Direct-Drive Linear Stage 

Travel (Required)

OptionDescription
-02525 mm travel
-05050 mm travel
-100100 mm travel

Feedback (Required)

OptionDescription
-E1Incremental linear encoder; 1 Vpp amplified sine output
-E2High-accuracy incremental linear encoder; 1 Vpp amplified sine output

Cable Management (Optional)

OptionDescription
-CMS1Cable management system for single axis
-CMS2Cable management system for lower (X) axis of XY assembly
-CMS3Cable management system for upper (Y) axis of XY assembly
-CMS4Cable management system for use with vertical (Z) or rotary (T) axis

Metrology (Optional)

OptionDescription
-PL1Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots
-PL2Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots

Integration (Required)

Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.

OptionDescription
-TASIntegration - Test as system
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration.
-TACIntegration - Test as components
Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system.

Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)

OptionDescription
ABFAir-bearing filtration kit

ABL1000WB Wide Body Air-Bearing Direct-Drive Linear Stage 

Travel (Required)

OptionDescription
-05050 mm travel
-100100 mm travel
-150150 mm travel

Feedback (Required)

OptionDescription
-E1Incremental linear encoder; 1 Vpp amplified sine output
-E2High-accuracy incremental linear encoder; 1 Vpp amplified sine output

Cable Management (Optional)

OptionDescription
-CMS1Cable management system for single axis
-CMS2Cable management system for lower (X) axis of XY assembly
-CMS3Cable management system for upper (Y) axis of XY assembly

Metrology (Optional)

OptionDescription
-PL1Metrology, uncalibrated with performance plots
-PL2Metrology, calibrated (HALAR) with performance plots

Integration (Required)

Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.

OptionDescription
-TASIntegration - Test as system
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration.
-TACIntegration - Test as components
Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system.

Accessories (to be ordered as separate line item)

OptionDescription
ABFAir-bearing filtration kit