* Table and legs sold separately

ST Series

SmartTable^® Optical Tables featuring IQ^® Damping Technology

Improve vibration damping 10x (up to 22dB) with the push of a button – improve settling time, stability and throughput
Provide a work surface auto-tuned to your specific application – independent of load, one table for any application
Use the BNC interface to monitor ambient vibrations or trigger events
Incorporate vibrations as part of your system control architecture – gain the ability to collect real time vibration data that allows the user to analyze data as a potential source of error in the experiment
USB interface for adjusting damping performance and collecting data
ST Series is available in Doubled configurations

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The ST Series SmartTable incorporates Newport’s patent pending intelligent Q (IQ) damping Technology to actively monitor, report, and adjust table-damping performance over a wide frequency band. This provides a dramatically quieter table surface, resulting in high quality imaging, improved long term stability, faster settling times and the ability to make measurements that previously required the quietest lab environments. SmartTable also allows users to monitor tabletop vibrations through built in vibration sensors that provide real time feedback on the vibration state of the table.

The ST-200 Series SmartTable controller can be used in a stand-alone (no computer required) mode and is also USB2 compatible. When operating in the stand-alone mode SmartTable automatically tunes the table to maximize table damping independent of load. When connected to a computer via the USB2 port, the included software allows users to further fine tune and calibrate the table to the experiment at hand and gather vibration data in both the frequency and time domains.

SmartTables are available in 3 versions: the ST Series fully integrated SmartTable, the upgradeable ST-UT Series SmartTable and the upgradeable ST-UT2 Series SmartTable with fine tune damping. Also available are Doubled ST and ST-UT Series Tables along with IQ-200-UG field upgrade kits.

The fully integrated ST Series SmartTable incorporates factory installed IQ dampers. But if you are not sure how much damping your application requires or to prepare for potential changes to your experimental requirements or lab environment, the ST-UT and ST-UT2 Series tables will make this decision easier. Both the ST-UT and ST-UT2 series SmartTables are field upgradeable to SmartTable performance levels. IQ-200-UG upgrade kits can be purchased at any point in the future and easily integrated to add full active damping capability.

The ST series and ST-UT Series SmartTables are available in "end-to-end" and "L" shaped doubler configurations. The ST Series doubled table is a fully integrated doubled table with factory installed IQ dampers and the required ST-200 SmartTable controller for full active damping functionality. The ST-UT series doubled table is a broadband damped doubled table that has the capability to be field upgraded with IQ-200-UG SmartTable upgrade kit. Both the ST and ST-UT doubled tables are available in 12" and 18" thicknesses. The "end-to-end" doubled configuration is available up to 22 feet in length. The "L" shape doubler configuration is available in 4 and 5 foot widths and up to 20 foot lengths (see the specification table below).

ST Series Doubled SmartTable in a " L" configuration * Table and legs sold separately

	End-to-end		L-shape
Thickness (in.)	12 in.	18 in.	12 in.	18 in.
Maximum Size (ft)	18 ft long	22 ft long	15 x 18 ft	15 x 20 ft

ST-200 Smart table controller mounted to an I-2000 Series isolator via the ST-BRKT mounting bracket.

The ST-200 utility software allows users to export vibration data in both frequency and time domains as well as auto-tune the IQ dampers to maximize damping performance for the current payload.

ST-200 Series controller. The ST-200 controller can be operated both as a stand alone controller or under computer control via USB communications to a computer.

The Nanostructures shown in the images above were built on and imaged with a SmartTable. The image on the left was built with SmartTable damping disabled. The image on the right was built with SmartTable damping enabled. Source for images: Steven E. Kooi, Ph.D. Research Engineer, Institute for Solder Nanotechnologies, MIT

This force curve was taken with SmartTable damping activated. Notice the noise reduction when SmartTable damping is active as.

This force curve was taken with SmartTable damping deactivated. Notice the increased noise when compared to the graph with SmartTable damping activated.

Working Surface	400 series ferromagnetic stainless steel 3/16 in. (4.8 mm) thick with integrated damping layer
Surface Flatness [in. (mm)]	±0.004 in. (± 0.1 mm), over 2 ft. (600 mm) square, over 2 ft. (600 mm) square
Core Design	Trussed Honeycomb, Vertically Bonded Closed Cell Construction, 0.010 in. Steel sheet materials, 0.030 in. triple core interface
Active Damping	iQ electronic damping technology
Structural Damping	Constrained layer core, damped working surface and composite edge finish
Mounting Holes	1/4-20 holes on 1 in. grid (M6-1.0 holes on 25 mm grid), 0.5 in. (12.5 mm) borders
Hole/Core Sealing	Easy clean conical cup 0.75 in. (19 mm) deep, Non-corrosive high impact reinforced composite material
Deflection Under Load [in. (mm)]†	<5.0 x 10^-5 (<1.3 x 10^-3)

Note: All 5 ft. wide tables are actually 59.06 in. (1.5 m).

Computer Interface	USB 2.0
I/O	BNC output with sensitivity of 30V/(mm/s); Frequency range of 18-820V, Measurement range of 0-0.16mm/s
Bandwidth	10-820 Hz for monitoring vibration. 80-400 Hz for structural damping.
Software Drivers	SmartTable-Util application and USB drivers. This application communicates with the Smart Table Controller through USB communication interface. The application is designed to allow the user to remotely control all the features supported by the controller.
Power Requirements	100-240 VAC; 1.5A, 50/60Hz
Dimensions	8.5W x 12L x 4H (216W x 305L x 120H) [in. (mm)]

Note: All typical performance values shown in the above specification table are for 12 in. thick tables.
*Calculated and verified by interferometric testing in a relatively quiet lab (table on isolators).
†Calculated and verified for a 250 lb. (114 kg) load placed in the center of a 12 in. table.

Contact a Newport applications engineer for information on configuring a doubles SmartTable to fit your application.

ST Series

ST and ST-UT Series compliance curve. The blue curve represents both the ST and ST-UT series table with damping off or not installed. The red curve shows performance of the ST and ST-UT series table with damping enabled. The resonance is dramatically reduced. This compliance curve is shown for an 8" thick table.

The iQ damping technology in ST and ST-UT series dramatically reduces the settling time in an optical table by a factor of 4X

The vibration spectrum of a ST and ST-UT Series Smart Table with iQ damping is shown. When the iQ damping system is activated the motion on the table is minimized. iQ damping eliminates the resonances of the table, particularty in the sensitive100-300 Hz range.

Model	Description	Qty. MULTI ADD
M-ST-410-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 3000 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-410-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 3000 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-410-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 3000 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-412-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 3600 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-414-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 4200 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-46-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 1800 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-46-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 1800 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-48-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 2400 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-48-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1200 x 2400 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-510-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 3000 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-510-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 3000 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-510-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 3000 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-512-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 3600 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-514-18	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 4200 x 457mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-56-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 1800 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-56-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 1800 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-58-12	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 2400 x 305mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
M-ST-58-8	ST Series Optical Table, 1500 x 2400 x 203mm, Metric M6 Holes	Request Quote
ST-410-12	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 10 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-410-18	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 10 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-410-8	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 10 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-412-18	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 12 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-414-18	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 14 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-46-12	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 6 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-46-8	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 6 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-48-12	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 8 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-48-8	ST Series Optical Table, 4 ft x 8 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-510-12	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 10 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-510-18	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 10 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-510-8	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 10 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-512-18	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 12 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-514-18	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 14 ft x 18 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-56-12	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 6 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-56-8	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 6 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-58-12	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 8 ft x 12 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote
ST-58-8	ST Series Optical Table, 5 ft x 8 ft x 8 in., 1/4-20 Holes	Request Quote

Isolator Mounting Hole Dimensions

WIDTH (W)	LENGTH (L)	DIMENSION (A)
in. (mm)	ft (mm)	in. (mm)
36.0 (900)	20.0 (6000)	53.0 (1346)
48.0 (1200)	18.0 (5400)	47.0 (1194)
59.1 (1500)	16.0 (4800)	42.0 (1067)
	14.0 (4200)	37.0 (940)
	12.0 (3600)	32.0 (813)
	10.0 (3000)	27.0 (686)
	8.0 (2400)	22.0 (559)
	6.0 (1800)	16.0 (406)