The IMS-V delivers high efficiency vertical motion even for long travels and heavy loads. Using the same industry-proven technology as the IMS linear stages, the IMS-V provides very high performance in a cost-effective package, making them ideal for precision industrial and laboratory applications. With a linear encoder, repeatability is ensured across the full travel. The stage utilizes a self-locking lead screw to keep the load in place and a low-friction nut to minimize wear.
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IMS100V Motorized Vertical Stage, 100 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, 1/4-20 |
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$12,072.00 |
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IMS300V Motorized Vertical Stage, 300 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, 1/4-20 |
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$12,939.00 |
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M-IMS100V Motorized Vertical Stage, 100 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, M6 |
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$12,072.00 |
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M-IMS300V Motorized Vertical Stage, 300 mm Travel, 400 N Load, DC motor, M6 | $12,939.00 |
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| Models |
IMS100V |
IMS300V |
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| Travel Range | 100 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Speed | 20 mm/s | 20 mm/s |
| Centered Load Capacity | 400 N | 400 N |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 0.30 µm | 0.30 µm |
| Accuracy, Typical | ±0.6 µm | ±3.5 µm |
| Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical | ±0.15 µm | ±0.20 µm |
| Uni-directional Repeatability, Typical | ±0.10 µm | ±0.12 µm |
| Drive Screw Pitch | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Reduction Gear | 1:3.75 belt reduction between motor and screw | 1:3.75 belt reduction between motor and screw |
| Encoder Resolution | 0.1 µm | 0.1 µm |
| Limit Switches | Optical | Optical |
| Origin | Optical, close to lower limit | Optical, close to lower limit |
| Origin Repeatability | ±0.1 µm | ±0.1 µm |
| Cable Length | 5 m | 5 m |
| Connectors | DB25 Male | DB25 Male |
| Pitch, Typical | ±15 µrad | ±35 µrad |
| Compliance in Pitch | 1 µrad/Nm | 1 µrad/Nm |
| Yaw, Typical | ±10 µrad | ±20 µrad |
| Compliance in Yaw | 1 µrad/Nm | 1 µrad/Nm |
| Thread Type 1 | 1/4-20 | 1/4-20 |
| Weight | 13.6 kg | 17 kg |
| MTBF | 20,000 h (300 N load, 10% duty cycle) | 20,000 h (300 N load, 10% duty cycle) |
| RoHS |
Similar to the finite element method (FEM) used to optimize the structural design of IMS series DC and stepper motor linear stages, the optimized aluminum body of the IMS-V is designed for extreme stiffness and minimizes bi-metal bending without compromising weight. This results in a light and stable stage whose rigid body reduces deflection under load.
The IMS-V features four-point contact, recirculating ball bearings to provide superior cantilevered loading capacity compared to other vertical stage families. The caged, recirculating ball bearings counteract moment loads and ensure maintenance-free operation.
Precision position feedback is provided by a linear scale encoder, which contributes to sub-micron MIM and makes the IMS-V less susceptible to hysteresis. The direct read system is impervious to position drift caused by motion-induced heating of the lead screw for improved accuracy and repeatability.
The drive system utilizes a self-locking lead screw with a proprietary, low-friction and wear-resistant nut optimized for carrying high axial loads. Consequently, these features decrease settling time by minimizing oscillation and unwanted motion. Additionally, the self-locking lead screw is not back drivable. This offers the best position stability, and (in contrast to braked ball screw drives) when the stage is within proper loading conditons, its position will not change when power is off.
Newport guarantees specification values which are measured and recorded following ASME B5.57 and ISO 230-2 standards. The typical performance values are two times better than the guaranteed specifications.
Newport's
Product Series Overview
This loading diagram defines compliance in pitch, roll, and yaw. It can also be used to calculate off-center loads when the cantilever distance is known.
Compatible motion controllers for the IMS-V stages are:
The maximum power consumption of the IMS-V stage is 80 W.
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