High Precision DC Motor Goniometric Cradles
High Precision DC Motor Goniometric Cradles
For tip and tilt applications, the BG series of goniometers allows open access to the load. When two BG stage are stacked together, the sample rotates about a common pivot point. These DC motor goniometers are suited for applications that require smooth motion, high speed and high repeatability.
- ±45° transverse axis rotation with maximum free access to the rotating platform
- Stacked cradles provide orthogonal rotation about the same pivot point
- Precision machined ball bearing races assure high stability and stiffness with minimal wobble
- Precision ground worm gear provides 0.002° MIM
- DC motor and rotary encoder for smooth motion and high repeatability See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | BGS50CC | In Stock | ||||
 | BGS80CC | 9 Weeks | ||||
 | BGM120CC | 9 Weeks | ||||
 | BGM160CC | 9 Weeks | ||||
| BGM200CC | |||||
| M-BGM120CC | 9 Weeks | ||||
| M-BGM160CC | 9 Weeks | ||||
| M-BGM200CC | 12 Weeks |
Notes:
Stepper Motor version is also available.
Compatible Controllers
Compatible motion controllers for these DC motor driven stages are shown below:
- XPS-RLD Motion Controller (
or Axis): Requires an Driver Module. - XPS-D Motion Controller (
, , or Axis): Requires an Driver Module. - ESP302 Motion Controller (
, , or Axis): Plug and Play compatible with ESP302 Motion Controller. - For BGS80CC and BGS50CC only,
Single Axis Motion Controller.
Specifications
| Models | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angular Range | -30 to +30° | -45 to +45° | -45 to +45° | -45 to +45° | -45 to +45° | |
| Centered Load Capacity | 20 N | 60 N | 200 N | 300 N | 500 N | |
| Minimum Incremental Motion | 0.50 mdeg | 0.50 mdeg | 2.0 mdeg | 2.0 mdeg | 2.0 mdeg | |
| Uni-directional Repeatability (Typical) | ±0.5 mdeg | ±0.5 mdeg | ±2.0 mdeg | ±2.0 mdeg | ±2.0 mdeg | |
| Bi-directional Repeatability (Typical) | ±6.5 mdeg | ±1.5 mdeg | ±12 mdeg | ±12 mdeg | ±12 mdeg | |
| Accuracy, Typical | ±25 mdeg | ±25 mdeg | ±25 mdeg | ±25 mdeg | ±25 mdeg | |
| Maximum Speed | 10°/s | 20°/s | 20°/s | 20°/s | 20°/s | |
| Maximum Torque | 0.5 Nm | 1 Nm | 9 Nm | 10 Nm | 10 Nm | |
| Wobble, Typical | ±100 µrad | ±100 µrad | ±100 µrad | ±100 µrad | ±100 µrad | |
| Origin | Optical, centered | Optical, centered | Optical, centered | Optical, centered | Optical, centered | |
| Origin Repeatability | ±2.5 mdeg | ±0.5 mdeg | ±2.5 mdeg | ±2.5 mdeg | ±2.5 mdeg | |
| Transversal Compliance | 100 µrad/Nm | 20 µrad/Nm | 10 µrad/Nm | 5 µrad/Nm | 2 µrad/Nm | |
| Feedback | Motor mounted rotary encoder, 2,048 cts/rev | Worm mounted rotary encoder with index pulse, 4,000 cts/rev | Worm mounted rotary encoder with index pulse, 2,000 cts/rev | Worm mounted rotary encoder with index pulse, 2,000 cts/rev | Worm mounted rotary encoder with index pulse, 2,000 cts/rev | |
| Encoder Resolution | 0.0000698° | 0.0005° | 0.001° | 0.001° | 0.001° | |
| Limit Switches | Mechanical, at ± 30° | Mechanical, at ±45° | Mechanical, at ±45° | Mechanical, at ± 45° | Mechanical, at ± 45° | |
| Rotation Axis Height | 20 mm | 57.5 mm | 94 mm | 146 mm | 225 mm | |
| Connectors | DB25 - Male | DB15 - Male | DB25M | DB25 - Male | DB25 M | |
| Cable Length | 3 m | 3 m | 3 m | 3 m | 3 m | |
| Thread Type1 | 8-32 | 1/4-20 | 1/4-20 | 1/4-20 | 1/4-20 | |
| Weight | 0.8 kg | 2.1 kg | 8.5 kg | 18 kg | 38 kg | |
| MTBF | 20,000 h (25% load, 10% duty cycle) | 20,000 h (25% load, 10% duty cycle) | 20,000 h (25% load, 10% duty cycle) | 20,000 h (25% load, 10% duty cycle) | 20,000 h (25% load, 10% duty cycle) |
Notes:
- Metric M- versions thread type is M6
Features
Precision Multi-Axis Assemblies
BG goniometers are designed so that two adjacent-sized models can be directly mounted orthogonally to each other (for example, BGS80 with BGM120) to pivot about the same point in space. The direct mounting capability saves set-up time, design time, and adapter plate costs. For additional rotation axes, a rotation stage can be mounted under the assembly or on the top BG platform. The video demonstrates an open access, multi-axis tip, tilt and rotation assembly with two BG goniometers and two rotation stages.
Open Rotation Platform
The BG series stages provide up to ±45° of transverse axis rotation enforced with mechanical limit switches. The stage is designed for maximum free access to the rotating platform, allowing for simplified stacking and mounting.
Precision Worm Gear Drive
Ball Bearings with Tool-Steel Races
Performance DC Motor and Encoder Versions
DC motors are best characterized by their smooth motion, high speeds, good efficiency and high power/weight ratio. These BG cradles with DC motors offer higher torque and repeatability, and all encoders come with index pulses for precision homing. The BGS50CC uses a miniature DC servo motor, kept in a compact, lightweight package. All other models feature a high resolution, worm mounted rotary encoder which bypasses most drive train errors, resulting in improved bi-directional repeatability. The BGM models use high torque DC motors with a built-in tachometer to provide superior speed stability.
CONEX Controller Version
Newport also offers a version of the DC motor, 50-mm2 platform goniometer with integrated CONEX controller, the
Goniometric Cradle Load Characteristics
Accessories
Compatible Base and Top Plates
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | M-PBN8Base Plate, Used with UMR8 Series, MVN80 & UTR80 Series | 2 Weeks FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More | ||||
 | BGS50-BPBase Plate, BGS50 Stages | |||||
 | UTS-TPTop Plate, UTS Stages with English Holes | In Stock FREE 2-day shipping on thousands of products on Newport.com Learn More |
