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News Release from: Newport Spectra-Physics | Subject: NSC100 NewStep
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 February 2004
Motorised actuators smooth optical
alignment
NSC100 NewStep motorised actuators and controllers are a novel economical solution for motorising optical mounts, manual linear stages and other optomechanical components.
NSC100 NewStep motorised actuators and controllers are a novel economical solution for motorising optical mounts, manual linear stages and other optomechanical components NewStep motorised actuators and controllers are specifically designed for remote control of hard-to-reach or sensitive components, whose position can be influenced by the compressive and torsional forces of human operators
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We are very happy to introduce our NewStep motion products", says Thomas Bartholomaus, Motion Control Product Manager.
"Not only do they considerably facilitate the remote control adjustment of optomechanical setups, but we are offering them at a price that makes them an affordable solution for all types of applications".
The handheld NSC100 NewStep controller provides convenient speed control of the NewStep actuator via a spring-loaded rotary knob.
Several NSC100s can be mounted directly to an optical table to form a compact remote panel.
For computer automation, the NSC100 can connect to the RS232 port of a computer.
This allows an operator to control the position of up to 256 units.
The NSC12 actuator's compact design with standard mounting interface is compatible with many Newport components and other manufacturers' components.
This makes it a versatile tool for many experimental setups and a key to success for commercial systems that require regular adjustments.
Each NSC10-KT contains an NSC12 actuator, an NSC100 controller and a power supply.
Until 31st March 2004, the NSC100-KT is available at a special price of $695 (Eur 665 for European customers).
Key features are: economical stepper motor actuator, 12mm travel, 0.3um sensitivity, 0.6um unidirectional repeatability, 2mm/s maximum speed, 18N axial load, and dimensions of 66.75mm long and 30mm diameter.
Typical applications include: optimising the alignment of a laser cavity, zeroing in on coherence length, fibre coupling, spatial filtering and beam steering. Request a free brochure from Newport Spectra-Physics ...
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