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Motorized Positioning Stages

Piezo Motors Enable Tiny Closed-Loop Nanopositioning Stages

New Scale’s closed-loop linear stages and multi-axis positioning systems feature integral SQUIGGLE motors to provide unmatched precision in a very compact and precise design.

The stages support vertical loads of 200 to 500 grams with high stiffness and negligible heating. They are ideal for hands-free, “set and hold” positioning where space is at a premium, such as in optical microscopy, automated laser alignment, and biomedical research.

New Scale closed-loop stages are easily assembled into multi-axis (X-Y and X-Y-Z) nanopositioning systems.

The SQ-2115 is a 20-nm resolution closed-loop stage that integrates a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE motor with crossed roller bearings and glass scale encoder.

Commercial Positioning Stages with Piezo Motor Drive

A SQUIGGLE motor can directly replace the manual micrometer in many commercial linear stages. A light spring preload is required to hold a flat surface on the moving stage against the tip of the motor’s lead screw. A knob on the motor allows for manual screw rotation and stage positioning.

New Scale offers standard and vacuum-compatible stages with light spring loads for use with our ultrasonic motors. See our laboratory and vacuum piezo motor pages.

Motorized Positioning Stage Specifications

Download SQ-2115 Printable Spec Sheet with Drawings

	SQ-2115
Maximum Travel	15 mm
Maximum Speed	2 mm/second
Closed-Loop Resolution	20 nm
Open-Loop Resolution	20 nm
Axial Load (push force)	5 N
Holding Force	10 N
Sensor Type	Glass scale encoder
Stage Bearing Load	5 kg
Bearing Type	Crossed roller
Material	Anodized aluminum
Dimensions	2.50 x 2.50 x 0.66 inches (63.5 x 63.5 x 17 mm)
Mounting Holes	2.25 x 2.25 inches, #4-40
Cables	Two (encoder and motor)

Ordering Information

Ordering Information
SQ-2115	Standard stage with motor and encoder
01259	Base plate / mounting adapter for SQ-2115 (optional)
01260	Right angle bracket for SQ-2115 (optional)

Ultra-thin closed loop stage with integral SQUIGGLE motor and optical encoder

The SQ-2115 closed-loop stage with integral piezoelectric motor provides 5N force and 20 nm resolution in a 17 mm profile.

SQUIGGLE motor stages assemble easily into x-y-z system for hands-free, three-axis alignment.

SQ-100 series SQUIGGLE motors can replace the manual micrometer in many commercial linear stages.

SQ-2300 Motor Controller

The SQ-2300 bench top controller operates one SQ-2115 stage. The controller operates on DC power from an AC wall plug transformer (provided). Connect the SQ-2300 to your PC to control the motor using the New Scale Pathway™ software (included), or use the optional SQ-2310 handset (sold separately).

New Scale Pathway Software

New Scale Pathway™ Software enables easy PC/Windows-based control of the SQUIGGLE motor using the SQ-2300 controller. The easy-to-use, "point and click" graphical user interface lets you operate the motor by entering values in boxes (speed, step, frequency, etc.) and clicking graphical buttons (jog, run, etc.). It also features a powerful script generator that enables you to create and run automated commands and sequences for almost any motion control task. The script editor is fast, flexible and easy to use, even by non-programmers.

Download New Scale Pathway Software (registration required)

SQ-2300 Specification
Input Power	12 or 24 Volts @ 500 mA. AC wall adapter included.
Typical Current	< 200 mA
Output Voltage	~ 200 V RMS
Electrical On/Off Time	0.100 ms
Speed Control (Selectable)	PWM duty cycle adjust (motor rapidly turns on/off) OR changing output voltage
PC Interface	USB interface, New Scale Pathway software included
Position Feedback Input	Digital (quadrature RS-422) or Analog (0-3.3V) port
Dimensions (l x w x h)	3.5” x 4.2” x 1.6”
SQ-2301 Handset (optional)
Speed Control	Continuously variable from micrometer/sec to mm/sec
Motion Control	Buttons for JOG forward and JOG reverse (motor moves as long as button is held)
Connection	RS-485 on front of SQ-2300 controller

SQUIGGLE drive electronics for piezoelectric motors

SQ-2300 Bench top controller for SQ-100 Series SQUIGGLE motors (handset sold separately)

New Scale Pathway Software included with the SQ-2300 provides intuitive PC-based motor control.

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