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RSM-E Series

Motorized rotation stages with built-in motor encoders

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RSM40B-E03T4A

40 mm Stage Top | Medium Resolution

Starting Price: $2,081

Standard Leadtime: 1-5 Days

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Add MC10T3 accessory  (+ $32)

Controller: X-MCC (48 V) Recommended

  • 1 x MC10T3: Motor Conversion Cable, 1.5 m, X-MCC Series Controllers and T3A/T4A/T11A Peripherals

Total Price

$2,113 (USD) *

Add MC03 accessory  (+ $26)

Controller: X-MCA (48 V) Recommended

  • 1 x MC03: Motor Extension Cable, 1.5 m, X-MCA Series Controllers and T3/T4/T3A/T4A Peripherals

Total Price

$2,107 (USD) *

Stand-alone

Total Price

$2,081 (USD) *

* These are our direct prices in USD to customers in North America. If you are in Canada, click the Canadian flag icon at the top right of the page to see CAD prices. If you are in a country outside North America where we have an exclusive distributor, please check with the distributor for pricing. Distributor prices might be slightly higher to factor in shipping and import fees. Click here for a list of Zaber's Distributors.

RSM40B-E03T4A Specifications

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Microstep Size (Default Resolution) 0.00046875° (8.181 µrad)
Built-in ControllerNo Icon
Recommended Controller X-MCC (48 V) Recommended
AutoDetectYes Icon
Range 360°
Accuracy (unidirectional) 0.14° (2.443000 mrad)
Repeatability < 0.02° (< 0.349 mrad)
Backlash < 0.04° (< 0.698 mrad)
Maximum Speed 120°/s (20 rpm)
Minimum Speed 0.000286°/s (4.992 µrad/s)
Speed Resolution 0.000286°/s (4.992 µrad/s)
Encoder Resolution 200 CPR (800 states/rev)
Encoder Type Rotary quadrature encoder
Maximum Continuous Torque 60 N⋅cm (85.0 oz⋅in)
Maximum Centered Load 50 N (11.2 lb)
Maximum Moment (Transverse) 100 N⋅cm (141.6 oz⋅in)
Stage Top Dimension 40 mm (1.575")
Radial Error Motion +/- 10 µm (+/- 0.000394")
Axial Error Motion < 4 µm (< 0.000157")
Tilt Error Motion +/- 0.011° (+/- 191.99 µrad)
Bearing Plane Offset 11 mm (0.433")
Angular Motion Per Motor Rev 6°
Motor Steps Per Rev 200
Motor Type Stepper (2 phase)
Motor Rated Current 600 mA/phase
Motor Winding Resistance 6.5 ohms/phase
Inductance 3.5 mH/phase
Motor Connection D-sub 15
Default Resolution 1/64 of a step
Motor Frame Size NEMA 08
Mechanical Drive System Precision Worm Gear
Limit or Home Sensing Magnetic home sensor
Manual ControlYes Icon
Mounting Interface M2 and M3 mounting holes
Operating Temperature Range 0-50 °C
CE CompliantYes Icon
Vacuum CompatibleNo Icon
Weight 0.255 kg (0.562 lb)

Specification Charts & Notes

Thrust or torque is a function of speed. The values given above are maximums. These values cannot both be achieved simultaneously (i.e. at maximum speed, the unit will not produce maximum thrust).

Torque Speed Performance