X-RDQ-AE Series
Precision, High Speed Direct Drive Rotary Stages with Built-in Controllers and Direct Encoders
About This Series
Zaber’s X-RDQ-AE Series products are motorized rotation stage devices suitable for high precision positioning and scanning applications. The integrated rotary encoder allows for top speeds of 450 RPM while maintaining consistent step sizes down to 1 µrad. The ironless direct drive motor provides high acceleration and smooth motion while minimizing heat generation to improve repeatability. Both the drive and the encoder are non-contact and have no moving cables, resulting in a high lifetime system. Optional metric stage top provides convenient mounting and adjustable hard stops are available for limited travel applications to improve payload crash prevention.
These stages are stand-alone units requiring only a standard 48 V power supply. They connect to the USB port of any computer, and they can be daisy-chained with any other Zaber products. The daisy-chain also shares power, making it possible for multiple X-Series products to share a single power supply. Like all of Zaber's products, the X-RDQ-AE Series is designed to be 'plug and play' and very easy to set up and operate. X-RDQ-AE devices also include a digital input and two digital outputs for interfacing with external systems. An event-driven trigger system allows devices to be programmed for stand-alone operation based on I/O, time, or movement stimuli.
- An indexed knob provides convenient manual control. Consistent steps down to 1 µrad can be achieved with the knob.
- Control all units in the daisy-chain via serial port (with a locking X-SDC cable) or USB (with an X-USBDC cable).
- Daisy-chain additional units with a locking X-DC02 cable or X-DC06 cable. Power can also be shared in the chain.
- One digital input and two digital outputs for interfacing with external systems.
- Servo tuning parameters can automatically be optimized for any payload inertia with our free software. Parameters can be adjusted on the fly.
- Non-contact drive and direct encoder make X-RDQ-AE an excellent choice for high duty cycle, long lifetime applications.
- 0.01 arc second resolution direct encoder for optimal accuracy and repeatability.
- Rotating spindle with 50.8 mm (2") aperture with H7 tolerance provides a concentric mounting surface for repeatable mounting of payload
- Optional metric stage top provides convenient mounting and adjustable hard stops for limited travel options.
- Holes on bottom and side provide flexible mounting options.
Easy Set-Up
Zaber's devices can share both data and power through a daisy-chain, which reduces cabling and makes set-up as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Connect the Zaber device to your computer via USB or RS-232 port.
- Connect the power supply to your Zaber device.
- Send instructions or automate your set-up using the Zaber Launcher.
For more details on daisy-chaining, read our technical article, "Daisy-chaining Data and Power to Reduce Cabling", or to determine which accessories you need for your system, try our Connection Guide Tool.
For additional information about setting up our devices, please visit our Support page, which includes our Getting Started Guide, Troubleshooting Guides, product user manuals, and other resources.