X-RDQ-AE Series
Precision, High Speed Direct Drive Rotary Stages with Built-in Controllers and Direct Encoders

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X-RDQ150-AE57D12
Direct Drive Rotary Stage | Built-in Controller | Analog Rotary Encoder | With IO
Starting Price: $6,405
Standard Lead Time: Coming Q1, 2026
Purchase Options
Add AP270-AP271-KX15A accessory kit (+ $811)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x AP270: RDQ150 Metric Stage Top
- 1 x AP271: RDQ150 Adjustable Hard Stops, set of 2
- 1 x PS15S-48V65: Power Supply, 48 V 6.5 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$7,211 (USD) *
Add AP270-AP271-KX14A accessory kit (+ $723)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x AP270: RDQ150 Metric Stage Top
- 1 x AP271: RDQ150 Adjustable Hard Stops, set of 2
- 1 x PS14S-48V37: Power Supply, 48 V 3.75 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$7,123 (USD) *
Add AP270-KX15A accessory kit (+ $611)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x AP270: RDQ150 Metric Stage Top
- 1 x PS15S-48V65: Power Supply, 48 V 6.5 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$7,011 (USD) *
Add AP270-KX14A accessory kit (+ $523)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x AP270: RDQ150 Metric Stage Top
- 1 x PS14S-48V37: Power Supply, 48 V 3.75 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$6,923 (USD) *
Add KX15A accessory kit (+ $261)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x PS15S-48V65: Power Supply, 48 V 6.5 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$6,661 (USD) *
Add KX14A accessory kit (+ $173)
North America, 48 V. Powers multiple axes
- 1 x PS14S-48V37: Power Supply, 48 V 3.75 A
- 1 x X-DC02: Data Cable, 2 ft (0.6 m), X-Series Products
- 1 x X-USBDC: USB to Serial Converter Cable, M8 Female Plug, X-Series Products
Total Price
$6,573 (USD) *
Add PTB2 accessory (+ $5)
Power Supply Not Included
- 1 x PTB2: Power Terminal Block, 2 Pin, 5 mm Pitch, for Custom Power Supply
Total Price
$6,405 (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.
X-RDQ150-AE57D12 Specifications
| Built-in Controller | |
| Range | 360° |
| Accuracy (unidirectional) | 0.006° (0.104700 mrad) |
| Minimum Incremental Move | 0.0000573° (1.00 µrad) |
| Repeatability | < 0.0001° (< 0.002 mrad) |
| Maximum Speed | 2700°/s (450 rpm) |
| Encoder Count Size | 0.0000027778°/count (0.010000 arcseconds/count) |
| Minimum Speed | 0.0000027778°/s (0.048 µrad/s) |
| Encoder Resolution | 129600000 CPR (518400000 states/rev) |
| Encoder Type | Direct Reading Optical Encoder |
| Communication Interface | RS-232 |
| Communication Protocol | Zaber ASCII (Default) |
| Data Cable Connection | Locking 4-pin M8 |
| Maximum Torque | 580 N⋅cm (821.3 oz⋅in) |
| Maximum Continuous Torque | 200 N⋅cm (283.2 oz⋅in) |
| Maximum Centered Load | 100 N (22.4 lb) |
| Maximum Moment (Transverse) | 400 N⋅cm (566.4 oz⋅in) |
| Stage Top Dimension | 70 mm (2.756") |
| Radial Error Motion | +/- 3 µm (+/- 0.000118") |
| Axial Error Motion | < 3 µm (< 0.000118") |
| Tilt Error Motion | +/- 0.0014° (+/- 24.43 µrad) |
| Bearing Plane Offset | 16.5 mm (0.650") |
| Aperture Diameter | 50.8 mm (2.000") |
| Power Supply | 48 VDC |
| Power Plug | 2-pin Screw Terminal |
| Maximum Current Draw | 3750 mA |
| Motor Rotor Inertia | 51300 g⋅cm2 |
| Mechanical Drive System | Direct Drive |
| Limit or Home Sensing | Optical Index Mark |
| Manual Control | |
| LED Indicators | |
| Mounting Interface | M3 and M6 Threaded Holes and M6 Mounting Holes |
| Digital Input | 1 |
| Digital Output | 2 |
| Torque Constant | 65 N⋅cm/A (92.0 oz⋅in/A) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0-40 °C |
| CE Compliant | |
| Vacuum Compatible | |
| Weight | 3.225 kg (7.110 lb) |
