LLC Motorized Linear Lens Changer

WDI offers a wide range of motorized linear lens changers for all applications. Whether you need a compact, yet versatile lens changer for rapid shift between to two objective lens or a heavy duty gantry capable of high-speed changes among eight objective lens, our motorized linear lens changers are up to the task.

WDI offers four motorized linear lens changers: LLC2A, LLC4, LLC6, and LLC8.

All models operate with a high level of accuracy and reliability. Innovative, high-precision positioning mechanisms provide accurate performance, even with linear actuation by step motor and lead screw, which are inherently inaccurate, but economical.

LLC4 Specifications

Maximum number of lenses

4

LLC length

426 mm

Lens change time

1 - 4

0.4 sec

Measured on a unit populated with lenses

1 - 3

0.3 sec

1 - 2

0.2 sec

Motor type

Shaft linear motor

No iron core, thus zero cogging operation; no contact between forcer and shaft

Motor weight

0.6 kg

Shaft and forcer

Motion actuation implementation

Fixed forcer and fixed encoder head

No cable track required

Encoder

Linear encoder

1 m groove pitch, 0.1 m resolution with interpolation

Servo type

Digitally controlled linear servo

Guaranteed not to oscillate around the destination point

Servo positioning accuracy

0.1 m

Supports lens change while the gantry is accelerating or decelerating

Bearings

High precision cross-roller

To eliminate lateral play, bearings are pre-loaded

Weight excluding lenses

7 lb

Compliance

Cleanroom class 10

SEMI

Electrical

Supply voltage

48 Volts

Peak current

2.5 Amps

 

LLC6 Specifications

Maximum number of lenses

6

LLC length

576 mm

Lens change time

1 - 6

0.5 sec

Measured on a unit populated with lenses

1 - 5

0.4 sec

1 - 4

0.4 sec

1 - 3

0.3 sec

1 - 2

0.2 sec

Motor type

Shaft linear motor

No iron core, thus zero cogging operation; no contact between forcer and shaft

Motor weight

0.6 kg

Shaft and forcer

Motion actuation implementation

Fixed forcer and fixed encoder head

No cable track required

Encoder

Linear encoder

1 m groove pitch, 0.1 m resolution with interpolation

Servo type

Digitally controlled linear servo

Guaranteed not to oscillate around destination point

Servo positioning accuracy

0.1 m

Supports lens change while the gantry is accelerating or decelerating

Bearings

High precision cross-roller

To eliminate lateral play, bearings are pre-loaded

Weight excluding lenses

9 lb

Compliance

Cleanroom class 10

SEMI

Electrical

Supply voltage

48 Volts (90 Volts)

Peak current

2.5 Amps

 

LLC8 Specifications

Maximum number of lenses

8

LLC length

395 mm

Lens change time

1 - 8

0.7 sec

Measured on a unit populated with lenses

1 - 7

0.6 sec

1 - 6

0.5 sec

1 - 5

0.4 sec

1 - 4

0.4 sec

1 - 3

0.3 sec

1 - 2

0.2 sec

Motor type

Shaft linear motor

No iron core, thus zero cogging operation; no contact between forcer and shaft

Motor weight

0.6 kg

Shaft and forcer

Motion actuation implementation

Fixed forcer and fixed encoder head

No cable track required

Encoder

Linear encoder

1 m groove pitch, 0.1 m resolution with interpolation

Servo type

Digitally controlled linear servo

Guaranteed not to oscillate around destination point

Servo positioning accuracy

0.1 m

Supports lens change while the gantry is accelerating or decelerating

Bearings

High precision cross-roller

To eliminate lateral play, bearings are pre-loaded

Weight excluding lenses

12 lb

Compliance

Cleanroom class 10

SEMI

Electrical

Supply voltage

48 Volts (90 Volts)

Peak current

2.5 Amps

 

LLC2 Specifications

Maximum number of lenses

2

Lens spacing centre to centre

38 mm

Lens change time

1 - 2

2 sec

Measured on a turret populated with lenses

Motor type

Stepper motor

No iron core, thus zero cogging operation; no contact between forcer and shaft

Motor weight

0.6 kg

Shaft and forcer

Servo positioning accuracy

0.1 m

Supports lens change while the gantry is accelerating or decelerating

Bearings

High precision cross-roller

To eliminate lateral play, bearings are pre-loaded

Weight excluding lenses

4 lb

Compliance

Cleanroom class 10

SEMI

Electrical

Supply voltage

24 Volts

Peak current

1 Amps