ZPS Integrated Z Power Stage

WDI's payload systems can be outfitted with the ZPS. The ZPS is capable of accurately tracking slopes of up to 3% (Delta Z of 3 mm per Delta X of 100 mm) at a scanning speed of 200 mm/sec, all within the 10x objective's Depth of Field.

Main Characteristics

Actuation

Turret drawer is actuated

Backlash and play cancellation

Spring pre-load in positive z-direction (upward)

Maximum speed

16 mm/sec

At nominal positional resolution

Maximum acceleration

150 mm/sec/sec

At nominal positional resolution

"Z motion range

7.5 mm

From limit switch to limit switch

Motor type

Stepper motor NEMA 17

Lead screw type rotary to linear motion conversion

Motor weight

0.3 kg

Motor and lead screw

Servo type

Semi-closed loop

Guaranteed not to oscillate around destination point. ATF provides positional feedback.

Nominal positional resolution

0.2 m/step

Positional resolution can be customized

Bearings

High precision cross-roller

Bearings are stainless steel type, lubricated with cleanroom type grease. Bearings are preloaded to eliminate lateral play.