Smart Pack

• End-Mounted Adjustment Screw
• Lockable
• XYZ Configurable

The MS1 series translation stage provides one axis of translation, and features an end-mounted adjustment screw. Components may be mounted to the top of the translation stage via five 8-32 (M4) tapped holes. The stage can be secured to the MS101 base plate or a Ø1/2" post using the 8-32 (M4) threaded hole located on the underside of the translation stage. Alternatively, there are two through holes accessible from the top of the stage that can be used to attach one MS1 translation stage to another MS1 translation stage. Two alignment dowels are provided with each stage; the dowels are used to precisely align two MS1 stages in an XY configuration or align the stage to the mounting plates available below.

The MS3 is a 3-axis translation stage that comes completely assembled. The MS3 is built from three MS1 translation stages, one MS101 base plate, one MS102 right angle plate, and one MS103 adapter plate (adapter plates are also provided separately below).

• Side-Mounted Micrometer
• Lockable
• XYZ Configurable

The MS1S translation stage provides one axis of translation and features a side-mounted micrometer. Since the MS1S removes the actuator from the translation axis, the MS1S is suitable for situations where it is necessary to mount the stage in close proximity to other components. The MS1S stage is actuated with the 148-206ST (1/4" travel micrometer), while the MS1S/M is actuated with the 148-205ST (6.5 mm travel micrometer).

Components may be mounted to the top of the translation stage via five 8-32 (M4) tapped holes. The stage can be secured to the MS101 base plate or a Ø1/2" post using the 8-32 (M4) threaded hole located on the underside of the translation stage. Alternatively, there are two through holes accessible from the top of the stage that can be used to attach one MS1S translation stage to another MS1S translation stage. Two dowel pins are provided with each stage; the dowel pins are used to precisely align two MS1S stages in an XY configuration or align the stage to the mounting plates available below.

The MS101 base plate has a central 8-32 (M4) through hole and four precision machined dowel holes that allow for the MS1 translation stage to be secured in two orthogonal orientations when the dowels are being used.

The MS102 right angle plate has a central #8 (M4) through hole and four precision machined dowel holes on each of its two mounting surfaces. The MS102, with the use of the dowels, allows an MS1 to be vertically mounted so that the surface of the stage is orthogonal, within 2mrad, to the horizontal plane.

The MS103 adapter plate has a central #8 (M4) through hole to secure the plate to the MS1 translation stage. The four precision machined dowel holes on the underside of the plate allow the MS103 adapter to be mounted so that the key way on the top surface is either orthogonal or parallel, within 2 mrad, to the direction of the translation if the dowel pins are used. The CT series of mounts are designed to fit into the keyway on the MS103 adapter plate, thus ensuring the orientation of the mounted component.

  Internal SM1 (1.035"-40) Thread Holds Ø1" Optics up to 7 mm Thick
  Compatible with SM1 Series Lens Tubes

The CT101 has an internal SM1 threading for mounting Ø1" components or externally threaded SM1 components, which includes the SM1 lens tubes. The mount is compatible with the MS103 adapter plate and with the CT1 30 mm cage Z axis translation stage. One SM1RR retaining ring, which secures a component by sandwiching it between the ring and the back lip on the mount, and two 4-40 cap screws for securing the mount are included with each unit.

  Travel (X and Y): ±1 mm
  Wobble: <100 µrad
  Resolution: 250 µm/rev

The CT102 has an internal SM05 threading for mounting Ø0.5" components up to 0.39" (9.9 mm) thick or externally threaded SM05 components. The CT102 allows for ±1 mm of travel in the X and Y direction. The mount is compatible with the MS103 adapter plate and with the CT1 30 mm cage Z-axis translation stage. One SM05RR retaining ring, which secures a component by sandwiching it between the ring and the back lip on the mount, and two 4-40 cap screws for securing the mount are included with each unit.

  Coarse Rotation: 360° Continuously Adjustable
  Graduations: 2° Increments
  Mount Ø1/2" (Ø12.7 mm) Optics up to 0.29" (7.4 mm) Thick
  Runout: <0.0001" Along Optical Axis
  Max. Clear Aperture: 0.43"
  Lockable Design

The CT104 has an internal SM05 threading for mounting Ø1/2" (Ø12.7 mm) optics and externally threaded SM05 threaded components. The CT104 mount provides 360° of continuous rotation for the mounted components. The 2° graduation allows for precise positioning of components such as linear polarizers and waveplates. A top-mounted, nylon-tipped setscrew is used to lock the position of the component. The mount is compatible with the MS103 adapter plate and with the CT1 30 mm cage Z-axis translation stage. One SM05RR retaining ring, which secures a component by sandwiching it between the ring and the back lip on the mount, and two 4-40 cap screws for securing the mount, are included with each unit.

  Ideal for Custom Machining

The CT103 is a blank mount that is compatible with the MS103 adapter plate and CT1 30 mm Z-axis translation stage. A center-drilled dimple is provided to locate the optical axis when machining the mount for a custom application. Two 4-40 cap screws for securing the mount are included with each unit.