• Tracking Feature Maintains Optimum Throughput Indefinitely
• Advanced Dark Search Algorithms for First Light Detection with Motorized Fiber Launch
• Two Piezo Actuator Output Channels Provide Closed-Loop Feedback
• IR (InGaAs) & PIN Current Inputs Supplied
• Visible (Si) Detectors Available Separately
• Supports External Displacement Sensors for Deterministic Control of System when Latching (Freezing) Alignment
• Full Software GUI Control Suite
• ActiveX Graphical Panel Controls and Programming Interfaces
• Seamless Software Integration with Entire APT Family of Products (Electronics and Mechanics)

This NanoTrak auto-alignment controller combines an intelligent, active-feedback, alignment control system and a two channel, piezoelectric controller into a single bench top unit. As part of the APT series, this auto-alignment system represents the latest developments in automated optical alignment technologies. This system is a basic building block from which advanced alignment systems can be quickly configured. It can be fully integrated into our extensive selection of motorized positioning systems.

The initial coupling of light from one device (e.g. fiber) to another involves searching a multidimensional space until a signal is detected. The NanoTrak™ support software offers a series of motor search algorithms for this first light detection. Although used primarily for aligning optical fibers and integrated optical devices, the NanoTrak is ideal for automating just about any labor intensive alignment task, such as waveguide characterization, fiber pigtailing of active and passive devices, as well as a multitude of other R&D applications.

The NanoTrak is supplied with an Infrared wavelength (InGaAs) detector (NTA007) and a PIN diode SMB input for use with external detector heads. A visible wavelength (Si) detector (NTA009) is available separately.

• Signal Measurement
• PIN Photo-Diode Input
• Connector Type: SMB Male
• Current Range: 1 nA to 10 mA Photocurrent
• Visible Light Detector
• Connector Type: FC/PC
• Detector Type: Silicon (Si)
• Operating Wavelength: 320 - 1000 nm
• Nano Traking
• Circle Scanning Frequency: 1 - 300 Hz
• Circle Position Range: <1% to >99% Max Piezo Extension (MPE)
• Circle Diameter Adjustment Modes: Automatic Manual
• Signal Phase Compensation: -180° - 180°
• Piezoelectric Input/Output
• Number of Piezo Channels: 2
• HV Output Connectors
• Connector Type: SMC Male
• Voltage Output: 0 - 75 VDC/Channel
• Voltage Stability: 100 ppm over 24 Hours
• Noise: <3 mV (RMS)
• Output Current; 500 mA/Channel
• Analog Output Monitors
• Connector Type: BNC
• Voltage Range: 0 - 10 VDC
• Analog Drive Inputs
• Connector Type: BNC
• Voltage Range: 0 - 10 VDC
• Strain Gauge Position Feedback
• Connector Type: 9 Pin D-Type Female
• Feedback Type: AC
• Other Input/Output
• Optical Power Monitor
• Connector Type: BNC
• Voltage Range; 0 - 10 VDC
• User Control
• Connector Type: 37 Pin D-Type Female
• Isolated Digital Inputs: 8 off TTL
• Isolated Digital Outputs: 4 off TTL
• Trigger Input: 1 off TTL
• Trigger Output: 1 off TTL
• Potentiometer Channel COntorl INput: 1k - 10k (Each Channel)
• Analog Channel Output Monitors: 0 - 10 VDC (Each Channel
• LV Channel1 Output/Trigger Output
• Connector Type: BNC
• Voltage Range (LV Ch1 Mode): 0 - 10 VDC
• Trigger Output Mode: TTL
• USB Port
• Connector Type: Type B
• Speed: USB1.1
• Power Requirements (Location Specific Power Cord Provided)
• Voltage; 85 - 264 VAC
• Frequency: 47 - 63 Hz
• Power: 200 W
• Fuse: 3 A
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 245 x 130 x 330 mm
• Weight: 6 kg (13 lbs)