Direct Drive Rotation Stage

180 rpm (3 Hz) Velocity
5 kg Load Capacity
Max Axial Wobble 60 µrad

NR360SP4

Grooved Adapter Plate

NR360SP9

Threaded Adapter Plate

DDR100

SM1-Threaded Center Hole
Adapter Plate Included

Application Idea

The DDR100 Rotation Stage can be
combined with the M30XY XY Stage and
the KVS30 30 mm Vertical Servo Stage
for an XYZ-yaw configuration.

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Overview
Specs
Pin Diagrams
Kinesis and XA Software
Kinesis Tutorials
Feedback
Rotation Mounts and Stages

Key DDR100(/M) Specifications^a
Travel Range	360° Continuous
Velocity (Max)	180 rpm (3 Hz)
Max Wobble (Axial)	60 µrad
Bidirectional Repeatability	60 µrad
Horizontal Load Capacity (Max)^b	5.0 kg
Vertical Load Capacity (Max)^b	2.0 kg (Mounted Centrally)
Min Achievable Incremental Movement	70 µrad
Cable Length	3.0 m (9.8')
Recommended Controller^a	Benchtop: BBD30x; Rackmount: RBD201, MBD602
Stage Dimensions (L x W x H)	115 mm x 115 mm x 40 mm (4.53" x 4.53" x 1.58")

Sold separately below. More detailed specifications are included in the Specs tab.
The controller default PID parameters are set for a 2 kg load and may require adjustment for higher loads. At higher loads the acceleration should be decreased. The acceleration is limited by the motor force.

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DDR100 Rotation Stage Shown
Mounted on Top of M30XY XY Stage

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Features

360° Continuous Rotation
High Speeds Up to 180 rpm
Low Profile: 40 mm (1.57")
Integrated, Brushless DC Servo Motor Actuators
High-Quality, Precision-Engineered Bearings
Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes and 30 mm Cage System Components
Compatible with NR360SP4 and NR360SP9 Adapter Plates

The Thorlabs' DDR100(/M) low-profile, direct-drive rotary stage provides continuous rotation of a load up to 5 kg (11 lbs) with 2 µrad resolution and a maximum rotation speed of 180 rpm. An SM1-threaded central aperture allows an optical path to pass directly through the body of the stage.

This stage has a 3-phase, brushless DC motor integrated directly into the frame of the stage. This eliminates all forms of mechanical transmission providing high repeatability, rigidity and reliability. The winding design eliminates torque ripple due to magnetic cogging, enabling good velocity stability even at low speeds. The high magnetic pole count produces a large amount of torque (0.7 N•m). The high-resolution encoder mounted directly on the moving world provides high accuracy and repeatability, while the precision-engineered bearings and tight manufacturing tolerances produce very low axial wobble (60 µrad) and radial eccentricity (6 µm). An engraved scale with 1° graduations allows for coarse positioning.

The stage can be mounted horizontally on the work surface, or vertically on a Ø1" post (see the diagram to the right) or by using our AP90RL or VB01 right-angle brackets. It can also be mounted directly to the DDS300(/M) and DDS600(/M) translation stages. The top plate features an SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) through hole to allow Ø1" optics and our SM1 product line to be mounted. The rotating and non-rotating top surfaces, and the rear face, all feature an array of 4-40 tapped holes to integrate 30 mm cage assemblies and components.

Controller Options
We recommend the BBD30x One-, Two-, or Three-Channel Benchtop Brushless DC Motor Controllers (sold separately below) for this stage. These controllers provide a user-configurable, trapezoidal or S-curve acceleration/deceleration profile that enables fast, smooth positioning without vibration or shock. They are ideal for motion control applications demanding operation at high speeds (hundreds of mm/s) and high encoder resolution (50 nm). The design incorporates the latest digital and analog techniques as well as high-bandwidth, high-power servo control circuitry. The controllers are fully compatible with our Kinesis and XA software packages for easy integration into an existing system. Please see the Kinesis and XA Software tab for details. For more information on the controller options refer to the BBD30x controllers sold below for a brief overview or click here to view the full presentation for these Brushless DC Motor Controllers.

We also offer the RBD201 Rackmount Controller for implementation into a 19" rack and the MBD602 Rackmount Controller Module designed for use with the MMR60x Motion Control 19" Modular Rack System. These controllers are compatible with the DDR100(/M) direct-drive rotation stage and allow for customizing more complex systems with multiple motor controls. Note that the RBD201 and MBD602 controllers are not currently supported by our XA software application but they are fully compatible with Kinesis software.

Adapter Plates
Adapter plates are available that fix to the rotating platform of the stage. The NR360SP4 Grooved Adapter Plate allows the stage to be used with our fiber launch systems product line. The NR360SP9 Threaded Adapter Plate has 17 1/4"-20 or M6 mounting holes and four #8 or M4 counterbored fixing holes and provides numerous options for attaching devices. See below for more details.

Joystick Options
Two optional joysticks are also available for remote positioning applications, the MJC2 Two-Axis Joystick and the MJC3 Three-Axis Joystick. See the presentation below for more details. Please note that in order to control two stages simultaneously, a multi-channel controller is required.

Item #	DDR100(/M)
Travel Range	360° Continuous
Velocity (Max)	180 rpm (3 Hz)
Acceleration (Max)^a	7200°/s² at 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) Load 1800°/s² at 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) Load
Bidirectional Repeatability	60 µrad
Backlash^b	N/A
Encoder Resolution	2.0 µrad (0.0001°)
Min Achievable Incremental Movement	70 µrad
Recommended Load^c	2 kg (4.4 lbs)
Horizontal Load Capacity (Max)^c	5.0 kg
Vertical Load Capacity (Max)^c	2.0 kg (Mounted Centrally)
Absolute On-Axis Accuracy	250 µrad
Max Burst Torque (1 Sec)	0.7 N•m
Continuous Torque	0.5 N•m
Settling Time	200 ms Typical
Velocity Stability	0.5%
Max Wobble (Axial)	60 µrad
Limit Switches	None
Central Aperture	SM1 Threaded (1.035"-40)
Adapter Plate Mounting Holes	4-40 (8 places)
Operating Temperature Range^d	5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Motor Type	Brushless DC Rotary Motor
Cable Length	3 m (9.8')
Dimensions	115 mm x 115 mm x 40 mm (4.53" x 4.53" x 1.58")
Weight (Excluding Cables)	2 kg (4.4 lbs)

The acceleration is limited by the peak torque of the stage (0.7 N•m). Lighter loads can accelerate faster while heavier loads accelerate slower. In test conditions, an acceleration of 7200°/s² was achieved with a load of 0.5 kg (1.1 lb), while the typical acceleration for a 2 kg (4.4 lb) load is 1800°/s².
The stage does not suffer from backlash because there is no leadscrew.
The controller default PID parameters are set for a 2 kg load and may require adjustment for higher loads. At higher loads the acceleration should be decreased. The acceleration is limited by the motor force.
For operation at temperatures outside normal room temerature, the PID parameters may require optimization.

Item #	BBD301	BBD302	BBD303
Number of Channels	1	2	3
Drive Connector	8 Pin DIN, Round, Female
Feedback Connector	15-Pin D-Type, Female
Brushless Continuous Output	2.5 A per Channel, 5 A Max All-Channel Total Output
Brushless Peak Output	4.0 A per Channel, 5 A Max All-Channel Total Output
PWM Frequency	40 kHz
Operating Modes	Position and Velocity
Control Algorithm	16-Bit Digital PID Servo Loop with Velocity and Acceleration Feed Forward
Velocity Profile	Trapezoidal/S-Curve
Position Count	32 Bit
Position Feedback	Incremental Encoder
Encoder Bandwidth	2.5 MHz (10 M Counts/sec)
Encoder Supply	5 V
AUX Control Connector	37-Pin D-Type Female (User Digital IO, 5 V O/P)
Front Panel Display	4.3" Full-Color LCD, 480 x 272 Pixels
Input Power Requirements	250 VA Voltage: 100 to 240 VAC Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz Fuse: 3.15 A
Dimensions (W x D x H)	199.8 mm x 229.1 mm x 108.8 mm (7.87" x 9.02" x 4.28")	250.0 mm x 279.1 mm x 108.8 mm (9.84" x 10.99" x 4.28")	350 mm x 279.1 mm x 108.8 mm (13.78" x 10.99" x 4.28")
Mass (Weight)	1.20 kg (2.65 lbs)	1.70 kg (3.75 lbs)	2.20 kg (4.85 lbs)

DDR100(/M) Stage Pin Out Descriptions

The flying leads are terminated in a male 15-pin D-Type and male 8-pin round DIN connector. Pin details are given below.

Feedback Connector

d-type_long

Motor Drive Connector

8PinDINRound

Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	Not Used	9	Ground
2	Ground	10	Limit Switch +
3	Not Used	11	Limit Switch -
4	Enc Index -	12	Enc Index +
5	QB -	13	QB +
6	QA -	14	QA +
7^a	5 V	15	Not Used
8^a	5 V	15	Not Used

Pins 7 and 8 are shorted together internally.

Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	Motor Phase B	5	Stage ID
2	GND	6	Enable
3^a	Unused (Motor Phase D)	7	Motor Phase C
4	Motor Phase A	8^a	+5 V

The signals present on Pins 3 and 8 are not used by brushless controllers.

BBD30x Controller Pin Out Descriptions

MOTOR DRIVE

Female DIN Connector

BBD MOTOR DRIVE

Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	Motor Phase B	5	Stage ID
2	GND	6	Enable
3^a	Unused (Motor Phase D)	7	Motor Phase C
4	Motor Phase A	8^a	+5 V

The signals present on Pins 3 and 8 are not used by brushless controllers.

FEEDBACK

Female D-Type Connector

BBD FEEDBACK

Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	Not Connected	9	GND
2	GND	10	Limit Switch +
3	Not Connected	11	Limit Switch -
4	Index -	12	Index +
5	QB -	13	QB +
6	QA -	14	QA +
7^a	5 V	15	Not Connected
8^a	5 V	15	Not Connected

Pins 7 and 8 are short circuited internally.

HANDSET

Female Mini DIN Connector

Handset Connector

Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	RX (Controller Input)	4	Supply Voltage for Handset 5 V
2	Ground	5	TX (Controller Output)
3	Ground	6	Ground

AUX I/O

Female D-Type Connector

37-Pin DIN Male

Pin	Description	Pin	Description	Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	RS232 TX	11	User Digital O/P 11+	21	+5 V	31	User Digital O/P 4+
2	RS232 RX	12	User Digital O/P 10-	22	User Digital I/P 3	32	User Digital O/P 4-
3	Ground	13	User Digital O/P 10+	23	User Digital I/P 2	33	User Digital O/P 5+
4	Differential I/P 2+	14	User Digital O/P 9-	24	User Digital I/P 1	34	User Digital O/P 5-
5	Differential I/P 2-	15	User Digital O/P 9+	25	User Digital I/P 0	35	User Digital O/P 6+
6	Differential I/P 1-	16	User Digital O/P 8-	26	User Digital O/P 0	36	User Digital O/P 6-
7	Differential I/P 1+	17	User Digital O/P 8+	27	User Digital O/P 1	37	Ground
8	User Digital O/P 12-	18	User Digital O/P 7-	28	User Digital O/P 2	-	-
9	User Digital O/P 12+	19	User Digital O/P 7+	29	User Digital O/P 3
10	User Digital O/P 11-	20	+5 V	30	Ground

USB

Type B USB Female

USB Connector

I/O

Female BNC Connector

I/O Connector

5 V TTL

Software

Kinesis Version 1.14.52

XA Version 1.0.0

The Kinesis and XA Software Packages, which include a GUI for control of Thorlabs' motion controllers.

Also Available:

Communications Protocol

Figure 789A Kinesis GUI Screen

Thorlabs offers two platforms to drive our wide range of motion controllers: our XA software package and our Kinesis software package, which is being phased out. The Kinesis software supports most of Thorlabs' motion control products. The XA software is an improved platform for developers that currently supports some of our most popular motion control products (see the full list of supported products here). The software is undergoing continuous, intensive development and will eventually add support for our entire line of motion control products. The XA software application will be fully supported through the year 2040.

Kinesis Motion Control Software

The Kinesis software features .NET controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications. Low-level DLL libraries are included for applications not expected to use the .NET framework. A Central Sequence Manager supports integration and synchronization of all Thorlabs motion control hardware.

By providing a common software platform, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis controllers in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from single-axis to multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface.

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Figure 789B XA GUI for KDC101 Brushed DC Servo Controller

The software package allows two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction with and control of the controllers out of the box, and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.

XA Motion Control Software: Improved Platform for Developers

Designed from the ground up to be straightforward to understand, XA provides a thread-safe and language-paradigm-agnostic set of application programming interfaces in C, C++, and C#/.NET with language wrappers available to allow for easy integration into your native, .NET language, Python, or LabVIEW applications. This enables the same functionality as mentioned for the Kinesis software development kit (SDK) while providing a more streamlined toolkit for developers. Coupled with the included developer guides and code examples in the SDK, this software is tailored toward users interested in creating complex, customized applications and interfaces. Full API documentation is provided for the native C library, and the .NET wrapper documentation is currently under development. Please contact Tech Support for more details on using the .NET wrapper.

XA also features a comparable GUI to Kinesis while adding improvements to the user experience, like the ability to save device states and a more consistent interface across devices of different types. In addition, further improvements are planned as XA will be fully supported through the year 2040, whereas the Kinesis software is being phased out. The current version of the XA software can only drive select Thorlabs motion controllers. However, the software is undergoing continuous, intensive development and will eventually add support for our entire line of motion control products. Information on software compatibility can be found in the XA User Guide, and additional details about the software, including a list of compatible devices, can be found here.

Thorlabs' Kinesis^® software features new .NET controls which can be used by third-party developers working in the latest C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any .NET compatible languages to create custom applications.

C#
This programming language is designed to allow multiple programming paradigms, or languages, to be used, thus allowing for complex problems to be solved in an easy or efficient manner. It encompasses typing, imperative, declarative, functional, generic, object-oriented, and component-oriented programming. By providing functionality with this common software platform, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis controllers in a single application, while only having to learn a single set of software tools. In this way, it is perfectly feasible to combine any of the controllers from the low-powered, single-axis to the high-powered, multi-axis systems and control all from a single, PC-based unified software interface.

The Kinesis System Software allows two methods of usage: graphical user interface (GUI) utilities for direct interaction and control of the controllers 'out of the box', and a set of programming interfaces that allow custom-integrated positioning and alignment solutions to be easily programmed in the development language of choice.

For a collection of example projects that can be compiled and run to demonstrate the different ways in which developers can build on the Kinesis motion control libraries, click on the links below. Please note that a separate integrated development environment (IDE) (e.g., Microsoft Visual Studio) will be required to execute the Quick Start examples. The C# example projects can be executed using the included .NET controls in the Kinesis software package (see the Kinesis Software tab for details).

Click Here for the Kinesis with C# Quick Start Guide
Click Here for C# Example Projects
Click Here for Quick Start Device Control Examples

LabVIEW
LabVIEW can be used to communicate with any Kinesis-based controller via .NET controls. In LabVIEW, you build a user interface, known as a front panel, with a set of tools and objects and then add code using graphical representations of functions to control the front panel objects. The LabVIEW tutorial, provided below, provides some information on using the .NET controls to create control GUIs for Kinesis-driven devices within LabVIEW. It includes an overview with basic information about using controllers in LabVIEW and explains the setup procedure that needs to be completed before using a LabVIEW GUI to operate a device.

Click Here to View the LabVIEW Guide
Click Here to View the Kinesis with LabVIEW Overview Page

Posted Comments:

Klaus Bartl (posted 2021-10-29 07:32:33.13)

Ist ist also possible to drive the DDR100 by the KBD101 Servo Controller? If yes, what's the max. burst torque when using the KBD101?

cwright (posted 2021-11-04 11:09:04.0)

Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. The only controllers capable of driving the DDR100 are the BBD series. The KBD101 will not recognise the unit.

Henrik Madsen (posted 2020-04-03 06:21:55.75)

What is the max eccentricity of the stage in terms of µm?

DJayasuriya (posted 2020-04-08 03:57:25.0)

Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Thank you for your inquiry. We don't have a published spec for max eccentricity but we will get in touch with you directly to help with your application.

user (posted 2019-12-16 07:12:50.777)

Hi, I have a Thorlabs DDR100/M Direct Drive Rotation Stage and a BBD202 controller. It is used at an angular velocity of 8degrees/second and every 12 months I want to make sure the angular velicity remains at this speed. How do I best calibrate the system?

cwright (posted 2019-12-17 09:49:39.0)

Response from Charles at Thorlabs: Hello Daniel, the stage includes a high resolution encoder and should not require calibration. The correct speed should be maintained unless there is a fault with the stage/controller. I will reach out to you directly to discuss your concerns.

benjamin.judkewitz (posted 2017-12-30 20:53:31.697)

Can you please let me know what the maximum small-angle rotation frequency is? For example, we would like to rotate +/-5 deg at up to 100 Hz sinusoidal rotation angle.

rmiron (posted 2018-01-04 09:15:08.0)

Response from Radu at Thorlabs: According to the specifications we posted on the website, the maximum frequency for sinusoidal rotation over that angular range is 6Hz for a 500g load and 3Hz for a 2kg load. A lesser weight would allow for a higher frequency, but without additional test data, it is difficult to say what the absolute maximum frequency would be. I will contact you directly in order to check whether we have any stage that can address your requirements.

Rotation Mount and Stage Selection Guide

Thorlabs offers a wide variety of manual and motorized rotation mounts and stages. Rotation mounts are designed with an inner bore to mount a Ø1/2", Ø1", or Ø2" optic, while rotation stages are designed with mounting taps to attach a variety of components or systems. Motorized options are powered by a DC Servo motor, 2 phase stepper motor, piezo inertia motor, or an Elliptec™ resonant piezo motor. Each offers 360° of continuous rotation.

Manual Rotation Mounts

Rotation Mounts for Ø1/2" Optics
Item #	MRM05(/M)	RSP05(/M)	CRM05	PRM05(/M)^a	SRM05	KS05RS	CT104
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Features	Mini Series	Standard	External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads	Micrometer	16 mm Cage-Compatible	±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation	Compatible with 30 mm Cage Translation Stages and 1/4" Translation Stages^b
Additional Details

This mount is available in the PRM05GL5 bundle, which includes the PRM05 rotation mount with the SM05PM5 polarizing prism mount.
The CT104 is complatible with the 1/4" translation stages using our MS103(/M) adapter plate.
The CT104 is compatible with the CT1B(/M) cage translation stage, which is designed for use with 30 mm cage systems.

Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics
Item #	RSP1(/M)	LRM1	RSP1D(/M)	DLM1(/M)	CLR1(/M)	RSP1X15(/M)	RSP1X225(/M)	PRM1(/M)^a
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Features	Standard	External SM1 (1.035"-40) Threads	Adjustable Zero	Two Independently Rotating Carriages	Rotates Optic Within Fixed Lens Tube System	Continuous 360° Rotation or 15° Increments	Continuous 360° Rotation or 22.5° Increments	Micrometer
Additional Details

This mount is available in the PRM1GL10 bundle, which includes the PRM1 rotation mount with the SM1PM10 polarizing prism mount.

Rotation Mounts for Ø1" Optics
Item #	LM1-A & LM1-B(/M)	CRM1T(/M)	CRM1LT(/M)	CRM1PT(/M)	KS1RS	K6XS
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Features	Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring	30 mm Cage-Compatible^a	30 mm Cage-Compatible for Thick Optics^a	30 mm Cage-Compatible with Micrometer^a	±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation	Six-Axis Kinematic Mount^a
Additional Details

This mount also features four 4-40 (M3) holes on the rotation dial for use with the K6A1(/M) prism platform.

Rotation Mounts for Ø2" Optics
Item #	RSP2(/M)	RSP2D(/M)	PRM2(/M)	LM2-A & LM2-B(/M)	LCRM2A(/M)	KS2RS	K6X2
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Features	Standard	Adjustable Zero	Micrometer	Optic Carriage Rotates Within Mounting Ring	60 mm Cage-Compatible	±4° Kinematic Tip/Tilt Adjustment Plus Rotation	Six-Axis Kinematic Mount
Additional Details

Manual Rotation Stages

Manual Rotation Stages
Item #	RP005(/M)	PR005(/M)	MSRP01(/M)	RP01(/M)	RP03(/M)	QRP02(/M)
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Features	Standard					Two Hard Stops
Additional Details

Manual Rotation Stages
Item #	XRNR1(/M)	XRR1(/M)	PR01(/M)	CR1(/M)	XYR1(/M)	OCT-XYR1(/M)
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Features	Fine Rotation Adjuster and 2" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect	Fine Rotation Adjuster and 3" Wide Dovetail Quick Connect	Fine Rotation Adjuster and SM1-Threaded Central Aperture	Fine Pitch Worm Gear	Rotation and 1/2" Linear XY Translation
Additional Details

The stage profile is higher when it is mounted using the screw slots rather than stacked on another stage or accessory with mating dovetails.
The OCT-XYR1(/M) stage includes the XYR1A solid sample plate. This plate can be detached from the stage to reveal the same mounting features present on the XYR1(/M) stage.

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures
Item #	DDR25(/M)	PDR1C(/M)	PDR1(/M)	PDR1V(/M)	PDXR1(/M)
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Features	Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, & 30 mm Cage System	Compatible with 16 mm Cage System	Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System	Vacuum-Compatible; Also Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System	Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System
Additional Details

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Central Clear Apertures
Item #	K10CR1(/M)	PRM1Z8(/M)^a	DDR100(/M)	ELL16	ELL14	ELL21(/M)	HDR50(/M)
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Features	Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes & 30 mm Cage System		Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, 16 mm Cage System, 30 mm Cage System	Compatible with SM05 Lens Tubes, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications	Compatible with SM1 Lens Tubes, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications	Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications	Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes
Additional Details

Motor Type	2 Phase Stepper Motor with Worm Gear	DC Servo	Brushless DC Servo	Piezo Resonant Motor			2 Phase Stepper Motor with Worm Gear
Rotation Adjustment Range	360° Continuous
Rotating Platform/Carriage
Diameter	1.81" (46.0 mm)	1.97" (50.0 mm)	4.37" (111.0 mm)	-			3.86" (98.0 mm)
Height	0.84" (21.5 mm)	0.91" (23.0 mm)	1.57" (39.9 mm)	0.89" (22.6 mm)	0.75" (19.0 mm)	0.83" (21.0 mm)	1.73" (44.0 mm)
Threaded Mounting Holes	Six 4-40 (M3)	Four 6-32 (M4), Four 8-32 (M4), Four 4-40 with 30 mm Spacing	Eight 8-32 (M4), Four 1/4"-20 (M6), Four 4-40 with 16 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 with 30 mm Spacing	-		Four M3 x 0.5	Four 8-32 (M4)
Center Aperture	SM1 Internal Threads, 0.84" (21.5 mm) Deep	SM1 Internal Threads, 0.91" (23.0 mm) Deep	SM1 Internal Threads, 0.82" (21.0 mm) Deep	SM05 Internal Threads, 0.79" (20.0 mm) Deep	SM1 Internal Threads, 0.58" (14.7 mm) Deep	SM2 Internal Threads, 0.65" (16.5 mm) Deep	Ø50.0 mm Clear Aperture with SM1 Internal Threads, 6.9 mm Deep
Speed (Max)	10°/s	25°/s	1080°/s	500°/s	430°/s	260°/s	50°/s
Platform Adapter Plate(s)	K10CR1A2(/M)	PRM1SP1(/M)	NR360SP9(/M) NR360SP4(/M)	-		ELLA6(/M) ELLA7(/M) ELLA8	NR360SP9(/M) NR360SP8 NR360SP4(/M)
Base
Dimensions	4.21" x 2.60" (107.0 mm x 66.0 mm)	5.18" x 3.26" (131.5 mm x 82.8 mm)	4.53" x 4.53" (115 mm x 115 mm)	1.42" x 2.09" (36.0 mm x 53.0 mm)	2.60" x 3.25" (66.0 mm x 82.5 mm)	3.62" x 4.53" (92.0 mm x 115.0 mm)	7.46" x 4.55" (189.4 mm x 115.5 mm)
Stage Adapter Plates	K10CR1A1 K10CR1A3	PRM1SP2 PRM1SP3	-	-			NR360SP2(/M) NR360SP5(/M)
Bottom Surface Mounting Holes	-	Two 1/4" (M6) Counterbores	Four 1/4" (M6) Clearance Holes	-		Two 1/4" (M6) Clearance Holes	Four 1/4" (M6) Counterbores
Side Holes for Vertical Mounting	Three 8-32 (M4)	Four 8-32 (M4)	Eight 1/4"-20 (M6)	-		8-32 (M4 x 0.7)	Six 1/4"-20 (M6)
Cage System Compatibility	Four 4-40 Holes on Each Side with 30 mm Spacing	-	Four 4-40 Holes on Back Side with 30 mm Spacing	Four 4-40 Holes on Back Side and Two 4-40 Holes on Front Side with 30 mm Spacing	60 mm Cage using Four Ø0.12" (3.0 mm) Holes for 4-40 Screws, 30 mm Cage using SR025 Cage Rods to Adapt to ER Cage Rods	Four 4-40 Holes on Back Side with 30 mm Spacing	-

This stage is available in the KPRMTE(/M), which includes the PRMTZ8(/M) Motorized Rotation Stage with the KDC101 K-Cube^® DC Servo Motor Controller.

Motorized Rotation Mounts and Stages with Tapped Platforms
Item #	PRMTZ8(/M)^a	ELL18(/M)^b
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Features	Tapped Mounting Platform for Mounting Prisms or Other Optics	Tapped Mounting Platform, Open Frame Design for OEM Applications
Additional Details

This stage is available in the KPRM1E(/M), which includes the PRMT1Z8(/M) Motorized Rotation Stage with the KDC101 K-Cube DC Servo Motor Controller.
This stage is available in the ELL18K(/M), which includes an interface board, mounting brackets, and connectors for PC control.

Direct Drive Continuous Rotation Stage

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Characterized by high-speed rotation and high-positional accuracy, the DDR100(/M) stage is well-suited for applications where there is a need to rotate components at high speed within a cage or other system such as scanning, surface mapping and laser welding. Very precise, fine positioning and control is easily achieved through a combination of the stable closed-loop control system and a BBD series controller with associated joystick option (available below).

The DDR100(/M) arrives with a top plate. Once installed via the included 4-40 cap screws, the top plate will block the SM1-threaded hole in the rotation stage. However, the plate itself has eight 4-40 taps for securing optomechanical setups.

Adapter Plates

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Adapter Plates for Mount Accessories
Options Available with Keyway or Taps
- NR360SP9(/M): Seventeen 1/4"-20 (M6) Taps for Optomechanical Accessories
- NR360SP4(/M): 3 mm Keyway for Flexure Stage Accessories
Includes 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws for Mounting onto the DDR100(/M) Stage

The NR360SP9(/M) Tapped Adapter Plate and NR360SP4(/M) Grooved Adapter Plate are designed to expand the functionality of the DDR100(/M) Rotation Stage. The NR360SP9 provides seventeen 1/4"-20 (M6) mounting holes for securing optomechanical setups. The NR360SP4 features a 3 mm wide keyway convenient for fiber launch applications and other Flexure Stage Accessories. Both adapters feature four #8 (M4) counterbores for attachment to the DDR100(/M) stage.

Benchtop Brushless DC Motor Controllers

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We recommend using our BBD Series Brushless DC Servo Motor Controllers with the stages above, selecting the controller with the required number of channels. If using a standalone stage, the BBD301 can be used; if also using a MJC2 joystick, the BBD302 is recommended. The BBD303 3-Channel Controller can be used for applications requiring additional accessories; all three channels can be controlled via the MJC3 joystick.

With a user-configurable, S-curve acceleration/deceleration profile that enables fast, smooth positioning without vibration or shock, these controllers are ideal for motion control applications demanding operation at high speeds (hundreds of mm/s) and high encoder resolution. Incorporating the latest digital and analog techniques as well as high-bandwidth, high-power servo control circuitry, each BBD series controller is designed to drive brushless DC servo motor products with continuous output currents of up to 2.5 A (Item # BBD301) or 5 A (Item #s BBD302 and BBD303).

These DC servo controllers are supported by Thorlabs' Kinesis and XA control and programming interfaces, enabling easy integration into automated motion control applications. For greater flexibility, both a USB and RS232 computer interface is provided, and automated PC control of the stage is supported with the supplied software development kit (SDK). The fully documented SDK supports all major development languages running on Windows^® and comes in the form of a conventional dynamic link library (DLL).

USB connectivity provides easy plug-and-play PC operation. Multiple units can be connected to a single PC via standard USB hub technology for multi-axis motion control applications. Combining this feature with our user-friendly software allows the user to program and carry out complex move sequences in a short space of time. For more information, please see the full Brushless DC Servo Motor Controller presentation.

2-Axis and 3-Axis Joysticks

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High-Reliability Joysticks Utilizing USB HID Protocol
2-Axis or 3-Axis Control Via a Joystick Knob
Two Different Modes for Fast or High Precision Moves
Speed Dial for Sensitivity Adjustment
Allows Remote Manual Control
Can be Reprogrammed using a PC
Ergonomic Design

The MJC2 and MJC3 Joysticks have been designed for microscope users and provide intuitive, tactile, manual positioning of a stage. The joysticks feature a two-axis joystick knob for XY control or a three-axis joystick knob for XYZ control, respectively. Both joystick knobs can be moved left or right and up or down, with the MJC3 joystick knob also twisting clockwise or counterclockwise for third axis control. A push button to switch between fast or high-precision movement and a speed dial to fine tune speed control are also integrated into the joysticks. In most applications, the default parameter settings saved within the controller allow the joystick to be used out-of-the-box with no need for further setup. This operation mode eliminates the need for connection to a host PC and allows for true remote operation. Parameter settings can also be reprogrammed and saved to a paired controller using a PC, allowing the controller to be disconnected from the computer and remote operation continued.

The MJC2 and MJC3 Joysticks are compatible with our Benchtop Brushless DC Servo Controllers, Rack-Mounted Brushless DC Servo Controller, Rack-Mounted Brushless DC Servo Controller Module, and Stepper Motor Controllers. The joysticks have both a Mini-DIN and a USB Type-C port and are each shipped complete with two cables, a 6-pin Mini-DIN plug to plug cable and a USB 3.1 Type-A to Type-C cable, for use with these controllers as well as setups utilizing the USB HID class. For more information about configuring and setting up the joystick over USB HID, please see the manual by clicking on the red Docs icon () below.

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual, 360° Continuous			Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: Micrometer, ±7°	Manual, 360° Continuous
Optic Mounting	Internally SM05-Threaded Carriage
Maximum Accepted Optic Thickness	0.23" (5.8 mm)	0.23" (5.8 mm)	0.26" (6.5 mm)	0.23" (5.9 mm)	0.24" (6.0 mm)	0.41" (10.4 mm)	0.29" (7.3 mm)
Post Mounting	4-40 (M3) Stud	8-32 (M4) Tap	None	8-32 (M4) Tap	None	Two Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws	Two Counterbores for 4-40 (M3) Cap Screws
Cage System Compatibility	N/A				Four Bores for ∅4 mm Cage Rods with 16 mm Spacing	N/A	N/A^c

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual, 360° Continuous					Manual, Continuous: 360°; Discrete: 15°	Manual, Continuous: 360°; Discrete: 22.5°	Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: Micrometer, ±7°
Optic Mounting	Internally SM1-Threaded Carriage
Maximum Accepted Optic Thickness	0.47" (11.9 mm)	0.34" (8.6 mm)	0.51" (12.9 mm)	0.25" (6.4 mm)	0.27" (6.8 mm)	0.50" (12.7 mm)	0.50" (12.7 mm)	0.50" (12.7 mm)
Post Mounting	8-32 (M4) Tap	N/A	8-32 (M4) Tap
Cage System Compatibility	N/A							Four 4-40 (M3) Taps on Rotation Dial with 30 mm Spacing

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual, 360° Continuous			Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: Micrometer, ±7°	Manual, 360° Continuous
Optic Mounting	Internal SM1 Threads in LM1-A	Internally SM1-Threaded Carriage	Double-Bore with Setscrew	Internally SM1-Threaded Carriage
Accepted Optic Thickness	Max: 0.37" (9.4 mm)	Max: 0.37" (9.4 mm)	Min: 0.31" (7.9 mm)	Max: 0.37" (9.4 mm)	Max: 0.47" (11.9 mm)	Max: 0.55" (14 mm)
Post Mounting	8-32 (M4) Tap in LM1-B	8-32 (M4) Tap			Six Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws
Cage System Compatibility	N/A	Four Bores for ∅6 mm Cage Rods with 30 mm Spacing			N/A

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual, 360° Continuous		Coarse: Manual, 360° Continuous; Fine: ±7° Micrometer	Manual, 360° Continuous
Optic Mounting	Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage			Internal SM2 Threads in LM2-A	Internally SM2-Threaded Carriage
Maximum Accepted Optic Thickness	0.51" (13 mm)	0.54" (13.7 mm)	0.48" (12.2 mm)	0.46" (11.7 mm)	0.52" (13.2 mm)	0.47" (12 mm)	0.53" (13.4 mm)
Post Mounting	8-32 (M4) Tap			8-32 (M4) Tap in LM2-B	8-32 (M4) Tap	Four Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws	Six Counterbores for 8-32 (M4) Cap Screws
Cage System Compatibility	N/A		Four 4-40 (M3) Taps on Rotation Dial with 60 mm Spacing	N/A	Four Bores for Ø6 mm Cage Rods with 60 mm Spacing	N/A	N/A

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual, 360° Continuous
Mounting Platform
Diameter	Ø1.00" (Ø25.4 mm)	Ø1.00" (Ø25.4 mm)	Ø1.40" (Ø35.6 mm)	Ø2.07" (Ø52.8 mm)	Ø4.29" (Ø109.0 mm)	Ø2.00" (Ø50.8 mm)
Height	0.67" (17.0 mm)	0.75" (19.1 mm)	0.51" (13.1 mm)	0.63" (16.1 mm)	0.70" (17.8 mm)	1.00" (25.4 mm)
Taps	Six 4-40 (M3) One 1/4"-20 (M6)	One 8-32 (M4) Eight 4-40 (M3)	Four 4-40 (M3) One 8-32 (M4)	Four 8-32 (M4) One 1/4"-20 (M6)	Eight 6-32 (M4) Sixteen 8-32 (M4) Thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6)	Four 6-32 (M4) Four 8-32 (M4) Five 1/4"-20 (M6)
Additional Holes	Two Ø0.13" (Ø3.2 mm) Holes for FiberBench Accessories	-	Four Clearance Holes for 4-40 (M3) Cap Screws	-	-	-
Platform Adapter Plate(s)	-	-	-	-	-	-
Base
Dimensions	1.50" x 1.50" (38.1 x 38.1 mm)	1.50" x 1.50" (38.1 x 38.1 mm)	1.78" x 1.40" (45.2 x 35.6 mm)	2.45" x 2.45" (62.2 x 62.2 mm)	4.65" x 4.65" (118.1 x 118.1 mm)	2.55" x 2.55" (64.8 x 64.8 mm)
Mounting Holes	Four Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Clearance Holes for 4-40 (M3) Cap Screws	Four Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Clearance Holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Counterbores for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws
Side Taps for Vertical Mounting	-	-	One 4-40 (M3)	One 8-32 (M4)	Three 8-32 (M4)	-
Cage System Compatibility	N/A

Rotation Drive Mechanism and Adjustment Range	Manual: 360° Continuous; Fine: Adjuster Screw, ±5°	Manual: 360° Continuous; Fine: Adjuster Screw, ±5°	Manual: 360° Continuous; Fine: Micrometer, ±5°	Worm Gear, 360° Continuous	Manual, 360° Continuous with 1/2" (13 mm) Linear Travel Along X and Y Axes with Micrometer
Mounting Platform
Diameter	Ø2.21" (Ø56.0 mm)	Ø3.19" (Ø81.0 mm)	Ø2.70" (Ø68.6 mm)	Ø1.70" (Ø43.2 mm)	Ø4.18" (Ø106.0 mm)	Ø4.04" (Ø102.5 mm)
Height	On Breadboard: 0.91" (23.0 mm)^a Dovetail Stacked: 0.83" (21.0 mm)	On Breadboard: 0.91" (23.0 mm)^a Dovetail Stacked: 0.83" (21.1 mm)	1.00" (25.3 mm)	1.00" (25.4 mm)	1.00" (25.4 mm)	1.65" (41.8 mm)
Taps	Thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6) Four 8-32 (M4) Four 6-32 (M4)	Thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6) Four 8-32 (M4) Four 6-32 (M4)	Four 4-40 (M3) Ten 6-32 (M4) Six 1/4"-20 (M6)	Four 4-40 (M3) Eight 6-32 (M4) Four 8-32 (M4)	Eight 4-40 (M3) Twelve 8-32 (M4) Sixteen 1/4"-20 (M6)	-^b
Additional Holes	-	-	Ø0.94" (Ø23.9 mm) Clear Aperture with SM1 Threading	-	Ø0.90" (Ø22.9 mm) Clear Aperture with SM1 Threading	-^b
Platform Adapter Plate(s)	-	-	PR01A(/M) CRA30(/M)	CR1A(/M)	XYR1A	-^b
Base
Dimensions	3.35" x 2.52" (85.0 mm x 63.9 mm)	4.33" x 3.58" (110.0 mm x 91.0 mm)	2.75" x 3.50" (69.9 x 88.9 mm)	2.76" x 2.10" (70.1 x 53.4 mm)	5.50" x 4.42" (139.7 x 112.3 mm) (Not Including Micrometers)
Mounting Holes	Four Mounting Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Mounting Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Mounting Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Two Mounting Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws	Four Mounting Slots for 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws
Side Taps for Vertical Mounting	-	-	Two 1/4"-20 (M6)	-	-
Cage System Compatibility	-	N/A	Four 4-40 Taps on Top Surface for 30 mm Cage System	N/A	Four 4-40 Taps on Top Surface for 30 mm Cage System Four 4-40 Taps on Top Surface for 60 mm Cage System Four 4-40 Taps on Bottom Surface for 60 mm Cage System	-^b

Motor Type	Brushless DC Servo	Piezo Inertia Drive
Rotation Adjustment Range	360° Continuous
Rotating Platform/Carriage
Diameter	1.14" (29.0 mm)	1.10" (28.0 mm)	1.34" (34.0 mm)	1.96" (49.7 mm)
Height	1.12" (28.5 mm)	0.71" (18.0 mm)		0.91" (23.0 mm)
Threaded Mounting Holes	Four 4-40 with 16 mm Spacing	Four 8-32 (M4 x 0.7), Four 4-40 with 16 mm Spacing	Four 8-32 (M4 x 0.7)	Four 8-32 (M4 x 0.7), Four 4-40 with 30 mm Spacing Four 2-56 (M2 x 0.4)
Center Aperture	SM05 Internal Threads, 1.2" (28.5 mm) Deep	Ø4.9 mm Clear Aperture with 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Internal Threads, Thru	Ø9.0 mm Clear Aperture with SM05 Internal Threads, 2.5 mm Deep	Ø9.0 mm Clear Aperture with SM05 Internal Threads, 3.5 mm Deep
Speed (Max)	1800°/s	100°/s	20°/s	30°/s
Base
Dimensions	2.19" x 2.19" (55.6 mm x 55.6 mm)	1.18" x 1.18" (30 mm x 30 mm)	1.57" x 1.57" (40.0 mm x 40.0 mm)	2.20" x 2.20" (56.0 mm x 56.0 mm)
Bottom Surface Mounting Features	-	Two #2 (M2) Slots	Two 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) Holes	Two #8 (M4) Counterbores Two 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) Holes
Side Holes for Vertical Mounting	Four 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) Eight 4-40	Three 8-32 (M4 x 0.7)	One 8-32 (M4 x 0.7), Two Sides	One 8-32 (M4 x 0.7)
Cage System Compatibility	Four 4-40 Holes on Back Side with 16 mm Spacing, Four 4-40 Taps on Front Side with 30 mm Spacing	-	Ø6 mm Holes for ER Cage Rods with 30 mm Spacing	Four 4-40 Taps on Rotating Platform with 30 mm Spacing