25 mm (0.98") Stepper Motor Translation Stage, Crossed Roller Bearings


  • All-Steel Stage with 25 mm (0.98") of Travel
  • Stepper Motor Actuator for Precise Motion and High Load Capacity
  • TravelMax Stage with Crossed Roller Bearings

LNR25ZFS

25 mm (0.98") Stepper Motor Translation Stage

LNR25P2

Angle Bracket

Two LNR25ZFS Stages Mounted in an XY Configuration on an LNR25P1 Base Plate

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LNR25ZFS(/M) Specificationsa
Travel 25 mm (0.98")
Horizontal Load Capacityb 5 kg (11 lbs)
Vertical Load Capacity 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Runout Over Full Range ±1.5 µm
Max Velocityc 2.0 mm/s
Max Accelerationc 1.0 mm/s2
Calculated Minimum
Incremental Movement
0.46 nm
Absolute On-Axis Accuracy 15 µm
Bidirectional Repeatability 3.0 µm
Home Switch Accuracy <5.0 µm
Bearings Crossed Roller
Body Construction All Steel
Weight (Including Actuator) 0.73 kg (1.61 lbs)
  • See the Specs Tab for Additional Specifications
  • Applies to Horizontal Movement Regardless of Stage Orientation
  • At Maximum Load

Compatible
Controller:
KST201

  • 49,152 Microsteps per Revolution
  • 15 V Output at 12 W
  • Trapezoidal and
    'S-Curve' Velocity Profiles

Features

  • 25 mm (0.98") Travel
  • Compact, Bi-Polar Stepper Motor Actuator
  • Rugged, Thermally Matched, All-Steel Stage
  • Right- or Left-Handed XYZ Configurable

Thorlabs' LNR25ZFS Stepper Motor Translation Stage offers 25 mm (0.98") of electronically controlled linear motion along a well-defined axis. This stage offers excellent stability and high horizontal load capacity, making it an ideal solution for all translation applications. This stage, based on the LNR25 TravelMax Manual Stage, has a rigid, all-steel design and heavy-duty cross-roller bearings for uniform performance over the entire range of motion. The performance of the stage is further enhanced by using thermally matched materials that ensure stable, smooth performance.

Compact Stepper Motor Actuator
The LNR25ZFS is fitted with the ZFS25B Compact Stepper Motor Actuator, which provides smooth, precise linear motion control in a sleek, compact package. Powered by a small-diameter, dual-phase stepper motor, this actuator operates at speeds of up to 2.0 mm/s at maximum load. The non-rotating drive tip reduces wear and friction and improves smoothness of motion by removing rotational contact at the tip. If power is not supplied to the actuator, manual adjustment is accomplished using the rear-located thumbscrew.

This stepper motor provides sufficient torque for horizontal motions with loads up to 5 kg (11 lbs). The actuator allows very small step sizes over the entire travel range, delivering greater flexibility with a fine resolution. The design incorporates a 400:9 gear reduction head which, when combined with the 49,152 microsteps per revolution offered by the KST201 stepper motor driver, gives a theoretical travel per microstep of 0.46 nm (see the Specs tab for details).

Hall effect limit switches prevent the unit from being overdriven and provide homing capability with an accuracy of <5.0 μm. The LNR25ZFS ships with 0.6 m (2 ft) of cable terminated in a 15-pin D-Type connector (see the Pin Diagrams tab) that is compatible with our KST201 stepper motor controller.

Please note that we do not recommend this stepper motor for vacuum applications; for this application we recommend using our Z925BV Vacuum-Compatible DC Motor Actuator.

Motorized Linear Translation Stages
12 mm Standard
25 mm Compact
Standard
TravelMax
50 mm Compact
Direct-Drive Servo
TravelMax
Long Travel: 100 mm to 300 mm

Wide Range of Mounting Options
The TravelMax™ was designed with flexibility and functionality in mind. The top surface of the LNR25ZFS stage is equipped with an array of seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes to maximize the mounting options for moving components. Two through holes in the top platform give access to two 1/4" (M6) counterbored holes that allow the stage to be bolted directly to the work surface. The position of the actuator mounting blocks is easily reconfigured to allow left-hand or right-hand use.

LNR25P1
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LNR25P1 Base Plate
LNR25P2
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LNR25P2 Angle Bracket

The LNR25P1 base plate, shown to the left, provides additional mounting options and provides extra clearance between the stage and the work surface. Counterbored clearance holes match up to the tapped holes in the base of the stage, permitting mounting in two orthogonal orientations. This plate is compatible with both the imperial and metric versions of the LNR25ZFS(/M) stage. The plate measures 100 mm x 195 mm x 10 mm (3.9" x 7.7" x 0.47") [L x W x H], ships with two dowel pins, and includes four alignment holes to ensure mounting orthogonality.

Multiple LNR25ZFS series stages can be bolted together in XY, XZ, YZ, or XYZ configurations for applications where movement is required in more than one axis. The LNR25P2 angle bracket, shown to the left, provides the vertical mounting necessary for movement in the Z direction. Again, this bracket is compatible with both the imperial and metric versions of the LNR25ZFS(/M) stage. The plate is shipped with four dowel pins and includes four alignment holes on each face to ensure orthogonality when mounting stages.

Controller Options
The LNR25ZFS stage is compatible with the KST201 K-Cube™ Stepper Motor Controller, available below. The KST201 provides control for a single axis, with or without a PC. Thorlabs' Kinesis® or legacy APT™ software packeges supply out-of-the-box stage control from a PC and enable support for common programming interfaces like LabVIEW, LabWindows, and ActiveX. Thorlabs' benchtop stepper motor controllers and legacy T-Cube™ TST001 stepper motor controllers cannot be used to drive the stage.

Resolution Calculation

The ZFS series of motors has 24 full steps per revolution, and when driven by the KST201 drivers, there are 2048 microsteps per full step, giving 49,152 microsteps per revolution of the motor. The output shaft of the motor goes into a 400:9 gear head. This requires the motor to rotate 44.445 times to rotate the 1.0 mm pitch lead screw one revolution. The end result is the lead screw advances by 1.0 mm.


Linear displacement of the lead screw per microstep:

Number of Microsteps x Gearbox Ratio = 49,152 x 44.445 = 2184560.64

The linear displacement of the lead screw per microstep is

1.0 mm / 2184560.64 = 0.46 x 10-6 mm = 0.46 nm

LNR25ZFS Specifications

Specification Value
Translation
Travel 25 mm (0.98")
Absolute On-Axis Accuracy 15 µm
Bidirectional Repeatability 3.0 µm
Home Location Accuracy <5.0 µm
Max Velocitya 2.0 mm/s
Acceleration 1.0 mm/s2 (Max)
Stage
Horizontal Load Capacityb 5 kg (11 lbs)
Vertical Load Capacity 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs)
Runout Over Full Range ±1.5 µm
Bearings Crossed Roller
Body Construction All Steel
Actuator
Gearbox Ratio 400:9 (Approx 44:1)
Limit Switches Hall Effect
Lead Screw Pitch 1.0 mm
Motor Type 2-Phase Stepper
Microsteps per Revolution
of the Motor
24 Full Steps, 2048 µsteps per Full Step
49,152 µsteps per Revolution
Calculated Minimum
Incremental Movement
0.46 nm
Cable Length 0.6 m (2 ft)
Connector HDDB15
Compatible Controller KST201
Physical
Operating Temperature 5 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Dimensions (L x W x H)c 133.0 mm x 95.0 mm x 20.0 mm
(5.24" x 3.74" x 0.79")
Weight (Including Actuator) 0.73 kg (1.61 lbs)
  • At Maximum Load
  • The load capacity is limited by the actuator. The horizontal load capacity applies to horizontal movement, regardless of whether the stage is mounted flat on the table or vertically on its edge.
  • When Stage is Fully Retracted

Connector Pin Out

Schematic
PinDescriptionPinDescription
1 Limit Ground 8 Reserved for Future Use
2 CCW Limit Switch 9 Reserved for Future Use
3 CW Limit Switch 10 Vcc (5 V DC)
4 Motor Phase B- 11 Reserved for Future Use
5 Motor Phase B+ 12 Reserved for Future Use
6 Motor Phase A- 13 Reserved for Future Use
7 Motor Phase A+ 14 Reserved for Future Use
    15 Ground
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Thorlabs offers two platforms to drive our wide range of motion controllers: our Kinesis® software package or the legacy APT™ (Advanced Positioning Technology) software package. Either package can be used to control devices in the Kinesis family, which covers a wide range of motion controllers ranging from small, low-powered, single-channel drivers (such as the K-Cubes™ and T-Cubes™) to high-power, multi-channel, modular 19" rack nanopositioning systems (the APT Rack System).

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.

Kinesis Software
Kinesis GUI Screen
APT Software
APT GUI Screen

Our legacy APT System Software platform offers ActiveX-based controls which can be used by 3rd party developers working on C#, Visual Basic, LabVIEW™, or any Active-X compatible languages to create custom applications and includes a simulator mode to assist in developing custom applications without requiring hardware.

By providing these common software platforms, Thorlabs has ensured that users can easily mix and match any of the Kinesis and APT 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.

The software packages allow 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.

A range of video tutorials is available to help explain our APT system software. These tutorials provide an overview of the software and the APT Config utility. Additionally, a tutorial video is available to explain how to select simulator mode within the software, which allows the user to experiment with the software without a controller connected. Please select the APT Tutorials tab above to view these videos.

Software

Kinesis Version 1.14.49

The Kinesis Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' Kinesis and APT™ system controllers.

Also Available:

  • Communications Protocol
Software Download

Software

APT Version 3.21.6

The APT Software Package, which includes a GUI for control of Thorlabs' APT™ and Kinesis system controllers.

Also Available:

  • Communications Protocol
Software Download

The APT video tutorials available here fall into two main groups - one group covers using the supplied APT utilities and the second group covers programming the APT System using a selection of different programming environments.

Disclaimer: The videos below were originally produced in Adobe Flash. Following the discontinuation of Flash after 2020, these tutorials were re-recorded for future use. The Flash Player controls still appear in the bottom of each video, but they are not functional.

Every APT controller is supplied with the utilities APTUser and APTConfig. APTUser provides a quick and easy way of interacting with the APT control hardware using intuitive graphical control panels. APTConfig is an 'off-line' utility that allows various system wide settings to be made such as pre-selecting mechanical stage types and associating them with specific motion controllers.

APT User Utility

The first video below gives an overview of using the APTUser Utility. The OptoDriver single channel controller products can be operated via their front panel controls in the absence of a control PC. The stored settings relating to the operation of these front panel controls can be changed using the APTUser utility. The second video illustrates this process.

APT User - Overview
APT User - OptoDriver Settings


APT Config Utility

There are various APT system-wide settings that can be made using the APT Config utility, including setting up a simulated hardware configuration and associating mechanical stages with specific motor drive channels. The first video presents a brief overview of the APT Config application. More details on creating a simulated hardware configuration and making stage associations are present in the next two videos.

APT Config - Overview
APT Config - Simulator Setup
APT Config - Stage Association


APT Programming

The APT Software System is implemented as a collection of ActiveX Controls. ActiveX Controls are language-independant software modules that provide both a graphical user interface and a programming interface. There is an ActiveX Control type for each type of hardware unit, e.g. a Motor ActiveX Control covers operation with any type of APT motor controller (DC or stepper). Many Windows software development environments and languages directly support ActiveX Controls, and, once such a Control is embedded into a custom application, all of the functionality it contains is immediately available to the application for automated operation. The videos below illustrate the basics of using the APT ActiveX Controls with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and Visual C++. Note that many other languages support ActiveX including LabWindows CVI, C++ Builder, VB.NET, C#.NET, Office VBA, Matlab, HPVEE etc. Although these environments are not covered specifically by the tutorial videos, many of the ideas shown will still be relevant to using these other languages.

Visual Basic

Part 1 illustrates how to get an APT ActiveX Control running within Visual Basic, and Part 2 goes on to show how to program a custom positioning sequence.

APT Programming Using Visual Basic - Part 1
APT Programming Using Visual Basic - Part 2


LabVIEW

Full Active support is provided by LabVIEW and the series of tutorial videos below illustrate the basic building blocks in creating a custom APT motion control sequence. We start by showing how to call up the Thorlabs-supplied online help during software development. Part 2 illustrates how to create an APT ActiveX Control. ActiveX Controls provide both Methods (i.e. Functions) and Properties (i.e. Value Settings). Parts 3 and 4 show how to create and wire up both the methods and properties exposed by an ActiveX Control. Finally, in Part 5, we pull everything together and show a completed LabVIEW example program that demonstrates a custom move sequence.

APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Part 1: Accessing Online Help
APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Part 2: Creating an ActiveX Control
APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Part 3: Create an ActiveX Method
APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Part 4: Create an ActiveX Property
APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Part 5: How to Start an ActiveX Control


The following tutorial videos illustrate alternative ways of creating Method and Property nodes:

APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Create an ActiveX Method (Alternative)
APT Programming Using LabVIEW -
Create an ActiveX Property (Alternative)


Visual C++

Part 1 illustrates how to get an APT ActiveX Control running within Visual C++, and Part 2 goes on to show how to program a custom positioning sequence.

APT Programming with Visual C++ - Part 1
APT Programming with Visual C++ - Part 2


MATLAB

For assistance when using MATLAB and ActiveX controls with the Thorlabs APT positioners, click here.

To further assist programmers, a guide to programming the APT software in LabVIEW is also available here.


Posted Comments:
jan.obrzut  (posted 2018-11-08 15:20:57.543)
I need to program the stage from Agilent VEE by sending a text cmd to serial port associated with the device. Will that be possible? -Jan Obrzut
rmiron  (posted 2018-11-15 07:29:21.0)
Response from Radu at Thorlabs: Hello Jan. You can control the stage from Agilent VEE by using our APT serial communications protocol. However, the commands making up this protocol are not text commands, but rather arrays of hex bytes (int8 data type). The documentation of the aforementioned protocol can be found here: https://www.thorlabs.com/Software/Motion%20Control/APT_Communications_Protocol.pdf I will contact you directly in case further assistance is required.
wenzel.jakob  (posted 2018-01-09 19:44:22.76)
I was wondering if the BSC* series (e.g. BSC201) controllers can also be used to drive the LNR25ZFS?
AManickavasagam  (posted 2018-01-10 11:44:47.0)
Response by Arunthathi at Thorlabs: Thank you for your query. The BSC series controllers are not compatible with LNR25ZFS.
bluewhale  (posted 2017-05-06 16:02:58.2)
I would like to know the uni-directional repeatability. The LNR25ZFS has very high Minimum incremental movement. But Bi-directional repeatability seems to be very high compared to its minimum incremental movement. Could you explain how this big difference comes from? and how long incremental movement do you guarantee for the uni-directional repeatability.
bwood  (posted 2017-05-08 09:59:52.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. The minimum incremental movement we specify is a calculated figure based on the displacement of the leadscrew of one microstep of the motor of the ZFS actuator. While this figure is useful when considering how many microsteps there are in a given movement, it is, for many physical reasons, not realistic to achieve a single movement of 0.46 nm with the stage. The actual performance of the stage is influenced by issues such as low velocity stalling due to torque hotspots of the motor caused by imperfections of the lead screw bearings, the load of the stage and heat expansion. Thus we specify the bidirectional repeatability, which is a more realistic view of the performance of the stage. As the stage has backlash correction, the uni-directional repeatability will be similar to the bi-directional repeatability.
michail.symeonidis  (posted 2016-05-03 17:48:58.24)
I would like to ask if the orientation of the stage effects the (vertical) load capacity. To be more precise what is the load capacity if the stage is mounted perpendicular to the x-y plane, but travels along the y (not z) axis. Thank you for your time and support
msoulby  (posted 2016-05-04 10:06:57.0)
Response from Mike at Thorlabs: The vertical load capacity is dictated by the actuator used, rather than the stage bearings. So, the horizontal load capacity will apply for horizontal motion, irrespective of whether the stage is mounted on its edge or on its base. The vertical load capacity applies to vertical movement only.
haitao  (posted 2015-04-07 06:52:21.457)
Dear Sr/Madam, I am finding a vacuum compatible stage with low profile and travel length. I saw this stage is made of steel, so I wonder whether it is vacuum compatible. Do you have custom vacuum compatible stages? If you have another stage which is vacuum compatible, please tell me. Looking forward to your response! Thanks! Best, Haitao Harvard University
bhallewell  (posted 2015-04-09 06:53:27.0)
Response from Ben at Thorlabs: Thank you for your question here. In terms of exclusively designed high vacuum compatible products, we produce the Z825BV DC Servo vacuum-compatible actuator which can be fitted with a Custom prepared PT1 stage for use in such an environment. Further details of this can be found in the following link. http://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=1883 The LNR25ZFS/M is coated with a red anodised finish & this would not be suitable for vacuum use.

Motorized Linear Translation Stages

Thorlabs' motorized linear translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from a stage with 20 µm of piezo translation to our 600 mm direct drive stage. Many of these stages can be assembled in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our multi-axis stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard motorized translation stages. In addition to motorized linear translation stages, we offer motorized rotation stages and goniometers. We also offer manual translation stages.

Piezo Stages

These stages incorporate piezoelectric elements in a variety of drive mechanisms. ORIC® stages incorporate piezo inertia drives that use "stick-slip" friction properties to obtain extended travel ranges. Our Nanoflex™ translation stages use standard piezo chips along with manual actuators. Elliptec® stages use resonant piezo motors to push and pull the moving platform through resonant elliptical motion. Our LPS710E z-axis stage features a mechanically amplified piezo design and includes a matched controller.

Piezoelectric Stages
Product Family ORIC®
PDXZ1 Closed-Loop
4.5 mm Vertical Stage
ORIC®
PD2 Open-Loop
5 mm Stage
ORIC®
PDX2 Closed-Loop
5 mm Stage
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Travel 4.5 mm 5 mm
Speed 1 mm/s (Typ.)a 10 mm/s (Typ. Max)b 8 mm/s (Typ.)c
Drive Type Piezoelectric Inertia Drive
Possible Axis Configurations Z X, XY, XYZ
Mounting
Surface Size
45.0 mm x 42.0 mm 13 mm x 13 mm
Additional Details
  • Specified at 20 kHz Driving Frequency and in Closed-Loop Mode
  • Specified using PDXC and PDXC2 Benchtop Controllers. For performance when controlled with a KIM001 or KIM101 K-Cube Controller, see the Specs tab of the PD2 or PD3 stage presentation.
  • Specified using PDXC and PDXC2 Benchtop Controllers.

Piezoelectric Stages
Product Family ORIC®
PD1 Open-Loop
20 mm Stage
ORIC®
PD1D Open-Loop
20 mm Monolithic XY Stage
ORIC®
PDX1 Closed-Loop
20 mm Stage
ORIC®
PD3 Open-Loop
50 mm Stage
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Travel 20 mm 50 mm
Speed 3 mm/s (Typ. Max)a 20 mm/s (Typ. Max)b 10 mm/sc
Drive Type Piezoelectric Inertia Drive
Possible Axis Configurations X, XY, XYZ XY, XYZ X, XY, XYZ X, XY, XYZ
Mounting
Surface Size
30 mm x 30 mm 80 mm x 30 mm
Additional Details
  • Specified using KIM101 K-Cube Controller.
  • Specified using PDXC and PDXC2 Benchtop Controllers.
  • Specified using PDXC and PDXC2 Benchtop Controllers. For performance when controlled with a KIM001 or KIM101 K-Cube Controller, see the Specs tab of the PD2 or PD3 stage presentation.

Piezoelectric Stages
Product Family Nanoflex™
20 µm Stage
with 5 mm Actuator
Nanoflex™
25 µm Stage
with 1.5 mm Actuator
Elliptec® 28 mm Stage Elliptec® 60 mm Stage LPS710E 1.1 mm Vertical Stage
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Travel 20 µm + 5 mm Manual 25 µm + 1.5 mm Manual 28 mm 60.0 mm 1.1 mm
Maximum Velocity - 180 mm/s 90 mm/s -
Drive Type Piezo with Manual Actuator Resonant Piezoelectric Motor Amplified Piezo
Possible Axis Configurations X, XY, XYZ X Z
Mounting Surface Size 75 mm x 75 mm 30 mm x 30 mm 15 mm x 15 mm 21 mm x 21 mm
Additional Details

Stepper Motor Stages

These translation stages feature removable or integrated stepper motors and long travel ranges up to 300 mm. Many of these stages either have integrated multi-axis capability (PLSXY) or can be assembled into multi-axis configurations (PLSX, LNR Series, NRT Series, and LTS Series stages). The MLJ150 stage also offers high load capacity vertical translation.

Stepper Motor Stages
Product Family PLSX with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate
1" Stage
PLSXY with and without PLST(/M) Top Plate
1" Stage
LNR Series
25 mm Stage
LNR Series
50 mm Stage
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Travel 1" 25 mm 50 mm
Maximum Velocity 7.0 mm/s 2.0 mm/s 50 mm/s
Possible Axis
Configurations
X, XY X, XY, XYZ X, XY, XYZ
Mounting
Surface Size
3" x 3" 60 mm x 60 mm 100 mm x 100 mm
Additional Details

Stepper Motor Stages
Product Family NRT Series
100 mm Stage
NRT Series
150 mm Stage
LTS Series
150 mm Stage
LTS Series
300 mm Stage
MLJ250
50 mm Vertical Stage
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Travel 100 mm 150 mm 150 mm 300 mm 50 mm
Maximum Velocity 30 mm/s 50 mm/s 3.0 mm/s
Possible Axis
Configurations
X, XY, XYZ X, XY, XYZ Z
Mounting
Surface Size
84 mm x 84 mm 100 mm x 90 mm 148 mm x 131 mm
Additional Details

DC Servo Motor Stages

Thorlabs offers linear translation stages with removable or integrated DC servo motors. These stages feature low profiles and many can be assembled in multi-axis configurations.

DC Servo Motor Stages
Product Family MT Series
12 mm Stages
PT Series
25 mm Stages
MTS Series
25 mm Stage
MTS Series
50 mm Stage
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Travel 12 mm 25 mm 25 mm 50 mm
Maximum Velocity 2.6 mm/s 2.4 mm/s
Possible Axis Configurations X, XY, XYZ X, XY, XYZ
Mounting
Surface Size
61 mm x 61 mm 101.6 mm x 76.2 mm 43 mm x 43 mm
Additional Details
DC Servo Motor Stages
Product Family M30 Series
30 mm Stage
M30 Series
30 mm Monolithic
XY Stage
M150 Series
150 mm XY Stage
KVS30
30 mm Vertical Stage
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Travel 30 mm 150 mm 30 mm
Maximum Velocity 2.4 mm/s X-Axis: 170 mm/s
Y-Axis: 230 mm/s
8.0 mm/s
Possible Axis Configurations X, Z XY, XZ XY Z
Mounting
Surface Size
115 mm x 115 mm 272.4 mm x 272.4 mm  116.2 mm x 116.2 mm
Additional Details

Direct Drive Stages

These low-profile stages feature integrated brushless DC servo motors for high speed translation with zero backlash. When no power is applied, the platforms of these stages have very little inertia and are virtually free running. Hence these stages may not be suitable for applications where the stage's platform needs to remain in a set position when the power is off. We do not recommend mounting these stages vertically.

Direct Drive Stages
Product Family DDS Series
50 mm Stage
DDS Series
100 mm Stage
DDS Series
220 mm Stage
DDS Series
300 mm Stage
DDS Series
600 mm Stage
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Travel 50 mm 100 mm 220 mm 300 mm 600 mm
Maximum Velocity 500 mm/s 300 mm/s 400 mm/s 400 mm/s
Possible Axis Configurations X, XY X, XY X X
Mounting Surface Size 60 mm x 52 mm 88 mm x 88 mm 120 mm x 120 mm
Additional Details
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25 mm (0.98") Stepper Motor Translation Stage

  • LNR25ZFS(/M) Provides 25 mm (0.98") of Motorized Motion
  • Stepper Motor Actuator for Smooth, Precise Linear Motion
  • Controller and Power Supply Sold Separately

Thorlabs' LNR25ZFS(/M) Stepper Motor Translation Stage provides 25 mm (0.98") of linear motion. An array of seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes allows easy integration with a wide variety of common optomechanical setups. The stage features rigid, all-steel construction and heavy-duty cross-roller bearings for excellent stability and high load capacity. The stage requires a controller unit and power supply to operate. For this purpose, we recommend our KST201 K-Cube™ Stepper Motor Controller, which is described in more detail below. A mounting base plate and a vertical mounting bracket for the stage are available below.

Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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LNR25ZFS Support Documentation
LNR25ZFS25 mm Linear Translation Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator, 1/4"-20 Taps
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LNR25ZFS/M Support Documentation
LNR25ZFS/M25 mm Linear Translation Stage with Stepper Motor Actuator, M6 Taps
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Mounting Accessories

  • Mount LNR25ZFS(/M) Stages and Build Multi-Axis Configurations
  • Universal Accesories for Imperial and Metric Stages
  • Dowel Pins for Accurate Alignment

The LNR25P1 Base Plate and LNR25P2 Angle Bracket are mounting accesories for the LNR25ZFS(/M) Stage. The LNR25P1 base plate has four counterbored clearance holes for mounting the LNR25ZFS in two orthogonal orientations. The LNR25P2 angle bracket provides a vertical mounting surface for construction of an XZ, YZ, or XYZ configuration. These mounting accessories are compatible with both the imperial and metric versions of the translation stage.

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LNR25P1 Support Documentation
LNR25P1Base Mounting Plate for LNR25 Stage
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LNR25P2 Support Documentation
LNR25P2Vertical Mounting Bracket for LNR25 Stage
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K-Cube™ Stepper Motor Controller


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KCH301 USB Controller Hub (Sold Separately) with Installed K-Cube and T-Cube™ Modules (T-Cubes Require the KAP101 Adapter)
  • Front Panel Velocity Wheel and Digital Display for Controlling Motorized Stages or Actuators
  • Two Bidirectional Trigger Ports to Read or Control External Equipment
  • Interfaces with Computer Using Included USB Cable
  • Fully Compatible with Kinesis® or APT™ Software Packages
  • Compact Footprint: 60.0 mm x 60.0 mm x 49.2 mm (2.36" x 2.36" x 1.94")
  • Power Supply Not Included (See Below)

Thorlabs' KST201 K-Cube™ Stepper Motor Controller provides local and computerized control of a single motor axis. It features a top-mounted control panel with a velocity wheel that supports variable-speed bidirectional control with forward and reverse jogging as well as position presets. The digital display on the top panel includes a backlight that can be dimmed or turned off using the top panel menu options. The front of the unit contains two bidirectional trigger ports that can be used to read a 5 V external logic signal or output a 5 V logic signal to control external equipment. Each port can be independently configured. 

The unit is fully compatible with our new Kinesis software package and our legacy APT control software. Please see the Motion Control Software tab for more information.

Please note that this controller does not ship with a power supply. Compatible power supplies are listed below.

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KST201 Support Documentation
KST201K-Cube Stepper Motor Controller (Power Supply Not Included)
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Compatible Power Supplies

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Each KPS201 power supply includes one region-specific adapter, which can be selected upon checkout.
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The KPS201 Power Supply Unit
  • Individual Power Supply
    • KPS201: For K-Cubes™ or T-Cubes™ with 3.5 mm Jacks
  • USB Controller Hubs Provide Power and Communications
    • KCH301: For up to Three K-Cubes or T-Cubes
    • KCH601: For up to Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes

The KPS201 power supply outputs +15 VDC at up to 2.66 A and can power a single K-Cube or T-Cube with a 3.5 mm jack. It plugs into a standard wall outlet.

The KCH301 and KCH601 USB Controller Hubs each consist of two parts: the hub, which can support up to three (KCH301) or six (KCH601) K-Cubes or T-Cubes, and a power supply that plugs into a standard wall outlet. The hub draws a maximum current of 10 A; please verify that the cubes being used do not require a total current of more than 10 A. In addition, the hub provides USB connectivity to any docked K-Cube or T-Cube through a single USB connection.

For more information on the USB Controller Hubs, see the full web presentation.

Based on your currency / country selection, your order will ship from Newton, New Jersey  
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KPS201 Support Documentation
KPS20115 V, 2.66 A Power Supply Unit with 3.5 mm Jack Connector for One K- or T-Cube
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KCH301 Support Documentation
KCH301USB Controller Hub and Power Supply for Three K-Cubes or T-Cubes
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KCH601 Support Documentation
KCH601USB Controller Hub and Power Supply for Six K-Cubes or T-Cubes
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