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Zygo ZPS Absolute Position Measurement System

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ZYGO ZPS
Manufacturer: Zygo

ZYGO's new ZPS™ system measures absolute position using ultra-compact optical sensors that are easily integrated into high-precision applications such as deformable mirrors and lens positioning.

  • Non-contact optical measurement
  • Repeatable absolute position measurement (≤ 0.5 nm, 3σ)
  • High-precision system using proprietary compensation algorithms
  • Ultra-compact sensors with no EMI sensitivity or heat generation
  • Reliable telecom-proven fiber optic components
  • Scalable, up to 64 channels

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ZYGO's new ZPS™ system measures absolute position using ultra-compact optical sensors that are easily integrated into high-precision applications such as deformable mirrors and lens positioning. The optical sensor system provides up to 64 synchronized channels of high-precision, non-contact, absolute position measurement over a range of 1.2 mm. Measurement resolution is 0.01 nm with ≤ 1 nm/day measurement stability. The optical sensors do not generate heat and are insensitive to electromagnetic interference, making the ZPS system ideal for high-precision applications that may be affected by these factors. The ultra-compact sensors connect to the compact centralized enclosure via fiber optic cables.

Applications
The ZYGO ZPS system is typically used in closed-loop feedback systems that require a continuous stream of high-precision position data from multiple sensors to compensate for drift and maintain precise positioning and alignment. The system can also be used as a tool in RD&E and manufacturing environments for alignment in test fixtures or to quantify dynamic mechanical performance. 

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Resolution

10 pm

Scale Error

≤ 8 ppm

Non-Linearity

≤ ±1 nm

Noise(1)

5 pm/√Hz (0 to 100 μm)

10 pm/√Hz (100 to 400 μm)

20 pm/√Hz (400 to 600 μm)

Drift

0.1 nm/min (Short Term)

1.0 nm/day (Long Term)

Absolute Position Repeatability

0.5 nm 3σ

Thermal Drift(2)

0.1 nm/K

TARGET REQUIREMENTS(3)

Nominal Standoff

3.5 mm

Measurement Range(4)

±600 μm

Angular Range(4)

1 mrad

Max. Precision Velocity

30 mm/s

Target Reflectivity

3% - 8% @ 1525 – 1570 nm

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions (H x W x D)

311 x 483 x 578 mm 19” Rack Mountable, 7U

Mass(5)

30 kg

Max. No. of Channels

64

OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Operating Wavelength

1525 – 1570 nm

Max. Sensor Output

< 1 mW

Laser Safety Rating

1M

CLOCKING & COMMUNICATIONS

Interface

sRIO and Ethernet

Reference Signal

20 MHz

Digital Filter

24 Hz to 104 kHz, programmable

Base Sample Period

4.8 μs

Data Age

16 μs (typical)

Data Age Uncertainty

< 100 ns

SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (Dia. x L)

2.8 x 27 mm

Mass

6 g

REFRACTOMETER SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (H x W x D)

8 x 15 x 24 mm

Mass

14 g

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Temperature

0° to 50°C

Max. Temp. Variation

±1°C

Pressure

700 to 1150 hPa

Humidity

0% to 70% (non-condensing)

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