ENGINEERED BY CAMBRIDGE TECHNOLOGY

LIGHTNINGTM II 2-AXIS MODULAR SCAN HEAD

HIGH-PERFORMING DIGITAL SCAN HEAD FOR
ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Novanta develops photonics solutions through our globally
recognized brands— ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser
Quantum and Synrad— specializing in cutting-edge components
and sub-systems for laser-based diagnostic, analytical,
micromachining and fine material processing applications.
Powerful lasers, coupled with advanced beam steering andintelligent sub-systems incorporating software and controls,deliver extreme precision and performance, tailored to ourcustomers’ demanding applications.

FAST & PRECISE SCANNING
Our LIGHTNING™ II digital scan head is the industry’s mostadvanced scan head, enabling a broad range of advanced
applications that require fast, precise laser beam scanning andcontinuous operation. High performance is achieved by integrating
our optimized galvanometers, servos, mirrors, as well as softwareand controls into one scan head. THE LIGHTNINGTM II model isideal for advanced industrial and electronics applications suchas via-hole drilling, laser additive manufacturing, converting, andmicromachining.

Additive

Micromachining

Converting

Our scan heads may be configured with F-Theta lenses to support avariety of field sizes. A wide selection of mirror coatings is available
to accommodate lasers ranging from UV to IR wavelengths. The
modular interface enables compact system integration. Options ofwater-cooled or air-cooled galvanometer are available.

The 2-axis LIGHTNINGTM II is ideal for advanced industrial andelectronics applications.

DIGITAL PERFORMANCE•Industry’s most advanced scanning solution maximizes
throughput and accuracy•Uses 24-bit low drift encoder technology for ultra-highposition accuracy and stability•

Includes Pulse-Width-Modulation drive for <90% servo
power efficiency•

Beryllium mirrors are specially engineered to support highdynamic performance•

24-bit command resolution using our ScanMaster Controller
enables high precision•

A variety of tuning types available for specific applications

LIGHTNINGTM II 2-AXIS MODULAR SCAN HEAD
Specifications

14 mm

20 mm

25 mm

30 mm

Mirror Aperture Size

14 mm

20 mm

25 mm

30 mm

Scan Angle

± 22°

± 20°

± 17°

± 20°

Step Response Time

0.36 ms

0.37 ms0.36 ms

0.55 ms

Typical Processing Speed

50 rad/s

50 rad/s

50 rad/s

50 rad/s

1355 nm / 532 nm / 1030 nm - 1080 nm / 9.4 µm - 10.6 µm
Wavelength Options
Broadband Coatings: 350 nm - 12 µm
Repeatability2<1 µradDither2<1 µrad
3Long Term Drift

10 µradTemperature Drift2 µrad/°C

Linearity

99.9%

Position Resolution

24-bitDigital Communication

GSBus or XY2-100

Status Signals

Status Signals Position Acknowledge, System Ready

Command Resolution

24-bit (GSB) or 16-bit (XY2-100)
4Cooling Water Temperature

20.0°C ± 2.5°C

4Water Requirements

Distilled water with corrosion inhibitor/algaecide such as Optishield® Plus or equivalent.

Power Requirements+15V to +48V DC, 3A RMS each, 6A peak

Operating Temperature

15°C to 35°C

Notes:All angles are in optical degrees, unless otherwise noted. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
For product drawings, request CAD files from our representatives.
References:
1. X-axis, step size of 10 mrad-optical. 2. RMS, per axis. 3. During 8 hours of operation after 30 minutes of warm up, per axis. 4. For water-cooled galvonometer.

CONTACT USAmericas, Asia PacificNovanta Headquarters
Bedford, USA
P +1-781-266-5700
Photonics@Novanta.com

Europe, Middle East, Africa
Novanta Europe GmbH
Wackersdorf, Germany
P +49 9431 7984-0

China

Japan

Novanta Sales & Service OfficeShenzhen, China
P +86-755-8280-5395

Novanta Service & Sales Office
Tokyo, Japan
P +81-3-5753-2460

Milan, Italy
P +39-039-793-710

Suzhou, China
P +86-512-6283-7080

Photonics.Japan@Novanta.com

Photonics@Novanta.com
Photonics.China@Novanta.com

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