SMALL, PRECISE, SMART … IN MOTION

M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage
High load, long travel micro positioning
stage features built-in controller All-in-one microstage - no separate controller- Direct high-level command interface (I2C or SPI)
- USB adapter enables direct connection to PC Small: < 32x32x11 mm including controller
 Absolute encoding: high repeatability, no homing Low power: 6 VDC, ~5 W (only when moving)- For integration into battery powered devices
 Long stroke: 15 mm
 High force: 1 N (~100g load vertical, ~200g horizontal) High stiffness with crossed roller bearing design

The M3-LS-3.4 Linear Smart Stage has abuilt-in controller for small system size andfast integration into miniature instruments.

Controller
inside!

Absolute positioning, quiet operation
The M3-LS-3.4-15 is a direct-drive precision piezoelectric microstage with embedded controller, designed for integration intocompact instruments. With long travel and 100 gram vertical load
capacity, it has 0.5 m resolution for precise, repeatable
positioning of optics, probes, sensors and more.
Absolute encoding means there is no need to home the stage on
power-up, eliminating errors and disruptions in processes andexperiments. It has high stiffness with no gears or backlash.
With quiet operation and no high voltage, M3-LS Smart Stages
are superior to piezo inertia (stick-slip) stages especially for nearpatient instruments and wearable devices.

APPLICATIONS Hand-held and battery-powered instruments
 Biomedical devices
 Miniature/embedded microscopes
 Spectroscopy Precision opto-mechanical alignment
 Micro manipulation

Embedded controller means “all-in-one”
simplicity for smallest size, fastest integration
All drive electronics are integrated right into the stage housing togive product designers the smallest system size and fastest,
easiest integration into miniature OEM systems.
The M3-LS-3.4-15 Smart Stage accepts simple high-level motioncommands directly via standard serial interface (I2C or SPI) or via
USB with adapter. Control multiple stages from one New Scale
Pathway™ software screen. Or use the intuitive script generator
to create command sequences for automated operation.

Precision motion in battery-powered systems
The M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage can be powered bystandard batteries or any low-cost DC supply. The internal
SQUIGGLE® motor holds position with no power. The embedded
controller’s sleep mode further reduces power consumption.

Stages are easily assembled into XY andXYZ configuration for microscopy
applications requiring small size and batterypowered operation.

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M3-LS-3.4 Linear Smart Stage
M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage

Embedded
controller

M3-LS Smart Stages have embeddedcontrollers and accept high-level commands
directly from a system processor via standard
serial interface (I2C or SPI). A USB adapter isavailable for easy connection to a PC.

M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage 2-axis configuration (XY)

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M3-LS-3.4-15 Linear Smart Stage 3-axis configuration (XYZ)

Specifications
MODEL

M3-LS-3.4-15

Travel Range (Stroke)

15 mm

Dimensions

32 x 32 x 11 mmMass (includes controller)

30 grams (Smart Stage)
36 grams (Smart Stage + cable + connector)

Moving mass (vertical) (note 1)

100 grams

Moving mass (horizontal) (note 1)

200 grams

Force (operating)

1N

Speed (at operating force)> 4 mm/s

Duty cycle

50% max recommended

Closed-loop performance
Resolution

0.5 m with absolute encoding

Bi-directional repeatability< 5 mAccuracy< 20 mInput Power (note 2)

6 V DC | 5 W typical at 4mm/s, 1 N load,
closed-loop | < 0.2 W quiescent

Mechanical stage
Static parallelism< 30 mRunout< 10 m

Pitch and yaw< 1 mradAbsolute maximum load

10 N

Ordering Information
Order Developer’s Kits from distributors. Contact
New Scale for information about configuring multiaxis systems and to discuss volume pricing.

Environment
Relative humidity< 70%

Operating temperature+5 °C to +40 °C

Storage temperature-40 °C to +85 °C

Compliance

CE / RoHS

Controller

Integrated into the smart stage

Control interface

Via USB adapter from PC
or directly to I2C or SPI serial interface

Note 1: Higher mass is possible but will affect performance and lifetime.
Note 2: Power depends on input voltage, speed and load.

M3-LS-3_4-datasheet-10-12-2017

New Scale Pathway™ software included in thedeveloper’s kit provides control of multiple stages
from one screen, and an intuitive scripting tool forcode development.

MODELDescription

DK-M3-LS-3.4-15

Developer's kit, 15 mm travel One M3-LS-3.4-15 linear smart
stage with integrated controller USB adapter and breakout board Power supply New Scale Pathway software Accessories

M3-LS-3.4-15

Linear smart stage (15 mm travel)with integrated controller and cable

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