CR1-Z7, CR1/M-Z7

Motorized Rotation Stage

Operating Manual
Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions

Table of Contents
Chapter 1  Warning Symbol Definitions ........................................... 2 
Chapter 2  Overview............................................................................ 3 
Chapter 3  Operation and Wiring ....................................................... 4 
3.1.  Connector Wiring Diagram ............................................ 4 
3.1.1.  Connector Pin Description ........................................................... 4 

3.2.  Description of Encoder Output Signal ............................. 5 
Chapter 4  Specifications ................................................................... 7 
Chapter 5  Mechanical Drawing ......................................................... 8 
Chapter 6  Regulatory ......................................................................... 9 
Chapter 7  Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts....................................... 10 

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 1: Warning Symbol Definitions

Chapter 1 Warning Symbol Definitions

Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your
device.
Symbol Description

Direct Current

Alternating Current

Both Direct and Alternating Current

Earth Ground Terminal

Protective Conductor Terminal

Frame or Chassis Terminal

Equipotentiality

On (Supply)

Off (Supply)

In Position of a Bi-Stable Push Control

Out Position of a Bi-Stable Push Control

Caution: Risk of Electric Shock

Caution: Hot Surface

Caution: Risk of Danger

Warning: Laser Radiation

Caution: Spinning Blades May Cause Harm

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 2: Overview

Chapter 2 Overview
Features

 360° Continuous Motion Provided by Fine Pitch Worm Gear

 High Torque DC-Servo Motor with Gear Head and Optical Encoder
 High Count Optical Encoder (12,288 pulses/rev)
 Designed for Mounting MS1 and T12X Series Translation Stages (Using
the CR1A Adapter Plate)
 Application Tested for Vertical Loads up to 25 lbs.
The CR1-Z7 motorized rotation stage with round strain relief cables offers high-
precision continuous 360° motion in a sturdy, compact package. Utilizing a 256:1
gear reduction head, the rotator provides minute movements over the entire travel
range. The reduced backlash worm gear design, coupled with a high-resolution
optical encoder provides the rotational precision required in optical laboratories.
The high torque 12 VDC servomotor supplies ample power for rotating vertical
loads up to 25 lbs.
Recommended Driver

Thorlabs’ KDC101 K-Cube controller is recommended for this product. The use of
this controller ensures optimal performance. All performance specifications are
guaranteed only with use of Thorlabs controllers and drivers.

Figure 1 The KDC101 K-Cube Controller with the CR1-Z7

These two products can be purchased together in a kit as CR1-Z7E or

CR1/M-Z7E.

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 3: Operation and Wiring

Chapter 3 Operation and Wiring

3.1. Connector Wiring Diagram

Color Description Pin Number

Brown Motor (+) 5
Red Vcc 10
Orange Encoder Channel A 13
Yellow Encoder Channel B 11
Green Ground 1
Blue Motor (-) 7
Shielding Case Ground
39k Identification Resistor 9

3.1.1. Connector Pin Description

Pin Description
This supplies the + voltage supply to the motor of the actuator.
Motor (+)
The max current should be set to 0.080 A.
A connection should be made to a +5 VDC supply to power
Vcc
both channels A and B on the encoder.
The Z700 series actuators use a Hall Effect encoder. Both
Channels A and B
channels A and B are supplied by the 5 VDC Vcc connection.
GND This is the ground connection for the encoder.
This supplies the - voltage supply to the motor of the actuator.
Motor(-)
The maximum current should be set to 0.080 A.

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3.2. Description of Encoder Output Signal

The following shows the output circuit where Encoder Channels A and B are
measured from.
Vcc

10K
Channel A/B

GND

The next figure shows the output signals of Channels A and B, along with a table
below of the corresponding operating characteristics. Note that Channel A leads
Channel B (this is for clockwise motor shaft rotation as seen from the shaft end.)

C
P

Channel A

Φ
Amplitude

S S S S

tr tf
Channel B

Rotation

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 3: Operation and Wiring

Operating Characteristics of
Symbol Typical Values
Encoder

Signal Output (Quadrature) 2 channels

Supply Voltage V 4.5 to 15 VDC

Current Consumption, Typical
Icc 5 mA
(Vcc = 5 V DC)
Pulse width P 180° ± 45°

Phase shift, channel A to B Φ 90° ± 45°

Logic state width S 90° ± 45°

Cycle C 360° ± 30°

Signal Rise Time, Typical tr 5 μs

Signal Fall Time, Typical tf 0.2 μs

Frequency range f up to 7.2 kHz

Inertia of code disc J 0.019 gcm2

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 4: Specifications

Chapter 4 Specifications
Item # CR1-Z7, CR1/M-Z7

Motor Type 12 VDC Servo

Travel Range 360º Continuous Rotation

Gear Reduction 256:1

Worm Gear 96 teeth

Worm Double Thread

Motor Mounted Rotary Encoder,
Feedback
48 pts/rev @ the Motor
Min Incremental Motion 2.19 arcsec

Vertical Load Capacity 25 lbs

Speed Range 6 deg/sec to 22 arcsec/sec

Wobble <2 arcsec

Repeatability <1 arcmin

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 5: Mechanical Drawing

Chapter 5 Mechanical Drawing

1.00"
1.27"
(25.4 mm)
(32.4 mm)

1.00" 0.70"
(25.4 mm) (17.8 mm)
0.53" 0.20"
(13.4 mm) (5.1 mm)
0.45"
(11.4 mm)

0.45" 0.53" 1.00" 1.27" 2.00" 2.76"

(11.4 mm) (13.4 mm) (25.4 mm) (32.4 mm) (50.8 mm) (70.1 mm)

#8-32 Tap
0.18" (4.6 mm) Deep
4 Places 4.26"
#6-32 Tap (108.3 mm)
0.25" (6.3 mm) Deep
8 Places

#4-40 Tap Mounting Slot for Use with

0.18" (4.6 mm) Deep 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws
4 Places 2 Places

Strain Relief Covering

12 VDC Servo Motor

108"
(2743mm) PIN 1

2.36"
(59.9 mm)
Ø1.70"
(Ø43.2 mm)

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Motorized Rotation Stage Chapter 6: Regulatory

Chapter 6 Regulatory
As required by the WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
of the European Community and the corresponding national laws, Thorlabs offers
all end users in the EC the possibility to return “end of life” units without incurring
disposal charges.
 This offer is valid for Thorlabs electrical and electronic equipment:
 Sold after August 13, 2005
 Marked correspondingly with the
crossed out “wheelie bin” logo (see right)
 Sold to a company or institute within the EC
 Currently owned by a company or
institute within the EC
 Still complete, not disassembled and not
contaminated Wheelie Bin Logo
As the WEEE directive applies to self contained
operational electrical and electronic products, this end of life take back service
does not refer to other Thorlabs products, such as:
 Pure OEM products, that means assemblies to be built into a unit by the
user (e.g. OEM laser driver cards)
 Components
 Mechanics and optics
 Left over parts of units disassembled by the user (PCB’s, housings etc.).
If you wish to return a Thorlabs unit for waste recovery, please contact Thorlabs or
your nearest dealer for further information.
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility

If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company
specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public
waste disposal site.
Ecological Background

It is well known that WEEE pollutes the environment by releasing toxic products
during decomposition. The aim of the European RoHS directive is to reduce the
content of toxic substances in electronic products in the future.
The intent of the WEEE directive is to enforce the recycling of WEEE. A controlled
recycling of end of life products will thereby avoid negative impacts on the
environment.

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Chapter 7 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
USA, Canada, and South America
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Chapter 7: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
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