The F-572 is a high-performance photonics alignment system with 3 to 6 axes, designed for precision tasks such as multichip-level testing, LIDAR, and advanced packaging. It features linear axes with a 60 mm travel range, 500 mm/s maximum velocity, and direct metrology via optical linear encoders, alongside rotational axes with up to 17° range and 10°/s maximum velocity. The system supports a 2 kg payload and includes a preconfigured ACS controller with TCP/IP and EtherCAT interfaces. Minimum incremental motion is 50 nm for linear axes and 5 μrad for rotational axes, with optional 5 nm and 5 μrad resolution variants. The base system has a mass of approximately 29 to 32 kg including the controller, and integrates FMPA routines for rapid area scans and gradient searches. The PILightning algorithm for first-light search is available as an option.
A preconfigured ACS controller that controls all axes is included in the alignment system's scope of delivery. FMPA routines for rapid area scans and gradient searches have been implemented in the controller (ACS buffer). This drastically reduces alignment times in the process sequence; and with it the associated costs. As an ideal add-on for F-572, the ultrafast Plighting algorithm for first-light search is optionally available. Applications and use cases Due to its high load capacity (2 kg) and excellent accuracy, the system is ideal for applications in the following fields: High-end multichip-level testing LIDAR Advanced packaging Technology The linear axes achieve high velocities thanks to their compact, high-performance magnetic linear drives; direct metrology ensures high-precision control thanks to a high-resolution optical linear encoder. The system has an extremely compact footprint for its load capacity. Overall, the system is ideally suited for demanding photonics tasks. Controller and software The system includes an ACS controller with industry-grade interfaces (TCP/IP and EtherCAT) and excellent control performance as well as user-friendly software featuring fast and powerful alignment algorithms. The PI's extremely fast PILightning algorithm is optionally available.
| PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Multi-axis Positioning Systems |
| Product Number | F-572 |
| Product Name | High-Performance 3- to 6-Axis Photonics Alignment System |
| Axis Configuration | X-Y-Z Axes |
| Stroke or X-Axis Travel | 2.36 inch (60 mm) |
| Y-Axis Travel | 2.36 inch (60 mm) |
| Z-Axis Travel | 2.36 inch (60 mm) |
| Rated Speed | 19.69 in/sec (30 m/min) |
