8HEX170 - Compact Hexapod Positioner

Compact Hexapod Positioner
 
Parallel Kinematic System

Compact: height is only 170 mm

Control system prepared for plug & play

8HEX software for ergonomic operation and visualization

Cost efficient Hexapod
 

Compact and precise 8HEX170 is based on classical 6 actuator design. Classical Stewart platform design allows to have compact package of 6DOF positioning system that is cost effcient, precise and low weight. Perfectly suitable for systems with very high density of equipment, optical metrology etc. Hexapod could be customized for use in a vacuum environment.

Specifications

Model 8HEX170
Kinematics & Feedback information
 Travel range X, Y, mm ±30
 Travel range Z, mm 0...32
 Travel range Ox, Oy, deg ±15
 Travel range Oz, deg ±29
 Max speed at zero load X, Y, mm/s 3
 Max speed at zero load Z, mm/s 1.7
 Max speed at zero load Ox, Oy, deg/s 1
 Max speed at zero load Oz, deg/s 3
 Nominal acceleration at zero load X, Y, mm/s2 30
 Nominal acceleration at zero load Z, mm/s2 17
 Nominal acceleration at zero load Ox, Oy, deg/s2 10
 Nominal acceleration at zero load Oz, deg/s2 30
 Encoder resolution, µm 0.442
 Uni-directional Repeatability X, Y, µm 3
 Uni-directional Repeatability Z, µm 1
 Uni-directional Repeatability Ox, Oy, µrad 5
 Uni-directional Repeatability Oz, µrad 5
 Load capacity horizontal, kg 2.5
 Load capacity vertical, kg 5
 Load capacity inverse, kg -
 Nominal pull/push force at zero load (actuators), N 482
Electrical specifications
 Maximum bus voltage, VDC 12.00
 Maximum continuous current (total), APK 0.60
 Maximum peak current (total), APK 1.80
 Limit switch type 2 opto switches per actuator
 Limit switch polarity pushed is open
 Limit switch voltage, V 5
Material & Environment Conditions
 Housing material Aluminum
 Finish Black Anodizing
 Environment Pressure, mbar >0.001
 Operating Temperature, °C 0...+50
Control, Communication and Cabling
 Built-in Communication Interface Ethernet
 
Ordering Information
Model Details
8HEX170 Hexapod Platform
8UMC-56-6 6DOF motion controller
 


Compact Hexapod Positioner