561/562 Series ULTRAlign™ Precision Fiber Optic Positioning System

Product catalog summary

Overview of ULTRAlign™ Precision Fiber Optic Positioning System
The ULTRAlign™ 561/562 Series is designed for single-mode fiber positioning, offering ultra-stable stainless steel components and a wide selection of fiber accessories and positioners. It features a modular rail-mounting system and options for manual or motorized actuators, ensuring pinpoint positioning precision and drift-free stability.

Key Features

Stability and Precision: Constructed entirely from stainless steel, the system provides high rigidity and long-term stability with sub-micron positioning accuracy.
Modular Design: Allows for mixing and matching of components for various applications, supporting up to six-axis control. This modularity enhances functionality and can reduce equipment costs.
Compact and Convenient: The compact design, with micrometers placed on the same side, facilitates ease of use and flexibility in experimental setups.

System Configurations

Fiber to Fiber, Butt Coupled: Includes components like 561-TS, 561-FH, 561D-XYZ, and 561-TILT.
Fiber to Waveguide to Fiber: Utilizes components such as 561D-XYZ-LH, 561-FH, 561D-YZ, 561-UM, and 561-TILT.
Fiber to Fiber via GRIN Lens: Comprises 561D-XYZ-LH, 561-FC, 561-TS, 561-GR, and 561-TILT.
Fiber Coupler with 6 Degrees of Freedom: Includes 561D-YZ, 561-OBJ, 561D-XYZ, and 561-GM.

Angular Positioning
The ULTRAlign system simplifies angular positioning with integrated rotation and tilt mounts, allowing for six axes of motion. The gimbal fiber chuck positioner enables independent pitch and yaw adjustments.

Technical Advantages

Orthogonal Angular Definition: Defines axes as X (optical), Z (vertical), Y (horizontal), θY (pitch), θZ (yaw), and θX (rotation).
Stability Comparison: ULTRAlign positioners, using crossed roller bearings, settle faster than traditional spring-flexure positioners, reducing long-term oscillation in beam power.

Catalog excerpts

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M a n u a l P o s i t i o n i n g 931 Email: [email protected] • Web: newport.com MANUAL ROTATION AND TILT STAGES MANUAL LINEAR STAGES MANUAL ACTUATORS MANUAL FIBER ALIGNMENT 561/562 Series ULTRAlign™ Precision Fiber Optic Positioning System • Ultra stable stainless steel components • Huge selection of fiber accessories and positioners • Modular rail-mounting system for accessories • Manual or motorized actuator options Designed specifically for single-mode fiber positioning, Newport’s ULTRAlign Series combines pinpoint positioning precision with drift-free stability. All stainless steel construction provides very high rigidity and excellent long-term stability, while rigid crossed roller bearings give you sub-micron positioning accuracy. No other component manufacturer offers you these benefits — which is why no other components can match ULTRAlign's performance. Put ULTRAlign’s unparalleled stability and precision to work in your toughest positioning applications. Maximum Stability and Maximum Convenience Designed specifically for single-mode fiber positioning, the 561/562 Series meets the most difficult challenges in component engineering. The core of a single-mode fiber can be as small as a few microns in diameter, and successful long-term coupling requires a combination of pinpoint positioning precision and drift-free stability. Virtually all other positioning systems, in their quest for improved precision and stability, sacrifice ease of use. The ULTRAlign positioner makes no such compromise. In addition to superior positioning performance, the ULTRAlign’s unique design also makes it much more versatile, and far easier to use, than any other system. Modular Design Means More Functionality With ULTRAlign™ positioners, you can mix and match the entire range of standard ULTRAlign components to create systems for virtually any fiber optic or other application, up to full six-axis control. All mounts and accessories have the same optical height, allowing them to be quickly and easily interchanged. And with simple tools, it takes only minutes to add different micrometers, a tilt mount, or a rotation axis, anytime you like. The modularity of ULTRAlign™ components means much more than just added convenience — it can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your system in unnecessary equipment expenditures. Compact Size, Natural Micrometer Placement You’ll notice two things immediately about ULTRAlign™ positioners. The first is that they are extremely compact. For example, the 561D-XYZ positioner, excluding actuators, has a compact 2.5 x 3.5 in. (64 x 89 mm) footprint. The second is that ULTRAlign™ XYZ stages come in mirror-image right and left-hand versions. This permits all micrometers to be located on the same side, so there’s never a need to reach over your work to make adjustments on the opposite side. It also means you have more flexibility in how you lay out your experiment on the table. All adjustments can be made with the hand resting on the table for maximum comfort, added stability, and increased sensitivity. Fiber to fiber, butt coupled Consisting of 561-TS, 561-FH (2 ea), 561D-XYZ, and 561-TILT Fiber to waveguide to fiber Consisting of 561D-XYZ-LH, 561-FH (2 ea), 561D-YZ, 561-UM, 561D-XYZ, and 561-TILT Fiber to fiber via GRIN lens Consisting of 561D-XYZ-LH, 561-FC (2 ea), 561-TS, 561-GR, 561D-XYZ, and 561-TILT Fiber coupler with 6 degrees of freedom Consisting of 561D-YZ, 561-OBJ, 561D-XYZ, and 561-GM Fiber coupler Consisting of 561D-XYZ-LH, 561-OBJ, 561D-YZ, and 561-FH Fiber coupler with 6 degrees of freedom Consisting of 561D-YZ, 561-OBJ, 561D-XYZ, 561-TILT, 561-GON, 561-GB, and 561-FH

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Phone: 1-800-222-6440 • Fax: 1-949-253-1680 932 M a n u a l P o s i t i o n i n g MANUAL FIBER ALIGNMENT MANUAL ACTUATORS MANUAL ROTATION MANUAL LINEAR STAGES AND TILT STAGES Convenient Angular Positioning Unique design features make angular positioning of ULTRAlign components fast and easy. ULTRAlign’s rotation and tilt mounts (which can be added in the field at any time) are fully integrated into the XYZ positioner - combining all six axes of motion in a single positioner. Even the gimbal positioner for fiber rotation makes angular adjustment less complicated. The ULTRAlign Gimbal Fiber Chuck...

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