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ARC-series Optical Scanners

ARC-series Optical Scanners

ARC-series Optical Scanners

Product catalog summary
Applications
  • 3D Printers
  • Laser Marking
  • Laser Displays (Light Shows)
  • LIDAR Systems
Unique ARC Features
  • Large, slotted output shaft
  • Integrated back-supporting mirror mount
  • Strong position feedback with low noise
Benefits
  • Compact and lightweight
  • Wide scan angle of 40 to 60 degrees
  • Industry-standard galvo performance at a low cost
General Description

The ScannerMAX ARC-series introduces a novel construction method for optical scanners, utilizing an "Actuator with Rectangular Coil" design. This approach combines a few precision parts with a highly-optimized rectangular coil to achieve industry-standard performance at a fraction of the cost of traditional galvanometers. The ARC-series is suitable for applications where galvos are typically used, such as laser displays and marking, and is cost-effective for consumer-grade applications like point-of-purchase displays, 3D printers, and LIDAR systems. The series is available in three sizes: ARC 506, ARC 5510, and ARC 12532, catering to different aperture sizes.

Specifications
ParameterARC 506ARC 5510ARC 12532
Optimal Mirror Size1-5 mm10-12 mm20-50 mm
Rotation Angle+/- 20 degrees+/- 20 degrees+/- 20 degrees
Rotor Inertia0.014 g•cm²0.117 g•cm²8.3 g•cm²
Torque Constant22,000 dyne•cm/A53,000 dyne•cm/A500,000 dyne•cm/A
Operating Temperature Range-10 to +85°C-10 to +85°C-10 to +85°C
Coil Resistance3.3 Ohms2.25 Ohms1.84 Ohms
Coil Inductance208 µh230 µh1000 µh
Back EMF Voltage38.4 µV/degree/s92.5 µV/degree/s873 µV/degree/s
RMS Current1.3 A1.5 A4.1 A
Peak Current8 A20 A30 A
Small Angle Step Response150-300 µS200-300 µS800-2500 µS
PD Linearity99.5%99.5%99.5%
Mass25 g35 g380 g

Specifications are at 25°C. Mechanical and electrical specifications have a tolerance of +/-10%. Angular specifications are in mechanical degrees, with optical angle being twice the mechanical angle.

More Information

For additional details on the ARC, Compact, and Saturn series of optical scanners, as well as the VRAD series of actuators, visit www.ScannerMAX.com.

Patent and Trademark Information

Includes multiple US and international patents. ScannerMAX, Compact 506, VRAD, and ARC-series are trademarks of Pangolin Laser Systems.

Contact Information

U.S. Headquarters: Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc., 1265 Upsala Road, Suite 1165, Sanford, FL 32771, USA. Phone: +1-407-299-2088

Central Europe Branch Office: Pangolin d.o.o., Podutiška cesta 75, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia. Phone: +386-1-517-4270

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Catalog excerpts

ARC-series Optical Scanners-1

ARC-series Optical Scanners for high volume consumer applications 3D Printers Laser Marking Laser displays (light show) LIDAR systems Relatively large, slotted output shaft Integrated back-supporting mirror mount Strong position feedback with low noise Compact and lightweight Wide scan angle of 40 to 60 degrees Industry-standard galvo performance at the lowest possible cost GENERAL DESCRIPTION The ScannerMAX ARC-series represents an entirely new way of constructing an optical scanner. ARC is an acronym, which stands for “Actuator with Rectangular Coil”. In this new design, a small number of precision parts are assembled together along with a highly-optimized rectangular coil, to deliver industry-standard performance at a cost that is a small fraction of galvanometers commonly found in the marketplace. Due to the fact that this series of optical scanners delivers performance similar to conventional galvanometers, ARC-series scanners can be used in any application where galvos are commonly found, including laser displays and laser marking. However, the very low price-point of this new galvo design enables consumer-grade applications, including point-of-purchase displays, 3D printers and LIDAR systems. Although the design is completely flexible and adaptable, the ARC series has been manufactured in three separate sizes: the ARC 506, intended for 1-5 mm apertures; the ARC 5510, intended for 10-12 mm apertures; and the ARC 12532, intended for 20-50 mm apertures. The ARC series design is licensable to certain OEMs, thus helping to further enable high volume applications. Document Number: ARC-506-9020 Revision: 26-April-2024

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ARC-series Optical Scanners for high volume consumer applications SPECIFICATIONS Parameter Optimal Mirror Size (beam diameter) Rotation Angle Rotor Inertia Torque Constant Operating Temperature Range Coil Resistance Coil Inductance Back EMF Voltage RMS Current Peak Current Small Angle Step Response PD Linearity over 30 degrees PD Output Signal (Common Mode) PD Output Signal (Differential Mode) Mass Units Millimeters, clear aperture Degrees, Maximum 2 Gram • Centimeters Dyne • Centimeters per Ampere Degrees Celsius, non-condensing Ohms µh µV per degree per second Amperes maximum, at Tcase of 50°C...

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