Scan Heads
QS-12 OPD Open Frame 2-Axis Scan Head
For fast, accurate beam steering in XY applications
Open Frame 2-Axis Scan Heads are used for fast and accurate XY beam steering. Open frame heads are compact and provide flexibility for mounting in OEM applications or products.
- Recommended apertures10mm, 15mm & 20mm
- Product familyOpen Frame 2-Axis Scan Heads
Overview
Nutfield Technology’s open frame scan heads include two galvanometers with mirrors mounted in optimized XY configuration, two servo amplifiers (require mounting to heat sink, not provided), and galvo-to-servo cable sets.
Nutfield Tech’s QS-12 XY Open Frame Scan Heads feature factory-set ±5 or ±10VDC analog inputs that produce ±22.5 degrees optical scan angles. The QS-12 OFH is available in 10mm, 15mm, and 20mm apertures for a variety of wavelengths.
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Key Features
Key features of the QS-12 OPD Open Frame Scan Head:
- 10mm to 20mm aperture range
- DAC and function generator solutions available
- Available match-tuning ensures same X & Y galvo response given the same input command
- Offers a strong combination of performance and value
- XY Receiver Card available for interface with Nutfield’s WaveRunner Scan Control Software and SurfBoard or Pipeline Scan Control Hardware
Specifications
Values as published by Nutfield Technology.
Specifications for the QS-12 OPD Open Frame Scan Head:
| Specifications: | Value |
|---|---|
| QS-12 OPD Open-Frame Scan Head | |
| Performance: | |
| Linearity | >99.8% @ ±20° |
| Gain Drift | 50ppm/°C |
| Offset Drift | 15 µrad/°C |
| Repeatability | 10 µrad |
| Dynamic Performance: | |
| Step Response Time | |
| 10mm X Mirror | 350 µs |
| 10mm Y Mirror Match | 420 usec |
| 15mm X Mirror | 600 µs |
| 15mm Y Mirror Match | 720 usec |
| 20mm X Mirror | 650 usec |
| 20mm Y Mirror Match | 780 usec |
| Cable lengths available: | 7″ to 24″ (0.18m to 0.61m) |
| Storage Temperature: | 10 to 50°C |
| Operating Temperature: | 0 to 40°C noncondensing |
| All specifications are using Nutfield Tech’s QD-4000 Servo Amplifier. |
Applications
Nutfield’s QS-12 OPD Open Frame Scan Heads are ideal for the following applications:
- Microscopy
- Optical Coherence Tomography (OTC)
- Marking
- Materials Processing
- Imaging
Accessories
Accessories available for the QS-12 OPD Open Frame Scan Head:
- Cables – available lengths 7″ to 24″ (0.0178m to 0.610m)
Downloads
Documentation for the QS-12 OPD Open Frame Scan Head:
Scan Heads
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