Scan Heads
XLR8-7 Packaged 2-Axis Scan Head
Ideal for high speed scanning
Nutfield Technology’s XLR8 Series Packaged 2-Axis Scan Head provide XY deflection capability for all laser applications. Heads consist of two galvanometers, two mirrors, two servo-amplifiers, and communication electronics. The XLR8-7 features a 7mm aperture for a variety of wavelengths and an XY-100 digital interface that integrates with PC-based hardware and software packages for marking and micromachining. Analog input versions are available.
- Recommended apertures7mm
- Product family2-Axis Packaged Scan Heads
Overview
Nutfield Technology’s Packaged Scan Head series are easily interfaced with Nutfield’s WaveRunner Scan Control Software and Pipeline/SurfBoard Scan Control Hardware.
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Key Features
Key features of the XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Head:
- Configured to accept XY2-100 Digital Input Signals
- Available with Fiber Laser Scan Kits
- Optional 20mm Digital Beam Shutter
- Wide selection of Scan Lenses
- Affordable
Specifications
Values as published by Nutfield Technology.
Specifications for the XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Head:
| Specifications: | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Specifications: | XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Head |
| Scan Angle (° Optical) | ±22.5 |
| Resolution | 16 µrad |
| Linearity (@ ±22.5°) | >99.9% |
| Repeatability | 20 µrad |
| Gain Drift | |
| Offset Drift | 15 µrad |
| Dynamic Performance: | |
| Step Response Time | |
| (1% of full scale, 99% settled) | |
| 7mm aperture | 230 µs |
| Power Supply: | |
| Voltage (±18 volts max) | ±15 Volts |
| Current | ±3 Amps (RMS) |
| Current ±10A peak | ±3 Amps (RMS) |
| Control Interface: | |
| Digital | XY2-100 |
| Analog (pre-configured @ factory) | ±5, ±10 volts |
| Environmental: | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 – 40° C |
| Storage temperature | h -10 – 60° C |
| Humidity | ≤ 80% RH non-condensing |
| Mechanical: | |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
Applications
Nutfield’s XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Heads are ideal for the following applications:
- Marking
- Solar Scribing
- Welding with Metal or Plastic
- Micromachining
- Textiles Cutting and Patterning
- Surface Treatment
Accessories
Accessories available for the XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Head:
- Cables – available lengths 7″ to 24″ (0.0178m to 0.610m)
Downloads
Documentation for the XLR8-7 Packaged Scan Head:
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