X-FWR-E Motorized Filter Wheels with Built-in Controllers

Specifications

Range: 360 degrees
Resolution: 0.010714285 degrees
Accuracy (unidirectional): 0.4 degrees
Repeatability: <0.1 degree degrees
Backlash: <0.2 degree
Encoder Resolution: 1600 states/rev
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Features

  • Interchangeable Filter Holders: Compatible with 25 mm optics (10 positions) or 32 mm optics (7 positions) for versatile use.
  • High-Speed Filter Changes: Achieve smooth and rapid filter changes with an adjacent filter change time of just 57 ms for the 10-position wheel.
  • Built-In Controller: Features a built-in controller and motor encoder for closed-loop operation and slip/stall recovery.
  • Daisy-Chain Capability: Easily connects with other Zaber products, sharing power and communication through a single power supply.
  • Manual Control Option: Equipped with an indexed knob for convenient manual operation without a computer.
  • Easy Connectivity: Connects via RS-232 or USB ports and includes locking 4-pin M8 connectors for secure connections.
  • Plug and Play: Designed for quick and easy setup and operation with minimal configuration required.
  • Precision and Accuracy: Offers microstep size of 0.010714285 degrees, unidirectional accuracy of 0.4 degrees, and repeatability of < 0.1 degrees.
  • Wide Compatibility: Supports optic thickness up to 6.5 mm and features M6 threaded hole for optic post mounting.
  • Robust Design: Features a NEMA 23 motor frame size, stepper motor type, and synchronous belt mechanical drive system.
  • Environmental Compliance: RoHS and CE compliant, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards.
  • Operating Temperature Range: Suitable for environments with temperatures ranging from 0 to 50 degrees Celsius.

Applications

  • Optical Imaging Systems: Enables fast switching between filters for fluorescence and multispectral imaging.
  • Spectroscopy: Facilitates rapid wavelength selection for absorption and emission measurements.
  • Automated Microscopy: Enhances throughput by enabling precise filter changes in microscopy workflows.
  • Laser Experiments: Ideal for selecting different filters for laser line clean-up or beam shaping.
  • Photonic Research Laboratories: Integrates seamlessly into experimental setups requiring automated filter exchange.