P-737 PIFOC Specimen Z Positioner
With Large Aperture and Low Profile
- Travel ranges to 500 µm
- Wide aperture 128.5 mm × 86.5 mm to accommodate well plates
- Low profile 20 mm
- Compatible with MetaMorph imaging software
Application fields
- Super-resolution microscopy
- Light disc microscopy
- Confocal microscopy
- 3-D imaging
- Screening
- Interferometry
- Measuring technology
- Autofocus systems
- Biotechnology
- Semiconductor tests
Outstanding lifetime thanks to PICMA® piezo actuators
The patented PICMA® piezo actuators are all-ceramic insulated. This protects them against humidity and failure resulting from an increase in leakage current. PICMA® actuators offer an up to ten times longer lifetime than conventional polymer-insulated actuators. 100 billion cycles without a single failure are proven.
High guiding accuracy due to zero-play flexure guides
Flexure guides are free of maintenance, friction, and wear, and do not require lubrication. Their stiffness allows high load capacity and they are insensitive to shock and vibration. They are 100 % vacuum compatible and work in a wide temperature range.
Specifications
Specifications
P-737.1SL | P-737.2SL | P-737.5SL | Unit | Tolerance | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active axes | Z | Z | Z | ||
Motion and positioning | |||||
Integrated sensor | SGS | SGS | SGS | ||
Travel range at -20 to 120 V, open loop | 150 | 280 | 550 | µm | +20 % / -0 % |
Travel range, closed loop | 100 | 250 | 500 | µm | |
Resolution, open loop | 0.8 | 1 | 1.6 | nm | typ. |
Resolution, closed loop | 2.5 | 4 | 5 | nm | typ. |
Linearity error, closed loop | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | % | typ. |
Repeatability | 6 | 12 | 15 | nm | typ. |
Tilt θX | ±36 | ±36 | ±36 | µrad | typ. |
Tilt θY | ±36 | ±100 | ±100 | µrad | typ. |
Mechanical properties | |||||
Resonant frequency, no load | 270 | 210 | 122 | Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency, under load, 100 g | 230 | 180 | 115 | Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency, under load, 200 g | 210 | 155 | 100 | Hz | ±20 % |
Push/pull force capacity in motion direction | 50 / 20 | 50 / 20 | 50 / 20 | N | max. |
Drive properties | |||||
Piezo ceramic | PICMA® P-885 | PICMA® P-885 | PICMA® P-885 | ||
Electrical capacitance | 6.3 | 9.3 | 13.8 | µF | ±20 % |
Miscellaneous | |||||
Operating temperature range | -20 to 80 | -20 to 80 | -20 to 80 | °C | |
Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | ||
Dimensions | 220.5 mm × 138 mm × 27.3 mm | 220.5 mm × 138 mm × 27.3 mm | 220.5 mm × 150 mm × 27.3 mm | ||
Mass | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.85 | kg | ±5 % |
Cable length | 2 | 2 | 2 | m | ±10 mm |
Sensor/voltage connection | LEMO | LEMO | LEMO | ||
Recommended electronics | E-503, E-625, E-665, E-709 | E-503, E-625, E-665, E-709 | E-503, E-625, E-665, E-709 |
Downloads
Product Note
Product Change Notification Piezo Actuator Driven Products
Datasheet
Documentation
User Manual P737T0001
P-737 PIFOC® Low-Profile, Long-Range Piezo Z Nanopositioner for Microscopy Samples
Technical Note P737T0004
Unpacking Instructions for P-737.1SL, P-737.2SL, P-737.5SL
3-D Models
P-737 3-D model
Brochure
Microscope Stage Configurator
Sample Stages and Holders for Inverted Microscopes
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Technology

PICMA® Technology
Highly reliable and extended lifetime through the patented manufacturing process for multilayer actuators.

Flexure Guiding Systems
Flexure guides from PI have proven their worth in nanopositioning. They guide the piezo actuator and ensure a straight motion without tilting or lateral offset.