THORLABS TBB Series User manual

HA0202T
TBB0606, TBB1212
TBB1515/M, TBB3030/M
Large Area Translation
Stage
Original Instructions

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Contents
Chaper 1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
Chaper 2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 2
Chaper 3 Installation .............................................................................................................................. 3
Chaper 4 Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 4
Chaper 5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts .............................................................................................. 5

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Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview
This Large Area Translation Stage is available in two imperial sizes, 6" x 7.66" (TBB0606) and 12" x 13.66" (TBB1212), and
two metric sizes, 150 x 191.7 mm (TBB1515/M) and 300 x 341.4 mm (TBB3030/M). It has been designed for use in
applications requiring adjustable positioning of a complete experiment. Coarse positioning is achieved simply by pushing the
moving platform. Fine positioning is achieved by adjustment of the rack and pinion using a hex key. The TBB0606 provides
2.5" (60 mm) of travel, whereas the TBB1212 provides 5" (120 mm) of travel. The position can be locked by tightening the M2
set screw.
Note. The set screw should be tightened just sufficiently to lock the platform. The screw may shear if it is over tightened.
The working height of the breadboard is 12.7mm, making them compatible with the mating height of our standard MB series
breadboards. They are through-drilled with a standard 1" (25 mm) offset hole pattern, and feature a 1/2" (12.5 mm) border.
The finish is a black, low reflective anodized coating.

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Chapter 2 Safety
2.1 Safety Information
For the continuing safety of the operators of this equipment, and the protection of the equipment itself, the operator should
take note of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes throughout this handbook and, where visible, on the product itself.
The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
The following safety symbols may be used throughout the handbook and on the equipment itself.
Warning: Risk of Electrical Shock
Given when there is a risk of injury from electrical shock.
Warning
Given when there is a risk of injury to users.
Caution
Given when there is a risk of damage to the product.
Note
Clarification of an instruction or additional information.

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Chapter 3 Installation
Chapter 3 Installation
The outer rails are through-drilled with four 0.45” (11.5 mm) counterbored holes (two on each rail), to allow the stage to be
bolted to the work surface - see below.
Fig. 3.1 Installation
A typical application is to build several separate set ups on the stage, and manually adjust the position to place the different
set ups into the path of the laser beam - see Fig 1.3 for a typical image.
Fig. 3.2 Typical Application

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Chapter 4 Specifications
Parameter PIA13VF
Travel Range TBB0606 (TBB1515/M) - 2.5" (60 mm)
TBB1212 (TBB3030/M) - 5.0" (120 mm)
Working Height 0.5 " (12.7 mm)
Rack & Pinion Adjustment Ratio 31.4mm per rev of hex screw
Run Out over Full Travel Range <50 µm
Dimensions (W x D) TBB0606(/M) - 6" x 7.66" (150 x 191.7) mm
TBB1212(/M) -12" x 13.66" (300 x 341.4 mm)
Weight TBB0606 - 1.7 lb (780 g)
TBB1212 - 6.7 lb (3.06 kg)
Construction Solid Aluminum
Finish Black Anodized

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Chapter 5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Chapter 5 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at www.thorlabs.com/contact for our most up-to-date contact
information.
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electronic equipment sold after August 13, 2005 to Thorlabs, without incurring disposal charges. Eligible units are marked with the
crossed out "wheelie bin" logo (see right), were sold to and are currently owned by a company or institute within the EC, and are not
dissembled or contaminated. Contact Thorlabs for more information. Waste treatment is your own responsibility. "End of life" units
must be returned to Thorlabs or handed to a company specializing in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at
a public waste disposal site.
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