PIMars nanopositioning stage; 100 µm × 100 µm × 100 µm travel range (X × Y × Z), capacitive, indirect position measuring; D-sub 25W3 (m)
P-561 • P-562 • P-563 PIMars Nanopositioning Stage
High-Precision Nanopositioner for up to 3 Axes
- Parallel kinematics in the X and Y axes for faster response times and greater multi-axis accuracy
- Travel ranges to 300 × 300 × 300 µm
- Highest linearity due to capacitive sensors
- Zero-play and highly accurate flexure guides
- Excellent scanning flatness
- High dynamics XYZ version
- Clear aperture 66 mm × 66 mm
- Outstanding lifetime thanks to PICMA® piezo actuators
- UHV versions to 10-9 hPa
Application fields
- Scanning microscopy
- Mask / wafer positioning
- Interferometry
- Measuring technology
- Biotechnology
- Scanning and screening
Outstanding lifetime due to PICMA® piezo actuators
The 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.
Subnanometer resolution with capacitive sensors
Capacitive sensors measure with subnanometer resolution without contacting. They guarantee excellent linearity of motion, long-term stability, and a bandwidth in the kHz range.
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 work in a wide temperature range.
Automatic configuration and fast component exchange
Mechanics and controllers can be can be combined as required and exchanged quickly. All servo and linearization parameters are stored in the ID chip of the mechanics' D-sub connector. The auto calibration function on the digital controller automatically uses this data every time the controller is switched on.
High tracking accuracy in the nanometer range due to parallel position measuring
All degrees of freedom are measured against a single fixed reference. Undesired crosstalk between axes can be actively compensated (active guiding) in real time (depending on the bandwidth). High tracking accuracy is achieved in the nanometer range even in dynamic operation.
Suitable for sophisticated vacuum applications
All components used in the piezo systems are excellently suited for use in vacuum. No lubricant or grease is necessary for operating. Polymer-free piezo systems allow particularly low outgas rates.
Specifications
Specifications
Motion | P-561.3CD | P-561.3CL | P-562.3CD | P-562.3CL | P-563.3CD | P-563.3CL | P-561.3DD | Tolerance |
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Active axes | X Y Z | X Y Z | X Y Z | X Y Z | X Y Z | X Y Z | X Y Z | |
Travel range in X | 100 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | 200 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 45 µm | |
Travel range in Y | 100 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | 200 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 45 µm | |
Travel range in Z | 100 µm | 100 µm | 200 µm | 200 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 15 µm | |
Travel range in X, open loop, at -20 to 120 V | 150 µm | 150 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 340 µm | 340 µm | 58 µm | +20 / -0 % |
Travel range in Y, open loop, at -20 to +120 V | 150 µm | 150 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 340 µm | 340 µm | 58 µm | +20 / -0 % |
Travel range in Z, open loop, at -20 to 120 V | 150 µm | 150 µm | 300 µm | 300 µm | 340 µm | 340 µm | 18 µm | +20 / -0 % |
Linearity error in X | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | max. |
Linearity error in Y | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | max. |
Linearity error in Z | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.03 % | 0.08 % | max. |
Flatness (Linear crosstalk in X with motion in Z) | ± 30 nm | ± 30 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 20 nm | typ. |
Straightness (Linear crosstalk in Y with motion in Z) | ± 30 nm | ± 30 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 50 nm | ± 20 nm | typ. |
Flatness (Linear crosstalk in Z with motion in X) | ± 15 nm | ± 15 nm | ± 20 nm | ± 20 nm | ± 25 nm | ± 25 nm | ± 10 nm | typ. |
Flatness (Linear crosstalk in Z with motion in Y) | ± 15 nm | ± 15 nm | ± 20 nm | ± 20 nm | ± 25 nm | ± 25 nm | ± 10 nm | typ. |
Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θX with motion in Y) | ± 1 µrad | ± 1 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θX with motion in Z) | ± 15 µrad | ± 15 µrad | ± 20 µrad | ± 20 µrad | ± 25 µrad | ± 25 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θY with motion in X) | ± 1 µrad | ± 1 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 2 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Pitch (Rotational crosstalk in θY with motion in Z) | ± 15 µrad | ± 15 µrad | ± 20 µrad | ± 20 µrad | ± 25 µrad | ± 25 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θZ with motion in X) | ± 6 µrad | ± 6 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Yaw (Rotational crosstalk in θZ with motion in Y) | ± 6 µrad | ± 6 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 10 µrad | ± 3 µrad | typ. |
Positioning | P-561.3CD | P-561.3CL | P-562.3CD | P-562.3CL | P-563.3CD | P-563.3CL | P-561.3DD | Tolerance |
Unidirectional repeatability in X | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | typ. |
Unidirectional repeatability in Y | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | typ. |
Unidirectional repeatability in Z | ± 2 nm | ± 2 nm | ± 4 nm | ± 4 nm | ± 4 nm | ± 4 nm | ± 2 nm | typ. |
Resolution in X, open loop | 0.2 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.1 nm | typ. |
Resolution in Y, open loop | 0.2 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.1 nm | typ. |
Resolution in Z, open loop | 0.2 nm | 0.2 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.4 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.5 nm | 0.1 nm | typ. |
Integrated sensor | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | Capacitive, indirect position measuring | |
System resolution in X | 0.8 nm | 0.8 nm | 1 nm | 1 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 0.2 nm | |
System resolution in Y | 0.8 nm | 0.8 nm | 1 nm | 1 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 0.2 nm | |
System resolution in Z | 0.8 nm | 0.8 nm | 1 nm | 1 nm | 2 nm | 2 nm | 0.2 nm | |
Drive Properties | P-561.3CD | P-561.3CL | P-562.3CD | P-562.3CL | P-563.3CD | P-563.3CL | P-561.3DD | Tolerance |
Drive type | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | PICMA® | |
Electrical capacitance in X | 5.2 µF | 5.2 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 38 µF | ±20 % |
Electrical capacitance in Y | 5.2 µF | 5.2 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 7.4 µF | 38 µF | ±20 % |
Electrical capacitance in Z | 10.4 µF | 10.4 µF | 14.8 µF | 14.8 µF | 14.8 µF | 14.8 µF | 6 µF | ±20 % |
Mechanical Properties | P-561.3CD | P-561.3CL | P-562.3CD | P-562.3CL | P-563.3CD | P-563.3CL | P-561.3DD | Tolerance |
Resonant frequency in X, unloaded | 190 Hz | 190 Hz | 160 Hz | 160 Hz | 140 Hz | 140 Hz | 920 Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency in X, under load with 350 g | 150 Hz | 150 Hz | 125 Hz | 125 Hz | 93 Hz | 93 Hz | 640 Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency in Y, unloaded | 190 Hz | 190 Hz | 160 Hz | 160 Hz | 140 Hz | 140 Hz | 920 Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency in Y, under load with 350 g | 150 Hz | 150 Hz | 125 Hz | 125 Hz | 93 Hz | 93 Hz | 640 Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency in Z, unloaded | 380 Hz | 380 Hz | 315 Hz | 315 Hz | 250 Hz | 250 Hz | 1050 Hz | ±20 % |
Resonant frequency in Z, under load with 350 g | 260 Hz | 260 Hz | 211 Hz | 211 Hz | 148 Hz | 148 Hz | 695 Hz | ±20 % |
Permissible push force in X | 60 N | 60 N | 50 N | 50 N | 40 N | 40 N | 200 N | max. |
Permissible push force in Y | 60 N | 60 N | 50 N | 50 N | 40 N | 40 N | 200 N | max. |
Permissible push force in Z | 100 N | 100 N | 60 N | 60 N | 30 N | 30 N | 250 N | max. |
Permissible pull force in X | 40 N | 40 N | 40 N | 40 N | 30 N | 30 N | 70 N | max. |
Permissible pull force in Y | 40 N | 40 N | 40 N | 40 N | 30 N | 30 N | 70 N | max. |
Permissible pull force in Z | 100 N | 100 N | 60 N | 60 N | 30 N | 30 N | 60 N | max. |
Guide | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with lever amplification | Flexure guide with direct drive | |
Overall mass | 1450 g | 1450 g | 1450 g | 1450 g | 1450 g | 1450 g | 1550 g | ±5 % |
Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Resonant frequency in X, under load with 100 g | 145 Hz | 145 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 860 Hz | ±20 % | ||
Resonant frequency in Y, under load with 100 g | 145 Hz | 145 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 860 Hz | ±20 % | ||
Resonant frequency in Z, under load with 100 g | 275 Hz | 275 Hz | 215 Hz | 215 Hz | 950 Hz | ±20 % | ||
Miscellaneous | P-561.3CD | P-561.3CL | P-562.3CD | P-562.3CL | P-563.3CD | P-563.3CL | P-561.3DD | Tolerance |
Operating temperature range | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | -20 to 80 °C | |
Connector | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO LVPZT | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO LVPZT | D-sub 25W3 (m) | LEMO LVPZT | D-sub 25W3 (m) | |
Cable length | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | +50 / -0 mm |
Recommended controllers / drivers | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 | E-503, E-505, E-621, E-712, E-727 |
Linearity error of P-561.3DD: With digital controller. Nonlinearity of direct drive positioners measured with analog controllers is typically up to 0.1 %.
Parallel kinematics only available for the X and Y axes (not in Z).
The resolution of the system is limited only by the noise of the amplifier and the measuring technology because PI piezo nanopositioning systems are free of friction.
Super Invar and titanium versions available.
Ask about customized versions.
Downloads
Product Note
Product Change Notification Piezo Actuator Driven Products
Datasheet
Documentation
Technical Note P500T0002
Unpacking and Packing P-5xx Positioners
User Manual PZ248
P-561, P-562, P-563 PIMars XYZ Nanopositioning Systems
3D Models
P-56x 3-D model
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Technology

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

Vacuum
Careful handling, adequate premises: PI does not only have the necessary equipment for the qualification of materials, components and final products, but also has many years of experience with regard to HV und UHV positioning systems.

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.

Digital Motion Controllers
Digital technology opens up possibilities for improving performance in control engineering which do not exist with conventional analog technology.

Capacitive Sensors
Capacitive sensors are the metrology system of choice for the most demanding nanopositioning applications.

Piezo Positioning Systems with Parallel Kinematics
In a parallel-kinematic, multi-axis system, all actuators act directly on a single moving platform.