IMS-LM 600 N Load Aluminum Linear Motor Stages

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Overview

The IMS-LM series linear motor stages are designed for self-supporting applications with travel ranges from 300 to 1200 mm. The driving element is a centered, high efficiency 3-phase, synchronous, iron core linear motor that provides higher speed, acceleration and system responsiveness without the wear associated with motor brushes or drive screws. These stages offer a high performance yet cost-effective solution for precision industrial applications such as semiconductor wafer inspection, micro-electronics test and assembly, pick and place, DNA sequencing or laser machining. Also, the stand-alone versions of this stage feature 4-point mounting, making them ideal for delay lines and other applications with non-flat mounting surfaces.

High speed, high acceleration, and high responsiveness with minimum wear
FEM-optimized aluminum body for high stiffness and minimal thermal expansion
Efficient and reliable linear motor provides high torque and smooth motion
Non-contact linear encoder provides 20 nm minimum incremental motion
100 mm shorter than a screw-driven stage, making it more compact and space efficient

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Cable kits to be ordered separately depending on the controller choice.

Products

Compare	Model	Compatibility	rankScore		Travel Range	Thread Type	Availability	Price	Brand
IMS300LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 300 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $11,729 Show	IMS300LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 300 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	1.0	300 mm	1/4-20	Show	$11,729	Newport
IMS400LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 400 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $12,545 Contact Us	IMS400LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 400 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	2.0	400 mm	1/4-20	Contact Us	$12,545	Newport
IMS500LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 500 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $13,444 8 Weeks	IMS500LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 500 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	3.0	500 mm	1/4-20	8 Weeks	$13,444	Newport
IMS600LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 600 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $14,437 8 Weeks	IMS600LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 600 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	4.0	600 mm	1/4-20	8 Weeks	$14,437	Newport
IMS800LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $15,660 12 Weeks	IMS800LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	5.0	800 mm	1/4-20	12 Weeks	$15,660	Newport
IMS1000LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $17,403 9 Weeks	IMS1000LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	6.0	1000 mm	1/4-20	9 Weeks	$17,403	Newport
IMS1200LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable $19,675 12 Weeks	IMS1200LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable	IMPERIAL	1.0	7.0	1200 mm	1/4-20	12 Weeks	$19,675	Newport
M-IMS300LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 300 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $11,729 8 Weeks	M-IMS300LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 300 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	8.0	300 mm	M6	8 Weeks	$11,729	Newport
M-IMS400LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 400 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $12,545 Contact Us	M-IMS400LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 400 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	9.0	400 mm	M6	Contact Us	$12,545	Newport
M-IMS500LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 500 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $13,444 8 Weeks	M-IMS500LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 500 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	10.0	500 mm	M6	8 Weeks	$13,444	Newport
M-IMS600LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 600 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $14,437 8 Weeks	M-IMS600LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 600 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	11.0	600 mm	M6	8 Weeks	$14,437	Newport
M-IMS800LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $15,660 12 Weeks	M-IMS800LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	12.0	800 mm	M6	12 Weeks	$15,660	Newport
M-IMS1000LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $17,403 11 Weeks	M-IMS1000LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	13.0	1000 mm	M6	11 Weeks	$17,403	Newport
M-IMS1200LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6 $19,675 12 Weeks	M-IMS1200LM-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6	METRIC	1.0	14.0	1200 mm	M6	12 Weeks	$19,675	Newport
IMS800LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone $14,922 12 Weeks	IMS800LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone	IMPERIAL	1.0	20.0	800 mm	1/4-20	12 Weeks	$14,922	Newport
IMS1000LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone $16,587 12 Weeks	IMS1000LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone	IMPERIAL	1.0	21.0	1000 mm	1/4-20	12 Weeks	$16,587	Newport
IMS1200LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone $18,716 12 Weeks	IMS1200LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm Travel, 1/4-20, No Cable, Stand Alone	IMPERIAL	1.0	22.0	1200 mm	1/4-20	12 Weeks	$18,716	Newport
M-IMS800LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone $14,922 12 Weeks	M-IMS800LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 800 mm Travel, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone	METRIC	1.0	23.0	800 mm	M6	12 Weeks	$14,922	Newport
M-IMS1000LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone $16,587 12 Weeks	M-IMS1000LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1000 mm, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone	METRIC	1.0	24.0	1000 mm	M6	12 Weeks	$16,587	Newport
M-IMS1200LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone $18,716 12 Weeks	M-IMS1200LM-SA-S Motorized Linear Stage, Linear Motor, 1200 mm, XPS-D/RL, No Cable, M6, Stand Alone	METRIC	1.0	25.0	1200 mm	M6	12 Weeks	$18,716	Newport

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Notes:

Stepper Motor and DC Motor versions are also available.

Specifications

Models	IMS300LM-S	IMS400LM-S	IMS500LM-S	IMS600LM-S
Travel Range	300 mm	400 mm	500 mm	600 mm
Minimum Incremental Motion	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm
Maximum Speed ¹	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s
Continuous Motor Force	100 N	100 N	100 N	100 N
Peak Motor Force	210 N	210 N	210 N	210 N
Centered Load Capacity	600 N	600 N	600 N	600 N
Accuracy, Typical	±1.7 µm	±2.0 µm	±2.5 µm	±3.0 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed	±4.5 µm	±4.5 µm	±5.5 µm	±7.5 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical	±0.08 µm	±0.08 µm	±0.09 µm	±0.09 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm
Pitch, Typical	±37 µrad	±37 µrad	±37 µrad	±50 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±125 µrad
Compliance in Pitch	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm
Yaw, Typical	±25 µrad	±25 µrad	±25 µrad	±30 µrad
Yaw, Guaranteed	±50 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad
Compliance in Yaw	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm
Origin Repeatability	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm
Thread Type ²	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20
Weight	17 kg	19 kg	21 kg	23 kg
MTBF	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)

Notes:

1000 mm/s with XPS-EDBL, 500 mm/s with XPS-DRV11 / XPS-DRV02
M- metric versions have M6 threaded mounting holes.

Models	IMS800LM-S	IMS1000LM-S	IMS1200LM-S
Travel Range	800 mm	1000 mm	1200 mm
Minimum Incremental Motion	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm
Maximum Speed ¹	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s
Continuous Motor Force	100 N	100 N	100 N
Peak Motor Force	210 N	210 N	210 N
Centered Load Capacity	600 N	600 N	600 N
Accuracy, Typical	±4.0 µm	±4.0 µm	±5.0 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed	±9.0 µm	±9.0 µm	±9.0 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical	±0.10 µm	±0.12 µm	±0.13 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed	±0.50 µm	±0.50 µm	±0.50 µm
Pitch, Typical	±100 µrad	±112 µrad	±125 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±200 µrad	±225 µrad	±250 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±200 µrad	±225 µrad	±250 µrad
Yaw, Typical	±40 µrad	±40 µrad	±40 µrad
Yaw, Guaranteed	±150 µrad	±150 µrad	±150 µrad
Compliance in Yaw	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm
Origin Repeatability	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm
Thread Type ²	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20
Weight	24 kg	28 kg	32 kg
MTBF	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)

Notes:

Also available in -SA-S stand-alone version with reduced load capacity of 100 N

1000 mm/s with XPS-EDBL, 500 mm/s with XPS-DRV11 / XPS-DRV02
M- metric versions have M6 threaded mounting holes.

Specifications

Models	IMS300LM-S	IMS400LM-S	IMS500LM-S	IMS600LM-S
Travel Range	300 mm	400 mm	500 mm	600 mm
Minimum Incremental Motion	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm
Maximum Speed ¹	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s
Continuous Motor Force	100 N	100 N	100 N	100 N
Peak Motor Force	210 N	210 N	210 N	210 N
Centered Load Capacity	600 N	600 N	600 N	600 N
Accuracy, Typical	±1.7 µm	±2.0 µm	±2.5 µm	±3.0 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed	±4.5 µm	±4.5 µm	±5.5 µm	±7.5 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical	±0.08 µm	±0.08 µm	±0.09 µm	±0.09 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm	±0.25 µm
Pitch, Typical	±37 µrad	±37 µrad	±37 µrad	±50 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±125 µrad
Compliance in Pitch	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm	0.2 µrad/Nm
Yaw, Typical	±25 µrad	±25 µrad	±25 µrad	±30 µrad
Yaw, Guaranteed	±50 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad	±75 µrad
Compliance in Yaw	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm
Origin Repeatability	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm
Thread Type ²	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20
Weight	17 kg	19 kg	21 kg	23 kg
MTBF	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)

Notes:

1000 mm/s with XPS-EDBL, 500 mm/s with XPS-DRV11 / XPS-DRV02
M- metric versions have M6 threaded mounting holes.

Models	IMS800LM-S	IMS1000LM-S	IMS1200LM-S
Travel Range	800 mm	1000 mm	1200 mm
Minimum Incremental Motion	20 nm	20 nm	20 nm
Maximum Speed ¹	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s	1000 mm/s
Continuous Motor Force	100 N	100 N	100 N
Peak Motor Force	210 N	210 N	210 N
Centered Load Capacity	600 N	600 N	600 N
Accuracy, Typical	±4.0 µm	±4.0 µm	±5.0 µm
Accuracy, Guaranteed	±9.0 µm	±9.0 µm	±9.0 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Typical	±0.10 µm	±0.12 µm	±0.13 µm
Bi-directional Repeatability, Guaranteed	±0.50 µm	±0.50 µm	±0.50 µm
Pitch, Typical	±100 µrad	±112 µrad	±125 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±200 µrad	±225 µrad	±250 µrad
Pitch, Guaranteed	±200 µrad	±225 µrad	±250 µrad
Yaw, Typical	±40 µrad	±40 µrad	±40 µrad
Yaw, Guaranteed	±150 µrad	±150 µrad	±150 µrad
Compliance in Yaw	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm	1 µrad/Nm
Origin Repeatability	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm	±0.05 µm
Thread Type ²	1/4-20	1/4-20	1/4-20
Weight	24 kg	28 kg	32 kg
MTBF	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)	20,000 h (25% load, 30% duty cycle)

Notes:

Also available in -SA-S stand-alone version with reduced load capacity of 100 N

1000 mm/s with XPS-EDBL, 500 mm/s with XPS-DRV11 / XPS-DRV02
M- metric versions have M6 threaded mounting holes.

Features

Reliable Straightness Over Long Travel Ranges

The IMS-LM stages employ straightness compensation methods to offer improved straightness performance over long travel ranges of up to 1.2 meters. They are designed for self-supporting applications and are a cost-effective solution for precision industrial and laboratory systems.

FEM Optimized Extremely Stiff Aluminum Body

The IMS-LM series utilizes an extremely stiff, FEM optimized extruded aluminum body which minimizes the bi-metal bending effect caused by different thermal expansion coefficients of aluminum and steel. The unique, rigid body design of the IMS-LM provides high motion performance over long distance and reduces deflection under load without compromising on weight.

The high stiffness of the IMS-LM stages results in very short settling times that improve the performance and throughput of many stepping, scanning, and continuous machining processes.

20 nm Minimum Incremental Motion

Precision position feedback is supplied by a highly repeatable linear scale mounted inside the stage. The encoder signals are interpolated by Newport’s XPS motion controller with 20 nm minimum incremental motion for outstanding repeatability and stability. Absolute home position and limit signals are incorporated in the linear scale to improve repeatability and reliability, without additional electronics or mechanical parts for optimal precision.

IMS-LM stages are capable of performing very small incremental motions with high accuracy and reliability.

Non-Contact Drive Linear Motor

The high efficiency, iron-core linear motor has the advantage of higher speed, acceleration and system responsiveness with no wear of motor brushes or drive screws, significantly reducing heat generation. The IMS-LM is the optimum solution for applications that require high-throughput, high reliability, and ultra-quiet operation even when traveling long distances.

Recirculating Ball Bearings Slides

The recirculating ball bearing slides provide excellent payload capabilities and longer life with accurate linear trajectory. It mitigates the issue of ball cage migration, which is typically found on linear ball bearings or crossed roller bearings.

Hard Stoppers

IMS-LM stages use electrical end-of-run and elastomer bumper hard stops to stop the carriage as smoothly as possible past the end-of-runs. The overtravel allowed by the hard stops is 8 mm, and when used with Newport XPS controllers, any commanded motion out of the travel range is not allowed.

Stand Alone Versions

The IMS-LM-SA-S stand-alone versions are for high speed applications over a non-flat mounting surface with a smaller load. Unlike the regular higher load IMS-LM-S versions, the stand-alone stages include 4 mounting pads for non-flat mounting surfaces to maintain its pitch and yaw performance and while supporting up to a 10-kg centered load capacity. They are available in 800, 1000 and 1200 mm travel ranges, English and metric versions.

Error Mapping Services

For critical positioning applications, Newport offers error mapping upon request for these linear motor stages driven by our XPS advanced motion controller. We will measure, implement, and verify the results of this error map that will individually optimize each stage's position accuracy. In addition, multi-axis error mapping is also available. Measurements are made at 20.0 ±0.2°C. A certificate of calibration will be provided with your stage. Actual data may also be provided upon request.

Metrology Report Included at No Additional Cost

Newport guarantees specification values which are measured and recorded following ASME B5.57 and ISO 230-2 standards. The typical performance values are two times better than the guaranteed specifications.

IMS-LM Motor Force

IMS-LM Load Characteristics

Features

Reliable Straightness Over Long Travel Ranges

FEM Optimized Extremely Stiff Aluminum Body

The high stiffness of the IMS-LM stages results in very short settling times that improve the performance and throughput of many stepping, scanning, and continuous machining processes.

20 nm Minimum Incremental Motion

IMS-LM stages are capable of performing very small incremental motions with high accuracy and reliability.

Non-Contact Drive Linear Motor

Recirculating Ball Bearings Slides

Hard Stoppers

Stand Alone Versions

Error Mapping Services

Metrology Report Included at No Additional Cost

IMS-LM Motor Force

IMS-LM Load Characteristics

Compatible Controllers

For 1000 mm/sec maximum speed, the compatible motion controllers, driver module and cable kit are:

XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-EDBL High Power Amplifier and XPS-DK24 Cable Kit.
XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-EDBL High Power Amplifier and XPS-DK24 Cable Kit.

For 500 mm/sec maximum speed, the compatible motion controllers, driver module and cable kit are:

XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 driver module and XPS-DK22 Cable Kit.
XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 driver module and XPS-DK22 Cable Kit.

Compatible Controllers

For 1000 mm/sec maximum speed, the compatible motion controllers, driver module and cable kit are:

XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-EDBL High Power Amplifier and XPS-DK24 Cable Kit.
XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-EDBL High Power Amplifier and XPS-DK24 Cable Kit.

For 500 mm/sec maximum speed, the compatible motion controllers, driver module and cable kit are:

XPS-RLD Motion Controller (2 or 4 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 driver module and XPS-DK22 Cable Kit.
XPS-D Motion Controller (2, 4, 6 or 8 Axis): Requires an XPS-DRV11 driver module and XPS-DK22 Cable Kit.

Accessories

Legacy driver and cable kit for XPS controller

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		XPS-DRV02 PWM Drive Module, Brushless Motors	UNIVERSAL		In Stock	$1,299
		XPS-DK27 Cable Kit, For Stages IMS-LM-S, XM-S, and XPS-DRV02 Driver	UNIVERSAL		Contact Us	$423

Cable Chain Kits

	Compare	Description	Compatibility	Drawings, CAD & Specs	Avail.	Price
		IMSLMC Cable Chain Kit, IMS Stage, Single Axis	UNIVERSAL		3 Weeks	$634
		IMSLMC2 Cable Chain Kit, IMS Extended Travel Stages, Single Axis	UNIVERSAL		10 Weeks	$1,241