Products Home / Optical Systems / Galvanometers / Dual-Axis VantagePro® Galvanometer Scan Head Systems, ±22.5° Scan AngleDual-Axis VantagePro® Galvanometer Scan Head Systems, ±22.5° Scan Angle
- 22.5° Scan Angle and Beam Diameters up to 45 mm
- Protected Silver, Nd:YAG, or CO2 Laser Mirror Coatings
- Easy to Integrate with OEM Systems
- Analog Control Electronics
Each system includes
a pair of matched
servo drivers.
QS30XY-AG
Mirrors for Ø30 mm Beams,
Protected Silver Coating
Servo Drivers Included with
Galvanometer Scanners for
Ø7 or Ø10 mm Beams
Servo Drivers Included with
Galvanometer Scanners for
Ø15 to Ø45 mm Beams
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| Dual-Axis Galvanometer Scan Head Selection Guide | ||||||
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| Item # Prefix | Mirror Coatingsa | Max Beam Diameter |
Position Detector |
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| -AG | -Y3 | -Y1 | -CD | |||
| QS7XY |  |
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- | 7 mm | Optical |
| QS10XY | |
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- | 10 mm | |
| QS15XY | |
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- | 15 mm | |
| QS20XY | |
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20 mm | |
| QS30XY | |
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30 mm | Capacitive |
| QS45XY | |
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45 mm | |
| Power Supply & Command Cables | ||||||
Applications
- Laser Marking
- Additive Manufacturing
- Laser Engraving
- Welding
- Micromachining
- Laser Drilling
- Ablation/Surface Texturing
- Cutting/Scribing
- Laser Scanning Microscopy
- Laser Projection
Demo Units Available
Interested in trying a Dual-Axis VantagePro® Scan Head Galvanometer System for your application? Contact us at techsales@thorlabs.com to request a demo unit.
Features
- Moving Magnet Motor Design for Fast Response (250 µs for 0.4° Optical with Mirrors for Ø7 mm Beams)
- High-Precision Optical or Capacitive Mirror Position Detection (See Table to the Right for Details)
- Four Mirror Coatings Available:
- Protected Silver, 450 nm to 10.6 µm
- Nd:YAG Laser, 3rd Harmonic, 355 nm
- Nd:YAG Laser, 1064 nm
- CO2 Laser, 10.64 µm
- High Reflectance at 633 nm for Alignment Laser
- Analog PID Control Electronics with Current Damping
- 24" (610 mm) Drive Cable Included
- Power Supply, Power Cables, and Command Cables Available Separately
- Custom Coatings Available upon Request (Contact Tech Sales for More Details)
These high-speed VantagePro® scanning galvanometer mirror positioning systems are designed for integration into OEM or custom laser beam steering applications. Models are available for beam diameters up to 45 mm. Each system includes a dual-axis galvanometer scan head with mirrors and matched driver cards. Dimensions and mounting features can be accessed by clicking on the red docs icon (
) next to the Item # below. A compatible ±15 V power supply (either open frame or enclosed) and command cable(s) are sold separately below. For a list of which power supplies and cables to use with which galvos, see the Galvo Compatibility tab.
The user must provide a function generator or other analog voltage output device in order to operate the servo drivers. The mirrors are offered with one of four coatings, as shown in the table to the right. Custom coatings are available upon request. Please contact Tech Sales for more details. We also offer single-axis systems with the galvanometer scanners used in these scan heads.
Servo Driver Board
These closed-loop servo drivers interpret the signals from the position detecting system inside the motor and produce the drive voltage required to rotate the mirror to the desired position. High bandwidth ensures following of analog command waveforms with speed and accuracy.
Both drivers feature proportional-integral-derivative (PID) servo driver circuits with advanced current damping for high performance. The drivers incorporate low-noise components to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio for better accuracy and low-drift components to reduce the effects of temperature variation. A notch filter is selected and tuned for each unique mirror-galvo combination to maximize system bandwidth for faster, more accurate scanning. These systems are ideal for use in applications including step-and-hold positioning, vector positioning (e.g., laser marking), and raster positioning (printing or laser scanning microscopy).
Servos are optimized for high-speed, precise positioning for all applications. Servos for scanners with ≥15 mm maximum beam diameters additionally feature dual-output power amplifiers to keep power supply requirements modest for larger motors without sacrificing performance. Servo driver circuits provide soft start/stop operation, open circuit AGC fail, and over/under-voltage protections. Onboard status LEDs indicate servo status and fault conditions and a diagnostic port provides position, velocity, error, and current information. Each driver-galvo-mirror set is tested and tuned to specification. The unique serial number of the galvanometer is noted on its associated driver board.
Large-Volume Orders
For orders where a large quantity of an item is purchased and the delivery of that item is scheduled with our production (i.e., not taken directly from inventory), Thorlabs passes on to the customer the cost savings associated with planned production of high volumes of that item. Since the volume and planned production are key to realizing the cost savings, we ask that you contact us to obtain volume pricing.
Additional requests can include custom optic sizes and coatings, specialized tuning, and variable cable options.
| Galvanometer Scanner Specs | |||||||
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| Item # Prefix | QS7XY | QS10XY | QS15XY | QS20XY | QS30XY | QS45XY | |
| Max Beam Diameter | 7 mm | 10 mm | 15 mm | 20 mm | 30 mm | 45 mm | |
| Mirror Substrate | Fused Silica | Silicon Carbide | |||||
| Step Response Time (0.4° Optical) | 250 µs | 350 µs | 600 µs | 650 µs | 1200 µs | 1200 µs | |
| Mechanical and Electrical Specs | |||||||
| Rated Excursion | ±22.5° Opticala | ||||||
| Rotor Inertial Load |
Recommended | 0.17 g·cm2 | 1.8 g·cm2 | 5.1 g·cm2 | |||
| Max | 0.85 g·cm2 | 9 g·cm2 | 25 g·cm2 | ||||
| Torque Constant | 40 000 dyne·cm/A | 180 000 dyne·cm/A | 280 000 dyne·cm/A | ||||
| Coil Resistance | 1.3 Ω | 3.0 Ω | 5.8 Ω | ||||
| Coil Inductance | 76 µH @ 1 kHz | 530 µH @ 1 kHz | 450 µH @ 1 kHz | ||||
| Position Detector | |||||||
| Type | Optical | Capacitive | |||||
| Linearity | 99.8% @ ±20° | >99.9% | |||||
| Gain Drift | 50 ppm/°C | 50 ppm/°C | |||||
| Offset Drift | 30 µrad/°C | 40 µrad/°C | |||||
| Repeatability | 10 µrad | 15 µrad | |||||
| Output Signal (Typ.) |
Differential Mode | 7.1 µA/° Optical | 40 µA/° Optical | ||||
| Common Mode | 385 µA | 2100 µA | |||||
| Supply Current | 30 - 40 mA | 10 - 20 mA | |||||
| General Specs | |||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C (Non-Condensing) | ||||||
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 50 °C | ||||||
| Servo Shaft Size | Ø14 mm x 26.3 mm | Ø22 mm x 50 mm | Ø30.5 mm x 30 mm | ||||
| Mirror Coating Specs | ||||
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| Item # Suffix | -AG | -Y3 | -Y1 | -CD |
| Coating Type | Protected Silver | Hard Dielectric, Nd:YAG Laser 3rd Harmonic |
Hard Dielectric, Nd:YAG Laser Fundamental |
Dielectric on Metal for CO2 Laser |
| Absolute Reflectance |
≥92% (450 - 500 nm) ≥94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) ≥98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
≥99% (355 nm) ≥80% (633 nm) |
≥98% (1064 nm) ≥80% (633 nm) |
≥99.5% (10.64 µm) ≥80% (633 nm) |
| Surface Quality (Scratch-Dig) |
40-20 | 20-10 | 40-20 | 40-20 |
| Servo Amplifier Specsa | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item # Prefix | QS7XY QS10XY |
QS15XY QS20XY QS30XY QS45XY |
| Inputs | ||
| Command Input Range | ±5 V | |
| Position Input Scale Factor | 0.22 V/° Optical | |
| Command Input Impedance | 400 kΩ (Differential) 200 kΩ (Single Ended) |
20 kΩ ± 1% (Differential) 10 kΩ ± 1% (Single Ended) |
| Position Offset Range | ±0.25 V | |
| External Enable | TTL (Low: Disable Drive) | See Footnote b for Details |
| Diagnostic Outputs | ||
| Servo Ready | TTL | 12 V |
| Position | 0.22 V/° Optical | |
| Position Error | 0.22 V/° Optical | |
| Velocity | Analog (Reference Only) | |
| AGC Voltage | Analog (DC) | |
| Coil Current | 1 V/A | |
| Analog Output Impedance | Unbuffered | 1 kΩ ± 1% (For All Outputs) |
| Power Supply (Not Included) | ||
| Input Voltage | ±15 VDC <100 mV Ripple <0.5% DC to 30 MHz Noise |
±15 to ±24 VDC <100 mV Ripple <0.5% DC to 30 MHz Noise |
| Maximum Drive Current Limit | 3 A (RMS); 10 A (Peak) | 4 A (RMS); 10 A (Peak) |
| Quiescent Current | 220 mA (Servo Enabled, Galvo at Rest) | |
| Gain Drift | Up to 20 ppm/°C | |
| Offset Drift | Up to 26 µrad/°C | Up to 30 µrad/°C |
| General Specs | ||
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 45 °C (With Appropriate Cooling) | |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 60 °C | |
| Dimensions | 2.38" x 2.22" x 1.06" (60.5 mm x 56.4 mm x 27.0 mm) |
2.38" x 2.13" x 1.06" (60.5 mm x 54.1 mm x 27.0 mm) |
| Mass (Weight) | 49 g (1.7 oz) | 74 g (2.6 oz) |
Galvanometer Motor/Mirror Assembly
The galvanometer consists of a galvanometer-based scanning motor with an optical mirror mounted on the shaft and a detector that provides positional feedback to the control board. The moving magnet design for the QS series of galvanometer motors was chosen over a stationary magnet and rotating coil design in order to provide the fastest response times and the highest system resonant frequency. The position of the mirror is encoded using an optical or capacitive sensing system located inside of the motor housing.
Due to the large angular acceleration of the rotation shaft, the size, shape, and inertia of the mirrors become significant factors in the design of high-performance galvanometer systems. Furthermore, the mirror must remain rigid (flat) even when subjected to large accelerations. All these factors have been precisely balanced in our galvanometer systems in order to match the characteristics of the galvanometer motor and maximize performance of the system.
The galvanometer mirrors are secured to the motor/mirror assembly by a flexure clamp. The positions of the mirror holders are set at the factory and should not be changed by the user.
System Operation
The servo driver must be connected to a DC power supply, the galvanometer motor, and an input voltage source (the monitoring connection is optional). For continuous scanning applications, a function generator with a square or sine wave output is sufficient for scanning the galvanometer mirror over its entire range. For more complex scanning patterns, a programmable voltage source such as a DAQ card can be used. User-generated motion trajectories with smooth acceleration profiles are preferred; uncontrolled steps should be avoided if possible. Please note that these systems do not include a power supply (sold separately below), function generator, or DAQ card. The drivers below are factory configured for a 0.22 V/° ratio between the input voltage and mirror position, as well as an input voltage of ±5 VDC. Drivers configured for 0.44 V/° and ±10 VDC are available upon request; please contact Tech Support. The control circuit also provides monitoring outputs that allow the user to track the position of the mirror. In addition, voltages proportional to the drive current being supplied to the motor and the difference between the command position and the actual position of the mirror are supplied by the control circuit.
Note that in dual-axis systems it is important to maintain a robust common ground between both drivers to minimize coupling (crosstalk) through a shared power supply. Heavy gauge ground jumpers are included with all dual-axis systems.
Closed-Loop Mirror Positioning
The angular orientation (position) of the mirror is measured using an optical or capacitive sensing system, which is integrated into the interior of the galvanometer housing, and allows for the closed-loop operation of the galvanometer mirror system.
The table below illustrates how to assemble a galvo system. After picking the galvo needed, choose the applicable power supply and cable set to match. Open frame power supplies require the cables to be soldered into the system, while enclosed power supplies allow the cables to directly connect to the system. A user-supplied controller will also be needed for this system.
| Galvo Compatability | ||
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| Galvo | Compatible Power Supply (Supports up to Two Axes) |
Compatible Cable Set (Choose One Per Axis) |
| QS7 or QS10 | GPWR15 Open Frame Power Supplya | CBLS2F |
| GPS011 Series Enclosed Power Supplyb | CBLS2P | |
| QS15 or QS20 | GPWR15 Open Frame Power Supplya | CBLS3F |
| GPS011 Series Enclosed Power Supplyb | CBLS3P | |
| QS30 or QS45 | GPWR15 Open Frame Power Supplya | CBLS3F |
| Posted Comments: | |
Andreas Gaarzmann
(posted 2024-08-21 14:48:42.563) Hallo, welcher Hersteller wird für die Galvanometer verwendet. Können Sie mehr Spezifikationen über die Galvanometer bereitstellen? Rotor Inertia, Torque Constant, Thermal Resistance, Peak Current, RMS Current usw. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Andreas Gaarzmann cdolbashian
(posted 2024-08-26 08:45:40.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry Andreas. You asked the following question: " Hello, which manufacturer is used for the galvanometers. Can you provide more specifications about the galvanometers? Rotor Inertia, Torque Constant, Thermal Resistance, Peak Current, RMS Current etc". Firstly, our QS- series galvos are designed and manufactured at our office in New Hampshire (Thorlabs Measurements Systems). Regarding some of these specifications in which you have inquired, some of these are on the "specs" tab of the product page (https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=14115&tabname=specs), and regarding the ones not shown, I have reached out to you directly to discuss them. Hyojeong Shon
(posted 2024-05-08 14:14:18.623) Hi.
Is there any information on the stability of this product?
(e.g. xx μrad (1σ))
I want to compare its stability with fast-steering mirror (part no. FSM75-P01). cdolbashian
(posted 2024-05-24 02:57:18.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry. The typical instability of any given position is typically +/-2urad provided proper electrical grounding and a low-noise power supply. user
(posted 2024-05-08 13:49:59.353) Hi!
Is there any information about the stability of this large aperture galvo system? (e.g. xx μrad (1σ))
I want to compare the stability spec with the fast-steering mirror (part#: FSM75-P01). Timothy Gillespie
(posted 2023-12-13 21:55:28.233) Hi
Are any of your Galvanometer Scan Head vacuum compatible ( 1e-6 torr ) ?
I am after a 2D scan 15 mm beam +/- 2 deg optical with very fast settling time.
But the scan head must be inside the vacuum chamber.
Thanks for your help
cheers
Tim ksosnowski
(posted 2023-12-18 02:42:38.0) Hello Tim, thanks for reaching out to Thorlabs. For vacuum chamber applications, we suggest using our flexure SS and SP series galvanometers. The flexure configuration eliminates the need for lubricants, which can be challenging in a chamber. The typical step response at 0.4 degrees optical is approximately 1200 microseconds. It is important to consider thermal management when operating a scanner within a vacuum. The magnetic rotor, which is suspended in the drive coil, experiences an increase in temperature. This thermal increase is exacerbated by the diminished heat dissipation resulting from the absence of airflow in a vacuum. We have reached out directly to discuss your application in greater detail. user
(posted 2023-09-25 13:57:52.117) Dear Madam/Sir,
We have been using ThorLabs (Nutfiledtech) Dual-Axis VantagePro® Galvanometer Scan Head Systems, ±22.5° Scan Angle that came with the above-mentioned Drivers (Included with this Galvanometer Scanners for Ø15 to Ø45 mm Beams). As we were preparing the PO to purchase the connectors and other parts to connect this equipment to our control system, we found that connector shell Molex 51090-0400 that mates with the Servo Enable Connector J8 on the Main Board of the Galvanometer Driver is no longer available (please see links below). Same applies for the Molex connector 51090-0800 that mates with J12 of the Galvanometer Driver Main board. Alternatives are not offered, and short analysis of some proposed alternatives found that they are not really drop in alternatives (more likely they are only alternatives if both mating parts are changed to proposed alternatives).
Please advise if you have any suggestion on the alternative parts that could be used that would mate with the existing Molex connectors on the Galvanometer Driver module. Also, please let us know how this will be handled in the future.
https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/part-detail/510900400
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/molex/0510900400/1632893?s=N4IgTCBcDaIKwEYAMBOJBaJAWJSQF0BfIA
https://www.molex.com/en-us/products/part-detail/510900800
Thank you in advance, cdolbashian
(posted 2023-10-19 10:07:31.0) Thank you for reaching out to us to let us know about this obsolescence. As of now, this is indeed on our radar, and we plan to switch connectors to one which has available subcomponents in the future. I have reached out to you directly to discuss this. William Pringlemeir
(posted 2023-09-14 10:58:42.2) So for the (X,Y) pairs..
(+,+) | (-,+)
--------+----------
(+,-) | (-,-)
gives the signal quadrants for different voltages and .22v/deg describes the magnitude. Ie, what is the 'vector' for the motion and not just the magnitude. ksosnowski
(posted 2023-11-22 02:58:05.0) Thanks for reaching out to Thorlabs. When applying a positive voltage with the polarity described in the servo board manual, if you are looking at the mirror's end of the motor shaft, the mirror shaft will turn counter-clockwise. Depending on the exact mounting orientation and use of other mirrors in your setup, the beam itself may appear to turn in different directions, however our mandrels wind each motor galvo motor with the same polarity. As the galvo motor performance is fully symmetric, many applications can simply reverse the applied drive signal polarity if you notice your beam is turning the opposite direction from what is intended. I have reached out directly to discuss your application in further detail. user
(posted 2023-09-13 14:40:56.73) For dual axis systems, the 'Y' is positive for vertical and the 'X' is positive for left, or is there some wiring mixed up? I did not see the command coordinates anywhere, but I may have missed this. Sorry. ksosnowski
(posted 2023-11-22 02:57:16.0) Thanks for reaching out to Thorlabs. When applying a positive voltage with the polarity described in the servo board manual, if you are looking at the mirror's end of the motor shaft, the mirror shaft will turn counter-clockwise. Depending on the exact mounting orientation and use of other mirrors in your setup, the beam itself may appear to turn in different directions, however our mandrels wind each motor galvo motor with the same polarity. As the galvo motor performance is fully symmetric, many applications can simply reverse the applied drive signal polarity if you notice your beam is turning the opposite direction from what is intended. I have reached out directly to discuss your application in further detail. user
(posted 2023-09-08 15:17:02.067) Hi, in the manual for servo amplifier, single-ended operation is enabled by applying a solder bridge to R77. Is it also possible to enable this mode by simply connecting pin 3 and ground together at the input? Or bridge R77 is the only recommended method? cdolbashian
(posted 2023-09-25 08:47:44.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry Vasili. While the recommended method of jumping these two pins would be a solder bridge, a simple wire jumper is also appropriate. user
(posted 2023-09-01 10:00:43.797) Hi, in your manual you mention single-ended and differential operation. What does it mean? Can I connect negative command to the ground and apply command to positive end: sine wave with amplitude varying from +5 to -5V? What will be the mirrror response in that case? Thanks. cdolbashian
(posted 2023-09-11 01:13:35.0) Thank you for contacting us with this inquiry. For a single ended configuration, the voltage is measured with respect to a 0V whereas when using a differential pair, your net applied voltage signal is measured as the difference between the (+) and (-) signals. I have reached out to you directly with some more specific examples of each of these driving configurations. Julien Camard
(posted 2023-05-24 12:52:00.503) Hi! Could you please advise on the best way to clean the galvo mirror surface? Can I use isopropyl alcohol? Ethanol? cdolbashian
(posted 2023-06-12 01:27:47.0) We would not recommend using these solvents on these mirrors without contacting us first. Different mirror coatings are more or less resilient, and using the wrong cleaning method on a certain coating may damage it. For any mirror coating though, dry compressed air is acceptable. Joseph Gaulin
(posted 2023-05-23 09:35:31.893) Hi,
I am currently working on a volumetric projector. I would like to know if you have a tool that can reflect a laser in the infrared (1080 nm) and make it oscillate on an axis at a minimum frequency of 300 kHz. It can be X axis, Y axis or even Z axis. cdolbashian
(posted 2023-05-24 08:40:41.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry. The galvo systems, unfortunately are not suitable for such an application. I have contacted you directly to discuss more specifics regarding your particular setup and requirements, and how we might fulfill them. ritwik podder
(posted 2023-05-11 19:31:08.067) Hello, I am from nit silchar, we have bought QS30XY-AG, can you please send me software through which, the servo drivers can be operated for QS30XY-AG Mirrors for Ø30 mm Beams, cdolbashian
(posted 2023-06-01 04:55:52.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry. These are analog components, and thus are driven with a -5 to +5V analog signal. This can be any waveform, and the galvo will move proportionally to such a signal. I have contacted you directly to discuss this further. user
(posted 2022-11-28 19:25:10.543) Hi, I wanna consult you that how fast we can scan the whole scanning angle of the galvanometer (back-fly time). Thanks cdolbashian
(posted 2022-12-02 04:26:32.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry. I have contacted you directly to discuss your question. For future discussion-based questions, please email techsupport@thorlabs.com. William Flanagan
(posted 2022-10-25 12:41:36.99) Hi,
I'm using the QS7XY-AG and am noticing that the field is rotated after reflection from the galvos. Do you know how much this field rotation is meant to be?
Kind Regards,
Billy Flanagan cdolbashian
(posted 2022-11-08 01:59:35.0) Thank you for reaching out to us Billy. For that particular device, one galvo axis is tilted ~15° with respect to the surface in which it would be mounted. You should expect to see a similar tilt to your image upon output. Joaquim Santos
(posted 2022-03-22 14:08:27.857) Hi,
Is there any information on the mirror's surface flatness that you could provide me? Furthermore, do you have an estimate of the maximum scanning frequency for a triangular driving signal with 0V offset and an amplitude corresponding to an optical angle of +-10º?
Thanks,
Joaquim cdolbashian
(posted 2022-04-01 02:45:55.0) Thank you for reaching out to us Joaquim. Galvo speeds are highly dependent on a variety of application specific parameters. For information that is relevant to your individual setup we recommend reaching out to us directly at Techsupport@thorlabs.com.
As for the mirror's surface flatness, we spec this at λ/4 @633nm. Steve Madden
(posted 2022-02-09 23:46:43.683) Hi There,
can you advise please what the traingle and sawtooth waveform bandwidth is for the QS10 X-Y galvo pair? We have purchased two sets and want to know how fast we can safely drive them in sawtooth and triangle mode for 10-20 minute runs...
Thanks,
Steve cdolbashian
(posted 2022-03-08 10:57:28.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry Steve. Due to the nature of running a galvo, this answer is not so simple. In order to address this inquiry, we need information regarding your waveform, travel range, and driving current. I have reached out to you directly to discuss the specifics of your application. user
(posted 2021-03-06 15:25:05.397) Hi,
I can probably determine max angular acceleration just based on Torque and load. However, not sure what current rating is required to achieve that acceleration or deacceleration. Can you please specify what is the max angular acceleration that can be achieved? Thanks YLohia
(posted 2021-03-18 02:46:25.0) Hello, thank you for contacting Thorlabs. What is the step size and the waveform shape that you're hoping to use? Sine the speed is dependent on current and step size, we typically measure speed as the small angle step response time. The time in µs it takes the galvo to become 99% settled at 1% of the full scale angle. In the case of the QS45XY-AG, that speed is 700 µs. The engineering team for these galvos can be contacted directly by using the "Contact Us" button (tms-sales@thorlabs.com) on this page below. Stephen Uhlhorn
(posted 2021-01-09 14:04:50.997) Can you send me a quote for the servo driver board only? In looking at the analog driver used with the larger aperture scanners (Nutfield QD-4000). YLohia
(posted 2021-01-11 03:06:32.0) Hello, custom (or component) item quotes for these galvos can be requested by emailing tms-sales@thorlabs.com or by clicking the "Request Quote" button above. We will contact you directly. |
| Key Specsa | ||||||
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| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS7XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
7 mm | Optical | ±22.5° Optical | 0.17 g·cm2 | 250 µs |
| QS7XY-Y3 | Nd:YAG Laser, 3rd Harmonic: Rabs ≥ 99% (355 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS7XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS2F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems), or GPS011 series Linear Power Supply and CBLS2P Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
| Key Specsa | ||||||
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| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS10XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
10 mm | Optical | ±22.5° Optical | 0.17 g·cm2 | 350 µs |
| QS10XY-Y3 | Nd:YAG Laser, 3rd Harmonic: Rabs ≥ 99% (355 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS10XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS2F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems), or GPS011 series Linear Power Supply and CBLS2P Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
| Key Specsa | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS15XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
15 mm | Optical | ±22.5° Optical | 1.8 g·cm2 | 600 µs |
| QS15XY-Y3 | Nd:YAG Laser, 3rd Harmonic: Rabs ≥ 99% (355 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS15XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS3F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems), , or GPS011 series Linear Power Supply and CBLS3P Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
| Key Specsa | ||||||
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| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS20XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
20 mm | Optical | ±22.5° Optical | 1.8 g·cm2 | 650 µs |
| QS20XY-Y3 | Nd:YAG Laser, 3rd Harmonic: Rabs ≥ 99% (355 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS20XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS20XY-CD | CO2 Laser: Rabs ≥ 99.5% (10.64 µm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS3F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems), , or GPS011 series Linear Power Supply and CBLS3P Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
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| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS30XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
30 mm | Capacitive | ±22.5° Optical | 5.1 g·cm2 | 1200 µs |
| QS30XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS30XY-CD | CO2 Laser: Rabs ≥ 99.5% (10.64 µm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS3F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
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| Item # | Mirror Coating | Max Beam Diameter | Position Detector | Rated Excursion | Recommended Rotor Inertial Load | Step Response Time |
| QS45XY-AG | Protected Silver: Rabs ≥ 92% (450 - 500 nm) Rabs ≥ 94.5% (500 - 2000 nm) Rabs ≥ 98% (2 - 10.6 µm) |
45 mm, Converging |
Capacitive | ±22.5° Optical | 5.1 g·cm2 | 1200 µs |
| QS45XY-Y1 | Nd:YAG Laser: Rabs ≥ 98% (1064 nm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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| QS45XY-CD | CO2 Laser: Rabs ≥ 99.5% (10.64 µm) Rabs ≥ 80% (633 nm) |
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Each system includes a galvanometer scan head, driver boards, and drive cables. A compatible GPWR15 Power Supply and CBLS3F Command and Power Cables (two required for dual-axis systems) can be purchased separately below.
Zoom- GPWR15 Power Supply: ±15 V Power Supply for Single- and Dual-Axis Systems; One Supply Can Power up to Two Galvos
- QG, QS, SS, and SP Series VantagePro® Galvanometer Scanners
- BLINK Focusers
- XG Series Scan Heads
- GPWR15 Power Supply Specs
- Open Frame Requires Cables to be Soldered In
- Input: 100-120 or 220-240 VAC
- Output: ±15 V @ 5 A (150 W Max Power)
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 °C
- Dimensions: 14.0" x 4.9" x 3.5" (356 mm x 124 mm x 90 mm)
- CBLS2F: Command and Power Cables for QS7 and QS10 Series Galvanometer Scanners and BLINK High-Speed Focusers (One Set Required per Axis)
- CBLS3F: Command and Power Cables for QG4/5 and QS15/20/30/45 Series Galvanometer Scanners (One Set Required per Axis)
The GPWR15 Power Supply is a low noise, linear supply designed to minimize electrical interference for maximum system resolution. The compatible systems include the QG, QS, SS, and SP series Galvanometers Scanners, the BLINK Focusers, and the XG Series Scan Heads. This power supply delivers ±15 VDC at 5 A and is configured to accept a mains voltage of 100 - 120 or 220 - 240 VAC. It has an open frame, allowing the user to solder the compatible power cable into the system.
The CBLS2F Command and Power Cable Set can be used to connect the GPWR15 power supply to the QS7/10 series galvo scanners or the BLINK high speed focuser. The power cable has a four pin connector on one end for compatibility with the QS7/10 galvos and BLINK focusers and three bare wires for soldering to the GPWR15 power supply on the other end. The command cable has a two pin connector on one end for compatibility with the QS7/10 galvos and BLINK focusers and three bare wires for soldering to a user-supplied controller on the other end.
The CBLS3F Power and Command Cable set can be used to connect the GPWR15 power supply to the QG4/5, QS15/20/30/45, SS, or SP series galvo scanners. The power cable has a three pin connector on one end and three bare wires for soldering to the GPWR15 power supply on the other end. The command cable has a four pin connector on one end and three bare wires for soldering to a user-supplied controller on the other end.
Zoom- GPS011 Series: ±15 V Power Supply for Single- and Dual-Axis Systems; One Supply Can Power up to Two Galvos
- QS7, QS10, QS15, and QS20 Series VantagePro® Galvanometer Scanners
- BLINK Focusers
- XG Series Scan Heads
- GPS011 Series Specs:
- Enlcosed Unit Allows Cables to Directly Connect to the System
- Switchable Input: 100 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz, 115 VAC / 60 Hz, 230 VAC / 50 Hz
- Output: ±15 VDC @ 3 A
- Operating Temperature: 5 to 40 °C
- Dimensions: 7.05" x 10.79" x 4.8" (179 mm x 274 mm (Max) x 122 mm)
- CBLS2P: Command and Power Cable Set for QS7/10 Series Scanning Galvanometer Systems and BLINK High-Speed Focusers
- CBLS3P: Command and Power Cable Set for QG4/5 and QS15/20 Series Scanning Galvanometer Systems
The GPS011 Series Power Supplies are low noise, linear supplies designed to minimize electrical interference for maximum system resolution for 1D and 2D galvanometer systems. The compatible systems include the QG4, QG5, QS7, QS10, QS15, and QS20 Series Galvanometers Scanners, the BLINK Focusers, and the XG Series Scan Heads. These power supplies deliver ±15 VDC at 3 A and are configured to accept a mains voltage of 115 VAC (Item # GPS011-US), 230 VAC (Item # GPS011-EC), or 100 VAC (Item # GPS011-JP). The GPS011 units are enclosed, allowing for direct connection with the compatible power cable without soldering.
Please note that the GPS011 series power supplies are insufficient for driving the QS30/45 Scanning Galvanometer Systems. Additionally, for the compatible galvos, Thorlabs recommends keeping the RMS current at 1 A or below.
The CBLS2P Power and Command Cable Set can be used to connect the GPS011 series galvo system linear power supplies to the QS7/10 series galvo scanners or the BLINK high speed focuser. The power cable has a three-pin circular connector on one end for compatibility with the GPS011 series and a four pin connector on the other end for compatibility with the BLINK focusers and QS7/10 galvos. The command cable has a BNC connector on one end for compatibility with a user-supplied controller and a two pin connector on the other end for compatibility with the BLINK focusers and QS7/10 galvos.
The CBLS3P Power and Command Cable set can be used to connect the GPS011 series galvo system linear power supplies to the QG4/5 and QS15/20 series galvo scanners. The power cable has a three-pin circular connector on one end for compatibility with the GPS011 series power supplies and a three pin connector on the other end for compatibility with the QG4/5 and QS15/20 galvos. The command cable has a BNC connector on one end for compatibility with a user-supplied controller and a four pin connector on the other end for compatibility with the QG4/5 and QS15/20 galvos.
2-Axis Galvos:±22.5° Scan Angle