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SCP05 and SCP05T
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• ±1.0 mm (±0.04") of Travel with 250 μm/rev Adjusters
• Hold Ø1/2" Optics up to 0.23" (5.8 mm) Thick with Included SM05RR Retaining Ring
• Ø0.43" (Ø10.9 mm) Clear Aperture with Retaining Ring
• Rear of SCP05 Compatible with Ø1/2" Lens Tubes
• Front and Rear of SCP05T Compatible with Ø1/2" Lens Tubes for Light-Sensitive Applications

Thorlabs' SCP05 and SCP05T XY translating lens mounts provide ±1.0 mm (±0.04") of travel perpendicular to the optical axis of a 16 mm cage system. The front and back plate of the mount are stationary, while the inner carriage can move in the X and Y directions. The adjusters feature 100 threads per inch and provide 250 μm of translation per revolution. The adjusters may be actuated by hand or using a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key or balldriver and the setscrews for mounting cage rods offer a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex. If replacement setscrews are needed, we offer SS4B013 brass setscrews, which use a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex.

The SCP05 and SCP05T mounts both contain internal SM05 threads suitable for mounting Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) optics up to 0.23" (5.8 mm) thick using the included SM05RR retaining ring. The optic is held in place by the retaining ring and the retaining lip built into the SM05-threaded carriage. Additionally, the SCP05T mount contains internal SM05 threads on the stationary front and rear faces of the housing (as illustrated in the diagram to the right), allowing light-tight connections to our Ø1/2" lens tubes. (The SCP05 is only threaded on the rear face.)

To remove or install the SM05RR retaining ring or an optic, the adapter retaining ring on the front of the mount must first be removed using a spanner wrench such as the SPW801. For reference, please see the animation to the upper right.

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An SM05L10 Lens Tube mounted in an MCXY05 Translation Mount. The mount is secured on an MSP1.5 Mini-Series Post.

• ±1.0 mm (±0.04") of Travel in X and Y
• M3 x 0.2 Adjusters Provide 200 µm/rev Resolution
• Hold Ø1/2" Optics up to 0.23" (5.8 mm) Thick with Included SM05RR Retaining Ring
• Ø0.43" (Ø10.9 mm) Clear Aperture with Retaining Ring
• SM05 (0.535"-40) Threads on Back Plate for Compatibility with Ø1/2" Lens Tubes
• 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) Mounting Hole for Mini-Series Post Mounting

Thorlabs' MCXY05(/M) Translation Mount provides ±1.0 mm (±0.04") of X and Y travel for Ø1/2" optics. The front and back plate of the mount are stationary, while the inner carriage can move in the X and Y directions in the plane perpendicular to the optical axis. The adjusters provide 200 µm translation per revolution and may be actuated by hand or using a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex key or balldriver. A
4-40 (M3 x 0.5) mounting hole located on the bottom of the mount allows it to be mounted on our Mini-Series Posts. Additionally, four through holes with 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex setscrews accept Ø4 mm cage rods for compatibility with our 16 mm cage systems. If replacement setscrews are needed, we offer SS4B013 brass setscrews, which use a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex.

The MCXY05(/M) mount contains internal SM05 (0.535"-40) threads suitable for mounting Ø1/2" (12.7 mm) optics up to 0.23" (5.8 mm) thick using the included SM05RR retaining ring. The optic is held in place by the retaining ring and a retaining lip built into the SM05-threaded carriage. The center of the optic carriage is 0.89" (22.7 mm) above the base of the mount when the carriage is centered. Thorlabs' SPW603, SPW603L, or SPW801 Spanner Wrenches can be used to tighten or remove the SM05RR retaining ring.

• ±1.0 mm (±0.04") of Manual Adjustment
• SM05 (0.535"-40) Internal Thread
• Holds Ø1/2" Optics Mounted in Ø1/2" Lens Tubes
• 0.635" (16 mm) Clearance Hole
• Two 2-56 Adjustment Screws for Lockable Design

Thorlabs' SSP05 16 mm Slip Plate Positioner is designed to provide coarse XY positioning of optical components within our cage assembly system. The component that provides position adjustment is the movable carriage, which moves along the surface of the other plate for small XY adjustment. The movable carriage provides manual adjustment only and is best utilized in conjunction with an alignment laser to monitor centricity.

Adjustment is achieved by first loosening the two 2-56 button-head adjustment screws with a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex key or balldriver, manually adjusting the movable carriage in the desired position, and then tightening the screws to lock the carriage in place. The movable carriage is internally SM05 threaded and compatible with our Ø1/2" lens tubes, which can be used to hold Ø1/2" optics. Each cage rod through hole is accompanied by a side-located locking 4-40 setscrew, which can be secured using a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex key or balldriver. If replacement setscrews are needed, we offer SS4B025 brass setscrews, which use a 0.05" (1.3 mm) hex.

For post mounting, the SSP05 features a 4-40 tapped hole on side and an M3 tapped hole on the other. Our Mini-Series posts and Mini-Series pedestal posts can be used to mount the SSP05.

• Compatible with our Mini-Series posts and Mini-Series pedestal posts.