Vibration Isolation Hexapods

Vibration isolation hexapods are used to isolate a payload from a base disturbance source or isolate the base structure from a payload-induced disturbance. The HX-V500 is effectively a passive system using only pneumatics. Its suspension modes are clustered tightly together and payload translations and rotations are uncoupled for optimal isolation performance. The HX-MV500 includes hybrid pneumatic/voice coil actuators which allow it to also function as a jitter disturbance simulator for cryocoolers and stepper motors.

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Camera image stabilization
Weapons stabilization
Optical jitter isolation

Isolation of the base from noisy payloads such as rotating machinery
Isolation of sensitive measurement equipment
Protection of fragile items during shipping

Performance Characteristics

Model	HX-V500	HX-MV500
Payload Mass	Up to 225 kg	Up to 180 kg
Dimension (diameter x height)	1675 mm x 600 mm	2100 mm x 1000 mm

Range of Motion¹

	HX-V500	HX-MV500
X (lateral)	±25 mm	±25 mm
Y (longitudinal)	±25 mm	±30 mm
Z (vertical)	±20 µm	±15 mm
Roll	±2˚	±2.5˚
Pitch	±2˚	±2.5˚
Yaw	±4˚	±6˚


Bandwidth	NA	40 Hz
Suspension frequency	< 3.3 Hz	< 5 Hz
Test payload mass	90 kg	90 kg

Electrical power

	HX-V500	HX-MV500
Standby	50 W	200 W
Peak	50 W	1500 W
Actuation type	Pneumatic	Pneumatic and voice coil

1. The ranges of motion of the six axes are interdependent. Listed values represent the maximum range with all other axes at their zero positions and the center of rotation at the center of the payload interface.