Polygon Laser Scanner
Leader in precise, ultra-fast, polygon-based laser beam delivery systems for over 40 years
ISO 9001:2015 registered facility for polygonal scanner design, manufacturing, and sales processes
In-house diamond turning, optical fabrication (lapping and polishing), thin-film optical coating, electroless nickel plating, and precision assembly and testing capabilities
Advanced bearing and spindle designs enable polygonal mirror rotational speeds up to 55,000 rpm and scan rates exceeding 100kHz
AC hysteresis synchronous and brushless DC motors coupled with a family of multispeed motor servos provide superior performance and reliability
Polygon Laser Scanner Products and Performance
Motor Polygon Assemblies
Product | P1AB |
SA24C |
SA24 |
PHCAB |
Highlights | Compact, High Speed |
Compact, Mid-to-High Speed |
Compact, Mid-to-High Speed |
High-Capacity, Low-to-High Speed Range |
Min Speed (RPM) | 10,000 |
6,000 |
8,000 |
0 |
Max Speed (RPM) | 28,000 |
24,000 |
55,000 |
30,000 |
Mirror Size (thk x Dia) Max In. | 0.30 X 1.80 |
0.40 X 3.00 |
0.40 X 3.00 |
1.00 X 5.00 |
Bearing Type | Aerodynamic |
Aerodynamic |
Aerodynamic |
Aerostatic |
Dynamic Track (Arc Sec.) | ≤40 |
≤20 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
Speed Stability, Typ. (speed and load dependent) | < 0.05% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
Housing Design | Cantilevered |
Cantilevered |
Captured |
Cantilevered |
Encoder Option | No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Datasheets and Outline Drawings | Lincoln MPA Datasheet | P1AB Outline Drawing | SA24C Outline Drawing | SA24 Outline Drawing | PHCAB Outline Drawing |
Product | P1BB |
SB5C |
SB5 |
XLIM |
Highlights | Compact, Low Speed |
Compact, Low Speed |
Compact, Low Speed |
Compact, Low-to-Mid Speed |
Min Speed (RPM) | 300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
Max Speed (RPM) | 10,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
20,000 |
Mirror Size (thk x Dia) Max In. | 1.00 X 3.00 |
1.00 X 3.00 |
0.40 x 3.00 |
0.75 X 2.84 |
Bearing Type | Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Dynamic Track (Arc Sec.) | ≤40 |
≤20 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
Speed Stability, Typ. (speed and load dependent) | < 0.05% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
Housing Design | Cantilevered |
Cantilevered |
Captured |
Captured |
Encoder Option | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Datasheets and Outline Drawings | Lincoln MPA Datasheet | P1BB Outline Drawing | SB5C Outline Drawing | SB5 Outline Drawing | XLIM Outline Drawing |
Product | XL |
XLOB-5 |
XLOB-6 |
XLOB-6.5 |
Highlights | Large Mirror Capacity, Low-to-Mid Speed |
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Min Speed (RPM) | 300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
Max Speed (RPM) | 12,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Mirror Size (thk x Dia) Max In. | 1.25 X 3.27 |
1.25 X 5.00 |
1.25 X 6.00 |
1.25 X 6.50 |
Bearing Type | Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Ball Bearing |
Dynamic Track (Arc Sec.) | ≤20 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
Speed Stability, Typ. (speed and load dependent) | < 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
< 0.02% |
Housing Design | Cantilevered |
Captured |
Captured |
Captured |
Encoder Option | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Datasheets and Outline Drawings | Lincoln MPA Datasheet | XL Outline Drawing | XLOB-5 Outline Drawing | XLOB-6 Outline Drawing | XLOB-6.5 Outline Drawing |
Polygonal Scan Heads
Product | Lincoln POLYtek™ Polygonal Scan Head |
Highlights | Designed for ultra-high-speed, single-axis scanning on moving targets |
Wavelength Options | 355 nm, 532 nm, 1064 nm, 10.6 μm |
Scan Rate | 150 – 800 lines/s (Standard) |
Scan Speed 1 | 48 – 256 m/s (Standard) |
Input Beam Size | 15 mm (Max.) |
Line Placement Repeatability – Y Axis | ±16 μrad |
Optimal Laser Pixel Placement Repeatability X Axis | ±48 μrad |
Output Scan Angle 3 | ±16° (Typical) |
Operating Temperature | 15 °C ±10 °C |
Start of Scan Sensor | Yes |
CDA Purge Port | Yes |
Input Power 4 | 120 VAC, to controller |
Control Card | Included, with software interface |
Data Cable Length | 25 ft. (7.62m) Max |
Y- Axis Galvanometer | Optional |
Galvanometer Analog Communication | ±10 V |
Dimensions (excluding handles and scan lens) | 10 in x 10.88 in x 11.43 in |
Datasheets | Lincoln POLYtek™ Series |
Notes | 1) Calculated based on the scan rate and the use of an f-theta lens of 255 mm EFL |
Product | Lincoln hyperSCAN Polygonal Scan Head |
Highlights | Designed for ultra-high-speed, dual-axis scanning on fixed targets |
Wavelength Options | 355 nm, 515 nm, 532 nm, 1030 nm, 1064 nm |
Scan Rate | 217 - 616 lines/s |
Scan Speed (on target) 1 | 70 - 200 m/s |
Output Scan Angle 2 | ±16° (Typical) |
Input Clear Aperture | 15 mm |
f-theta Optics Focal Length | 255 mm |
Spot Size (M2=1.0) at 532nm 3 | 25 µm |
Field Size | 160 mm X 160 mm |
Resolution, X Axis | <3 μm |
Resolution, Y Axis | <3 μm |
Repeatability, X Axis 4 | ± 15 μm |
Repeatability, Y Axis 4 | ± 15 μm |
X-Y Axes Galvanometers | Yes |
Start of Scan Sensor | Yes |
CDA Purge Port | Yes |
Control Card | Included, with software interface |
Input Power | 24VDC 3A, 48VDC 6A (scan head); 12VDC 2A (controller) |
Data Cable Length | 5m (16.4 ft) max. |
Laser Requirements | Pulse on Demand (POD), Synchronization, Seed Frequency ≥ 50MHz |
Operating Environment | 25 °C ±10 °C |
Dimensions (excluding handles and scan lens) | 10 in x 10.25 in x 10 in |
Weight | approx. 22 kg. |
Datasheets | Lincoln hyperSCAN Series |
Notes | 1) Calculated based on the scan rate and the use of an f-theta lens of 255 mm EFL |
Product | SOS-BB10 |
SOS-AB30 |
SOS-SA24C |
Highlights | Complete scanner: mirror, motor, and controller
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Complete scanner: mirror, motor, and controller
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Complete scanner: mirror, motor, and controller
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Speed Min. (RPM) | 1000 |
21,000 |
6000 |
Speed Max. (RPM) | 10,000 |
30,000 |
24,000 |
Mirror Size Thk x Dia (max in.) | 0.394" X 1.810" |
0.300" X 1.810" |
0.250" X 2.450" |
Bearing Type | Ball Bearing |
Aerodynamic |
Aerodynamic |
Dynamic Track (Arc. Sec.) | ≤40 |
≤40 |
≤40 |
Reflectivity | 88% @ 633nm |
88% @ 633nm |
88% @ 633nm |
Housing Design | Cantilevered |
Cantilevered |
Cantilevered |
Velocity Stability, Typ. (speed dependent) | < 0.05% |
< 0.05% |
< 0.02% |
Encoder Option | No |
No |
No |
Controller (servo) | P1-VC |
P1-CTRL |
BMC-3.4 |
Control Type | Voltage |
Phase-Locked Loop |
Phase-Locked Loop |
Lincoln polygon scanning products are renowned for their superior performance and unparalleled reliability. Our Motor Polygon Assemblies (MPA’s) serve a diverse range of applications from scanning laser ophthalmoscopy and optical inspection, to semiconductor wafer inspection and LiDAR. The dedicated Lincoln polygon staff located in our Phoenix facility are ready to assist you in developing optimized solutions to fulfill your complex ultra-fast scanning requirements.