TS6B

TS6B 6mm Aperture Bi-stable Shutter

The TS series is the latest technology available from UNIBLITZ®. This patent pending device has eliminated the external protruding actuator and contains no other interfering components. The direct-drive system eliminates all linkages between the actuator and the shutter blade. The TS6B provides a 6mm clear aperture. The device can also be scaled for alternate aperture sizes to further tailor the device for the most demanding custom applications. The TS6B is a bi-stable shutter and no power is required to hold the shutter in either the open or closed state. Power is required only to change the state of the device. The reliability of this device has been enhanced by containing only two moving parts (the rotor and the blade). This, in conjunction with their bi-stable operation,(and when driving the shutter with the new ED12DSS +12VDC driver) provides the most reliable device of its kind.
As stated, the TS6B can be actuated by the ED12DSS, a new driver built specifically to take advantage of the DSS and TS series’ low power requirements.
This new driver will permit the TS6B to operate with virtually identical open and close times. The TS6B can also be operated by the VDM1000 for faster transfer times. The TS6B is available in a bi-stable configuration only. In this configuration the shutter will not require power to remain in the open or closed position. A short pulse (5ms) of 10.7V will switch the shutter open, reversing the current with the same pulse will close the shutter.

FEATURES

• Patent Pending single bladed design.
• Shutter mechanism has a flag mounted
  internally and has the aperture on center.
• Innovative actuator system radically reduces moving parts to increase reliability.
• Machined flat surfaces for easy mounting and integration into virtually any system.
• Small form factor, 6mm aperture, 1.050” (26.67mm) overall diameter and only .190” (4.8mm) thick.
• Reflective blades available for high energy light sources.
• Alternate blade material can be made available by special order (i.e. x-ray or other unique customer applications).
• Low voltage/current operation.
• Frequency operation can exceed 80Hz.
• Terminated to a 2-pin JST connector (S2B-PH-SM4-TB) via a 4 inch flex interconnect.

Electrical

Mechanical

¹ Continuous frequency rating specified at shutter’s minimum exposure pulse. BURST frequency rating specified for (4) four seconds maximum with (1) one minute minimum between bursts. Frequency measurements are taken in free air, 20°C ambient, actuator coil equipped with heat sink. For additional information on maximum sustained frequencies obtainable, please contact one of our technical representatives.

Timing

The following chart lists typical timing values (msec.) using UNIBLITZ® drive equipment and measured with UNIBLITZ® shutters equipped with standard black Teflon® coated shutter blades.

The question regarding enhancement of shutter speed with the application of user supplied lubricants has been repeatedly asked. It is our experience that lubricating the shutter blades will actually slow the shutter down and eventually render the shutter inoperable. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ANY TYPE OF LUBRICANT BE APPLIED TO THE SHUTTER BLADE AREA

Timing data recorded with ED12DSS driver with drive pulse equal to MET.

Figure 1

The UNIBLITZ® TS6B is designed with a low-profile and flat surfaces for easy integration into your system. Three countersunk mounting holes are provided for use with 0-80 FH screws. The body of the shutter measures 1.050” in diameter and only .190” thick. There are no protrusions of any kind outside of the main envelope. A 45° chamfer is included on both sides of the shutter allowing for extra clearance through the aperture.

A standard shutter is terminated by a 2-pin JST header (S2B-PH-SM4-TB). The connector is mounted on a 4” flexible circuit. Alternatively, the shutter can be purchased with 18” flying leads (30 AWG) attached to the end of the 4” flexible circuit (“L” specification). The 203D cable is required when controlling the TS6B with the ED12DSS which is included with the ED12DSS driver.

Part Number Example

TS6B 1 T 0

^* Input side only, black coating is on opposite side. Intended to protect the shutter blade surface. The light source must be input to the reflective side only.