Essential Spare Parts for Your ZeGage System
By Zygo | Published: 2026-10-28
Category: How-to Guides
Keep your ZeGage system running smoothly by stocking key spare parts. This guide covers the Z stage cable, USB3 camera cable, and more.
Quick Answer
Stock a ZeGage Z stage cable, a USB3 camera cable, and a Dual Axis Stepnet P/S board to minimize downtime from common part failures.
Why These Parts Matter Most
The Z stage cable is a frequent wear point because it flexes with every vertical move. The USB3 camera cable is exposed to handling and connector stress. The Dual Axis Stepnet P/S board is a less common failure but causes a hard stop when it fails.
Focus on parts that cause a total system halt. Cables are lower cost and easier to swap than a controller board, so stocking both types balances budget and uptime.
How to Build Your Spare Parts Kit
- Check Your System Model: Open your ZeGage system documentation or look at the label on the controller. Confirm the exact model and revision. The Dual Axis Stepnet P/S board may not fit every ZeGage variant. Ordering a board that does not match your system model wastes time and money.
- Order the Z Stage Cable: Purchase the ZeGage Z stage cable (Standard SKU 1115-802-316). Verify it matches your Z-stage connector type. Store it in a static-free bag near the instrument. A mismatched cable revision may have a different connector pinout.
- Order the USB3 Camera Cable: Buy the USB3 Camera Cable, 2.5 m (SKU 1115-800-486). Check that your camera uses a USB3 Micro B port. If it uses a different connector, this cable will not work. Using a standard USB cable instead of the specified one can cause intermittent connection loss.
- Order the Dual Axis Stepnet P/S Board: Purchase the Dual Axis Stepnet P/S Board (SKU 6450-0188-01). Contact Zygo support to confirm compatibility with your specific system before ordering. Installing an incompatible board can damage the motion controller.
- Label and Store Parts: Write the purchase date, system model, and installation notes on each spare part bag. Store in a clean, dry, static-safe container near the ZeGage system. Unlabeled parts can be mistaken for other components and cause confusion during a fast replacement.
- Test the Spare Parts Annually: Once per year, power down the system, swap in one spare cable or board, and run a system check. This confirms the spare works and you remember the procedure. A spare that sits for years may have a hidden defect or become obsolete.
Product Details
- ZeGage Z stage Cable: The ZeGage Z stage cable is a spare part for the ZeGage system, available in a Standard configuration with SKU 1115-802-316. Having this cable on hand lets you replace a worn Z-axis cable immediately instead of waiting for a shipment.
ZeGage Z stage Cable - USB3 Camera Cable , 2.5m: This USB3 camera cable uses a USB3 Micro B to A receptacle connection and is supplied in a 2.5 m length. A damaged camera cable can stop image capture; this spare lets you swap it in minutes without a service call.
USB3 Camera Cable , 2.5m - Dual Axis Stepnet P/S Board: The Dual Axis Stepnet P/S Board is a replacement component for compatible Zygo equipment, SKU 6450-0188-01. If the motion controller board fails, having this spare avoids extended downtime while the part is sourced.
