MicroStage Series
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Features
Long range 2-axis motion: 25mm
Precision encoders: 20 nm resolution
Less than 5 nm drift
Easily retrofit to inverted microscopes and
customize for other optical setups
LabVIEW compatible
"Plug and Play" USB computer interface
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Typical Applications
Complex, programmed motion control
Optical microscopy
Micropositioning with high resolution
position feedback
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Product Description |
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The MicroStage is a precision, stepper motor driven,
micropositioning system for inverted optical microscopes
or customized for special mounting requirements.
Long range linear positioning in two axes (XY)
with high resolution and excellent repeatability results
from the integrated, interferometric linear encoders
located on each axis. The MicroStage also offers high
stability with less than 5nm drift after a 150 micron
motion (minimal stepper motor heating). The MicroStage provides 25 mm of
travel per axis with an encoder resolution of 20 nm and
a minimum step size of 95 nm. The included MicroDrive controller connects to
a PC via a standard USB port. Motion commands from
the PC are translated into the final stepper motor drive
signals. Signals from the two linear encoders are conditioned
and are available for USB transfer into the PC.
The MicroDrive controller is LabVIEW compatible and
the system is provided with a basic LabVIEW motion
control routine for positioning in XY. Optional wireless joystick control is alos aviailable. Standard MicroStages are offered for the following inverted microscopes:
Olympus IX/IX2 Series, Nikon TE2000/Ti Series, Leica DMI
Series, and Zeiss Axiovert/Axio Observer Series. MicroStages designed to fit other setups, including direct mounting to optical tables, may also be requested. For applications that do not require automation, we offer several precision manual micrometer stages: the Manual MicroStage Series with 25mm XY travel for inverted microscopes, the Manual MicroStage-LT Series with up to 50mm XY travel and a design that allows microscope objective nosepiece rotation on inverted microscopes, and the Manual MicroStage-BX with 25mm XY travel for Olympus upright BX microscopes, all of which are suitable for integration with Mad City Labs nanopositioning systems. Compatible Software Packages:    |
Technical Specifications |
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| Range of motion (X) | 25 mm |
| Range of motion (Y) |
25 mm |
| Resolution | 20 nm |
| Step Size | 95 nm |
| Maximum Speed | 4 mm/sec |
| Motion ≥ 100 steps | Automatic accel/decel control |
| Motion < 100 steps | Constant 5ms/step |
| Recommended max. load (horizontal)* | 5 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Controller | Micro-Drive™ |
| * Larger load requirements should be discussed with our engineering staff. | |
Additional Information | |
MicroStage Series Drawing |
MicroStage Series Catalog Pages |
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