| The motorized stage provides high resolution and repeatable movement of microscope slides. It could be used as part of automated microscope systems with various commercial step motor controllers. |  |
| The motorized stage provides high resolution and repeatable movement of microscope slides. It could be used as part of automated microscope systems with various commercial step motor controllers. | |
Low cost.
Low weight and balanced weight distribution. Most of the weight is on the mounting side.
Convenient access to the slide.
1 mm pitch leadscrew and 1.8 deg. step motor allow high resolution positioning.
The stage is based on a manual microscope stage.
Two mechanical limit switches are provided for each axis.
(Tests were performed with IM483I microstepping controller from Intelligent Motion Systems, Marlborough, CT):
| Resolution | From 5 um (full step) to 0.04 um (1/128 microstep) |
| Backlash | In X direction - 3 um, in Y direction - 8 um |
| Repeatability (unidirectional) | In X and Y direction - 3 um |
| Speed | 7 mm/sec (at 0.3 um resolution) |
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Part number |
Description |
Price (US$) |
| 006-02 | Motorized Stage for Olympus BX | 2000. |
| 006-03 | Motorized Stage for Nikon E600 | 2000. |
| 006-92 | Cables (set of two) | 80. |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Delivery 4-6 weeks ARO.
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