PI’s M-687 microscope XY stage system for inverted microscopes is now driven by more accurate ceramic linear motors.
The ceramic linear motors in the M-687 XY positioner are more compact than electromagnetic motors and provide significantly higher positional stability for the following reasons.
This is because once in place, no energy is consumed to hold position. There are also no leadscrews that heat up due to friction during motion and cause drift cooling down once the motion stops.
In addition to the high-precision motors, integrated, 100 nanometer resolution linear encoders provide direct position feedback to the controller allowing closed-loop operation with high accuracy.
Features include:
* Low-profile motorised microscope XY stage with large aperture
* Versions for Olympus IX2 and Nikon Eclipse Ti inverted microscopes
* Self-clamping ceramic drive for higher stability
* Highly constant velocity even at low speeds to 10 microns/sec
* Long travel range up to 135x85 mm
* Ideal for long exposure imaging, image stitching, etc.
* High speed up to 120 mm/second
* High precision, 100 nanometer resolution linear encoders
* For inverted microscopes design allows for free rotation of the turret
* Available Piezo-Z Scanner for 3D microscopy / fast auto-focus.
* Accessories: Slides holders, petri dish holder, multi-well plate holders
