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ProScan III Motorized Stage Systems
From Prior Scientific |
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Ideal applications include; image tiling, time lapse studies, virtual/digital slides, industrial and semiconductor inspection and high throughput screening.
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Experience the ultimate advancement in microscope automation with the new compact and modular designed ProScan III system from Prior Scientific. The ProScan III system is capable of controlling up to 16 individual stepper motor axes including a motorized stage, focus motor, three filter wheels and three shutters with the speed and precision required by today's highly automated and demanding applications. ProScan III's improved processor provides up to a 250% increase in stage speed. Designed to have a small footprint, the system also saves valuable workspace and eases the pressure on the limited space constraints in modern labs.
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ProScan Motorized Stage Systems consists of a ProScan III controller, a selected stage from the ProScan motorized stage line and a selection of accessories to further customize the system. Several models of the ProScan motorized stage line are enabled with the revolutionary patented Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) which allows each stage to be pre-programmed with a unique set of operating characteristics to that particular stage to ensure optimum performance. Prior's new Interactive Control Center (ICC) Joystick provides a centralized manual control center for all ProScan III accessories. The ICC screen provides positional feedback while the joystick, buttons and digipots control accessories such as the stage, focus, filter wheels and shutters. |
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| Features: |
Advanced and Powerful Control |
The compact and modular design of the ProScan III system
is capable of controlling up to 16 individual stepper motor axes including; a motorized stage, focus motor, three filter wheels and three shutters with the speed, accuracy and precision required
by today’s highly automated and demanding applications. Also with up to 16 individual stepper drives, Prior can customize the
ProScan III to cover any OEM application no matter what the size. Communication to the controller has been improved, as a USB with direct HID connection is now available making the unit both Windows and Mac compatible. Four programmable TTL inputs and outputs allow the unit peripherals or external cameras to be controlled via TTL. The advanced internal software allows for simple control of all accessories via Prior’s new Interactive Control Center (ICC) Joystick, RS232 or USB, and a SDK is supplied for easy integration into third party software. Access to acceleration, speed and even drive current is also made available for more advanced users to allow total customization of the unit. |
Intelligent Control |
Accessories utilize the plug and play features of the ProScan system. These have been improved in ProScan III so that each stage’s individual settings are stored on the stage, which complements the patented Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) and enhances the performance of the ProScan range of stages. ProScan III defies obsolescence by utilizing a user friendly, web downloadable, firmware upgrade.
For the most demanding imaging applications which require high accuracy, speed and repeatability, ProScan III uniquely provides the option to encode all motor axes. |
Advanced Communications |
The system includes fast RS232 (115200 baud) and true USB with HID capability communications. The programmable TLL can control the movements of a stage, focus motor, filter wheels and shutters for fast analogue interfacing and camera control. |
Interactive Control Center Joystick
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The Prior model PS3J100 Interactive Control Center (ICC) Joystick provides a centralized manual control center for all the ProScan III accessories. The screen provides positional feedback while the joystick, buttons and digipots control accessories such as; a stage, focus, filter wheels and shutters.
New features in the ICC allow the user to measure distances, label filter wheel positions with dye names (e.g., DAPI, FITC, etc.) and take fine control of the stage for intricate movements. This gives the user instant feedback as to what fluorophore the system is setup for and where the areas of interest are located on the stage. It also allows basic diagnostics of encoders, TTL and internal ProScan III settings, such as axis movement speed. The PS3J100 can also be configured for OEM users who require specialized menu options. |
Modular System |
ProScan III provides a modular approach to minimize the footprint of the controller. The cubic design provides stylish looks with a footprint of only 177x177mm. The base unit is designed to accommodate a three axis system, e.g., a stage and focus. Additional functionality can be added to the unit via modular sections which allow for easy expansion. The ancillary box accommodates any extra functionality required, e.g., three filter wheels and three shutters. |
Configured for your Needs |
Accessories can be controlled in either the main cube or the ancillary boxes, providing a system which is totally configurable. ProScan III can be expanded horizontally to accommodate increased functionality, easing the pressure on the limited space in modern labs. |
Expand Horizontally |
The ProScan III can expand horizontally to fit under or on shelves
or in rack mounted systems. |
Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) |
GB Patent No. 2411249 : US Patent No. 7330307
Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) allows each stage to be preprogrammed with a unique set of operating characteristics to that
particular stage to ensure optimum performance. Intelligent Scanning
Technology allows the ProScan III controller to periodically
interrogate the stage and make any required adjustments to maintain superior orthogonality and metric accuracy.
For full mapping, implemented for larger stages, the frequency of measurements across the stage is increased to significantly improve the metric accuracy of these stages. This is ideal for tiling and image stitching applications. |
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| Specifications: |
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Specification |
| Power |
Universal Mains Input 110/240 VAC 50-60Hz |
| Computer Interface |
USB (HID or Virtual COM) RS232C |
| COM Port |
8 bit word, 1 stop bit, no parity, no |
| Communications Protocol |
handshake, baudrate options of, 9600, 19200, 38400 and 115400. |
| Controller Dimentions |
Cube: Width, Height and Depth 177mm (ancillary box add 59mm) |
| Controller Weight 3kg |
3kg (1kg for ancillary box) |
| Stage Speed |
Up to 300mm/s |
| Step Size |
From 0.01um for XY, 0.002um for Z |
| Repeatability (Focus/Stages) |
Typically <1um |
| Linear Scales |
0.1um or 0.05um options available |
| Ball Screws |
Zero Backlash, ground recirculation ballscrews, 1mm, 2mm, 4mm or 5mm options available. |
| Limit Switches |
Adjustable in X and Y Optical and mechanical available in Z |
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ProScan Motorized Stages for Inverted Microscopes |
Model Number |
Description |
Travel mm |
Data Sheet |
| H107 |
Stage for older versions of inverted microscopes |
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New flat top stage for most inverted microscopes |
114x75 |
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ProScan Motorized Stages for Upright Microscopes |
Model Number |
Description |
Travel mm |
Data Sheet |
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Flexible stage for most upright microscopes |
114x75 |
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Stage for semiconductor
wafer inspection |
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12 inch movement stage for semiconductor inspection |
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6 inch movement stage for semiconductor inspection |
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Extend x travel stage for
8 slides on upright microscopes |
240x71 |
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Hardness testing stage |
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Hardness testing stage |
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Hardness testing stage |
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ProScan Controller Options |
Model Number |
Description |
Data Sheet |
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ProScan III controller box |
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Prior PCI II controller card |
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ES10ZE |
Z only focus controller |
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ProScan X-Theta Motorized Stages |
Model Number |
Description |
Travel mm |
Data Sheet |
H101XTH |
X-Theta stage with 4.25 inch travel |
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H138XTH |
X-Theta stage with 9 inch travel |
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ProScan Semiconductor Wafer Shuttle Stage |
Model Number |
Description |
Travel mm |
Data Sheet |
H116SP/H116SPN |
Semiconductor Wafer Shuttle Stage for 3, 4, 6, and 8 inch wafers |
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