NanoPrecision Microscopy
The 96A604 Piezo Z-stage is designed for compatibility with upright microscopes and upright microscope applications. The unique design features an open access area toward the rear to accommodate the swing of the microscope objective turret.
Speed Accuracy and Resolution
The NanoPrecision Piezo Z-stage performance features speed, resolution and accuracy. With features that include electronic synchronization and pre-loaded positions gated with low latency control enable the NanoPrecision Z-stage to position with highest speed. Each NanoPrecision Z-stage is critically measured and calibrated for accuracy.
Digital Control
The NanoPrecision Piezo Z-stage is compatible with the LEP MAC 6000 controller and features industry wide support from all popular imaging software applications. Software commands are provided that make the BioPrecision2 Piezo Focus appear as a standard focus drive. Digipot position control is fully integrated for interactive focus control.
What you can't see makes the difference
The LEP NanoPrecision design features a proprietary balanced displacement sensor to provide accurate high resolution position feedback. The system is uniquely designed to measure actual Z-stage displacement. This design provides the best performance in terms of stability and reliability - with variable loads and at variable frequencies.
Integration Options
To achieve the highest performance the NanoPrecision Z-stage/MAC 6000 system provides electronic synchronization signals that can be used to integrate the Z-stage into a high performance system. A typical integrated solution uses signals from the MAC 6000 and a video camera. In this case the MAC 6000 is pre-loaded with position information for the Z-stage. As the Z-stage moves a signal triggers the camera to acquire an image. Once the acquisition is complete a return signal from the camera to the Z-stage/MAC 6000 system triggers the Z-stage to move to the next position. The signal loop continues until the desired sequence of acquisitions is complete. The result is a high speed acquisition system that is easy to implement and minimizes delays with host communication overhead.