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| 3DMS
3-Dimensional Motorized Stage
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P E C S > M P - 2 8 5 |
| Travel
1 inch on all three axes
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Resolution (with MP-285 controller)
Low: 0.2um/step
High: 0.04um/step |
Maximum
Speed
2.9mm/sec |
Long
Term Stability
<10nm/hour at 24deg C. |
Drive
Mechanism
Precision worm gear
capstandrive |
Serial
Interface
RS-232, 9600 baud
(1 start bit, 8 data bits,
1 stop bit) |
Dimensions
Mechanical: 4.5in x 6in x 6.25in
11cm x 15cm x 16cm
Controller: 4in x 16in x 12.25in
10cm x 40.5cm x 31cm |
Weight
Manipulator: 3.85lb/1.7kg
Controller: 10lb 11oz/4.5kg |
Electrical
115/230 Volts
50/60 Hertz power line |
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Many
imaging experiments require the ability to move to multiple locations
in a chamber or in a tissue culture dish. Large motorized stages accomplish
this, but generally make the microscope into a single-use, motorized imaging
station. The form factor of motorized stages usually precludes positioning
other equipment such as manipulators at the same microscope.
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E A T U R E S > 3 D M S |
| Highly
stable for experiments intolerant of pipette drift. |
| Submicron
resolution and integrated coarse positioning. |
| 1
inch of motorized travel on all three axes. |
| Adjustable
speed and resolution allows optimization for your experimental setup. |
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used with MP-285 controller, has programmable robotics for complex
motion sequences. |
| Continuous
display (in microns) of axes positions. |
| Switch
between continuous or single step movement. |
| Absolute
and relative origins. |
| Remote
computer control |
| Compact
design easily adaptable to your setup. |
Now, a simple attachment
converts a standard Sutter
MP-285 manipulator into the
3-Dimensional Motorized Stage. The 3DMS manipulator and stage attachment can be either mounted on an MT-75 gantry stand next to an upright microscope, or on an MD series stand attached
to the body of an inverted microcope. The compact size allows manipulators
and other equipment to be used simultaneously.
Refocusing is often required at the different X-Y locations
when images are automatically acquired. Normally this requires a motorized
focus drive to be added to the microscope. Because the 3DMS is a three-axis manipulator, focusing (vertical movement of the stage)
is already built in. Surprisingly, this relatively small package still
allows for 25mm of movement in X, Y, and Z axes with micron precision.
The stage shown carries a Warner Instruments' RC Style
chamber and PM-1 holder (not included). Other chambers can be accommodated.
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