Warsash Scientific Physik Instrumente PILine XY microscopy stage series M-687 with linear drives

PI (Physik Instrumente) has developed PILine driven XY microscopy stage series M-687 with high resolution linear scales to add to the standard product range available from Warsash Scientific.

Bundled together with the C-867.262 controller, specifically designed for microscopy applications, the systems provide: low profile and uniformly flat form factor; high dynamical range from 10 μm/s to 100 mm/s with good velocity constancy; high resolution, repeatability, stability and accuracy. Due to these properties the systems are suitable for different microscopy applications, benefiting end users and OEMs.

The systems are available in two versions. The M26821LNJ Nikon Eclipse Ti Series consists of a M-687.UN microscopy stage, C-867.262 controller and a USB Joystick. It is designed for the inverted Nikon Eclipse Series. The M26821LOJ Olympus IX Series consists of an M-687.UO microscopy stage, C-867.262 controller and a USB Joystick. It is designed for the inverted Olympus IX Series.

Due to the different geometries of the microscopes, the Nikon version provides higher stroke (130 x 85 mm) compared to the Olympus version (100 x 75 mm). To achieve 100 x 75 mm on the Olympus IX2 series, the free aperture already had to be made smaller - it is 110 x 160 mm. The Nikon version stage M-687.UN has a Nikon compatible 238.2 x 157.2 mm aperture which is visible, once the reduction adapter to 160 x 110 mm aperture, is removed. This also means that Nikon accessories like the Universal Holder directly fit.