PIFOC Objective Scanning System 2000 µm is a piezoelectric positioning system with a 2000 µm travel range and 0.5 nm sensor resolution, designed for high-precision Z-axis motion in microscopy and imaging applications. It includes an integrated E-861 controller, an incremental linear encoder, and an M32 QuickLock thread adapter. The system uses a NEXACT® piezo walking drive with a minimum incremental motion of 5 nm and a step-and-settle time of less than 20 ms for a 3 µm step at 200 g payload. It supports USB and RS-232 communication, operates in a temperature range of 15 to 40 °C, and is compatible with µManager, MetaMorph, MATLAB, and NI LabVIEW. The motion unit has an overall mass of 290 g and is constructed of aluminum. Cable length is 1.5 m, with HD D-sub 15 connectors for drive and sensor interfaces.
PIFOC® objective scanning system for microscopy
Optimized for large travel ranges and fast step-and-settle with step sizes to 3 µm. Compact design and QuickLock Thread Adapters for easy integration in all standard microscope designs. Ideally suited for 2-photon microscopy and all applications where a large travel range is required
Digital controller
All control parameters can be set and optimized via software. Trace Memory allows for displaying the path-time diagram on the host PC. Implemented macro functionality for carrying out measurement tasks, even without constant connection to the host PC
High resolution sensor
High-resolution, optical linear encoder for direct metrology with sub–nm resolution for stable and precise position control
System with controller and software
The compact E-861.1A1 digital servo piezo controller is included in the delivery. Digital servos allow adaptation of all control parameters on the fly, by software. Control is possible via USB and RS-232. Supports PIMikroMove, Nano Capture. PI General Command Set (GCS). Drivers for LabVIEW, shared libraries for Windows and Linux. Compatible with µ Manager, MetaMorph and MATLAB
Fields of application
2-photon microscopy, confocal microscopy, 3D imaging, laser technology, interferometry, biotechnology, micromanipulation, autofocus for large travel ranges.
| PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Microscope Stages |
| Product Number | ND72Z2LAQ |
| Product Name | PIFOC® Objective Scanning System 2000 µm |
| Stage Type | Motorized Stage; Z-Axis Stage |
