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High-Speed, High-Resolution Focus
Control
The NanoScanZ from Prior Scientific is
one of the most advanced integrated fine focusing solutions
available today. Using piezo technology to move the
sample through a range of 100µm or 200µm
it is possible to position specimens with a resolution
of 1 nm.
Ideally suited to applications such as confocal microscopy,
Z-stacking and Deconvolution the NanoScanZ can be used
in conjunction with Priors’ market leading range
of motorized stages or mounted onto a manual stage via
an adapter plate. By positioning the specimen rather
than the more traditional method of moving the objective
lens with a piezo collar, the NanoScan system is available
for use with all nosepiece positions with no loss of
parfocality.
Movements are not only incredibly precise they are also
very fast, less than 20 ms per move. Over the course
of a long-term time-lapse experiment where multiple
fluorescence channels are captured, this fast movement
equates to significantly lower photo bleaching.
NanoScanZ can be used as a stand alone peripheral or
in conjunction with a Prior ProScan II Controller. When
used with the ProScan II controller this allows automation
of the stage X & Y axes, coarse focus Z axis, ultra
fine focusing with NanoScan, up to 3 filter wheels and
3 shutters.
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