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Features
- Manual micropositioning with piezo nanopositioner
- 1" (25mm) 2-axis coarse positioning
- Z-axis nanopositioning
- Fits 3" (75mm) slides and 35mm petri dishes
- Fits inverted optical microscopes and optical tables
- Closed loop control
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Typical Applications
- Optical microscopy, easy to retrofit
- Confocal imaging
- Fluorescence imaging
- Single molecule spectroscopy
- Nanomanipulation
- STORM and PALM imaging
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Product Description |
The MCL-MANNZ is an integrated micro-positioner and piezo nanopositioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes.
Easy to operate and affordable, the MCL-MANNZ combines a manual micrometer driven, two axis, linear motion stage with a high resolution, z-axis piezo nanopositioner. A stable blocking force of 10 N built into each axis of the coarse positioning stage provides a secure base for
precision piezo nanopositioning. The overall design of the MCL-MANNZ ensures that the sample height remains within the proper focal range of the microscope. The z-axis piezo nanopositioner has a range of motion of 200 microns. Internal position sensors utilizing proprietary PicoQ® technology provide absolute, repeatable position measurement. The MCL-MANNZ system includes the compact version of the
Nano-Drive® controller and it is compatible with user
written LabVIEW software. Standard MCL-MANNZ systems are offered for the following inverted microscopes:
Olympus IX Series, Nikon TE/Ti Series, Leica DMI Series, and Zeiss Axiovert/Axio Observer Series.
MCL-MANNZ systems designed to fit other setups, including direct mounting to optical tables, may also be
requested.
The MCL-MOTNZ combines a stepper motor XY stage with a closed loop, high resolution, Z-axis piezo stage for an option that is completely automated. For combined stepper motor XY with XYZ piezo stage, see the Nano-View® Series. For combined manual XY translateion with XYZ piezo stage, see the Nano-View®/M Series. For a piezo Z stage with a longer travel option and an aperture sized for multi-well plates, see the Nano-ZL Series.
Compatible Software Packages:
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Technical Specifications - Micropositioning Stage |
Axes of motion |
XY |
Ranges of motion (XY)
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25 mm |
Graduations |
10 μm |
Vernier graduations |
1 μm |
Body Material |
Aluminum |
Technical Specifications - Piezo Nanopositioner |
Axis of motion |
Z |
Range of motion |
200 μm |
Resolution |
0.4 nm |
Resonant Frequency |
250 Hz ±20% |
Recommended max. load (horizontal)* |
0.5 kg |
Body Material |
Aluminum |
Controller† |
Nano-Drive®C |
Digital Interface |
USB 2.0 |
Analog Input |
0V to 10V |
* Larger load requirements should be discussed with our engineering staff. |
† Compact series of controllers. |
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