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Features
- Ultra-stable positioning
- Integrated micropositioning and piezo nanopositioning
- 1" (25mm) XY micropositioning
- Z-axis nanopositioning
- Holders for 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-MOTNZ is a value priced positioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes. The MCL-MOTNZ combines a stepper motor XY linear motion stage with a closed loop, high resolution, Z-axis piezo nanopositioning system. The micropositioning stage provides 25 mm of travel per axis with a minimum step size of 95 nm. The use of high precision components and our proprietary intelligent control technique results in an ultra-stable microscope platform with excellent native precision without the addition of costly encoders.
The MCL-MOTNZ z-axis nanopositioner has a travel range of 200 microns and integrates into the nano-qualified microstage. Internal position sensors utilizing proprietary PicoQ® technology provide absolute, repeatable position measurement with sub-nanometer resolution under closed loop control.
The MCL-MOTNZ system includes our compact series of USB 2.0 enabled Nano-Drive®C and Micro-Drive™C controllers. These controllers are fully compatible with user written LabVIEW software and are provided with a basic LabVIEW motion control routine for positioning in all axes. Optional wireless joystick control is also available.
The MCL-MOTNZ is the complete nanometer positioning system for single molecule spectroscopy and high resolution microscopy applications. The MCL-MOTNZ is compatible with Olympus IX Series, Nikon TE/Ti Series, Leica DMI Series, and Zeiss Axiovert/Axio Observer Series. MCL-MOTNZ systems are also compatible with other configurations and direct mounting to optical tables. Available options: sample holders, breadboard (metric or imperial).
The MCL-MANNZ combines a manual micrometer XY stage with a closed loop, high resolution, Z-axis piezo nanopositioning system for an affordable alternative that is easy to control. 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 |
Minimum Step Size |
95 nm |
Repeatability |
<100 nm |
Speed |
2 mm/sec |
Body Material |
Aluminum |
Controller† |
Micro-Drive™C |
Digital Interface |
USB 2.0 |
Technical Specifications - 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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