Specifications
AS3000i Microscope Stage for inverted microscopes

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The Autoscan AS3000I microscope stage is a 2-axis model which was especially developed for the spatially constrained needs of inverted micrscopes. For 3-axis applications, the AS3000i can be converted to 3-axis movement by the addition of the AS3500 focus-only attachment. In keeping with the tradition of the AS3000B for upright microscopes, the AS3000i stage features superior mechanical accuracy, stability and general performance.

Instead of using a stepper motor to achieve focus drive, the AS3000 uses dc motors with optical encoders on all three axes. In combination with the EL300 electronic controller, this stage achieves outstanding motion control. It is the finest microscope stage in the world, and incorporates integral focus. The EL300 electronic controller comes with a universal power supply, which will automatically adapt to ac supply voltages between 85 to 264 Volts and a range of supply frequencies from 47 to 400 Hz. Where possible, we supply electrical plugs which match those in use in our client countries. We use the information shown in a table on the website of Korjo Pty. Ltd., a major manufacturer of adapter plugs and other travel products. Please check out the table shown under "Adapter Guide" at http://www.korjo.com and let us know if there are any inaccuracies for your area.

Dimensions :

380 mm wide x 210 mm deep x 70 mm high

Weight :

3.0 kg

Drive configuration :

Micrometer screw drives and multiple linear crossed roller slides
with precision ground hardened steel races

Mounting :

Can be fitted to ZEISS, LEITZ/LEICA, NIKON and OLYMPUS microscopes

Operating voltage :

Motors : 12 Volt
Electronics : 5 Volt

Limit switches :

All axes equipped with microswitch cut-outs

Manual drive :

All axes can be driven manually if required

Recommended controller :

EL300

Recommended joystick :

JS300

X (left/right) and Y (front/rear) Movement :

Motor type :

Ironless rotor dc motor

Position sensing :

Optical encoder / full PID control

Movement range :

75 mm (X axis) 50 mm (Y axis)

Speed range :

In joystick mode : 0 to 20 mm/sec
In computer mode : 20 mm/sec

Positioning resolution :

0.25 um

Positioning accuracy :

0.50 um

Positioning repeatability :

+/- 2.0 um

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General Stage Data for AS3500 Focus-Only Attachment
Z (up/down, focus) Movement :

Dimensions :

270 mm wide x 195 mm deep x 55 mm high

Weight :

1.5 kg

Motor type :

Ironless rotor dc motor

Position sensing :

Optical encoder / full PID control

Movement range :

3 mm

Speed range :

In joystick mode : 0 to 1000 um/sec
In computer mode : 1000 um/sec

Positioning resolution :

0.025 um per step (finer steps on request)

Positioning accuracy :

+/- 0.1 um

Positioning repeatability :

+/- 0.2 um

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