Product/Service

MFC-1 Microscope Focus Controller

Source: Applied Scientific Instrumentation
Installation requires no modification to the microscope other than removal of the fine focus knob and replacement of a back plate or base plate, depending on the particular microscope
Installation requires no modification to the microscope other than removal of the fine focus knob and replacement of a back plate or base plate, depending on the particular microscope.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all design, our drives are custom designed for each microscope. When installed, they become an integral part of the microscope. This is the next best thing to being designed-in by the microscope manufacturer.

Our drives use geared DC servo motors with position feedback from the focus shaft. This means, unlike stepper motors, full torque is available even for very small movements. A closed-loop servo system does the positioning. The stage position displayed on the control console is the actual stage position. It is available for interrogation by a computer.

The model MFC-1 is a Microscope Focus Controller designed to electro-mechanically control the stage assembly of the microscope. It allows for both manual and computer control throughout the Z-axis range with a great degree of accuracy. The unit can be daisy chained via a serial link to other RS232 devices and there are a wide range of commands available for it. The stage position is also displayed locally on the unit via an LED readout.

Specifications

  • Range of Travel - throughout the z-axis plane
  • Backlash - 0.15 microns
  • Step Size - infinite
  • Repeatability - +/- 0.1 microns
  • Resolution - 0.1 microns
  • Read Out - 0.1 micron increments
  • Software - A wide range of common programs support ASI devices
  • Mounting Adaptor - all mounting hardware and detailed instructions on how to install the drive device are provided with unit

Applied Scientific Instrumentation, 29391 West Enid Road, Eugene, OR 97402-9533. Tel: 541-461-8181; Fax: 541-461-4018.