Motorisation Axe Z Motorized Focus Drive
The Motorized Focus Drive (MFD) and its enhanced version, the MFD-2, motorize the microscopes’ Z axis directly via the fine focus axis. Thanks to a non-slip rigid coupling, they ensure precise, stable positioning with no loss of pitch. Compact, reliable and easy to integrate into Märzhäuser control systems, these drives are compatible with Olympus, Nikon, Leica and Meiji microscopes, among others.
Features of the Z-Axis Motorized Focus Drive
- Direct drive via the microscope’s fine focus axis
- Typical resolution: 0.002 µm (depends on gear ratio)
- Maximum speed: 60 rpm (3600 rpm)
- Compatible with all Märzhäuser TANGO controllers
- Can be interfaced with ERGODRIVE and Joystick
- Stable mounting on turntable, black anodised aluminium body
- Weight: ~800 g (MFD), 700 to 1200 g (MFD-2) depending on configuration
Technical specifications of the Axe Z Motorized Focus Drive
Caractéristique | Valeur |
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Resolution | ≈ 0.002 µm (depending on gear) |
Max. speed | 60 rpm (≈ 3600 rpm) |
Engine type | Step by step 2 phases |
Weight | ~800 g (MFD), 700-1200 g (MFD-2) |
Material | Anodised aluminium, black lacquered surface |
Microscope compatibility | Olympus, Nikon, Leica, Motic, Meiji… |
Control interface | TANGO, ERGODRIVE, Joystick (optional) |
Mounting | Direct to the turntable, rigid coupling with fine focus |
Applications
- Z-focus automation for stacked acquisition (Z-stack)
- Inverted or upright microscopy with software focus control
- Conversion of manual microscopes into motorised systems
- Integration into robotic imaging or screening platforms