Microscopy

MICRO MÉCANIQUE offers a comprehensive range of microscopy solutions, cameras, lenses, lighting, motorised stages, incubation chambers and accessories. We support you from selection to installation, including training and maintenance, to optimise your observations and protocols, from teaching laboratories to advanced research.

Electrophysiology & Neuroscience

For over 35 years, MICRO MÉCANIQUE SAS has been supporting researchers and laboratories in neuroscience, electrophysiology and optogenetics. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment (amplifiers, micromanipulators, microinjection systems, etc.) and comprehensive support: advice, installation, training and maintenance throughout France.

ProScan III motorised microscope stage

Prior Scientific’s ProScan III controller is a compact, modular solution for controlling up to 16 motor axes for XY stages, focusers, filters or shutters. Its stackable design, USB, RS-232 and TTL interfaces, and compatibility with popular imaging software make it a flexible and scalable system for automating all aspects of a microscopy workstation.

Features of the ProScan III for microscope

  • Control of up to 16 motor axes (expandable 3-axis base)
  • IST technology: each axis stores its own calibration data
  • USB-HID, RS-232 (115200 baud), TTL programmable interfaces
  • Multi-platform compatibility: Windows, Mac, Linux
  • Control via software (ICC), CS200 joystick or DLL SDK
  • Stackable format: 177 × 177 mm (59 mm modules)
  • Compatible with MicroManager, CellSens, NIS-Elements software

Technical specifications of the ProScan III for microscope

Caractéristique Valeur
Number of axes Up to 16 (3 basic axes, expandable)
Interfaces USB-HID, RS-232, TTL programmable
IST Technology Yes, calibration by axis stored in memory
Ordering ICC software, CS200 joystick, DLL/SDK
Compatibility Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Case format 177 × 177 mm cube, stackable 59 mm modules

Applications

  • Complete automation of microscopy workstations
  • Control of XY stages, Z focus, filters, shutters
  • Multi-position, multi-filter acquisition
  • Device control via software or TTL/SDK

Documentation

Brochure

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