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ProScan® III

Product catalog summary

Overview
The ProScan III is a versatile and powerful microscopy automation control system by Prior Scientific. It is designed to control various equipment such as motorized stages, focusing devices, filter wheels, shutters, and illumination devices. The system is modular, allowing customization to meet specific user needs, and supports integration with a wide range of imaging software.

Key Features

TTL commands for fast peripheral control.
Communication via USB or RS232 (115200 baud).
Compatible with various imaging software for seamless integration.
Software Development Toolkit for third-party software integration.
Variants available for linear motor stages and encoded stages.
Modular design for tailored system creation.
Compact design to save lab space.
Free firmware updates for optimal performance.

Modularity
The ProScan III system can be expanded with ancillary boxes to enhance functionality. A base unit can control the X, Y, and Z axes, while ancillary units can manage additional components like filter wheels and shutters.

Product Variants

V31XYZE: Controls encoded XY stage and focus.
V31XYZEF: Controls encoded XY stage, focus, filter wheels, and shutters.
V31F: Controls focus, filter wheels, and shutters.
VLD31XYZ: Controls linear XY motor stage and focus.
VLD31XYZF: Controls linear motor stage, Z focus, filter wheels, and shutters.
V31ADF: Ancillary box for filter wheels and shutters.
V31ADXYZE: Ancillary box for encoded XYZ control.

Specifications

Power: Universal Mains Output 110/240 V AC 50-60 Hz.
Computer Interface: USB (HID or Virtual COM), RS232.
COM Port Protocol: 8-bit word, 1 stop bit, no parity, no handshake, baud rates of 9600 to 115200.
Dimensions: 175 x 175 x 175 mm (ancillary box adds 59 mm in height).
Weight: 3 kg (ancillary box adds 1 kg).

Contact Information
Worldwide distribution is available through Prior Scientific offices in the UK, USA, Germany, and Japan. Contact details are provided for each location.

Note: Specifications are subject to change.

Catalog excerpts

Microscopy Automation Control System The ProScan III is an exceptionally versatile and powerful control system from Prior Scientific, able to control and coordinate a wide array of equipment, including motorised stages, focussing devices, filter wheels, shutters and illumination devices. With an elegant, modular design and extensive customisation options available, the ProScan III provides a powerful solution for the most demanding applications in automated microscopy. TTL commands can be sent to unit peripherals and external cameras; allowing for extremely fast control. Compatible with a wide range of imaging software, allowing smooth integration of Prior components into the overall microscopy system. A Software Development Toolkit allows integration into third party software, and access to acceleration, speed and drive current is provided. Variants to support linear motor stages and encoded stages are available. Modular nature allows creation of a system perfectly suited to the precise needs of the end user. Ancillary boxes allow extensions in functionality to be accomplished quickly and easily. Compact design eases pressure on valuable lab space. Free firmware updates allow the user to benefit from the most up to date system performance. • For more information on the whole ProScan range from Prior Scientific, please look at our ProScan III Brochure, or contact us at [email protected] ProScan III Technical Datasheet Version 1.2 January 2016

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Microscopy Automation Control Centre Modularity The ProScan III is designed to fit as closely as possible the exact requirements of the end user. A single ‘base’ unit is available. This can be extended with the addition of ‘ancillary’ boxes to widen the functionality of the system. For example, a base unit controlling the X, Y and Z axis can be extended with the addition of an ancillary unit controlling filter wheels and shutters. Products available Product ProScan III controller controlling encoded XY stage and focus, with 2 x RS232, USB and programmable TTL. Supplied with Software Development...

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Microscopy Automation Control Centre Worldwide distribution Prior Scientific Ltd Cambridge, UK T. +44 (0) 1223 881 711 E. [email protected] Prior Scientific Inc Rockland, MA USA T. +1 781-878-8442 E. [email protected] Prior Scientific GmbH Jena, Germany T. +49 (0) 3641 675 650 E. [email protected] Prior Scientific KK Tokyo, Japan T. +81-3-5652-8831 E. [email protected] © 2016 Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. Specifications subject to change at any time. E & O E. ProScan III Technical Datasheet Version 1.2 January 2016 Visit prior on the web at www.prior.com

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