{"product_id":"prior-optiscan-es111-motorised-xy-microscope-stage","title":"Prior Scientific Motorised XY Stages for Nikon Microscopes","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #24313d; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- HERO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef8f5 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #d7e8e2; border-left: 6px solid #008f75; border-radius: 12px; padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #008f75; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003ePrior Scientific Microscope Automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; color: #123f3a; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eMotorised XY Stages for Nikon Microscopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eMotorised XY stage solutions for selected Nikon inverted, upright, stereo and industrial microscopes. Choose from entry-level OptiScan stages, precision ProScan stages, high-speed linear-motor stages and large-format industrial systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUOTATION NOTICE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #123f3a; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 23px 25px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eEvery system is configured and quoted individually\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific will confirm the exact Nikon microscope model, substage or mounting arrangement, required travel, sample format, stage technology, controller, joystick and any focus-control components before providing a quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eNikon microscope automation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior Scientific offers motorised stage solutions for a wide range of current and earlier-generation Nikon microscopes. Available configurations include stages for biological imaging, slide scanning, live-cell work, electrophysiology, stereo microscopy, materials inspection and semiconductor-wafer applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appropriate stage is determined by the microscope platform and application. Options range from compact stepper-motor stages through to encoded ProScan systems, high-speed linear-motor stages and large-format industrial stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #edf6f3; border: 1px solid #d2e5df; border-radius: 9px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 22px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e Why exact configuration matters \u003c\/strong\u003e Nikon microscopes with similar model names may use different substages, focus arrangements or mounting components. Additional accessories fitted to the microscope can also affect compatibility. The final system will therefore be checked before quotation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STAGE TECHNOLOGIES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eAvailable Prior stage technologies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(235px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin: 20px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #008f75; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e OptiScan \u003c\/strong\u003e Cost-effective stepper-motor stages for routine microscope automation. OptiScan stages do not include Prior Intelligent Scanning Technology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #008f75; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e ProScan \u003c\/strong\u003e Precision stepper-motor stages available in different travel ranges, motor and screw configurations, with encoded options on selected models.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #008f75; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e HLD linear-motor stages \u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed stage technology for selected Nikon inverted microscope platforms and demanding automated imaging applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #008f75; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e Large-format industrial stages \u003c\/strong\u003e Motorised stage systems for larger samples, multiple slides and semiconductor wafers up to 12 inches, depending on the microscope.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVERTED MICROSCOPES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eNikon inverted microscopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior provides stepper-motor and linear-motor stages for selected Nikon inverted microscope platforms. Encoded and non-encoded configurations are available according to the microscope and required performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 780px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #126f64; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eNikon platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eAvailable stage families\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eConfiguration notes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ti2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH117 ProScan stepper stages and HLD117 linear-motor stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptions for Ti2-U, Ti2-A and Ti2-E systems. Encoded and non-encoded configurations are available.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ti\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH117 ProScan stepper stages and HLD117 linear-motor stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptions for Ti-U, Ti-S and Ti-E microscope configurations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ts2R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH117 ProScan stepper stages and HLD117 linear-motor stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eMotorised XY and optional focus solutions for the manual Ts2R platform.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon TE2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH117 ProScan inverted stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eDifferent configurations are available according to the TE2000 filter-turret arrangement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- UPRIGHT MICROSCOPES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eNikon upright microscopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nikon Ni and Ci platforms can be configured with several Prior stage families. Available choices include cost-effective OptiScan stages, compact stages, precision flat-top stages, ultra-fine-stepping stages and larger multi-slide systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #126f64; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eNikon platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eAvailable stage options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eImportant compatibility points\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ni\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptiScan ES111; ProScan H100, H101, H1P4 and H138 stage families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eThe correct stage depends on whether the microscope has an SS or SSR substage. Separate arrangements apply to the focusing-nosepiece version.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptiScan ES111; ProScan H100, H101, H1P4 and H138 stage families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eCompatible stage versions are selected for Nikon Ci systems fitted with the appropriate SS substage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon Ni with focusing nosepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH101-series XY stage and selected ZDeck configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eThis version requires a different arrangement from Nikon Ni microscopes that focus by moving the stage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon FN1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eMotorised or encoded ZDeck stage systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eDesigned around the requirements of the FN1 electrophysiology platform, with compatible sample-holder and nanopositioning options.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INDUSTRIAL MICROSCOPES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eNikon industrial and materials microscopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior offers microscope-specific stages for Nikon industrial systems, from standard materials inspection through to large-format semiconductor-wafer scanning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 820px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #126f64; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eNikon platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eAvailable stage families\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eTypical capacity or application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon LV100\/LV150\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptiScan ES111; ProScan H100, H101, H1P4, H138 and H105NL stage families\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eMaterials inspection, larger samples, multi-slide work and selected industrial scanning applications.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon L200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eProScan H105 and H116 industrial stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eConfigurations for samples and semiconductor wafers up to approximately 8 inches, subject to the selected holder and system arrangement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon L300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eProScan H105, H116 and H112 large-format stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptions for 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch wafer applications. Stage and condenser clearance must be checked on transmitted-light configurations.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon MA200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH117 ProScan inverted materials stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eEncoded and non-encoded stage options for the inverted MA200 materials microscope.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNikon MA100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eSelected compact OptiScan configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eA smaller-format configuration is available and must be selected with compatible recessed sample holders.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STEREO MICROSCOPES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eNikon stereo microscopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7faf9; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 23px; margin: 20px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #123f3a;\"\u003eNikon SMZ18 and SMZ25\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eAvailable options include the entry-level OptiScan ES111 and several ProScan upright-stage families, including standard, flat-top, ultra-fine-stepping and large-format multi-slide configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptiScan ES111 entry-level motorised stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProScan H101 standard and flat-top stage families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProScan H1P4 ultra-fine-stepping stage family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProScan H138 large-format stage for multiple slides or larger samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border: 1px solid #ead7a6; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px 21px; margin: 20px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #795b00; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e SMZ18\/SMZ25 installation requirement \u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible stages require the Prior HSMZ1825 mounting adapter. The Nikon SMZ18 or SMZ25 must also be fitted with a compatible Nikon P- or P2-prefix illumination base. Transmitted-light intensity may be affected by the adapter arrangement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SELECTION GUIDE --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eChoosing the appropriate stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 720px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #126f64; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eStage type to consider\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eCost-effective routine automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eOptiScan stage, where available for the microscope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003ePrecision stepper-motor positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eProScan stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003ePosition feedback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eEncoded ProScan configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eHigh-speed inverted-microscope automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eHLD linear-motor stage where compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eMultiple slides or larger samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH138 or another suitable large-format stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eSemiconductor-wafer inspection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eH105, H116 or H112 industrial stage, depending on microscope and wafer size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SYSTEM COMPONENTS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eComplete system configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA motorised stage normally forms part of a complete automation system. The final quotation may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscope-specific motorised XY stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptiScan or ProScan controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXY joystick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppropriate sample holder or stage insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscope mounting plate or adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional motorised focus or Z-axis equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional Z-axis joystick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNanopositioning stage or objective positioner where required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutofocus equipment where compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired connecting cables and power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border: 1px solid #ead7a6; border-radius: 9px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 22px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #795b00; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e Important ordering information \u003c\/strong\u003e Controllers, joysticks, sample holders, adapters, focus components and other accessories are included only where expressly stated in the Auckland Scientific quotation. A stage body alone may not form a complete operational system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eSoftware control and integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior motorised stages are controlled through the appropriate OptiScan III or ProScan III controller. The controller provides the connection between the stage and the selected imaging, automation or custom software platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- NIS-ELEMENTS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef8f5 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #d5e7e1; border-left: 5px solid #126f64; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #123f3a; font-size: 21px;\"\u003eNikon NIS-Elements compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePrior confirms that both the ProScan III and OptiScan III ES11 control systems can be used with Nikon NIS-Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis allows compatible Prior motorised XY stages and other supported automation components to be incorporated into a Nikon imaging workflow. The appropriate NIS-Elements package, software module, controller connection and driver configuration may be required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 18px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 700px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #126f64; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003ePrior controller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eNikon NIS-Elements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #126f64;\"\u003eConnection and integration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProScan III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eCompatible – appropriate NIS-Elements package required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eUSB or RS232 control, depending on the system configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOptiScan III ES11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eListed by Prior as compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0;\"\u003eController used to operate compatible XY stages and focus mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- PYTHON --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f8f7; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #123f3a; font-size: 21px;\"\u003ePython and custom software integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePrior provides a software development kit for integrating ProScan III and OptiScan III controllers into third-party and custom software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003ePrior SDK 2.0 includes a standard C\/C++ DLL together with programming examples for Python, C#, C++, MATLAB and other supported development environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis allows a suitably experienced software developer to create Python-based control routines for compatible Prior stages and connected automation components. The required controller, communication interface, operating system, SDK version and Python environment should be confirmed for the intended project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 8px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e Python examples \u003c\/strong\u003e Included with Prior SDK 2.0 for custom controller integration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 8px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e USB and RS232 \u003c\/strong\u003e Controller communication options are available according to the selected system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 8px; padding: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e Custom automation \u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for integration into bespoke imaging, inspection and positioning workflows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- OTHER SOFTWARE --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #123f3a; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px;\"\u003eAdditional third-party software\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior’s microscope-components software compatibility chart also lists OptiScan and ProScan motorised XY stages with the following third-party packages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7faf9; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #126f64;\"\u003eµManager\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7faf9; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #126f64;\"\u003eInscoper\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7faf9; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #126f64;\"\u003eVisiView\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e8; border: 1px solid #ead7a6; border-radius: 9px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 22px 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #795b00; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e Software confirmation \u003c\/strong\u003e Software compatibility can depend on the selected controller, controller firmware, operating system, software version and licensed software modules. Auckland Scientific will confirm the proposed hardware and software configuration before quotation. Bespoke Python programming or software-development work is not included unless expressly stated in the quotation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DOWNLOADS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px; margin-top: 32px;\"\u003eBrochures \u0026amp; downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f8f7; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #123f3a; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e Prior Scientific Nikon Automation Guide \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #65727b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e Detailed configuration information for compatible Nikon microscope platforms. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Replace # with the Shopify Files URL --\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: rgb(18, 111, 100); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; padding: 11px 19px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/Prior_Scientific_-_Nikon_Automation_Guide.pdf?v=1786645643\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView PDF \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f4f8f7; border: 1px solid #d7e4e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 240px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #123f3a; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e Prior Microscope Components Software Compatibility \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #65727b; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e Compatibility information for Prior controllers, motorised stages and third-party software. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Replace # with the Shopify Files URL --\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background: rgb(18, 111, 100); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; padding: 11px 19px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/Prior-Microscope-Components-Software-Compatibility.pdf?v=1786645660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eView PDF \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- AUCKLAND SCIENTIFIC --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eSpecialist support from Auckland Scientific\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f8f6 0%, #ffffff 100%); border: 1px solid #d5e7e1; border-radius: 12px; padding: 26px; margin: 20px 0 26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #123f3a; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eMore than a product quotation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific brings more than 21 years of microscopy industry experience to the selection and supply of microscope automation equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWe work with customers to understand the microscope, samples, application and automation requirements before recommending a system. This helps ensure that the stage, mounting components, controller, sample holder and focus-control equipment are considered together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(235px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eConsultation\u003c\/strong\u003e Discussion of your microscope, samples, application and automation objectives.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCompatibility checking\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirmation of the microscope model, mounting arrangement and required adapters.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSystem configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e Selection of the stage, controller, joystick, sample holder and supporting components.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eApplication support\u003c\/strong\u003e Practical advice for imaging, scanning, inspection and automation workflows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation and commissioning\u003c\/strong\u003e On-site installation and commissioning can be provided where required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eTraining\u003c\/strong\u003e Operator familiarisation and tailored training can be included with the system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eOngoing support\u003c\/strong\u003e Assistance with operational questions, configuration changes and future development.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #dce5e2; border-top: 4px solid #126f64; border-radius: 9px; padding: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #126f64; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eService and maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e Service and preventative-maintenance support can be discussed as part of the package.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- QUOTATION INFORMATION --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #126f64; border-bottom: 2px solid #dcebe6; padding-bottom: 9px;\"\u003eInformation required for quotation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 23px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNikon microscope model and variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent stage, substage or focus configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample type, dimensions and quantity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired XY travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired sample holder or wafer size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication and intended workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncoded or non-encoded requirement, if known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether motorised focus or Z-axis control is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting imaging or automation software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #126f64 0%, #123f3a 100%); color: #ffffff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 30px; margin-top: 32px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDiscuss your Nikon microscope automation requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 auto 12px; max-width: 790px;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific can help identify the appropriate Prior stage, controller, sample holder, focus-control equipment and supporting components for your Nikon microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 auto 21px; max-width: 790px;\"\u003eInstallation, commissioning, training, application support and ongoing service can also be discussed as part of your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #ffffff; color: #126f64; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e Request a consultation and quotation \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-size: 13px; color: #69767f; text-align: center;\"\u003eMicroscope, camera, computer and other equipment are not included unless expressly stated in the quotation. 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