{"product_id":"prior-scientific-cs200-microscope-joysticks","title":"Prior Scientific CS200 Microscope Joysticks","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #25342d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HEADER --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #174f3b 0%, #287457 100%); color: #ffffff; padding: 34px 30px; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n      Prior Scientific Microscope Automation\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      CS200 Microscope Joysticks\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Ergonomic manual control of compatible Prior motorised XY stages and Z-axis focus mechanisms.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUOTATION NOTICE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #edf6f1; border-left: 5px solid #287457; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 28px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\n      Price on quotation\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      CS200 joysticks are supplied as part of a correctly configured Prior automation system. Auckland Scientific will confirm whether XY control, Z-axis control or both joysticks are required and provide a system-specific quotation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 30px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Product overview\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Prior Scientific CS200-series joysticks provide precise, ergonomic manual control of compatible motorised microscope stages and focus mechanisms.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The CS200XY provides two-axis control of a compatible motorised XY stage, while the CS200Z provides separate control of the motorised Z-axis focus mechanism. The two joysticks can be positioned independently and used simultaneously, allowing comfortable two-handed operation without requiring a twisting motion.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Their compact footprint helps conserve valuable bench space, while the accessible speed-control button allows the operator to change movement speed quickly when moving between low- and high-magnification objectives or carrying out fine positioning.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background-color: #f6f9f7; border: 1px solid #d8e5de; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n        Ergonomic operation\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Separate XY and Z controls can be positioned for comfortable, natural two-handed operation.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background-color: #f6f9f7; border: 1px solid #d8e5de; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n        Adjustable speed\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Toggle between 25%, 50% and 100% of the configured movement speed.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background-color: #f6f9f7; border: 1px solid #d8e5de; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n        Programmable control\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The accessible control button can be reprogrammed to provide application-specific functionality.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background-color: #f6f9f7; border: 1px solid #d8e5de; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n        Compact footprint\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Designed to provide precise manual control without occupying excessive microscope bench space.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AVAILABLE OPTIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Available joystick options\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The appropriate joystick arrangement will be selected according to the motorised hardware included in the system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 700px; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #174f3b; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003ePart number\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAxis control\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTypical application\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eProgrammable button\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS200XY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eX and Y\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eManual control of a compatible motorised XY stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS200Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eManual control of a compatible motorised focus mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCS200XY + CS200Z\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eX, Y and Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTwo-handed control of a motorised XY stage and focus mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPEED CONTROL --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Adjustable movement speed\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The joystick speed-control function allows movement to be adjusted to 25%, 50% or 100% of the configured maximum speed.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Faster movement can be used for travelling across larger areas of a specimen, while a reduced speed provides finer control during high-magnification observation, critical focusing or precise sample positioning.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin: 22px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background-color: #edf6f1; text-align: center; padding: 18px; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #174f3b; font-size: 23px;\"\u003e25%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Fine positioning\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background-color: #edf6f1; text-align: center; padding: 18px; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #174f3b; font-size: 23px;\"\u003e50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      General navigation\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; background-color: #edf6f1; text-align: center; padding: 18px; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #174f3b; font-size: 23px;\"\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      Rapid movement\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CONTROLLER COMPATIBILITY --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Controller compatibility\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    CS200-series joysticks are designed for use with compatible Prior controller systems, including:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 680px; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #174f3b; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eController family\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eCompatibility requirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptiScan III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eRoutine motorised stage and focus control\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAppropriate controller and connected hardware required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProScan III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAdvanced multi-axis microscope automation\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAppropriate controller configuration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff8e8; border: 1px solid #ead7a5; padding: 20px 22px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #6a5318; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 19px;\"\u003e\n      Joysticks do not operate stages independently\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      A CS200 joystick must be connected through an appropriate Prior controller. The joystick is not a standalone stage or focus controller and cannot be connected directly to a motorised stage or focus motor.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- USE WITH SOFTWARE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Manual and software control\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Adding CS200 joysticks does not prevent the microscope system from being operated through compatible imaging software. The joysticks provide convenient manual positioning, while the connected Prior controller can also receive movement commands from supported software through USB or RS232.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This allows the operator to move and inspect the specimen manually before starting an automated acquisition, scanning or Z-stacking routine.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Typical applications\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eManual navigation of microscope slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003ePrecise positioning of regions of interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMotorised fine-focus adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eDigital slide scanning preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMultiwell-plate navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eIndustrial inspection and measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eFluorescence microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eResearch and routine laboratory imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT MAY BE REQUIRED --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    What may be required\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A complete manually controlled motorised microscope system may include:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCS200XY joystick for stage control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCS200Z joystick for focus control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCompatible OptiScan III or ProScan III controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003ePrior motorised XY stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003ePrior motorised focus mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMicroscope-specific mounting adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAppropriate controller, stage and power cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation, commissioning and operator training\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f2f5f3; border: 1px solid #d4ded8; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 7px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e the controller, motorised stage, focus mechanism, adapters and connection cables are not included unless specifically identified in the Auckland Scientific quotation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DOWNLOAD --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Product literature\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Download the Prior Scientific CS200 joystick datasheet for further product information.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/Content\/Downloads\/CS200_Joystick_EN_Datasheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #287457; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 5px;\"\u003e\n      Download CS200 Joystick Datasheet\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- AUCKLAND SCIENTIFIC --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #edf6f1; padding: 28px; border-radius: 9px; margin: 34px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 25px; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n      Supported by Auckland Scientific\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Auckland Scientific brings more than 21 years of experience in microscopy sales, imaging applications and scientific instrumentation. We work with customers to understand the microscope, samples, imaging method and automation objectives before recommending a system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Our service can include:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003ePre-purchase consultation and application review\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMicroscope and component compatibility checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eJoystick, controller and stage selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation and commissioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eJoystick-speed and control configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eUser and operator training\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSoftware and workflow guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eOngoing technical and service support\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUOTATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #287457; padding: 26px; border-radius: 9px; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n      Request a quotation\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      To help us specify the correct joystick arrangement, please provide:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eYour microscope manufacturer and model\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe motorised stage model or part number\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe motorised focus mechanism, if fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eYour existing Prior controller model\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWhether you require XY, Z or combined XYZ control\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAny installation, training or custom-control requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Auckland Scientific will review the information and provide a quotation for the appropriate joystick or complete control system.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #68756e; border-top: 1px solid #d7dfda; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n    Specifications and compatibility information may change. Final joystick and controller compatibility will be confirmed at quotation stage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58871871406405,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/CS200_TS200.jpg?v=1786651820","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/prior-scientific-cs200-microscope-joysticks","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}