{"product_id":"prior-scientific-fb204-fb205-motorised-z-axis-focus-mounts","title":"Prior Scientific FB204\/FB205 Motorised Z-Axis Focus Mounts","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 Motorised Positioning\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n      FB204\/FB205 Motorised Z-Axis Focus Mounts\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      High-load, precision Z-axis positioning for upright reflected-light microscopy, custom microscopes and optical-table imaging systems.\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      FB204 and FB205 focus mounts are supplied as part of a configured positioning system. Auckland Scientific will confirm the mounting arrangement, encoded or non-encoded drive, XY stage, controller, sample load and software requirements before 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 FB204 and FB205 motorised focus mounts provide precise vertical movement of compatible motorised stages and samples in upright reflected-light microscopy systems.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Both models incorporate the Prior FB203 high-performance single-axis linear actuator, providing 38 mm of motorised Z-axis travel and supporting loads of up to 14 kg. This allows relatively large stages, heavy specimens and complex sample assemblies to be moved vertically with controlled, repeatable motion.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The FB204 uses an in-line base arrangement for a stable, conventional installation. The FB205 has an offset base designed to reduce the system height and assist integration where the optical or mechanical layout restricts the available space.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    When combined with a compatible Prior motorised XY stage and ProScan III controller, either focus mount can form a complete motorised XYZ platform for industrial inspection, materials research, semiconductor development and custom microscopy.\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        38 mm Z travel\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Extended vertical movement for focusing, sample translation and automated Z-stacking.\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        14 kg load capacity\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Suitable for large motorised stages, heavy samples and complex sample assemblies.\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        Sub-micron repeatability\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Repeatability down to ±0.3 µm with the encoded E-series configurations.\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        Flexible system integration\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        Designed for breadboard-mounted optical systems, custom microscopes and gantry-based imaging.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- APPLICATION CONFIGURATION --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Designed for reflected-light microscopy\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    FB204 and FB205 are intended principally for upright reflected-light applications where the sample or motorised stage is translated vertically beneath a fixed optical system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Typical optical arrangements may include reflected brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence, coaxial illumination, laser-based imaging or other epi-illumination techniques. The complete optical layout and working-distance requirements must be considered when specifying the system.\n  \u003c\/p\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      Transmitted-light applications require a different configuration\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      FB204 and FB205 are configured for upright reflected-light systems. Applications requiring an open optical path for transmitted illumination should normally use the FB206 focus mount, which will be listed separately.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- MODEL OPTIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Available focus-mount configurations\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These configurations are selected during quotation and are not Shopify variants.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 850px; 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;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eMounting arrangement\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eEncoder\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTypical use\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\u003eFB204\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eStandard base, in line with the axis of travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eNon-encoded\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eStable general-purpose reflected-light XYZ systems\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\u003eFB204E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eStandard base, in line with the axis of travel\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e100 nm linear encoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eClosed-loop positioning and enhanced repeatability\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFB205\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOffset base for reduced-height integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eNon-encoded\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eSpace-constrained or customised optical systems\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\u003eFB205E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOffset base for reduced-height integration\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e100 nm linear encoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eEncoded positioning in space-constrained systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- FB204 VS FB205 --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    FB204 or FB205?\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin: 22px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; background-color: #edf6f1; padding: 22px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; margin: 0 0 9px 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\n        FB204: in-line base\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The mounting base is positioned in line with the vertical axis. This provides a stable platform and is generally preferred where the available system height and footprint allow a conventional arrangement.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 320px; background-color: #edf6f1; padding: 22px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; margin: 0 0 9px 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\n        FB205: offset base\n      \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        The base is offset from the vertical axis to reduce the installed height and support integration into space-constrained custom optical systems.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Technical specifications\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 750px; 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;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eNon-encoded models\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eEncoded E models\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\u003eTravel range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e38 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e38 mm\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\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e20 nm minimum motor-step resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e100 nm encoder resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinearity over full travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e±3.5 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e±3.5 µm\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\u003eRepeatability over full travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e±0.7 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e±0.3 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy over full travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eLess than 5 µm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eLess than 5 µm\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\u003eMaximum load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e14 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e14 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed range at maximum load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1-14 mm\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1-14 mm\/s\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\u003eDrive mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eHigh-precision recirculating ball screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eHigh-precision recirculating ball screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1 m\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\u003eLimit switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5c6962;\"\u003e\n    Specifications apply when the focus mount is operated with an appropriate ProScan III controller. Overall system performance also depends on the selected stage, load, mounting rigidity, controller settings and installation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DIMENSIONS --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Approximate dimensions\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 650px; 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;\"\u003eModel family\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eMounting arrangement\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\u003eFB204\/FB204E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eApproximately 196 × 155 × 143 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eIn-line standard base\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\u003eFB205\/FB205E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eApproximately 184 × 180 × 143 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOffset base\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5c6962;\"\u003e\n    Allowance must also be made for the complete Z travel, attached stage, sample, cables and working clearance. Refer to the dimensional drawings in the datasheet during system design.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COMPATIBLE STAGES --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    XY stage and XYZ system integration\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    FB204 and FB205 are compatible with many Prior motorised XY stages. The appropriate stage depends on the required travel, sample format, load, resolution, encoding and optical layout.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A complete motorised XYZ system may include:\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eFB204, FB204E, FB205 or FB205E focus mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eA compatible Prior motorised XY stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eA ProScan III controller configured for XY and Z control\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eEncoder-compatible controller configuration for E-series models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCS200XY and CS200Z joysticks where manual positioning is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eStage-to-controller and focus-control cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSuitable optical breadboard and mechanical mounting components\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSample holder selected for the specimen type\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 XY stage, controller, joysticks, breadboard, sample holder, cables and mounting hardware are not included unless specifically identified in the Auckland Scientific quotation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ENCODER NOTE --\u003e\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      Encoded systems require controller verification\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Prior advises that the controller configuration must be checked before combining an encoded FB-series focus mount with a ProScan III controller that will also operate an HLD117 linear-motor stage. Auckland Scientific will verify the complete controller architecture before quotation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SOFTWARE --\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    Software and automation\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The focus mount is controlled through an appropriate Prior ProScan III controller. It may be operated manually using a compatible CS200Z joystick or through supported imaging and automation software.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Prior ProScan III controllers are compatible with a range of microscopy software platforms, subject to the appropriate hardware support, software edition and device configuration.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Custom control may also be possible using Prior’s controller commands and software-development resources. Where Python or other custom integration is required, Auckland Scientific will review the controller, operating system and required functions.\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;\"\u003eIndustrial component inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSemiconductor and wafer inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMaterials science and materials chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eLaser-based microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAutomated Z-stacking\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCustom optical-table microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eGantry-based imaging systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eOEM instrument development\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eResearch and system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- DATASHEET --\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 Z-Axis Motorised Focus Mounts datasheet for technical specifications, ordering information and dimensional drawings.\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\/ZAxisMotorisedFocusMounts_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 Z-Axis Focus Mounts 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. Custom XYZ platforms require assessment of the optical layout, sample, load, travel, stage and control requirements before hardware is specified.\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;\"\u003eApplication and sample assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eFB204 or FB205 mounting selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eEncoded or non-encoded configuration guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eXY stage, controller and joystick selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMechanical and breadboard-integration planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation and commissioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eOperator training and workflow guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eSoftware and custom-control 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 FB204\/FB205 system, please provide:\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe intended reflected-light imaging application\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe optical-system layout and available mounting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eMaximum sample and stage weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eRequired XY and Z travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eRequired positional repeatability and accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWhether linear encoding is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe required motorised XY stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eExisting Prior controller, if applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe imaging or automation software\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation, training or custom-integration requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      Auckland Scientific will review the application and provide a quotation covering the focus mount, XY stage, controller, joysticks, cables, mounting hardware and support services required.\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 mechanical, optical, controller and software compatibility and the complete bill of materials will be confirmed at quotation stage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58872071913797,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/ZAxis.jpg?v=1786654180","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/prior-scientific-fb204-fb205-motorised-z-axis-focus-mounts","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}