{"product_id":"prior-scientific-optiscan-iii-microscope-controllers","title":"Prior Scientific OptiScan III Microscope Controllers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #25342d; line-height: 1.65; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\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;\"\u003ePrior Scientific Microscope Automation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eOptiScan III Microscope Controllers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0;\"\u003eCompact, cost-effective controllers for Prior motorised XY stages, microscope focus mechanisms and selected ancillary devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eSupplied as part of a configured automation system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe appropriate OptiScan controller depends on the motorised stage, focus mechanism, encoder requirements, TTL triggering, software platform and required cables. Auckland Scientific will confirm the complete configuration and provide a system-specific quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 30px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior Scientific OptiScan III controllers provide a reliable and cost-effective way to automate routine microscopy and imaging applications. They can be configured to control compatible motorised XY stages, microscope focus mechanisms and selected ancillary devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard ES11 is a compact three-axis controller designed principally for control of a motorised XY stage and a motorised Z-axis focus mechanism. Plug-and-play recognition of compatible Prior components helps simplify system configuration and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptiScan III is particularly suitable for routine laboratory microscopy, digital imaging, automated inspection, slide scanning and OEM systems where a compact controller and straightforward software integration are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\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;\"\u003eThree-axis control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eControl compatible motorised X and Y stage movement together with a motorised Z-axis focus mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003ePlug-and-play setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAutomatic recognition of compatible Prior components helps simplify installation and configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eComputer control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eUSB and RS232 communications support connection to compatible imaging and automation software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eCompact integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWell suited to benchtop microscope systems, routine imaging workstations and compact OEM instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTROLLER OPTIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eAvailable controller configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OptiScan controller family includes configurations for standard stage and focus control, TTL-enabled applications and specialised Z-axis or ancillary-device control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 780px; 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;\"\u003eDevice control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eCommunications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTTL capability\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\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eStepper-motor XY stage and Z focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1 × USB-B and 2 × RS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eRoutine motorised XY and Z microscopy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES11TTL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eStepper-motor XY stage and Z focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1 × USB-B and 2 × RS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e1 TTL output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eXY and Z control with external triggering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES12ZETTL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOne Z-axis, filter wheel or other supported ancillary device, with or without encoding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e2 × USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e10 TTL inputs and 5 TTL outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eSpecialist Z-axis, encoded or triggered applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT DISTINCTIONS --\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;\"\u003eImportant configuration differences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eES11 and ES11TTL are three-axis controllers intended principally for compatible stepper-motor XY stages and motorised focus mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eES12ZETTL is not a direct replacement for the ES11. It is intended for one supported Z-axis, filter wheel or other ancillary device and offers encoder and expanded TTL capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003ePrior advises customers to contact them regarding software compatibility for ES12ZETTL. Auckland Scientific will therefore confirm the software and communications requirements before quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- STANDARD ES11 SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eES11 controller specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 40%; padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eControlled axes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eX, Y and Z\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eMotor compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eCompatible Prior stepper-motor devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eComputer communications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eUSB and RS232C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eRS232 communication rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e9600, 19200 or 38400 baud\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eRS232 format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e8-bit word, 1 stop bit, no parity and no handshake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eUniversal external power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003ePower input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz, maximum 1.6 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3; color: #174f3b;\"\u003eIntelligent Scanning Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eNot included with OptiScan controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #5c6962;\"\u003eFinal performance, travel range, resolution, speed and repeatability are determined by the connected stage or focus mechanism rather than by the controller alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SOFTWARE --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eSoftware compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior identifies the ES11 OptiScan III controller as compatible with a range of commercial microscopy and image-analysis software platforms, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikon NIS-Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvident\/Olympus cellSens Dimension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvident\/Olympus PRECiV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvident\/Olympus Stream Motion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eµManager\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscoper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisiView\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility can depend on the software edition, installed device support, operating system, controller firmware and required hardware functions. The exact software configuration should be confirmed before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PYTHON --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 21px; margin: 26px 0 9px 0;\"\u003ePython and custom software integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptiScan III can be incorporated into custom automation applications using Prior’s software development resources and controller command interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior’s SDK 2.0 uses a C\/C++ DLL and includes programming examples for Python, C#, C++ and MATLAB. Developers may also use supported ASCII commands through the controller’s USB or RS232 connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePython support should therefore be understood as an integration and development option rather than a standalone ready-to-use Python application. The proposed computer, operating system, interface and software functions should be reviewed before quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TYPICAL SYSTEMS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eTypical system configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\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;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTypical controlled hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eSuggested controller family\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eMotorised sample positioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOptiScan XY stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eES11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eXY positioning and Z-stacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eXY stage and PS3H122R focus mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eES11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eTriggered imaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eXY stage, Z focus and external trigger connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eES11TTL, subject to trigger requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eSpecialist encoded or ancillary control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOne supported Z-axis, filter wheel or ancillary device\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eES12ZETTL, subject to confirmation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ACCESSORIES --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eControllers, accessories and cables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the system, the following components may also be required:\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eES12ADTTL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOptiScan TTL converter board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eConverts a 15-way D-type TTL connection to 15 SMB connections; requires a compatible base controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\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;\"\u003eXY joystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eManual control of compatible motorised XY stages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\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 joystick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eManual control of compatible motorised focus mechanisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH248\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eOptiScan stage cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e3 m cable for connecting compatible OptiScan stepper-motor XY stages to OptiScan III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH398\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eProScan-stage interface cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eFor connecting selected ProScan stepper-motor XY stages to OptiScan III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH276\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eRS232 cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e2 m null-modem communication cable with straight D-type connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH407\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eExternal power supply for OptiScan III controllers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f5f8f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW751\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003eUK power lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccdcd3;\"\u003e2 m UK mains lead\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e stages, focus mechanisms, joysticks, power supplies, power leads, communication cables and stage cables are not necessarily included with the controller. The complete bill of materials will be confirmed in your quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- APPLICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eRoutine motorised microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAutomated sample positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eZ-stacking and extended-focus imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eDigital slide scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eTime-lapse microscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAutomated image acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eIndustrial inspection and measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eOEM and custom microscope systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- DOWNLOADS --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #174f3b; font-size: 26px; margin: 34px 0 14px 0;\"\u003eProduct literature and downloads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the available technical literature below. These documents support system selection but do not replace a complete hardware and software compatibility check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 20px 0 30px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.prior.com\/Content\/Downloads\/OptiScan-III-Datasheet.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #287457; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 13px 20px; border-radius: 5px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Download OptiScan III Datasheet \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c!-- Replace the URL below with the Shopify Files URL after uploading your supplied PDF --\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #174f3b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; padding: 12px 20px; border: 2px solid rgb(40, 116, 87); border-radius: 5px;\"\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\"\u003eDownload Software Compatibility Guide \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eSupported by Auckland Scientific\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuckland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur service can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eController, stage and focus-mechanism selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eCable and accessory configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eInstallation and commissioning\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\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;\"\u003eRequest a quotation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help us specify the correct controller and accessories, please provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\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 model or part number of the motorised stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWhether motorised Z-axis focus control is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eWhether the hardware has positional encoders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAny TTL triggering requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eThe imaging or automation software you intend to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003eAny required joystick, installation, training or custom integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific will review the information and provide a quotation covering the controller, cables, power supply, joystick and any additional automation components required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DISCLAIMER --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #68756e; border-top: 1px solid #d7dfda; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003eSpecifications and compatibility information may change. Final controller suitability, software compatibility and the complete bill of materials will be confirmed at quotation stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58871835033925,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/Optiscan3Pic1.jpg?v=1786651284","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/prior-scientific-optiscan-iii-microscope-controllers","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}