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Help sheets and Installation Instructions Downloads

Help sheets and Installation instructions for a range of current and legacy Prior products.

Please only undertake these procedures if you are suitably competent and experienced. Contact Prior Scientific if you are at all unsure about any aspect of any installation.

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Brightfield Connection Options Brightfield LED installation guide. Light Sources Download
Bulb Installation for the Lumen 200 Series How to Install the Bulb in the Lumen 200 Series. Light Sources Download
Changing Filters in the Lumen 200 Pro Filter Wheel The filter wheel can hold up to six 25 mm filters. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Changing Filters on the Filter Wheels Instructions on how to add and remove filters on the filter wheels. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Compatibility of SMZ light bases with Prior Stages Guide for SMZ 800, SMZ 1000, SMZ1270, and SMZ 1500 stereo microscopes from Nikon. Motorized Stages Download
Controlling the Lumen 300 and 1600 in Cell Sens The Lumen 300 and 1600 can be set up via USB. Light Sources Download
Emission Filter Wheel Up-Kit for Nikon TE2000/Ti Installation instructions assuming a previously purchased filter wheel. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Filter Wheel Adjustment Filter wheel adjustment if filter wheel is losing position. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Filter Wheel and Shutter Adapter Installation and Handling Guide Filter wheel and shutter adapter installation and handling for a variety of microscopes. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Fitting A Filter Wheel and Shutter to Nikon Ti Instructions for attaching a filter wheel and shutter to the Nikon Ti Microscope. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Fitting Filter Wheel Board to the main PCB in the ProScan II Guide for installing a filter wheel and shutter board to the main circuit board of the ProScan II. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Focus Coupler Installation for Nikon 50i/80i/LV/AZ (lower) Installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Coupling Installation for Nikon TsR2 Mechanical build of the H122KTI2 focus coupling for Nikon Ts2R. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Drive Installation for Leica DML and DMR Series Guide for installing an H122KLC motor onto Leica DML and DMR microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Drive Installation for Leica DML Series Guide for installing a H122DM4 motor onto a Leica DMLB microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Drive Installation Instructions Focus drive installation for a variety of microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Motor Coupling for Evident/Olympus SZX, BX51 and IX71 Installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Motor Coupling for Zeiss Axio Imager Installing a focus motor coupling onto a Zeiss Axio Imager microscope. Focus Mechanisms
Focus Motor Coupling for Zeiss Axioskop Installing a focus motor coupling onto a Zeiss Axioskop microscope. Focus Mechanisms
Focus Motor Coupling for Zeiss Axiovert 200 Installing a focus motor coupling onto a Zeiss Axiovert 200 microscope. Focus Mechanisms
Focus Motor Installation for Nikon SMZ1500 Installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Focus Mechanisms Download
Focus Motor Required Dimensions – Form Submit this form to check if we can mount a focus motor to your microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
H107N300 stage onto Nikon Diaphot and Eclipse Microscopes Installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Motorized Stages Download
H117 Installation on Nikon Ti Instructions for adding the H117 motorized stage to a Nikon Ti microscope. Motorized Stages Download
H117 on Olympus IX installation Adding the H117 motorised stage to a Olympus IX microscope. Motorized Stages Download
H117, H101A and ES111 Stage Limit Adjustment Instructions on how to adjust limit switches for H117E1DM, H101A and ES111 stages. Motorized Stages Download
H122 Focus Drive Installation Guide for installing the H122 Focus Drive. Focus Mechanisms Download
H122KON Coupler (Olympus and Nikon) The H122KON kit allows direct coupling of the focus motor to the fine focus. Suitable for most Nikon and Olympus. Focus Mechanisms Download
HF108B manual for installation on to Evident/Olympus Microscopes HF108B installation instructions for Evident/Olympus microscopes. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
HF108B manual for installation on to Nikon Microscopes HF108B installation instructions for Nikon microscopes. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
HF110T2U Emission Wheel Up Kit for Nikon TE2000 Assembly installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
HF248 Emission Wheel Up Kit for Nikon Ti Microscopes Assembly installation instructions. Assumes installation with a previously purchased filter wheel. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
How to fit an ES107IX stage to an IX microscope Adding the ES107IX motorized stage to an Evident/Olympus IX microscope. Motorized Stages Download
How to Mount a HF237 and Shutter on an Evident/Olympus IX2 Installation instructions for competent and qualified persons. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
How to Reset a Prior Controller The ES10ZE, OptiScan and ProScan range of controllers can be reset to default settings. Software Download
HZ106KT2 User Manual Assembly instructions and user guide for the HZ106KT2 system. Physiology Platforms Download
ImagePro Plus-Working with the Prior Lumen Pro Guide to install and set up the Lumen Pro within Scope-Pro. Software Download
Installation Instructions for PS3H122OLM Focus Motor to Olympus BX61 Installation instructions for PS3H122OLM focus motor to Olympus BX61. Focus Mechanisms Download
Installation of a direct coupler for Meiji Microscopes Guide for installing a direct coupler onto Meiji microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
Installation of flat topped stage on Evident/Olympus BX63 Guide shows how to install the H101F flat-top stage on an Evident/Olympus BX63 microscope. Olympus Microscopes Download
Installing a H122DM4 motor onto a Leica DM4000 Guide for installing a H122DM4 motor onto a Leica DM4000 microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Installing a Shutter on a Filter Wheel Introduction to installing a Prior Shutter on a Prior Filter Wheel. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Installing a Standalone Shutter Introduction to installing a Prior Shutter as a standalone unit. Filter Wheels, Turrets & Shutters Download
Installing and Using Prior Terminal and Prior Demo Controller Prior Scientific software allowing control via USB or RS232 commands. Software Download
Installing H101F on a Zeiss Microscope Adding the H101F motorized stage to a Zeiss upright microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Installing H117 on Zeiss Axio Observer Adding the H117 motorised stage to a Zeiss Axio Observer microscope. Motorized Stages
Installing H117 on Zeiss Axiovert Adding the H117 motorised stage to a Zeiss Axiovert microscope. Motorized Stages
Installing H117 ProScan stage onto Evident IX85 Microscope Installation procedure for the H117N1E4 ProScan stage onto an Evident/Olympus IX85 microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Installing HLD117 on a Nikon Ti Instructions for adding the HLD117 motorized stage to a Nikon Ti microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Installing HLD117 on an Olympus IX Adding the HLD117 motorized stage to an Olympus IX microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Investigating ProScan II failure of drive chips Identify if a drive chip has failed. Only for use with the ProScan II. Controllers & Joysticks Download
Lumen 200 Bulb Installation (Old variants) Old variant bulb installation. Light Sources Download
Lumen Adapter Focusing When you receive your collimator it will be set up for your microscope. For fine-tuning follow these instructions. Light Sources Download
Meiji RZ Focus Installation Instructions Guide for installing a PS3H122HT focus motor onto a Meiji RZ stereo microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
Mounting a H101F Stage on Olympus BX Adding the H101F motorized stage to an Evident/Olympus BX/MX microscope. Motorized Stages Download
Nikon Focus Drive Installation Manual Aid to install a Prior Focus Drive onto a Nikon Ti Microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
Nikon LSC for SP Series installation instructions Installation procedure for the Prior Queensgate SP Series on a Nikon Ti ECLIPSE with Laser Safety Cover. Focus Mechanisms Download
OptiScan and ProScan Comparison An at-a-glance guide to the key features and benefits of ProScan and OptiScan ranges. Motorized Stages Download
PF202 – PF850 Mounting on Olympus IX73 Double Deck Step-by-step guide for installation of PF850 onto an Olympus IX73 double deck microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
PF850 Laser Autofocus Installation onto Olympus IX81 Microscope PF850 Laser Autofocus installation onto Olympus IX81 microscope. Laser Autofocus Download
Prior LumenLED and uManager The Prior LumenLED can be controlled in uManager under filter wheel and shutter compatibility mode. Software Download
Prior Microscope Components Compatibility With Imaging Software Prior microscope automation components are widely compatible with leading imaging software platforms. Software Download
PS3H122EKAXIM Encoder Bracket for Zeiss Axio Imager Instructions to attach the encoder bracket HP1702 to the Axio Imager. Zeiss Microscopes Download
PS3H122FS70 Installation Instructions PS3H122FS70 installation instructions for Mitutoyo FS70 models. Focus Mechanisms Download
PS3H122R Focus Motor and Direct Couplings Installation Guide Instructions for the standard split-sleeve mounting for the focus motor on various microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
PS3H122R Installation Instructions Also applicable to older H122 motors. Focus Mechanisms Download
QGOP-RAISE-KIT-TI2 Installation Instructions Procedure for installing Prior Queensgate OP Series on the Nikon Ti2 inverted microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download
Re-setting your controller Instructions for resetting ES9, ES10, H129, H130 and ProScan III controllers. Software Download
Reinstalling FTDI Drivers Instructions For the ProScan III Controller. Software Download
Sending a RESET command to Prior controllers How to reset your Prior controller using the Prior Terminal software. Controllers & Joysticks Download
Tuning the Collimator Lens (Lumen 200 series) Applicable to ALL versions of the Lumen 200. Illumination Download
USB Driver Installation Instructions for Windows 7 Software driver installation. Software Download
Using a Prior Controller with uManager Both ProScan and OptiScan series may be used with Micromanager. Software Download
Z Encoder Bracket Installation for Nikon TE200 and TE300 Mounting the Z axis encoder probe and Universal Mounting bracket to Nikon TE 200/300. Focus Mechanisms Download
Z Encoder Bracket Installation Instructions For Leica DMIR, Nikon TE200/300/2000, Nikon 80i, Olympus IX50/70, IX51/71, Zeiss Axiovert/Axio Observer. Focus Mechanisms Download
Z Encoder Installation for Olympus AX70/BX40/BX60 Mounting the Z Encode Probe H394 on to Evident/Olympus microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
Z Encoder Installation for Olympus IX51 and IX71 Installing an H122KBIX onto Evident/Olympus IX51 and IX71 microscopes. Focus Mechanisms Download
Z Encoder Probe Mounting Instructions onto a Nikon 80i Guide for installing a Z encoder probe on a Nikon 80i microscope. Focus Mechanisms Download

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