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Microscope Controllers & Joysticks

Microscope controllers

Our range of plug-and-play controllers provides powerful, precise motion for microscopy and industrial imaging applications. Able to adjust movement on up to 16 different axes they provide complete control with little restriction. They are compatible with the world’s leading imaging analysis software and offer a compact and powerful system saving both time and money. Prior’s ProScan III controller is expandable to support additional functionalities such as hardware triggering and illumination control, and also underpins Prior’s intelligent scanning technology (IST).

  • Advanced internal software
  • Easy integration with most microscopy imaging software
  • ‘Plug and play’ control
  • Compact and powerful system
  • Modular, expandable, and customizable system

Joysticks

Prior’s ergonomic joystick controllers allow precise manual control on XY and Z axes. An easy-to-use touchscreen is available for setup and configuration.

Digital potentiometer (Digipot)

Our tough and reliable automatic electronic focus controller ES10ZE enables precise control of focus mechanisms for z-stacks, extended depth of field (EDF) and general microscopy applications.

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ES12ZETTL Single axis stepper motor controller

ES12ZETTL Controller

Single Axis Stepper Motor Controller With TTL I/O

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ProScan III universal microscope automation control unit

ProScan III Multi-Axis Controller

Compact Controller For Up To 16 Stepper Motor Axes

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Ergonomic XY and Z axis microscope joystick controllers.

CS200 Series Microscope Joysticks

Ergonomic Control For Stage And Focus

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OptiScan III 3-axis controller for motorized stage systems.

OptiScan III 3-Axis Controller

Affordable Controller for Motorized Stage Systems

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