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Home » Imaging Components » Motorized Stages » ProScan HLD117NN Motorized Linear Stage
ProScan HLD117 motorized, ultra precise linear XY stage for inverted microscopes.

ProScan HLD117NN Motorized Linear Stage


Ultra-precision Automation for Nikon Inverted Microscopes (120 mm x 80 mm travel)

The HLD117NN linear motor stage is adapted for Nikon inverted research microscopes. It is also suitable for OEM devices and customized research applications.

It is the most accurate and repeatable stage Prior offers providing controlled constant velocity for continuous motion scanning or stitch mosaicing. It is suitable for long-term time-lapse imaging, high-content screening and point-to-point imaging.

The HLD117NN uses low-friction linear drives for exceptional acceleration and deceleration, and operates at higher speeds than stepper motor stages while also being almost silent during operation. It features 50 nm linear encoders for enhanced long-range accuracy and linearity.

Its flat top plate allows easy access to the sample for loading and ensures compatibility with a wide range of optics.

This stage is compatible with Nikon NIS Elements software (appropriate package required).

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Data sheet
  • Highest speed, resolution and repeatability of any non-piezo Prior stage
  • Ultra quiet and smooth operation even at high speeds of up to 300 mm/s
  • Directly compatible with Nikon Ti and Ti2 microscopes and software
  • Directly compatible with NanoScan SP series piezo stages
  • Flat top design for ease of sample loading
Travel range 120 x 80 mm
Unidirectional repeatability < 0.4 μm
Bidirectional repeatability < 0.5 μm
Metric accuracy 0.07 μm/mm
Full travel metric accuracy < 5.7 μm
Resolution 0.05 μm
Squareness < 20 arcsec
Maximum velocity 300 mm/s
Maximum load 6 kg
Encoders 0.05 μm encoders
Motor type High precision linear DC servo
Weight 7 kg
  • H223XRNC Extra recessed holder for micro titre plates (85×128 mm) with diagonal corner sections removed
  • H229XR Adjustable Petri dish holder, dish diameter up to 90 mm
  • H473XR Universal specimen holder, extra recessed, for slides & Petri dishes
  • H234XR Low profile slide holder, recessed, for four 76×26 mm microscope slides
  • HLD324 Insert Adapter for HLD117NN

HLD117NN_Datasheet.pdf

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OptionManufacturerCompatibilityNotes
HLD117NNNikonTi-U, Ti-E, Ti2-U, Ti2-A, Ti2-E

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