Help sheets and Installation Instructions
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.
| Title | Description | Category | Download | View | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |


