ASR-E Series – Microscope Stages

Zaber’s ASR-E Series microscope stages are designed as replacements for manual stages on upright and inverted microscopes or for stand-alone operation as scanning stages.

The ASR-E Series of microscope stages, combined with the X-MCB2 Series two-axis controllers, are designed to be replacements for manual stages on upright and inverted microscopes or for stand-alone operation as scanning stages. The extremely low profile and small footprint of ASR-E stages allow them to be incorporated into many different types of scanning systems and easily mounted to most common microscope platforms. Stage movement is handled by crossed roller bearings and hardened stainless steel rails, resulting in excellent smoothness, longevity, and stiffness.
The optional built-in motor encoder provides position verification and allows for closed-loop operation and slip/stall recovery features. Upon detection of any slipping or stalling, the stages report the stall and can be set to automatically recover their position. Several modes of recovery behavior are available.

• At 237 x 206 mm, the ASR050 is one of the smallest scanning stages on the market and uses proprietary, in-house machining techniques for excellent vertical runout, orthogonality, and straightness.
• At 313 x 247 mm, the ASR100 combines longer travel (100 x 120 mm) with a compact form factor.
• Precision 2 mm pitch lead screws provide 12 µm accuracy, 2 µm repeatability, and 85 mm/s maximum speed.
• Custom adaptors and inserts are available upon request.

Key Features:

• 50 mm up to 305 mm travel per axis
• Optional built-in encoder
• Easily adjustable non-contact hall sensor limit switch
• Up to 12 µm accuracy
• 2 µm repeatability
• 85 mm/s speed
• Supported by µManager and MetaMorph Microscopy Automation & Image Analysis Software
• Low profile of 42 mm overall height

Relevant Applications:

• Microscopy
• Image analysis
• Image scanning
• Inverted epifluorescence microscopy