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OptiScan ES111 (Nikon)


Economical Motorized Stage for Nikon Upright Microscopes

The ES111 is an entry-level motorized XY stage adapted for Nikon upright microscopes and stereomicroscopes. See the product compatibility tab for the full list of options available.

Featuring a reliable and accurate anti-backlash leadscrew/stepper motor, the stage suits routine imaging applications that do not require sub-micrometer repeatability and is an affordable choice for microscope automation. 

It accommodates a variety of specimen types including glass slides, multi-well plates, Petri dishes, and polished metallurgical samples. 

Typical applications include slide scanning, particle analysis, industrial microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and metrology.

Due to its low cost and ease of use, the ES111 is also ideal for motorized microscopy education or home-use pathology systems.

The ES111 is compatible with Nikon NIS Elements Software (appropriate package required). 


    • Compatible with both industrial and life science Nikon microscopes
    • Low cost, easy to set up and easy to use
    • Compatible with NIS Elements software
    • Facilitates routine multiposition imaging and stitching
    • Wide range of sample holders for most microscopy applications
Travel range 125 x 75 mm
Unidirectional repeatability < 1 μm
Bidirectional repeatability < 3.4 μm
Metric accuracy 0.16 μm/mm
Full travel metric accuracy < 14.4 μm
Resolution 1 μm
Squareness < 35 arcsec
Maximum velocity 15 mm/s
Maximum load 10 kg
Encoders No
Motor type 400 step
Screw pitch 1 mm
Weight 3 kg

Specifications as per datasheet. Please see datasheet for details.

  • H230 Aluminum plate.

  • H220 Glass plate (not suitable for transmitted light microscopy).

  • H473UP Universal specimen holder (slides, Petri dishes and small flasks) for stereo microscopes

  • H649 Holder for a single 1 in, 1.25 in and 1.5 in mounted metallurgical specimen

  • H224LP Low profile slide holder for one 76x26 mm microscope slide.

Option Manufacturer Compatibility Notes
ES11E50 Nikon 50i, 80i, Ni-E, Ni-U, Ni-L, Ci-E, Ci-L, Ci-S Requires non-rotating SS substage
ES11E80 Nikon 80i, 90i, Ni-E, Ni-U, Ni-L Requires rotating SSR substage
ES11NLV Nikon LV100ND, LV100NDA, LV150N, LV150NA
ES111 Nikon SMZ18, SMZ25 Requires HSMZ1825 adapter from Prior and a P2- or P- microscope base.

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