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ProScan HE01 (Nikon)


Encoded Stage For Nikon Upright Microsopes

The ProScan HE01 is an encoded motorized XY stage for Nikon upright microscopes

It has a 2 mm ballscrew and 200-step motor for a balance of speed and resolution together with linear encoders for long-range repeatability. Prior's patented Intelligent Scanning Technology (IST) optimizes stage accuracy and linearity

The HE01 (Nikon) accommodates a variety of specimen types including glass slides, multiwell plates, semiconductor wafers, and metallurgical samples. 

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

See the product compatibility tab for the full list of options available.


    • Compatible with Nikon upright microscopes
    • Linear encoders for enhanced repeatability
    • Wide range of sample holders
    • Intelligent Scanning Technology™ (US Patent 7,330,307)
Maximum Travel Range 114 mm x 75 mm
Minimum Step Size 0.01 µm
XY Repeatability 0.7 µm
Load Capacity 10 kg
Stepper Motor 2 phase bipolar, 1 amp per phase micro stepping 
Linear Slides 3 mm precision bearings
Drive Screws Zero backlash, recirculating ball screws; 2 mm pitch
Encoders 0.1 µm res

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
HE01E50 Nikon 50i, 80i, Ni-E, Ni-U, Ni-L, Ci-E, Ci-L, Ci-S Requires non-rotating SS substage
HE01E80 Nikon 80i, 90i, Ni-E, Ni-U, Ni-L Requires rotating SSR substage
HE01AZEP Nikon AZ100 Requires non-rotating SS substage
HE01NLV Nikon LV100ND, LV100NDA, LV150N, LV150NA

HE01

Nikon SMZ18, SMZ25, SMZ800, SMZ1000, SMZ1270, SMZ1500 Requires HSMZ1825 adapter from Prior and a P2- or P- microscope base.

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