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ProScan HLD117IX


Linear Motor Ultra-precision Stage for Evident/Olympus Inverted Microscopes

The HLD117IX linear motor stage is adapted for Evident/Olympus 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 HLD117IX uses low-friction linear drives for exceptional acceleration and deceleration, and operates at higher speeds than stepper motor stages. 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 Evident/Olympus CellSens Dimension software (appropriate package required).


    • 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 Evident/Olympus IX73 and IX83 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 < 6.0 μm
Resolution 0.05 μm
Squareness < 40 arcsec
Maximum velocity 300 mm/s
Maximum load 6 kg
Motor type High precision linear DC servo
Weight 7 kg

Specifications as per datasheet. Please see datasheet for details.

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  • 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 76x26 mm microscope slides

  • H224XRLP Low profile slide holder, extra recessed, for one 76 x 26 mm microscope slide

Option Manufacturer Compatibility Notes
HLD117IX Evident/Olympus IX73, IX83

HLD117IX

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