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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 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 (with Prior's PLW20 well-plate loader), 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 121 x 81 mm
XY Repeatibility 0.15 µm
Minimum Step Size 0.05 µm
Metric Accuracy 0.045 μm
Minimum Velocity 1 μm/s
Maximum Velocity 300 mm/s
Squareness 20 arc/second
Motors High precision linear DC servo
Weight 7 kg
Maximum Load Capacity 6 kg

Specifications as per datasheet. Please see datasheet for details.

  • H223XRNC Extra recessed holder for micro titre plates (85x128 mm) with diagonal corner sections removed

  • 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

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