Compatible with Nikon TE2000 Microscopes using the MAX200A1 Adapter
Compatible with High-Speed Piezo Stages (SCXYZ100)
Encoded and Non-Encoded Versions Available
Accepts Standard Microscope Slides and Ø35 mm Petri Dishes via Sample Holder Platforms
Simplified Mounting to Microscope
Easy Integration of Accessories
The MAX200 Series of dual-axis motorized stages and accessories have been specifically designed for automated XY positioning of microscopy samples. Using sample holder plates, the stages can easily hold standard microscope slides or Ø35 mm Petri dishes. Thorlabs also provides convenient mounting options for attaching these stages to many commercially available microscopes from Olympus and Nikon as well as third-party or custom-designed imaging systems.
The MAX200 (standard) and MAX201 (encoded) stages have been designed to be compatible with our MicroScan SCXYZ100 piezo scanning stage, which is a feature that is not available with the MAX202 (standard) and MAX203 (encoded) extended travel stages, the two other members of the MAX200 Series of stages. The MicroScan offers high-speed, piezo-actuated motion in the X, Y, and Z directions, which provides accurate and repeatable positioning of the region of interest with submicron resolution.
All MAX200 series stages are driven by high-resolution microstepping stepper motors. The positional accuracy of the MAX200 stage is determined by microstep counting, which results in a positional accuracy of 5 μm and a unidirectional repeatability of 1 μm. The MAX201 stage includes a precision glass scale linear encoder that improves the linearity, accuracy, and precision to 1 μm. To drive the MAX200 series, we recommend the apt™ BSC102 precision 2-channel controller. This controller operates with both open- and closed-loop versions of the MAX200 stages.
Each stage comes packaged with two 3 m (10 ft) long cables to connect to a BSC102 apt™ controller (PAA613 is packaged with the MAX200, PAA628 with the MAX201).
*) The Zeiss Axiovert 200 is not compatible with either the MAX200 or MAX201. However, it is compatible with the two other stages in the MAX200 series: MAX202and MAX203. †) The MAX200A1 adapter is needed to mount any of the MAX200 Series stages to the Nikon TE2000 microscope.
Specificationsfor Platforms
Item #
MAX200P1
MAX200P2
Platform Size
128 mm x 136 mm x 2 mm (5.04" x 5.35" x 0.08")
129 mm x 137 mm x 6 mm (5.1" x 5.4" x 0.24")
Method for Securing Samples
Clip Holder
Tapped Holes
Sample Do-it-Yourself Microscope
Stage Integration Into Commercial Microscopes
A sample do-it-yourself microscope is shown above. It has been constructued from the following Thorlabs components:
75 mm x 50 mm (3" x 2") XY Travel Stage with Encoder (MAX201)
22 mm Low Profile Mounting Bracket Set (MAX200P4)
Microscope Slide Holder for MAX200 and MAX201 Stages (MAX200P1)
The 22 mm high MAX200P4 mounting brackets, which are intended for upright microscope configurations, allow direct mounting of the MAX201 stage to the optical table. In this particular setup, a MAX200P1, which is equipped with a clip for securing samples, has been untilized to secure the sample. Various Cage System, Lens Tube, and Post-Mounting accessories are used to provide a framework for positioning the objective lens above the sample.
Thorlabs' MAX200 Series of stages easily integrate with many commercial microscopes. Here, a MAX200 stage is shown mounted into an Olympus IX71 microscope. An SCXYZ100 piezo stage is then mounted onto the MAX200 stage.
Loading...
Posted Comments:
Poster: klee
Posted Date: 2009-09-28 18:10:25.0
A response from Ken at Thorlabs to CagriKaan.Akkan: The MAX200 and MAX201 can be controlled by the BSC102 stepper motor controller. The BSC102 can be controlled from a computer with the included apt™ positioning software. Advanced custom motion control applications and sequences are also possible using the extensive ActiveX® programming environment.
Poster: CagriKaan.Akkan
Posted Date: 2009-09-28 13:23:28.0
To whom it may concern,
I want to learn something about the microscope stage with the part number "MAX200". Is it possible to control this device from a computer with a software that i should write? Because i want to scan the samples with 1 micron laser spot. Otherwise can you offer me a way to make such a scan
Tahnks a lot...
Poster: Laurie
Posted Date: 2008-03-05 13:44:32.0
Response from Technical Marketing to brontek: Our MAX200 stage is design for long-term use within a laboratory setting. There are no plastic components in the drive system; only heavy-duty elements have been used, many of which have a long history of use within other products that we manufacture and some of these are meant to operate continuously in manufacturing environments. The MAX200 is a new design and the long-term testing is not yet complete. If you would like to try a unit in your application, Thorlabs will guarantee the product and provide a 100% refund if the device didn’t meet your expectations.
Poster: brontek
Posted Date: 2008-03-04 15:01:20.0
Would one of your stages be suitable for fairly long term programmed continuos tarverse, as in wear testing? In other words, we do not want plastic gears and worm gears. We want x-y pin-on-disk wear testing.
75 mm x 50 mm (3" x 2") of XY Travel
Open- and Closed-Loop Versions Available
Utilizes High-Precision Leadscrew and Bearings
The MAX200 (standard) and MAX201 (encoded) stages have been designed to provide automated XY positioning of microscopy samples. Accessory plates are available that are compatible with both stages and allow the positioning of standard microscope slides or Petri dishes. Both stages fit the Olympus IX71 microscopes with no additional hardware. A mounting adapter (MAX200A1) for the Nikon TE2000 series microscopes is also available.
The MAX201B is a kit that packages the stage with the aptTMBSC102 2-channel stepper motor controller. It is compatible with the Olympus IX series microscopes.
The MAX200B-NIK and MAX201B-NIK are similar kits for the Nikon TE2000 series microscopes and include an adapter plate.
Compatible with MAX200 and MAX201 Stages
Accepts Standard Microscope Slides
Compatible with Ø35 mm Petri Dishes
The MAX200P series of microscope sample holder platforms have been designed to fit the MAX200 series stages. They provide flexible mounting options for many sample types, including traditional slides and Petri dishes, and work well with uniquely-shaped sample holders for biofilms, microfluidic studies, and live sample viewing. The platforms accommodate custom setups constructed from sample containers or live sample accessories by enabling them to be easily mounted with clips (in the case of MAX200P1) or by screwing them into small tapped holes on the plate (in the case of MAX200P2). The MAX200P2 has 63 1/4"-20 (M6) and 86 4-40 (M3) tapped holes for mounting of additional samples or other apparatuses such as temperature sensors, fluid or gas tubings, or electrodes.
Provides Stable Mounting for the Entire MAX200 Series of Stages
Ideal for Creating Do-it-Yourself Microscope Configurations
These mounting brackets allow a MAX200 series stage to be mounted directly onto an optical table; consequently, the stage can be integrated into various do-it-yourself microscope setups. Two different working heights are available: 22 mm or 75 mm; the 22 mm mounting bracket set (MAX200P4) is intended to be used with upright microscope configurations, whereas the 75 mm mounting bracket set (MAX200P5) is designed for inverted configurations.
( 0)
Loading...
Zoom
75 mm x 50 mm (3" x 2") of XY Travel
MAX200
- XY Scanning Stage for Olympus IX Series, 5 µm Accuracy
Zoom
Zoom
Zoom
