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OptiScan III | Manual
Motorized Stage System
V 1.7
Prior Scientific, Ltd
Cambridge, UK
T:+44 (0) 1223 881711
E: uksales@prior.com
Prior Scientific, Inc.
Prior Scientific, GmbH.
Rockland,MA,USA
Jena, Germany
T:+1 781-878-8442
T:+49 3641 24 20 10
E: info@prior.com
E: jena@prior.com
Prior Scientific, KK.
Prior Scientific, Suzhou.
Tokyo, Japan
Suzhou, China
T:+81-3-5652-883
T:+86 (0)512 6617 5866
E: info-japan@prior.com
E: info-china@prior.com

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  • Page 1 OptiScan III | Manual Motorized Stage System V 1.7 Prior Scientific, Ltd Prior Scientific, Inc. Prior Scientific, GmbH. Prior Scientific, KK. Prior Scientific, Suzhou. Cambridge, UK Rockland,MA,USA Jena, Germany Tokyo, Japan Suzhou, China T:+44 (0) 1223 881711 T:+1 781-878-8442 T:+49 3641 24 20 10...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1 RS232 Command Set ........................ 13 5.2 Macro and Soak ......................... 14 5.3 Soak Command .......................... 14 5.4 Differences between the OptiScan III and OptiScan II ............. 14 5.5 General Commands ........................15 5.6 Stage commands ........................18 5.7 Z-Axis Commands ........................21 ©...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX E – COMPATIBILITY WITH THE OPTISCAN III ..........45 APPENDIX F – INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS IN CHINA ........... 46 Many thanks for purchasing an OptiScan III – we hope and expect that it will prove to be useful, reliable and an asset to your microscopy work.

  • Page 4: Section 1: Important Safety Information

    • The OptiScan III is class 1 and must be only connected to a power outlet which provides a protective earth (ground). •...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Unpacking The System

    This manual covers all varieties of the OptiScan III controller produced by Prior Scientific. It also covers the control, via the OptiScan III, of any Prior product which is compatible with the OptiScan III, including the control joystick, focus motors and the stepper motor stage.

  • Page 6: Section 3: Installation

    3.2 Fitting the OptiScan III Stage The Prior OptiScan III stage is supplied with a base plate insert to suit the microscope specified. Place the stage onto the microscope stage mount and attach using the fixing crews or clamping screw supplied.

  • Page 7: Cable Connections

    3.3 Cable Connections The cable connections to the OptiScan III controller are located on the rear panel of the control box, as shown in the illustration below. Before making any of these connections, ensure that the OptiScan III controller is switched off. Each connection is labelled. Do not connect your computer's serial port cable to the `Z' axis connector on the controller, this may damage your computer and the OptiScan III controller.

  • Page 8: Focus Drive Installation

    PC with a terminal emulation programme e.g. Prior Terminal and changing the settings of the ZD command (see section 6) via RS232 communication.
  • Page 9 9. Confirm that the controller is switched off before connecting the 9 way D type plug on the focus motor lead to the socket on the rear of the controller. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023...

  • Page 10: Section 4: Getting Started

    If nothing happens then try changing the coms port (using the box in the left hand corner of Prior Terminal’ and again type ‘?’. If there are a large number of coms ports, or for any other reason you don’t wish to use this method, open the control panel from the start menu, open “system”...

  • Page 11: Using Joysticks (Cs152Dp And Cs200Xy And Cs200Z)

    4.2 Using Joysticks (CS152DP and CS200XY and CS200Z) CS152DP Joystick The joystick unit provided as part of the OptiScan III system is a 3 axis joystick (CS152DP) used to control the motorized stage and the focus motor. CS152DP joystick – 3axis, controls stages and focus The joysticks feature an X, Y joystick, two sliding tensioners and two ‘Hot Keys’.

  • Page 12: Cs200Xy Joystick And Cs200Z Focus

    OPTISCAN III MANUAL CS200XY joystick and CS200Z focus The joystick unit provided as part of the Optiscan III system is the CS200XY joystick and the CS200Z focus are used to control the Optiscan stage and the focus motor. Connect to...

  • Page 13: Section 5: Advanced Operation

    1mm in X. The STAGE, and FOCUS command responses are terminated with the word END. This will enable extra information about the OptiScan III to be added in the future and still be readable by the Application Software.

  • Page 14: Macro And Soak

    5.4 Differences between the OptiScan III and OptiScan II Several hardware and software changes have been made between the two generations of the OptiScan controller. These software changes now allow the OptiScan III and ProScan III to use the same command structure.

  • Page 15: General Commands

    Y = D01 X = D00 OptiScan III treats stage (X and Y axis) as a single resource and as such a move in Y or X will only return 3. (X and Y are kept separate for compatibility with ProScan.
  • Page 16 Allowable values for baud are 9600 (b=96) 19200 (b=19), 38400 (b=38) or 115200 (b=15). WARNING: If Baud rate of the OptiScan III is changed it is important for Application software to check communication with OptiScan III by scanning Baud rate on initialisation.
  • Page 17 VERSION None Reports the units version number as a 3 figure number. E.g. 041 IS Version 0.41 WAIT Inserts a wait of t milliseconds in a macro/soak routine. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 17...

  • Page 18: Stage Commands

    Reports whether any limit switch has been hit since the last call of this command. N is a decimal number which when converted to binary is as follows: Reading this status clears it. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 18...
  • Page 19 Users should always read lines in until the END is seen. STAGE=ES110/1 TYPE = 12 X = 102 MM Y=53MM MICROSTEPS/MICRON=100 © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 19...
  • Page 20 (Go Relative) Moves by the amount specified by x, y, z. Z is optional. x, y[, z] Go to the absolute position x, y, z. Z is optional. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 20...

  • Page 21: Z-Axis Commands

    If there is an encoder on Z the position is only set when the current position is in the encoder range (it must have been further down than it is currently). © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 21...
  • Page 22 Sets direction of rotation of focus motor. Defaults to 1 and is correct for motor fitted on right hand side of microscope. D=-1 Direction of rotation of focus motor opposite to above. None Returns d © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 22...

  • Page 23: Pattern Commands

    Reports step size in X and Y None Move to next position of rectangular snake Step number of scan Moves to nth cell in X and mth cell in Y © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 23...
  • Page 24 ARG4 OUT OF RANGE ARG5 OUT OF RANGE ARG6 OUT OF RANGE INCORRECT STATE NOT APPLICABLE QUEUE FULL COMPATIBILITY MODE SET NOT APPLICABLE INVALID CHECKSUM NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 24...

  • Page 25: Cs152Dp And Cs200Xy/Cs200Z (Joystick Configuration)

    A momentary press of Left button (b=2) starts Z motor moving down with constant velocity. Normal Joystick operation Left button (b=2) toggles Stage speed 100% 50% 25% Right button (b=1) toggles Z motor speed.100% 50% 25% © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 25...

  • Page 26: Section 6: Troubleshooting

    For Installation see section 4. Check that the controller is switched on. Check that the green “Running” light is on. If it is not, return unit to your local Prior Scientific dealer for servicing. There is no external fuse that can be replaced.
  • Page 27 System will not respond to remote RS232 commands Suggestions: Set Up Prior Terminal (see Appendix C). Check that the RS232 cable is plugged into the RS232- 1 port in the back panel of the OptiScan II Controller. Press “Enter” on your computer keyboard several times.

  • Page 28: Section 7: System Specifications

    125mm x 75mm ES107A 115mm x 75mm Power Universal external power supply Input: 100 – 240V AC, 1.5 A 50/60Hz Output: 24V DC 3A Specifications subject to change without notice. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 28...

  • Page 29: Section 8: Returns And Repairs

    Return Material Authorisation (RMA) number must be obtained from the appropriate Prior Scientific office before returning any equipment. For North and South America contact Prior Scientific Inc. and for the rest of the world call Prior Scientific Instruments Limited on the telephone numbers shown below.

  • Page 30: Section 9: Appendices

    Drive motor, motor bracket and switch assembly • Mounting block • Anti backlash gear and locknut • Cover and lead Also included are screws and hexagon keys needed to install the focus drive unit. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 30...
  • Page 31 Determine which side the focus drive must go (see introduction). Remove the fine focus knob by using the 1.27mm hexagon key to unscrew the set screw. The knob can then be pulled off. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 31...
  • Page 32 3 screws using the 2.5mm hexagon key. Place the mounting block over the plastic cap and hold in place using the 3 M3 x 20mm cap head screws supplied. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 32...
  • Page 33 The anti-backlash gear has two gears, one fixed, the other spring loaded and free to rotate. Rotate this gear approximately 6 teeth before aligning with the motor gear. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Leica Dml Focus Drive Installation

    (4 microns) or pushed to the left (1 micron). This option is indicated by the label on the front surface of the left hand stabiliser. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 34...
  • Page 35 Fit the large adapter ring over the brass boss. Note that the orientation of the adapter ring should be such that the grub screw in the adapter ring screws down onto the centre of the radius (curved part of the brass boss). © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 35...
  • Page 36 The fitting is now complete. The motor is now able to drive the fine focus mechanism of the microscope. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023...

  • Page 37: Appendix C: Direct Coupling Installation For Leica And Dml And Dmr Range

    Compress the spring by 3-6mm and clamp the hub using the 2mm hexagon key. Note: Only one of the coupling hubs will fit the fine focus shaft © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 37...
  • Page 38 2mm hexagon key to tighten the three set screws. Again whilst holding the opposite focus knob. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023...

  • Page 39: Installation On The 'Dml

    Step 1 as for 'DMR' series- then place the adaptor ring over the coarse focus knob and secure the brass shaft using the 2mm hexagon key on the set screw. • Continue with steps 2, 3 and 4 as for 'DMR' senes. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 39...

  • Page 40: Appendix D: Installing And Using The Software

    OPTISCAN III MANUAL APPENDIX D: Installing and Using the software Prior Scientific has developed its own software allowing the control of Prior products via USB or RS232 commands. Although many users will wish to incorporate our equipment into their own programs, using Prior software means that our products will perform at their peak, and that diagnosing the causes of problems may be easier.
  • Page 41 Connect your product to the computer via a USB cable. Prior Terminal Click on the Windows Start menu and go to ‘All Programs’. Go to ‘Prior Scientific’ and select ‘Visual Basic’. From this, go to ‘Prior Terminal’ and open that program. Other programs are also available.
  • Page 42 Log device function Run, edit or COM Port Clears list create a Options Marco Main Terminal Window Input window Quick S tart buttons (right click to enter function) © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 42...
  • Page 43 9600; however some software can change this. A successful connection is indicated in the Status Bar of the Prior Terminal Program. Once Prior Terminal is open, to list what hardware is connected type ‘?’. From the product manual you should see the correct response this should generate.
  • Page 44 Number is the one under “USB serial port”. Ensure that this is the port selected by Prior Terminal by clicking the ‘Com’ button. If this fails to resolve the problem then it is probably the case that the driver is not installed properly.

  • Page 45: Appendix E - Compatibility With The Optiscan Iii

    OPTISCAN III MANUAL APPENDIX E – COMPATIBILITY WITH THE OPTISCAN III The following products are compatible with/require the OptiScan III system and are covered by the declaration of conformity. An * denotes that an additional manual is available and should be read in addition to this manual in order to successfully use the system.

  • Page 46: Appendix F - Information For Customers In China

    A ‘O’ indicates that the level of this substance is below the limit of GB/T26572 in all materials used in this component. A ‘X’ indicates that the level is above the limit of GB/T26572 in all materials used in this component. © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd., UK Version 1.7 March 2023 Page 46...
  • Page 47 OptiScan and the Prior Scientific Logo are registered trademarks of Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd. Prior reserves the right to change any part of this manual at any time without notice. This manual is © Prior Scientific Instruments Ltd 2016. Our Specifications are subject to change at any time without notice.

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