Universal

u        Works with all major brands of stepper-based stages and focus drives, including Ludl, Märzhäuser, and Prior

u        Fully replaces external controller

u        Four axis design for X/Y stage, Z focus, and 4^th axis (e.g., filter wheel)

u        Control stage / focus drives from various manufacturers using the same controller hardware and identical software API

Ergonomic

u        No external boxes or power supplies needed—the board does it all

u        Fits inside PC box for clean, integrated look

u        Motor power taken directly from PC power supply

High Performance

u        PCI 2.2 interface for fastest possible communication

u        PCI data transer rate is over 9,000 times faster than RS-232

u        Never again worry about bottlenecks due to slow, unreliable serial interfaces

Excellent Software

u        Complete, high-level software library for quick and easy interfacing

u        Optional ActiveX control kit for system control, software joysticks, and scan pattern generation

u        Utility applications for system setup and test included

Reliable Motion Control

u        Smooth, fast motion with linear, S-curve, or user acceleration profiles

u        Microstepping resolutions up to 50,000 steps per rev

u        Simultaneous 4-axis moves

u        User-defined positive and negative soft limits per axis

u        Backlash correction, user-selectable speeds, axis drive reversal

Compatible

u        Easy plug-and-play installation

u        Configuration Wizard for quick and simple setup

u        Drivers for Windows® 98/Me and Windows NT/2000/ XP

u        Driver for Scope-Pro™ included

Automatic Focus and Real-time Video Analysis

u        Fast, accurate autofocus using optional OASIS-AF module

u        Plug-in daughter board for standard (NTSC / PAL) video processing

u        Advanced real-time image processing including two-phase thresholding, area and chord length measurements

Complete Solution

u        Joystick control options

u        Cable sets for all major stage types

u        Plug-in extra axis controller for 2nd filter wheel or 5th axis

u        Shutter controller option for up to 4 separate shutters

u        Up to 4 general-purpose digital I/O ports as standard on main board