Microscope Automation System

The Openlab Rapid Biological Imaging Technology (ORBIT) system was developed for precise and rapid automation of research grade microscopes. The systems are highly modular – select the appropriate controller and choose from the optional hardware modules.

• The Orbit I controller is designed for imaging applications requiring precision automation. Optional peripheral modules include:
  • 2 x 10 position filter wheels
    
  • 3 high speed electronic shutters
    
  • Focus drive with integral anti backlash routine

• The Orbit II controller is designed for high precision, high speed imaging, 16 digital TTL lines, 8 input and 8 output are supplied as standard with Orbit II. Optional peripheral modules include:
  • Piezo focus drive
  • High speed variable wavelength monochromator

Features of the system are:

• Designed for scientific imaging applications
  
• Modular and cost-effective microscope automation solution
  
• Fully upgradeable for future imaging applications
  
• Flash firmware, allows remote firmware upgrade
  
• 10 position excitation and emission filter wheels
  
• Manual selection of shutters and wavelengths
  
• Z focus motor with integral anti backlash
  
• Support for three external high-speed shutters
  
• 16 programmable digital I/O lines
  
• High Speed Piezo focus drive
  
• Monochromator for rapid wavelength control

Improvision Inc., One Cranberry Hill, Lexington, MA 02421. Tel: 781-402-0134; Fax: 781-402-0251.