Leitz Ergoplan motorized stage 8×8
Original price was: $599.00.$480.00Current price is: $480.00.
This is a Leitz (Leica) motorized stage from an Ergoplan semiconductor inspection microscope. The stage has a travel of 8 by 8 inches. There are rotary encoders on each axis. The stage may be driven manually by unthreading the caps over each encoder housing thereby revealing a small knob (see last photo). Leitz part number for this stage is 572 072.
We do not have any of the driver electronics for the stage. There are two DIN round locking 12-pin connectors on the side of the stage (one for each axis). The stage runs on cross-roller bearings, and the lead screws are precision ball-screws. The vacuum wafer chuck that was with the stage is being offered separately. We do not have the standard glass insert that would have been originally delivered with the stage.
The stage is in very fine condition � both axes have been rebuilt and all bearings cleaned and relubricated. There is no play in either axis, either in the cross-roller bearing ways, or in the lead screws. This stage may easily be adapted for other instruments besides the Ergoplan, but be advised that it has substantial weight � just shy of 20 pounds without any insert. There are two bearing ledges on the base of the stage that may be used to support the stage on a flat surface, but the original means of mounting was via four counter-bored holes in the bottom horizontal plate.
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***MPN 572 072
***OEM Leitz
***SKU*** DP504
1 in stock
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Leitz (Leica) Ergoplan 8″ x 8″ Motorized Microscope Stage (Large-Format Automation)
This is a large-format Leitz (Leica) Ergoplan 8″ x 8″ motorized microscope stage, designed for automated sample scanning and positioning on compatible Ergoplan series microscopes. With its substantial travel range, it was used for high-throughput applications such as histology slide scanning, materials analysis, or automated inspection. Sold AS IS for parts, restoration, or integration into a compatible automation system.
Key Features:
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Travel Range: 8 inches by 8 inches (approx. 200mm x 200mm) – large area for scanning slides, wafers, or multiple samples
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Drive System: Stepper or servo motors for X and Y axes, likely with encoders for precise positioning
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Control Interface: Connects to a Leitz motorized stage controller (e.g., Ergoplan SC series or compatible third-party controller)
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Mounting: Designed to replace the manual stage on Leitz Ergoplan, Laborlux, or similar modular microscope stands
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Stage Plate: May include a universal holder or adapter for slides, petri dishes, or custom fixtures
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Era: 1980s–1990s, during the peak of Leitz/Leica modular automation
Potential Uses:
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Ergoplan Microscope Automation Repair: Donor stage for restoring a malfunctioning automated Leitz system.
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Component Salvage: Stepper/servo motors, precision ball screws, linear bearings, encoders, and limit switches.
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Custom Large-Format XY Stage: Repurpose for DIY macro photography, PCB milling, wafer inspection, or other precision scanning applications.
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Educational/Display: Example of early microscope automation for engineering or history of science programs.
Important Notes:
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Controller Required: This stage is not functional without a compatible Leitz motorized stage controller (or a custom controller with matching voltage/step signals).
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Compatibility Verification: Confirm mounting footprint and connector compatibility with your specific Ergoplan microscope model.
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Mechanical Inspection: Bearings and screws may require cleaning and re-lubrication after prolonged storage.
| Weight | 22 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 22 × 18 × 8 in |
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