OptoSpin25 High Speed Filter Wheel

Now fully integrated into 3i SlideBook software

The Cairn Optospin25 continues a long tradition in filter wheel design, dating back to the 1980s, but taking full advantage of the continuing developments in motor and control technology that have taken place since then. It builds on our tried and tested approach of mounting the motor directly within the hub of the filter wheel, in order to maintain a compact size (no motor bulge!) and to minimise the inertial and other losses associated with geared connections. The previous design of this type used a relatively small wheel with 12.5mm diameter filters in order to further reduce the inertia – and hence the response time – but by using a newer and much more powerful type of motor, we have been able to obtain similar performance with this 25mm filter design.