Olympus AX70 manual

UNIVERSAL INFINITY SYSTEM RESEARCH SYSTEM MICROSCOPE AX70[...]

1 T h e referenc for future mi Essential research equipment.[...]

2 ce standard icroscopes. The dramatic progress in biological and medical research demands that microscopes do more than answer today's needs. T o be viable, they must also offer the performance potential and system flexibility to accommodate tomorrow's research needs. T o date, only one microscope fulfills all these demands – the AX70 [...]

3 The AX70 and its automatic photomicrography system represent the ideal combination for scientific applications. Using the AX70 together with the U-PHOTO Universal Photo System provides a very advanced level of microscope performance and sophisticated photomicrography capabilities. Combining the mainframe and its corresponding auto focus function [...]

4 Ef fecti ve solutions to research demands from a fle xible system geared to fulf ill present and future requirements. The AX70 starts by offering all the advantages of the proprietary UIS optical system to provide the best image quality possible – and adds universal adaptability for rapid changeovers between various microscopic techniques. The [...]

The Olympus UIS optics – The ne w standard of e xcellence. 5[...]

UPLAPO Series The UPLAPO Series of Universal Plan Apochromat objectives features an unsurpassed high numerical aperture. In addition to brightfield observation, they offer perfect resolution and contrast during fluorescence, Nomarski DIC and darkfield observations. UPLFL Series Cost-effective Universal Semi-Apochromat objectives deliver superb reso[...]

7 Maximum quality for v arious microscopy applications.[...]

8 Bright, high-quality fluorescence images. The AX optical system attains the very best brightness and assures crystal- clear fluorescence images by employing an improved numerical aperture and high transmission objectives and by incorporating a 100% optical path and high transmission optics. The ideal mirror unit for each application can be select[...]

9 A range of illuminator systems for adv anced research applications.[...]

10 ILLUMIN A TION VERSA TILITY Application example Field stop and aperture stop units for easy attachment of laser and other special illuminators. Removable field stop and aperture stop units facilitate simple attachment and detachment of laser and additional illuminators. This versatility permits application-specific incident light illumination. I[...]

11 Structural inte grity for vibration resistance, weighty accessories and thermal stability .[...]

12 Vibration-resistant rigidity ensures the best results for electrophysiological experiments. The AX70’s tripod-like frame design offers a wider work surface and reduces installation space requirements. In addition, it provides rock-solid stability. Frame stability – the basis of system flexibility. Current biological research applications req[...]

Maximum operator comfort at all times. 13[...]

14 Application example Intravital Microscopy When small laboratory animals such as mice etc. need to be microscopically studied, several prerequisites must be met. Next to suitable optics capable of saline immersion, a large work surface is needed to support the specimen as well as tools,perfusion equipment, etc. Applications Study of capillaries/m[...]

Automation facilitates research microscopy . 15[...]

16 1 AX motorized focusing unit AX-FOM 2 AX motorized transmitted field stop unit AX-TFSM 3 AX motorized transmitted filter changer AX-TFCHM 4 AX motorized universal condenser AX-UCDM Motorized unit 1 2 3 4 FISH and Fluorescence advantages The PROVIS AX70 thoroughly addresses the concerns of Fluorescence and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH[...]

17 Sophisticated photo and video documentation systems. Flexible moving spot measurement. The Universal Photo System features a flexible spot measurement function which allows the 0.1% micro-spot and 1% spot measurement areas to be moved without restriction to any desired location. This function is invaluable when a top-quality photomicrograph is r[...]

3-way camera light path. A built-in 3-way light path enables simpli- fied photomicrography using monochro- matic, color and large 2D format cameras ― without camera replacement. Bright frame function for easy framing against a dark background. The frame control function allows easy framing against a dark background during such observation methods[...]

19 AX-REXBA* The use of a dual-band filter allows simultaneous observation of double- stained specimens. With the conventional observation method, photomicrography or image documentation with optimally balanced light intensity is difficult since one of the two fluorochromes may emit fluorescence that is too weak or too strong. However, by simply tu[...]

20 A CCESSORIES Rat originated cell culture FITC/TRITC, UPLAPO40 × , PE3.3 × Optical center adjuster AX-OCA The AX-OCA effectively eliminates the deviations during multiple exposure. Specimens viewed with AX-REXBA. TRITC enhanced FITC enhanced Precise corr ection for image de viation in multiple exposure.[...]

21 2 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 9 A CCESSORIES Po werful partners pro vide solutions to specif ic application requirements. U-MPH multi-port head The U-MPH enables erect image observation of a super widefield of view and makes simplified micromanipulation on the upright microscope possible. Centering, rotation, magnification and focus adjustments are also possi[...]

Item Type Y-shape frame with built-in transmitted/incident light vertical illuminator Optical system UIS optical system (infinity-corrected/compensation-free) Transmitted illumination 12V100W halogen (2,000 hours long-life type), pre centered Mechanical field diaphragm (motorized field diaphragm unit attachable) Six built-in manual filters (ND1.5, [...]

200 221 495 470 115 45 228 99 100 478 598 589 385 181 221 495 470 115 45 228 99 100 478 598 385 AX70 dimensions (unit: mm) AX70 + Universal Photo System dimensions (unit: mm) Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. ISO 900 1 Certification Design and production adheres to ISO9001 international qua[...]