Biological Microscopes

A powerful new concept.

The new front operation system prevents interference in patch clamping work. The design concept is simple and allows frequently performed operations like focusing or filter exchange to be done easily at the front of the unit.
Ample space is provided on both sides of the microscope frame and condenser, so the necessary manipulation equipment can be positioned close to the microscope.

Raising the objective and lowering the stage to enable small animal experiments

The arm height raising kit (WI-ARMAD) provides an additional 40mm of clearance and is mounted between the microscope frame and the reflected light illuminator. Small animal experiments usually do not require transmitted light thus allowing the removal of the substage condenser assembly. After removal, the stage may be lowered an additional 50mm, providing a total clearance increase of 90mm.

Normal configuration	40mm more clearance via WI-ARMAD	Detaching the condenser assembly and lowering the stage by 50mm provides maximal clearance

A variety of convenient units to add light sources and control the light

Lamphouse adapter U-LHAD
This adapter allows the mounting of the dual port (U-DP) between the microscope frame and lamp housing.

Rectangular field stop BX-RFSS
Designed for use with CCD cameras, prevents photobleaching of the specimen outside of the imaging area.

Pinhole unit BX-RFSPOT
Lighting the cell via a pinhole allows experimentation on reaction to light. Optional MELLES GRIOT's ø16 pinhole is used.

BX Stage and adapter for injection experiments

The stage adapter WI-STAD is designed to allow the attachment of a traditional microscope right or left hand stage to the WI frame. The compact design of the BX2 stage (U-SVRB-4, or U-SVLB-4) reduces the distance between the specimen and the manipulator and creates a stable platform for injections.

BX61WI — Built in Z-axis focus motor

The BX61WI frame incorporates a precise Z-axis focus motor with 0.01µm step size. Designed to incorporate the Olympus Fluoview scan unit and software, the BX61WI is ready for confocal z-stacks. Microscope frame includes programmable buttons for a wide variety of applications.

Convenient, optional focusing hand switch U-FH for remote operation

The remote hand switch allows the user to control the microscope remotely via a 2 meter connection cable. Hand switch allows the selection of coarse and fine focus movement, and nosepiece escape/ return. Hand switch buttons can also be custom programmed for individual needs.

Optional Olympus Fluoview Confocal System FV1000/FV300

With the scanning unit set at the back of the microscope body, compact layout in the cage is possible.

Moving the microscope and scanning unit together (mover available by special order)

Allows X and Y movement of both the microscope and scan unit together while the stage and specimen are fixed. 

Additional lasers and accessories

An assortment of lasers can easily be attached to satisfy a wide variety of applications.