Research Inverted System Microscope IX71/IX81 : Features (6)
- Live Cell Fluorescence Imaging
- Optical Port system
- New FL system (1)
- New FL system (2)
- DIC system
- RC/PH System
- Basic Characteristics
- Motorized Units
- Live Cell Imaging System
Special equipment for relief contrast and phase contrast.
Relief contrast equipment
The Olympus Relief Contrast system provides a high contrast, 3-D image similar to DIC for specimens mounted in plastic vessels. Relief contrast is designed for use in cellular fertilization and making the nuclear envelope easier to see and penetrate.
Relief contrast equipment
* Unifies the shadow directions of each objective, improving
operability at all magnifications.
* Maintains a long working distance (45mm) for the condenser (IX2-MLWCD)
so as not to hinder operation of the manipulator.
Two types of objectives for relief contrast are selectable: costefficient Achromat models, or PlanSemiApochromat objectives with high resolution and excellent focusing right up to the image perimeters. Condenser (IX2-MLWCD) also supports DIC and phase contrast observations for maximum flexibility.
Objectives for Relief Contrast observation
| N.A. | W.D. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Achromat for Relief Contrast |
CPLN 10XRC *1 | 0.25 | 9.7mm |
| LCACHN 20XRC *1 | 0.40 | 2.8mm | |
| LCACHN 40XRC *1 | 0.55 | 1.9mm | |
| Plan Fluorite for Relief Contrast |
CPLFLN 10XRC *1 | 0.30 | 9mm |
| LUCPLFLN 20XRC *2 | 0.45 | 6.6 — 7.8mm | |
| LUCPLFLN 40XRC *2 | 0.60 | 3.0 — 4.2mm | |
*1 Objective with compensation for 1mm plastic dish plus 0.5mm thick thermoplate *2 Objective with compensation ring for 0~2mm thick cover glass.
DIC optical elements for IX2-MLWCD and applicable objectives
| Optical elements | Objectives |
|---|---|
| IX2-MDIC20 | UPLSAPO20X, UPLFLN20X, LUCPLFLN20X |
| IX2-MDIC40 | UPLSAPO40X2, UPLFLN40X, UPLFLN40XO* , LUCPLFLN40X |
* Use with shift DIC slider (U-DICTS).
Phase contrast optical elements for IX2-MLWCD and applicable objectives
| Optical elements for IX2-MLWCD |
Applicable objectives |
|---|---|
| IX2-MPHL | UPLFLN4XPH |
| IX2-MPHC | CPLFLN10XPH, CPLN10XPH, LCACHN20XPH |
| IX2-MPH1 | LUCPLFLN20XPH |
| IX2-MPH2 | LUCPLFLN40XPH, LCACHN40XPH, LUCPLFLN60XPH |
* Use with shift DIC slider (U-DICTS).
The IX2-MLWCD comes equipped with optical component RC1 (for 10X objective), RC2 (for 20X objective), RC3 (for 40X objective) and a polarizer to adjust the contrast.
Phase contrast equipment
Ultra long working distance condenser / IX-ULWCD
This universal condenser for phase contrast and brightfield
observations offers excellent workability due to its long working
distance (73mm) and compatibility with large containers: it can be
used in combination with 4X -40X phase contrast objectives.
Phase contrast observation is also possible with
the IX2-LWUCD condenser, whose working
distance is 27mm.
