Biological Microscopes

High body rigidly

In addition to maximizing rigidity of IX2 microscope frame, Olympus simplified or shortened mechanical structures from the focusing handle to the revolving nosepiece, thereby achieving to minimize the focus drift.

Capture of high-clarity primary image

Since the UIS2 optical system is compensation-free (i.e. compensation is performed only by the objective lens), a clear primary image* can be captured through any camera port offering from IX2 system.
* The "primary image" is the first image created by convergence of the luminous flux after passing through an objective. There is no loss in light quantity and no image deterioration.

V-shaped optical path to reduce light loss

In order to minimize light loss from reflection, a simple V-shaped optical system is employed. This restricts reflection inside the microscope to one-time-only, reducing light loss and allowing observation of even weak fluorescent signals.

Thermally compensated relay lens optics
Used for the observation optical path, thermally-compensated relay lens optics involve combining lenses with different thermal characteristics to offset blurs caused by temperature change.

Against thermal expansion to prevent defocusing

External power supply
Time-lapse observation over a long period will cause some heat strain to the microscope, from temperature changes in the environment and air blown from an air-conditioner. Because such changes can cause blurring, the IX2 series design focuses on its structure in order to maximize rigidity and equips the external power supply for transmitted illumination on the outside of the microscope. Thereby IX2 series archives the highest level of thermal expansion compensation. Various accessories are provided to stabilize long-term time-lapses, such as an incubator that reduces temperature changes in the environment and the effects of air conditioning.

Compact body
Compact body design allows wide port space for both left and right sides, the bottom and on the back. It allows you to use the variety of peripherals with offering an excellent operability.

Tilting binocular tube/U-TBI90
A tilting observation tube with 35-85° elevation angle. This tube offers ergonomic operation for both sitting and even standing position.

Focus free collection ring
The newly developed LUCPLFLN40X (N.A. 0.6, W.D. 3.4mm*) and LUCPLFLN60X (N.A. 0.70, W.D. 1.5-2.2mm) are compatible with various container thickness. Turning the correction ring does not blur the focus when correcting spherical aberration caused by different container thickness. A simple correction operation optimizes the observation image.
* When using 1mm thickness container.

LUCPLFLN 40X Operating the correction ring does not blur the focus.
When using a conventional objective with correction ring Focus blurs when correction ring is operated.

Oil immersion protection function
Prevents immersion oil infiltrating the tip of the objective.

Magnification changer
This intermediate magnification changer offers different magnification without switching the objective lens. 1.6X is standard (IX71/81) and 2.0X is optional.

Glass stage insert plate/IX2-GCP
The objective type and its magnifications can easily be recognized through this glass stage insert.
* Not available in some areas

Fluorescence indicator
Bright,easy-to-see selfilluminated labels are used to denote fluorescence filter sets, easily visible in a dark room.

Fluorescence turret confirmation window
The fluorescent mirror unit in the optical path can be confirmed from the space between the left and right eyepieces of the observation tube.