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Research Inverted System Microscope IX71/IX81 : Specifications

IX71 specifications

Microscope body Revolving nosepiece Sextuple, simple waterproof mechanism incorporated
Focus 9mm stroke (from stage surface, 7mm upward and 2mm downward), coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs (minimum fine focus graduation: 1µm, full rotation of fine focusing knobs: 100µm), upper limit stopper, torque adjustment for coarse focusing
Primary image port Lower port (standard left side port: S1F 100% or S8F 80%, or optional lower Back port selectable, 2-step light path selection),
Upper port when built-in magnification changer 1X/1.6X is replaced
(optional right side port or upper back port selectable, 2-step light path selection),
Bottom port (option)
Frontal operation Light path selector, Transmitted light intensity control and light ON/OFF switch, TTL Pulse control switch
Transmitted light illuminator 100W transmitted light illumination pillar IX2-ILL100 Pillar tilt mechanism (30° inclination angle, with vibration reducing mechanism),
Condenser holder (with 50mm stroke, swing-in/out mechanism),
Field iris diaphragm adjustable, 4 filter holders (ø45mm, t=6mm or less)
External power supply unit TH4-100/200 Two versions available (100V and 200V), Optional TH4-HS hand switch can be used, 2.2kg weight
Observation tube Tilting binocular tube U-TBI90 35-85° continuous angle adjustable (eyepoint height range: 406mm-471mm),
interpupillary distance adjustable between 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, erect image, F.N. 22
Binocular tube U-BI90CT Built-in focusing telescope, interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
U-BI90 Interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Trinocular tube U-TR30H-2 3 step optical path selectable (observation : straight port = 100:0, 20:80, 0:100),
interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Stage Cross stage with flexible right handle IX2-SFR 50mm(X) X 50mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
Cross stage with short left handle IX-SVL-2 50mm(X) X 43mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
Plain stage IX2-SP 232mm(X) X 240mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
IX-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-SP, 130mm(X) X 85mm(Y) stroke
Narrow plain stage IX2-KSP 160mm(X) X 240mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
CK40-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-KSP, 120mm(X) X 78mm(Y) stroke
Gliding stage IX2-GS Upper circular stage 360° rotatable, 20mm(X/Y) travel
Condenser Long working distance universal IX2-LWUCD 5 positions for optical devices (3 positions for ø30mm and 2 position for ø38mm),
aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.55 / W.D. 27mm
Long working distance Relief Contrast IX2-MLWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø50mm, Relief Contrast optical devices rotatable),
aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.5 / W.D. 45mm
Ultra long working distance IX-ULWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø29mm), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.3 / W.D. 73mm
Water immersion DIC IX2-DICD + IX2-TLW Single position for optical device (include two optical device holders),
40° injection pipette or electrode insertion angle, aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.9 / W.D. 3.7mm
Eyepiece WHN10X High eyepoint, F.N. 22
WHN10X-H High eyepoint, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Reflected light
fluorescence unit
Fluorescence illuminator IX2-RFAL L-shaped design with exchangeable F.S. and A.S. modules, two filter holder sliders (2 positions, ø32mm, t=6mm or less)
IX2-RFA Straight design with field iris diaphragm, filter holder slider (2 positions, ø32mm, t=6mm or less)
Fluorescence cube turret IX2-RFAC 6 positions in a rotating turret, built-in shutter
Light source 100W Hg lamp housing and transformer, or 75W Xe lamp housing and transformer

IX81 specifications

Microscope body Revolving nosepiece Sextuple motorized with objective lens retraction in PC mode, simple waterproof mechanism incorporated
Focus 9mm stroke (from stage surface, 7mm upward and 2mm downward), fine/coarse switchable focusing knobs (minimum graduation: 0.01µm), objective lens escape/return buttons and return to memory position buttons (each side of microscope frame)
Primary image port Lower port (standard left side port: S1F 100% or S8F 80%, or optional lower Back port selectable, 2-step light path selection),
Upper port when built-in magnification changer 1X/1.6X is replaced
(optional right side port or upper back port selectable, 2-step light path selection),
Bottom port (option)
Frontal operation Light path selector button, Transmitted light intensity control buttons and light ON/OFF switch button, Fine/Coarse focus selector button, TTL Pulse control switch (auxiliary) buttons
Transmitted light illuminator 100W transmitted light illumination pillar IX2-ILL100 Pillar tilt mechanism (30° inclination angle, with vibration reducing mechanism),
Condenser holder (with 50mm stroke, swing-in/out mechanism), Field iris diaphragm adjustable,
4 filter holders (ø45mm, t=6mm or less)
External power supply unit IX2-UCB2 Auto voltage selector (100V / 200V), RS232C interface for PC operation, IX2-BSW driver software
Observation tube Tilting binocular tube U-TBI90 35-85° continuous angle adjustable (eyepoint height range: 406mm-471mm), interpupillary distance adjustable between 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, erect image, F.N. 22
Binocular tube U-BI90CT Built-in focusing telescope, interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
U-BI90 Interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Trinocular tube U-TR30H-2+IX-ATU 3 step optical path selectable (observation: straight port = 100:0, 20:80, 0:100), interpupillary distance adjustable 50-76mm, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Stage Cross stage with flexible right handle IX2-SFR 50mm(X) X 50mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
Cross stage with short left handle IX-SVL-2 50mm(X) X 43mm(Y) stroke, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
Plain stage IX2-SP 232mm(X) X 240mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
IX-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-SP, 130mm(X) X 85mm(Y) stroke
Narrow plain stage IX2-KSP 160mm(X) X 240mm(Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110mm)
CK40-MVR Mechanical stage to be used with IX2-KSP, 120mm(X) X 78mm(Y) stroke
Gliding stage IX2-GS Upper circular stage 360° rotatable, 20mm(X/Y) travel
Condenser Motorized long working distance universal IX2-LWUCDA2 Motorized turret with 6 position slots for optical devices (3 positions each for ø30mm and ø38mm), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable,
N.A. 0.55 / W.D. 27mm
Long working distance Relief Contrast IX2-MLWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø50mm, Relief Contrast optical devices rotatable), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable,
N.A. 0.5 / W.D. 45mm
Ultra long working distance IX-ULWCD 4 positions for optical devices (for ø29mm), aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.3 / W.D. 73mm
Water immersion DIC IX2-DICD+IX2-TLW Single position for optical device (include two optical device holders), 40 injection pipette or electrode insertion angle, aperture iris diaphragm adjustable, N.A. 0.9 / W.D. 3.7mm
Eyepiece WHN10X High eyepoint, F.N. 22
WHN10X-H High eyepoint, diopter adjustment function, F.N. 22
Reflected light
fluorescence unit
Fluorescence illuminator IX2-RFAL L-shaped design with exchangeable F.S. and A.S. modules, two filter holder sliders (2 positions, ø32mm, t=6mm or less)
IX2-RFA Straight design with field iris diaphragm, filter holder slider (2 positions, ø32mm, t=6mm or less)
Fluorescence cube turret IX2-RFAC Motorized turret with 6 positions, built-in shutter
Light source 100W Hg lamp housing and transformer, or 75W Xe lamp housing and transformer

IX81-ZDC specifications

Focusing position Dry objective Interface between air and cover glass
Oil immersion objective Interface between sample (cultured liquid) and cover glass
Offset method Controlled by software Compensation for shift of observation position toward the focusing plane is by Z-axis control (built into the IX81-ZDC)
Observation methods Fluorescence /DIC: DIC cannot be used beside gray-sensitive colors.
Dichromatic mirror IN/OUT method for AF laser introduction Manual exchange
F.N. limitation Light volume is low at the image perimeter for F.N. 22 when using 2X, 4X, 10X objectives
Focusing speed Within approx. 0.8 seconds (average) from near focusing position (not including offset time through software) Speed also varies according to the start position of auto focusing, and individual PC performance
Focusing accuracy ±0.3µm (when environmental temperature change is within 5°C)
Laser safety standard Class 1 (JISC6802, IEC825, CDRH)
Laser safety function Front monitor method (Laser light volume by special PD) IEC60825
Camera port Left side port Can only be combined with U-TV1X-2+U-CMAD3, U-DPCAD, U-SIP (primary image , 1X)
Observation tube IX-ATU+U-TR30H-2+IX-TVAD+U-CMT
IX-ATU+U-TR30-2+U-TV1X-2+U-CMAD3

IX71 dimensions (unit: mm)



IX81 dimensions (unit: mm)

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