Research System Microscoope

BX51/BX61
BX2 Series

Everything for digital imaging

Photos courtesy of: Junko Kyozuka, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The Tokyo University (P.11 below) Prof. Nakatani, Biochemistry course, School of medicine, Showa University (P.13 above) Prof. Tadokoro, Pathology class, School of medicine, St. Marianna University (P.15)

BX51/BX61 are the environmental conscious products according to OLYMPUS's own standards. Main features of OLYMPUS Eco-products are as follows.
Lead-free and arsenic-free Eco-glass for optics, such as lenses and prisms. Exclusion of hexavalent chrome, mercury, lead and cadmium from metal materials and surface treatment of metal. Exclusion of lead solders. Adoption of cardboard for packing materials without styrene foam for promoting the recycling. * A definition of exclusion depends on OLYMPUS standard. Some accessories are inapplicable.

OLYMPUS CORPORATION has obtained the ISO9001/ISO14001. OLYMPUS CORPORATION has obtained the MD540624/ISO13485. Illumination devices for microscope have suggested lifetimes. Periodic inspections are required. Please visit our web site for details.
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The UIS2 optical system: a new evolutionary advance in fluorescence digital imaging.
The new BX2 series addresses the research demands of the future with Olympus' most advanced optical system to date. UIS2 optics deliver the world's highest standard of fluorescence performance, along with the image quality and clarity needed for progress of fast-developing life science research programs. With increased S/N ratio, high optical transmission, and diverse illumination capabilities, the UIS2 optical system provides excellent performance over a newly extended wavelength range between UV and IR. This improvement meets all current demands in fluorescence digital imaging and provides a firm foundation for future developments. As modern research advances to ever higher levels of complexity and sophistication, the need for quality and dependability makes the BX2 series today's most convincing solution.

BX51
System Microscope

BX61
Motorized System Microscope
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Higher S/N ratio enables clear capture of weak fluorescence emissions.

World leading fluorescence performance a vital key to modern life science research The ideal in fluorescence observation is to capture high-contrast images with the lowest exposure to excitation light, thus minimizing the chances of cell damage and fluorescence fading. With increased S/N ratio, high transmission of the objectives and the high performance mirror unit, Olympus' UIS2 optics provide excellent performance in fluorescence by obtaining bright images from weak fluorescence signals. Improved performance S N of interference type fluorescence mirror units The new fluorescence mirror units achieve high S/N ratio by application of new coating technology to the filters and optimal design of excitation and emission filters' characteristic. The hard coating, which prolongs the lifetime of filter, is applied to all Olympus fluorescence mirror units.
U-MNIBA3
100 90 BP470-495 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 400 450

Fluorescence

Lamp housing with aspherical collector lens providing excellent excitation efficiency Camera adapter compatible for near infrared region Trinocular tube compatible for near infrared region

Signal Up Noise Down

Excellent trinocular tube performance even in the near infrared region The trinocular tube U-TR30NIR improves the transmission and compensates for aberrations over a wider wavelength range. A new multi-coatings is applied to the trinocular optical surfaces to widen the IR spectral characteristics and allow for observation of newly developed fluorochromes in the near-infrared region. Camera adapter suitable for near infrared region Users can choose from a variety of low magnification camera adapters with C-mount, all IR compatible.

High-performance filters with high transmission, optimized to individual fluorochrome characteristics

Mirror unit with stray light reducing function to eliminate noise

q w e r

High S/N objectives detect even slight fluorescence emission

q U-TV0.35xC-2 w U-TV0.5xC-3 r U-TV1x-2+U-CMAD3

e U-TV0.63xC

DM505

Low auto-fluorescence immersion oil available

BA510-550

500 550 Wavelength (nm)

600

650

High transmission across a wide wavelength spectrum The latest UIS2 objectives achieve a flat, high transmission over a wide wavelength spectrum, from visible to near infrared thanks to the incorporation of a newlydeveloped ultra-wide wavelength reflection prevention coating (UW multi-coatings). The improvement in transmission in the near infrared region is especially notable, and typifies the high performance which makes UIS2 objectives the natural choice in many leading-edge research fields. The best S/N ratio...and S N the best fluorescence performance Olympus UIS2 objectives provide the best S/N ratio by employment of totally new design to curtail autofluorescence from all possible sources glass material, coating and cementing material. UIS2 objectives achieve high N.A. while reducing autofluorescence, two benefits previously considered incompatible. With these improvements, UIS2 objectives provide the best fluorescence image. Low auto-fluorescence N immersion oil The ability to reduce auto-fluorescence normally associated with immersion oil makes this product well suited for fluorescence microscopy. Resistance to crystallization allows it to be used over long periods of time. High N.A. objectives for S N fluorescence imaging The BX2 series features the newlydeveloped PLAPON60XO objective, offering the world's highest N.A. (1.42) for fluorescence imaging, and the UPLSAPO100XO with high 1.4 N.A. and advanced universal features. In addition to their outstanding fluorescence S/N ratio, they enjoy UV transmission. The UPLSAPO100XO objective is especially notable for maintaining its transmission down to the 340 nm wavelength. Up to near infrared compensation for chromatic aberration The Super Apochromat performance of UPLSAPO series objectives compensates for all chromatic aberrations, from visible to up to 1000nm wavelength light. Clear images without color shift are provided even in multi-color observations. Imaging all the way from UV to IR can be performed with a single objective.

High-quality S N fluorescence mirror units for fluorescence proteins The HQ type mirror units are ideal for the wavelength characteristics of ECFP/EGFP/EYFP/DsRed. With sharp upstroke and high transmission, the mirror unit efficiently transmits the fluorescence emitted from fluorescence proteins. This allows bright observation images even with weak excitation light, while preventing fluorescence fading and minimizing the chances of cell damage.
U-MGFPHQ
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 400

Transmittance (%) Transmittance (%)

Stray light reducing function N Olympus mirror units are equipped with an unique function to eliminate the stray light that could increase the background noise in fluorescence image.
Fluorescence light for observation Emission filter Light source Dichromatic mirror

Stray light

Image captured by the UIS2 objective

Excitation filter

Stray light reducing function Objective

BP460-480 DM485 BA495-540 Ex

Excitation light: Illumination light

Specimen

Em

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500 550 Wavelength (nm)

600

650 Image captured by a conventional objective

Fluorescence accessories

Bright, even reflected light fluorescence illumination

Lamp housing can be selected according to application

Excitation light balancer for even illumination

A wide range of illumination modules for light adjustment

Fluorescence excitation balancers/ U-EXBABG, U-EXBAUB, U-EXBAUG When observing double and triple stained specimens, both observation and photography can be conducted by arranging or altering the fluorescence brightness while freely changing the excitation light for each stained color. An excitation balancer is attached in the parallel light path, so there is no unevenness in the visual field.

Pinhole field stop module/BX-RFSPOT This slider makes it possible to use the light source as a spotlight, illuminating tiny individual areas on the fluorescence specimen an especially valuable feature in experimental work. The slider is attached to the BX-RFA fluorescence illuminator in the field stop position.

Rectangular field stop for digital imaging/U-RFSS The rectangular field stop can be set to the exact size of the imaging sensor to avoid fading outside of the imaging area and damaging sensitive tissue.

Neuro glear cells

Green and red enhanced

Unnecessary exposure area caused by a round field stop

Blue and red enhanced

High-rigidity reflected light illuminator Two types of reflected light illuminator are provided: the multi-purpose BX-RFA, suitable for a wide range of different research projects, and the economical BX-URA2. Up to 6 mirror units can be attached in the cassette, which is especially useful when observing multi-stained specimens. A click weight adjustment function is provided for filter exchange, and a click release function that eliminates vibration.

Lamphouses according to application Two 100 W mercury lamphouses (U-LH100HG and U-LH100HGAPO) are available, the latter with color correction extending to UV wavelengths. The U-LH75XEAPO is available for 75 W xenon lamps, also with correction extending to the UV.
U-LH100HG

Double lamp housing adapter U-DULHA for exchange between two light sources When two different light sources are attached at the same time, this adapter unit enables easy exchange between them according to the user's application. (Optical path: 100/0, 0/100, F.N.11) Confocal laser scanning biological microscope/FV1000 The FluoView/FV1000 is a next-generation imaging system designed for high-resolution, confocal observation of both fixed and live cells. The FV1000 offers advances in confocal system performance while providing the speed and sensitivity required for live cell imaging with minimal risk of damage to specimens. In addition, the FV1000 offers a revolutionary synchronized laser scanning system called the SIM Scanner. While one laser stimulates, the second laser simultaneously provides high-resolution imaging. This coordination of laser stimulation and imaging makes the FV1000 an ideal choice for FRAP, FLIP and photoactivation.
*FV1000 is a class 3B laser product.

Blue enhanced

U-LH100HGAPO BX-URA2 BX-RFA

U-LH75XEAPO

Luminous mirror unit indicator for easy confirmation in dark room Bright,easy-to-see self-illuminated labels are used to denote fluorescence filter sets, easily visible in a dark room. Three filter positions are displayed simultaneously making selection of the next filter easy and intuitive.

Bright, consistent illumination Twice the brightness provided by conventional models can be obtained with the10X ~ 20X objectives, or 2-3 times the brightness when light is narrowed to F.N. 12. This enables efficient observations at lower magnifications.

Convenient 6-position filter sliders U-RSL6/U-RSL6EM Setting the excitation and emission filters on this sextuple filter slider enables synchronous and continuous exchange between positions. With ND filters attached, illumination can be adjusted in 6 steps.

FV1000

Varied illumination and advanced optics deliver top quality digital images.
Excellent color reproduction from daylight illumination Since Olympus microscopes can apply ideal color temperature at natural daylight (5500 K) throughout the light source, the objectives and the CCD camera, the camera captures color information accurately and provides faithful reproduction on the display. Digital camera/ DP72 High-resolution digital images equivalent to 12.8 million pixels* captured in approx. 2.5 seconds from brightfield to fluorescence. Thanks to its high-speed hardware, the DP72 can capture high-resolution images equivalent to 12.8 million pixels in around 2.5 seconds*. The camera's high sensitivity and low noise (equivalent to the level of ISO 1600) ensure clear fluorescence imaging, while the resolution quality allows precise representation of particular specimen areas.
By shifting the pixels of the 1.45 million pixel 2/3 inch CCD (one pixel = 6.45 m), it is possible to record still images equivalent to the maximum image recording size (4140 x 3096) or effective image size of 12.5 million pixels.

Digital Imaging

Imaging software* Software to support basic functions DP2-BSW is a simple and easy-to-use, thus user-friendly image capturing software package. It can be used to control different types of motorized units, and to perform both still time-lapse images and live image movie recording. UIS2 optics provide high transmission for clear, flat images In the UIS2 optical system, improved transmission and compensation for chromatic aberration over a wide wavelength spectrum are not only characteristics of the objectives, but also of image forming components such as the trinocular tube and video camera adapter. As a result, images at all magnification levels are flat, sharp, clear and free from color shift.
High transmittance
(UPLSAPO10x+U-TR30NIR)
100 90 80 Transmittance (%) 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900

Digital camera/ DP25 5 megapixel high-precision, high-quality technology for microscopic imaging In addition to live display at a high frame rate of 8 fps with exceptional quality (2560 x 1920 pixels), the DP25 is equipped with a color profile that provides full-color images in real-time, allowing faithful color reproduction of specimens. It can easily be connected with just 1 cable (6 pin) to a PC with a FireWire (IEEE1394) port. And it can connected to a laptop PC as well via a FireWire (IEEE1394a) PC card.

*As per the software for Europe, please contact the nearest Olympus representative office.

Time-lapse feature lets you set the starting time of a photo sequence, the duration, the number of images, and thus the chronological development of the whole sequence. Combine multiple color images (from a single specimen) from different excitation wavelengths, into a single final image (grayscale or color).

Intuitive, easy-to-use GUI (Graphical User Interface). Tool bar items can be usercustomized and menu icons restricted to frequently used functions. A reference scale bar can be displayed, overlayed, and subsequently burned onto a saved image. Arrows and text can also be entered and saved in an image.

Digital camera/ DP20 Providing live image display speed thats close to real-time while maintaining high-precision image quality The DP20 can display high-precision images of 2 megapixels in UXGA (1600 x 1200) format at 15 frames/second. Additionally, it provides faithful 8-bit RGB color reproduction that is ideal for conferences both large and small. The handset control unit has functional key layout for quick and easy control.

Wavelength (nm)

A focusing indicator function makes focusing in a live image easy; a line profile function lets you focus accurately on userdefined regions. Additionally, the region in focus can be magnified up to 16 times. BX61 motorized microscopes can be controlled from a personal computer. Different conditions can be set for respective observation methods, and the observation method can be changed by simply clicking on a button on the controller screen. Several functions for measuring live or still images, including point measurements, arbitrary line, polygon, circle and ellipse or rectangle measurements, are integrated. For further processing the measurements can be exported to MS Excel with the simple click of a mouse.

Optimal trinocular tube for digital imaging In digital imaging, the best light intensity balance between the observation side and the digital camera side should be equal. Olympus' new trinocular tube U-TR30NIR provides a choice of three light path exchange: 100% for binocular, 100% for camera, or 50% each for binocular and camera.

The advanced UIS2 system delivers high performance over a wider wavelength spectrum.
UIS2 optics inherit high expandability As heir to Olympus' infinity-corrected optical system, in which the tube lens is built into the observation tube, UIS2 optics display no image deterioration even when many different optical components or equipment are inserted in the parallel light path. This inherent expandability gives users ample freedom to construct the system in a way that meets their specific requirements. UW (Ultra wideband) multi-coatings reduces autofluorescence and improves S/N ratio By using carefully selected raw materials for glass, and applying advanced UW multicoatings technology, Olympus has reduced objective autofluorescence and significantly improved the S/N ratio. Flat, high transmission over wide wavelength range from UV to IR UW multi-coatings also yields a flat, high transmission over a wide wavelength range, ensuring high performance in research tasks using different types of fluorochromes.
High transmittance UPLSAPO100XO
100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 300 400 500 600 700 800 Transmittance(%)
2 1.5 1 Focus (m) 0.5 0 -0.5 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 Wavelength (nm) UPLSAPO100XO UPLAPO100XO

Excellent Optics

UIS2 objectives Objective N.A. W.D. (mm) 13 3.1 0.6 0.2 0.18 0.28 0.15 0.13 5 6.2 0.15 17 10 2.1 0.51 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 10 2.1 0.51 0.2 17 10 2.1 0.51 0.2 F.N. Cover glass Immer- Spring thickness sion (mm) 0.17 0.17 0.11-0.23 0.15-0.21 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.11-0.23 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 Oil _ _ _ _ PLFL 100X 0.95 0.2 26.5 Objective N.A. W.D. (mm) F.N. Oil Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ _ UIS objectives Cover glass Immer- Spring thickness sion (mm) 0.14-0.2 _ Correction ring _ Iris Oil dia- proof phragm cap Oil Oil Oil Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oil _ _ Water Oil Oil Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Correction ring Iris Water proof diaand phragm oil proof function Objective N.A. W.D. (mm) 5.8 18.5 10.6 1.2 0.6 0.2 0.15 10.6 1.2 0.6 0.15 18.5 6 3 0.45 0.13 0.1 0.63 0.1 0.1 0.08 F.N. Cover glass Immer- Spring thickness sion (mm) 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0.17 0 0 0.13-0.19 0.13-0.19 0.13-0.19 Oil Oil Oil Oil Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Oil _ _ _ Oil Oil _ _ _ _ _ _ Correction ring Iris Water proof diaand phragm oil proof function

UPLSAPO 4X UPLSAPO 10X2 UPLSAPO 20X UPLSAPO 20XO UPLSAPO 40X2 UPLSAPO 60XW UPLSAPO 60XO UPLSAPO 100XO PLAPON 1.25X PLAPON 2X PLAPON 60XO UPLFLN 4X UPLFLN 10X2 UPLFLN 20X UPLFLN 40X UPLFLN 40XO UPLFLN 60X UPLFLN 100XO2 UPLFLN 10X2PH UPLFLN 20XPH UPLFLN 40XPH UPLFLN 100XO2PH UPLFLN 4XP UPLFLN 10XP

0.16 0.4 0.75 0.85 0.95 1.20 1.35 1.40 0.04 0.08 1.42 0.13 0.3 0.5 0.75 1.3 0.9 1.3 0.3 0.5 0.75 1.3 0.13 0.3 0.5 0.75 1.3

26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5 26.5

PLN 2X PLN 4X PLN 10X PLN 20X PLN 40X PLN 50XOI PLN 100XO PLN 10XPH PLN 20XPH PLN 40XPH PLN 100XOPH PLN 4XP ACHN 10XP ACHN 20XP ACHN 40XP ACHN 100XOP MPLAPON 100XO MPLFLN 40X UAPON 100XOTIRF UAPON 150XOTIRF

0.06 0.1 0.25 0.4 0.65 0.9-0.5 1.25 0.25 0.4 0.65 1.25 0.1 0.25 0.4 0.65 1.25 1.4 0.75 1.49 1.45

22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 26.5 26.5 22 22 22

UPLFLN 60XOI 1.25-0.65 0.12 UPLFLN 100XOI2 1.3-0.6

APON 60XOTIRF 1.49

(new) UPLSAPO100XO

All UIS2 objectives and WHN eyepieces: lead-free eco-glass

UPLFLN 60XOIPH 1.25-0.65 0.12

(conventional) PLAPO100XO

UPLFLN 20XP UPLFLN 40XP UPLFLN 100XOP

Complete chromatic aberration compensation up to near infrared region UPLSAPO objectives completely eliminate chromatic aberration up to the near infrared region, matching the ability of Super Apochromat objectives to provide clear images without overlapping colors or color shift. As a result, a single objective can perform imaging from UV to IR wavelengths.
UPLSAPO series chromatic aberration compensation
Comparing chromatic aberration compensation levels: (The smaller the figure the better)

UPLSAPO series
Thanks to the application of Olympus' original UW multicoatings, these Super Apochromat objectives fully compensate for both spherical and chromatic aberrations from the UV to the near infrared region. Their sensitivity to fluorescence emissions ensures the acquisition of sharp, clear images, without color shift, even in brightfield and Nomarski DIC observations. For quality and performance, they offer an unbeatable solution to every kind of digital imaging need.

UPLFLN (UPLFLN-PH) series

These plan objectives also provide flat images with high transmission up to the near infrared region of the spectrum through the employment of UW multi-coatings. With their high S/N ratio, excellent resolution and high contrast imaging, they are especially effective in brightfield and Nomarski DIC observations. The UPLFLN-PH series is optimized for phase contrast observation.

PLAPON series
(conventional) UPLAPO100XO

PLN(PLN-PH) series
Ideal for a range of clinical and research applications, these high quality objectives feature excellent flatness up to F.N. 22 in transmitted brightfield (phase contrast) observation. The PLN-PH series is specifically designed for phase contrast work.

Designed for unsurpassed resolution and contrast, these Plan Apochromat objectives keep chromatic aberration down to an absolute minimum. The PLAPON60XO, to which the UW multi-coatings is applied, is the first in the world to achieve N.A. 1.42 for fluorescence imaging.

(new) UPLSAPO100XO

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New DIC observation system optimizes the specimen image at wider magnifications.
Optimum shearing value according to the specimen Three types of prisms with different shearing value are provided to define contrast and resolution. New DIC system allows wider selection More DIC-compatible objectives are available in UIS2, and users can select the most suitable shearing value for a given specimen from among 10X to 100X objectives. In addition, combination with other observation methods and components is simpler and more convenient.
Analyzer

Nomarski DIC

Clear, high-contrast imaging from low to high magnifications.

Brightfield

High contrast for thin specimens U-DICTHC High contrast can be obtained even in high magnification observations of thin specimens, such as culture cells.

PtK2 cell

DIC slider (Objective side) Objective Specimen

DIC prism (Condenser side)

High resolution with less glare U-DICTHR This unit enables observations with high resolution but less glare even for thick specimens used in developmental and genetic research, such as finely-structured diatoms, embryos, zebrafish and C. elegans.

Polarizer
Bone marrow

Universal condenser/U-UCD8 This condenser, with built-in polarizer, allows simultaneous attachment of up to 8 optical components, freely combined or easily switched.
Kidney C.elegance

High all-round performance U-DICT, U-DICTS Suitable for observing a wide range of general specimens, such as tissue.

Septuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL/U-D7RE Equipped with a DIC slider slot, the U-D7RE septuple revolving nosepiece allows simultaneous attachment of 7 objectives from low to high magnifications. It is especially suitable for combined DIC and fluorescence observations.

Task-specific brightfield condenser options According to their purpose, users can choose from the U-SC3, a swing-out condenser suitable for observations from 1.25X-100X; the U-AC2, a highly costefficient Abbe-type model; the U-AAC, whose Aplanat-Achromat design comprehensively eliminates chromatic aberration; and the U-ULC-2, a special condenser for ultra low magnifications.
* Select the U-ULC2 condenser for optimal digital imaging with the 1.25X objective.

Clear, high-contrast observation of stained specimens Image contrast is significantly enhanced by combining UIS2 objectives with the UIS2 eyepiece WHN, which features multi-

coatings on all its surfaces. This makes the image background look whiter, so that the stained area of the specimen stands out more clearly.

U-AAC U-ULC-2 A shoot apical meristem of rice

For high contrast Specimen DIC slider (objective side) *1 Choose upon objective magnification Thin U-DICTHC

For high resolution Thick U-DICTHR U-DICT*1

General U-DICTS*1 U-SC3

U-AC2

UIS2 image

Conventional image

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Ideal phase contrast observation with excellent image clarity.

High-contrast observation of internal structure of live cells/fungus UPLFLN-PH series objectives have high transmission, producing well-balanced images with high contrast even at low magnifications. They are suitable for simultaneous fluorescence, brightfield and darkfield observations.

Phase Contrast

Polarizing observation for wide-area retardation measurement.

Polarizing

Phase contrast accessories

Ovarian cancer

Vitamin C

Amyloid

High-quality darkfield effect at all magnifications.

Observing algae in water, or muscle tissue
Two darkfield condensers are provided: dry darkfield condenser U-DCD, for magnifications from 10X to 100X (up to N.A. 0.80); and oil immersion darkfield condenser U-DCW, for magnifications from 20X to 100X (up to N.A. 1.2).
* Please consult your nearest Olympus dealer for applicable objectives.

Darkfield
With the U-CPA conoscopic observation attachment, the changeover between orthoscopic and conoscopic observation methods is simple and quick just slide the Bertrand lens control knob in or out. UPLFLN-P series objectives, designed for observation under polarizing light, can be used with the revolving nosepiece U-P4RE, which provides a centering function, and the special polarizing light condenser U-POC-2. Also available as an option is the sextuple revolving nosepiece U-P6RE, which allows perfect alignment of the light path among 3 objectives. The circular rotatable graduated stage has two centering knobs and allows smooth sample rotation. By setting a click stop every 45 degrees, it enables accurate observation and measurement. Mounting an attachable cross-movement mechanical stage (U-FMP) onto the circular rotatable stage makes for improved observation efficiency. Interference between the mechanical stage and the objectives is eliminated, so that images of superb quality can be effortlessly observed at all objective magnification.

U-CPA

U-FMP

U-P4RE

U-POC-2 U-OPA U-AN360P-2 Measuring range of compensators q U-DCD U-DCW w e r

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Measurement range Applications 0-11,000 nm (20) Measurement of high retardation level (R*>3), (crystals, macromolecules, fiber, etc.) Berek (U-CBE) 0-1,640 nm (3) Measurement of retardation level (crystals, macromolecules, living organisms, etc.) Senarmont compensator 0-546 nm (1) Measurement of retardation level (crystals, living organisms, etc.) (U-CSE) Enhancement of image contrast (living organisms, etc.) Brace-Koehler compensator 1/10 0-55 nm (1/10) Measurement of low retardation level (living organisms, etc.) (U-CBR1) Brace-Koehler compensator 1/30 0-20 nm (1/30) Enhancement of image contrast (living organisms, etc.) (U-CBE2) Quartz wedge (U-CWE2) 500-2,200 nm (4) Approximate measurement of retardation level (crystal, macromolecules, etc.) *R= retardation level For more accurate measurement, it is recommended that compensators (exceptt U-CWE2) be used together with the interference filter 45-IF546.
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Compensator Thick Berek (U-CTB)

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New advances in ergonomics secure improved observation efficiency.

Rackless stage design BX2 series microscopes feature a wiredriven stage from which the X-axis guide does not protrude. This design provides a rigid and precise X-Y translation. The X-Y movement weight is freely adjustable. The stage surface has a ceramic coating which provides excellent wear resistance and ensures consistently smooth specimen movement.

Ergonomics

High-efficiency motorized system meets more sophisticated research demands.

Motorized Image Capture Microscope

Filter wheels / U-FWR, U-FWO and U-FWT Motorized exchange of 6 filters. 3 kinds of filters can be attached simultaneously: U-FWR (32, 25) for excitation, U-FWO (32, 25) for emission and U-FWT(32) for transmitted light. Grooved oil stage For operators who frequently use high magnification oil immersion objectives, Olympus offers a special stage with a groove for oil run-off, to prevent glass slides from sticking to the surface. Smooth, light rubber knob movement A rubber cap allowing light and accurate one-finger operation is available as option.

Reflected light illuminator/BX-RFAA This motorized turret can load up to 6 fluorescence mirror units. Also, equipped with motorized shutter.

Swing-out U-SC3 condenser allows observation over wide area The swing-out U-SC3 condenser is suitable for all observations from 1.25X to 100X. No special condenser is required for work at ultra low magnifications.

Up to 4 filters can be mounted Space is provided for an optional fourth filter. This allows any filter to be inserted freely, and the built-in frosted filter to be changed. Changing to direct light observation is a one-touch operation.

DC power source with no flicker The microscope body's power source is direct current, which delivers bright observation images without flicker. Metal construction for maximum rigidity The microscope bodies are made from aluminum alloy to ensure the high rigidity needed for consistent performance and long-term durability.

Motorized revolving nosepiece/ U-D6REM Motorized sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for Nomarski DIC.

Stage adjustment buttons

Light adjustment buttons Lamp preset and lamp on/off button Mounted on the front left side of the microscope frame. Fine/coarse and stage escape button Mounted on the left side of the microscope frame. Hand switch/U-HSTR2 Hand set used to control the microscope while conducting visual observations. Control box/BX-UCB Motorized modules attached to the microscope are controlled via this control box, which is linked to the computer via an RS232C connector.

1.25X

4X 10X

Motorized universal condenser/ U-UCD8A-2 8 position universal condenser. Different combinations of designated optical components allow for various kinds of transmitted light observation. Automatic control of optical component exchange, top lens swing out and aperture iris diaphragm.

40X

U-HSTR2

100X

Pulmonary adenocarcinoma

BX-UCB

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Meticulously selected accessories further enhance new BX2 functions.

EYEPIECES
Eyepieces/WHN, WH, SWH Eyepieces maintain image flatness even when a reflected light illuminator or other intermediate tube is attached. The two available types are F.N. 22 and F.N. 26.5.

Accessories

OBSERVATION TUBES/EYEPOINT ADJUSTER

A wide range of observation tubes is available for the BX2 series, including wide field binocular and trinocular types, various tilting tubes, and tubes for observation of upright images in which the specimen and the observed image move in the same direction.

GROUP OBSERVATION SYSTEMS

Multi observation bodies/BX2N-DO, BX2N-SDO, BX2N-MDO-5, BX2N-MDO-10 Olympus discussion systems are invaluable for research studies, lab training, and education. Multi-view configurations are available to accommodate between 2 and 10 participants. The pointer is powered by LED, so there is no need for concern about sudden lamp failure.

y q Eyepiece specifications Item Widefield Name WHN10X WHN10X-H WH15X CROSSWHN10X Super widefield SWH10X-H MICROSWH10X CROSSSWH10X F.N. 22 22 14 22 26.5 26.5 26.5 -8 +5 -8 +2 -8 +2 -8 +2 t -8 +5 Diopter Micrometer (mm) 24 24 24 w er

ui BX2N-DO BX2N-SDO

BX2N-MDO-10

* Users who want the SWH10X micrometer: please have your eyepiece adapted by the manufacturer.

BX2N-MDO-5

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Super widefield erect image trinocular tube/U-SWETR Super widefield trinocular tube/U-SWTR-3 e Trinocular tube/U-TR30-2 Trinocular tube/U-TR30NIR t Binocular tube/U-BI30-2 y Tilting binocular tube/U-TBI-3 Ergonomic binocular tube/U-ETBI i Ergonomic binocular tube/U-TTBI Eyepoint adjuster/U-EPA2

INTERMEDIATE UNITS
U-DP U-DP1C

CONDENSERS
Universal condensers, ultra low magnification condensers and Abbe type condensers are available to meet all observation needs.
U-ULC-2

U-KPA U-DA U-POT

U-AAC

U-DAL10X U-ANT

U-AC2

U-SC3 8 position universal condenser/U-UCD8 Top lenses/U-TLD, U-TLO Brightfield condensers

U-DCD Darkfield condensers

U-DCW Phase/darkfield condenser/U-PCD2 Polarizing condenser U-POC-2

Dual port/U-DP The dual port may be used for a variety of purposes: separating the image by spectral composition (e.g. directing fluorescence to one port, infrared to the other), as an illumination port for adding a new incident light source or as a C-mount compatible trinocular port for image output. A 1X image formation lens is also provided.

Trinocular intermediate attachments/ U-TRU This intermediate trinocular attachment can be used simultaneously with the inclinable binocular observation tube (U-TBI-3). Two light paths are selectable: 100% light for binocular observation or 20% for binocular observation and 80% for imaging through the trinocular port.

Drawing attachment/U-DA The drawing attachment projects an image of the pencil and drawing surface into the visual field. Tracing of microscopic structures is made easier and more accurate.

Simple polarizing attachment Simple polarizing observation can be accomplished with the combination of U-KPA intermediate attachment for simple polarizing observation, U-ANT analyzer for transmitted light and U-POT polarizer.

STAGES
The U-SHG and U-SHGT rubber grip can be attached to the standard stage handle. Different specimen holders are available for use with one glass slide or two, making it easy to switch specimens with just one hand. A simple plain stage is available with optional stage clips. Rotatable stages are available with the option of simple stage clips or attachable mechanical stage mechanisms. A special grooved stage is available, designed to disperse immersion oil, preventing the glass slide from sticking to the stage surface. Users can choose according to purpose.

REVOLVING NOSEPIECES

Septuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL/ U-D7RE Septuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC/POL. Use of thick specimen holder may damage some objectives. Mechanical stage with left-hand control/U-SVLB-4 Specimen holder/U-HRD-4 Rubber grip/U-SHG Mechanical stage with right-hand control/U-SVRB-4 Specimen holder/U-HLD-4 Rubber grip/U-SHG Oil rectangular stage with right-hand control/U-SVRO Oil rectangular stage with left-hand control/U-SVLO Specimen holder/U-HLD-4, Rubber grip/U-SHG

Magnification changer/U-CA This intermediate magnification changer expands the capability of UIS2 objectives, optimizing the imaged field without the interruption of rotating the objective lens; 1X / 1.25X / 1.6X / 2X

Magnification changer/U-ECA, U-ECA1.6X This intermediate magnification changer expands the capability of UIS2 objectives, optimizing the imaged field without the interruption of rotating the objective lens; U-ECA: 1X / 2X, U-ECA1.6X: 1X / 1.6X

Arrow pointer/U-APT Enables insertion of a red or green LED arrow for display on a monitor.

Filter cassette/U-FC Use of this cassette enables fast exchange among three filters (with 45 mm and below 2.8 mm thickness).

CAMERA ADAPTERS
The single port tube of the trinocular tube is detachable, and can be used with various cameras via a range of adapters. Using the U-TV1X-2, video can be shot directly with no need for a shooting lens. The potential of your microscope is greatly increased by its multiple image utilization capabilities.
qU-SMAD wU-CMAD3 w q e y u eU-TMAD rU-BMAD tU-FMT yU-TV0.25C uU-TVZ iU-TV0.35C-2 oU-TV0.5C-3 !0U-TV0.63-C

Plain stage/U-SP

Rotatable graduated stage/U-SRG2

Precision rotatable graduated stage/U-SRP, Mechanical stage/U-FMP

Centerable sextuple revolving nosepiece/ U-P6RE Sextuple centerable revolving nosepiece allows centering of three objectives. Use of thick specimen holder may damage some objectives.

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BX51/61 specifications
BX51 Microscope frame Optical system Focus UIS2 optical system Vertical stage movement: 25 mm Stage stroke with coarse adjustment limit stopper Torque adjustment for coarse adjustment knobs Stage mounting position variable High sensitivity fine focusing knob (minimum adjustment gradations: 1 m) Motorized focus/vertical stage movement: 25 mm, 0.01m increments, maximum speed: 3 mm/s, coarse/fine changeover button, stage shunting button and stage up/down button BX61

BX51 dimensions
175 *187

(unit: mm)

BX61 dimensions
175 *187

(unit: mm)

45 65

209

Illuminator Revolving nosepiece

Interchangeable reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple nosepiece Motorized sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC Septuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL Widefield (F.N. 22) Super widefield (F.N. 26.5) Widefield binocular, inclined 30 Widefield tilting binocular, inclined 5-35 Widefield trinocular, inclined 30 Widefield tilting/telescoping binocular, inclined 0-25, telescoping 045 mm Super widefield trinocular, inclined 24 Ceramic-coated coaxial stage with left or right hand low drive control: with rotating mechanism and torque adjustment mechanism, optional rubber grips available (Non stick grooved coaxial, plain, rotatable stages are also available) Abbe (N.A. 1.1), for 4100 Swing out Achromatic (N.A. 0.9), for 1.25100 (swing-out: 1.254) Achromatic Aplanatic (N.A. 1.4), for 10100 Universal (N.A. 1.4/0.9), for 2100 (swing-out: 24, with oil top lens: 20100) Motorized reflected fluorescence, 6-position mirror turret unit, motorized shutter changeover speed: shutter speed: 0.1 s 8-position with motorized AS, turret and top lens swing out mechanism (N.A. 1.40.9), for 1.25*1*2100
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84

209 84

Built-in Koehler illumination for transmitted light 12 V 100 W halogen bulb Light intensity LED indicator Built-in filters (LBD-IF, ND6, ND25, option)

Light preset switch

*496.8 45 124

*412

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FOCUS

Observation tube

90 317.5

70 341 415

Weight: 18 kg Power consumption: 140 W The length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

341 415 530.5 Weight: 37 kg Power consumption: 500 W The length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

317.5

70

Stage

BX51+BX-RFA dimensions
175 *187

(unit: mm)

BX-UCB dimensions

(unit: mm)

Condenser

Motorized fluorescence illuminator *3 Motorized universal condenser *3 Motorized transmitted filter wheel * Motorized reflected filter wheel * Hand switch *3 Control box *
3 3

To be mounted on light exit, 6 positions, 32, filter thickness: up to 6 mm To be mounted between the frame and the observation tube, 6 positions, 25/32, filter thickness: up to 6 mm Control of septuple revolving nosepiece, 6-position mirror turret illumination unit and 8-position condenser Serial interface RS232C, built-in transmitted/reflected halogen power supply
450

*470.8 440.5 45 124

SHUTTER

To be mounted between the lamphouse and the frame, 6 positions, 25/32, filter thickness: up to 6 mm

Motorized observation filter wheel *3

RMT ERR

BX-UBC

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216 212

SW1
ON OFF

*1 Slight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field due to the top lens. This occurs in observation only. *2 U-FWCO 1.25 should be mounted on U-FWT *3 Optional
317.5

84

SW2

70

RS232C

341 415 500

See manual

HS

Weight: 27 kg Power consumption: 390 W The length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

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310 332 (depth)

Weight: 5 kg Power consumption: 250 W

BX51+U-DO3 dimensions
*191.5 312.8

(unit: mm)

U-HSTR2 dimensions

151.4 (unit: mm) 146

105

NP MU RSHT AS FW1 FW2 FW3 TL CDT Z/AF

*451.5

209

45 65 45

90

10

OB
20
30

70

80

84

70

341 415 433.6

180

Weight: 20.5 kg Power consumption: 160 W The length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

Weight: 0.4 kg

BX51+U-MDO10 dimensions
(637.1) (594.5)

1640.6 (standard interpupillary distance) 54

467.1 319 45

(740.6)

(740.6)

415.4

12 11 10 9 8 6 4 P

1086.9 1341.7

Weight: 45 kg Power consumption: 160 W

594.5

637.1

19

20

600.8

965.6

40
50

60

(unit: mm)

SYSTEM DIAGRAM
U-ECA Magnification changer 2X U-ECA1.6X Magnification changer 1.6X U-ANT Analyser for transmitted light U-KPA Intermediate attachment for simple polarising observation U-CA Magnification changer U-CMDPTS C mount adapter for U-DPTS U-TVZ Zoom camera port U-TV1X-2 Direct image camera port U-DPCAD Dual port tube with C mounts U-DPTS Multi double port tube U-TV0.25XC C mount camera port with 0.25X lens U-TV0.35XC-2 C mount camera port with 0.35X lens U-TV0.5XC-3 C mount camera port with 0.5X lens U-TV0.63XC C mount camera port with 0.63X lens U-DP*3 Dual port U-DP1xC Dual port 1X U-SDO3 Side by side observation attachment

TR-Adapter
MICROSCOPE CAMERAS U-FMT F mount adapter U-TMAD T mount adapter

U-CPA Intermediate attachment for conoscopic and orthoscopic observation U-OPA Intermediate attachment for orthoscopic observation U-DA Drawing attachment U-DO3 Dual observation attachment

U-SMAD Sony mount adapter

U-BMAD Bayonet mount adapter

U-AN360P-2 Rotatable analyser U-DAL10X Drawing attachment 10X

U-CMAD3 C mount adapter

U-TRU*2 Trinocular intermediate attachment U-APT Arrow pointer U-EPA2 Eyepoint adjuster U-SWTR-3 Super widefield trinocular tube U-TR30NIR Trinocular tube U-TR30-2 Trinocular tube U-MDOB3 Multi observation body U-MDO10B3 Multi observation body for 10 persons U-FWR Reflected filter wheel U-MDO10R3*3 Multi observation body for 10 persons U-MDOSV*3 Multi observation side viewer

U-TBI-3*1 Tilting binocular tube

U-ETBI Ergonomic erect image binocular tube

U-TTBI Ergonomic binocular tube

U-BI30-2 Binocular tube

U-ETR-4*2 Erect image trinocular tube

U-SWETR Super widefield erect image trinocular tube

U-P4RE Centerable revolving nosepiece

U-GAN Gout analyser U-ANT Analyser for transmitted light

U-D6RE Sextuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL

U-D7RE Septuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL

U-FWO Observation filter wheel U-P6RE Centerable sextuple revolving nosepiece U-5RE-2 Quintuple revolving nosepiece BX-RFAA Motorized fluorescence illuminator

U-EXBABG Excitation balancer BG U-EXBAUB Excitation balancer UB U-EXBAUG Excitation balancer UG

MIRROR UNITS

OBJECTIVES for polarising observation U-TAD Plate adapter U-ANT Analyser for transmitted light COMPENSATORS

U-25ND6-2, U-25ND25-2, U-25ND50-2 ND filter U-RSL6 6 position filter slider U-RFSS Rectangular field stop Slider adapter U-RSL6EM 6 position filter slider BX-RFSPOT Rectangular field stop BX-URA2 BX reflected light illuminator

Stand*3

U-DICT DIC slider for transmitted light

OBJECTIVES

*4 U-D6REM Motorized sextuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simplePOL

U-DICTS Shift DIC slider for transmitted light U-DICTHR High resolution DIC slider for transmitted light U-DICTHC High contrast DIC slider for transmitted light

U-AN Analyser for reflected light

U-RSL6 6 position filter slider Slider adapter

U-LH100-3 100 W halogen lamp housing

U-RSL6EM 6 position filter slider U-AN Analyser for reflected light U-25ND6-2, U-25ND25-2, U-25ND50-2 ND filter

WHN10X, WHN10X-H, * CROSS WHN10X Eyepieces U-CT30 Centering eyepiece

MIRROR UNITS
BX51TF BX51 transmitted frame Illustrations colored cyan shows motorized units. U-POT Polarizer BX51TRF BX51 transmitted & reflected frame BX61TRF BX61 transmitted & reflected frame U-RMT Extension cord U-HSTR2 Hand switch

SWH10X, SWH10X-H, CROSS SWH10X, MICRO SWH10X Eyepieces U-CT30 Centering eyepiece

U-TLO Oil top lens U-TLD Dry top lens

BX-UCB BX control box

U-FC Filter cassette

Filter (45) Optical devices

U-UCD8A-2 Motorized universal condenser

U-FWT Transmitted filter wheel BX-RFA BX fluorescence illuminator

U-EXBABG Excitation balancer BG U-EXBAUB Excitation balancer UB U-EXBAUG Excitation balancer UG

U-RFSS Rectangular field stop BX-RFSPOT Rectangular field stop U-DULHA Double lamp house adapter

U-FMP Mechanical stage

U-CST Centering target U-SHG Rubber grip U-SHGT Rubber grip

U-HLD-4, U-HLDT-4 Specimen holder

U-HRD-4, U-HRDT-4 Specimen holder

U-HLS-4, U-HLST-4 Specimen holder

BX2-BSW Control software

PC

U-ZPCB-2 Z control board

U-LH75XEAPO 75 W xenon apo lamp housing U-AC2 Abbe condenser U-SC3 Swing-out condenser U-AAC Achromatic/ Aplanatic condenser U-ULC-2 Ultra low condenser U-POC-2 U-PCD2 Phase/darkfield Polarising condenser condenser U-DCD Darkfield condenser, dry U-DCW Darkfield condenser, oil

U-RX-T Power supply unit for xenon lamp

U-SRG2 Rotatable stage

U-SRP Precision rotatable stage

U-SP Plain stage

U-SVRO Oil rectangular stage with right-hand control

U-SVLO Oil rectangular stage with left-hand control

U-SVRB-4 Mechanical stages with right-hand control

U-SVLB-4 Mechanical stages with left-hand control

U-UCDTP530 Tint plate for sensitive color observation

U-TLO Oil top lens U-TLD Dry top lens U-UCD8 8 position universal condenser

U-LH100HGAPO 100 W mercury apo lamp housing

*1 Slight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field of view in combination with an additional intermediate attachment. * Sight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field of view in combination with fluorescence illuminator.
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*3 Stand is a standard equipment of the U-MDOSV and U-MDO10R3. * Standard accessory of BX51TF and BX61TRF frames.
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Optical devices

U-LH100HG 100 W mercury lamp housing

U-RFL-T Power supply unit for mercury lamp

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