RESEARCH SYSTEM MICROSCOPE AX70 UNIVERSAL INFINITY SYSTEM
Essential research equipment.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION WORLD CLASS OPTICS ILLUMINATION VERSATILITY HIGH STABILITY USER COMFORT The dramatic progress in biological and medical research demands that microscopes do more than answer today's needs. To be viable, they must also offer the performance potential and system flexibility to accommodate tomorrow's research needs. To date, only one microscope fulfills all these demands – the AX70 Research Microscope from Olympus.
AX70 and it’s Universal Photo System – the ultimate combination for fully automatic photomicrography. The AX70 and its automatic photomicrography system represent the ideal combination for scientific applications. Using the AX70 together with the U-PHOTO Universal Photo System provides a very advanced level of microscope performance and sophisticated photomicrography capabilities.
Effective solutions to research demands from a flexible system geared to fulfill present and future requirements. The AX70 starts by offering all the advantages of the proprietary UIS optical system to provide the best image quality possible – and adds universal adaptability for rapid changeovers between various microscopic techniques. The specially designed Y-shape frame assures superb operator comfort. A choice of illuminator systems suits a range of different microscopic methods.
The Olympus UIS optics – The new standard of excellence.
WORLD CLASS OPTICS Aberration-free image even with added attachments. Innovative UIS infinity-corrected optics, such as objectives, telan lenses, eyepieces and other lens units completely eliminate optical aberrations. In this system, light travels as parallel rays from the objective through the body tube. These rays are focused by the telan lens to form an aberration-free intermediate image.
Maximum quality for various microscopy applications.
RESOLUTION AND CONTRAST IMAGING Bright, high-quality fluorescence images. The AX optical system attains the very best brightness and assures crystalclear fluorescence images by employing an improved numerical aperture and high transmission objectives and by incorporating a 100% optical path and high transmission optics. The ideal mirror unit for each application can be selected from a range of 18.
A range of illuminator systems for advanced research applications.
ILLUMINATION VERSATILITY Photoactivation of caged fluorescein. Caged fluorescein labeled tubulin had been introduced in the cell; after exposure to UV light through a slit a photoactivated zone was generated. conventional ultraviolet（UV）excitation are both required when fluorescence microscopy moves toward multistaining. However, this requires switching the light source from the conventional mercury burner to a halogen source.
Structural integrity for vibration resistance, weighty accessories and thermal stability.
HIGH STABILITY NG108 Left: prior to enhancement Right: VEC+DIC Frame stability – the basis of system flexibility. Current biological research applications require more than a highquality microscope. They demand a complete system configuration including image processor, photometry system and laser source. To enhance system flexibility, the frame must be strong enough to support the heaviest attachments.
Maximum operator comfort at all times.
COMFORTABLE OPERATION The thrombus model in microcirculation of the rat mesentery/ LCPL 20×, Photo magnification 5×, brightfield An extra-wide stage -- ideal for experiments and observation of small animals. An extra-large 6'' stage offers the ideal design for examining mice and other large specimens. The AX70 also has enough space between the stage surface and arm to easily accommodate large and thick specimens. Improved operational ease for enhanced manipulation.
Automation facilitates research microscopy.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION Chromosome – 1, 4 and 9 in human metaphase Chromosomes/ Spectrum Orange+FITC+DAPI/ UPLAPO 100× The combination of motorized units with a multi-control box automates the entire microscopic procedure. A motorized universal condenser allows quick, simplified changeover between Motorized unit 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 different microscopic methods. The AX70 also includes a motorized filter changer and motorized revolving nosepiece to speed selection of excitation wavelength.
Sophisticated photo and video documentation systems. U-PHOTO Universal Photo System The U-PHOTO Universal Photo System is an automatic photomicrography system that provides fully automatic functions for photomicrography. These include a flexible spot measurement function, a Super FL Auto mode specifically designed for fluorescence photomicrography, and a zoom magnification changeover.
RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION U-AFPHOTO offers auto focus capability for a wide range of microscope techniques. The U-AFPHOTO is equipped with a high-performance auto focus mechanism that accommodates a wide range of objective magnifications (1.25×-100×), as well as brightfield, darkfield, fluorescence* and Nomarski DIC* observation methods. The focusing speed during ordinary brightfield observation has been raised significantly to achieve focus in only 0.3 - 2 seconds.
Fluorescence microscopy dedicated accessories support full research efficiency. AX-REXBA* The use of a dual-band filter allows simultaneous observation of doublestained specimens. With the conventional observation method, photomicrography or image documentation with optimally balanced light intensity is difficult since one of the two fluorochromes may emit fluorescence that is too weak or too strong.
ACCESSORIES Specimens viewed with AX-REXBA. Rat originated cell culture FITC/TRITC, UPLAPO40×, PE3.3× TRITC enhanced FITC enhanced Precise correction for image deviation in multiple exposure. Optical center adjuster AX-OCA The AX-OCA effectively eliminates the deviations during multiple exposure.
ACCESSORIES Powerful partners provide solutions to specific application requirements. U-MPH multi-port head The U-MPH enables erect image observation of a super widefield of view and makes simplified micromanipulation on the upright microscope possible. Centering, rotation, magnification and focus adjustments are also possible for the second image port. As a result, images from video cameras mounted on ports 1 and 2 offer perfect registration.
Photomicrography unit Microscope stand AX70 specifications Item Type Optical system AX70 AX70+U-PHOTO/U-PHOTO20/80/U-AFPHOTO Y-shape frame with built-in transmitted/incident light vertical illuminator UIS optical system (infinity-corrected/compensation-free) 12V100W halogen (2,000 hours long-life type), pre centered Mechanical field diaphragm (motorized field diaphragm unit attachable) Transmitted illumination Six built-in manual filters (ND1.
AX70 + Universal Photo System dimensions (unit: mm) AX70 dimensions (unit: mm) 200 221 221 589 470 45 115 228 228 99 99 100 385 495 495 470 45 115 181 100 478 598 478 598 385 ISO9001 ISO14001 Certification ISO 9001 Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Accredited by the Dutch Council for Accreditation Design and production adheres to ISO9001 international quality standard.
