AZ100M

AZ100M

AZ100M

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the Nikon AZ100M, a motorized multi-purpose zoom microscope designed for high-quality macro imaging. It is equipped with motorized focusing and zoom capabilities, suitable for various illumination techniques, including Nomarski DIC observation at low magnifications. The AZ100M is ideal for applications in developmental biology and the study of biological structures.
Specifications and Features
The AZ100M features a motorized 8x zoom function with a magnification ratio of 80:1, supported by five types of objective lenses ranging from 0.5x to 5x magnifications. It covers a total magnification range of 5-400x when combined with 10x eyepieces. The microscope supports various observation methods such as brightfield, epi-fluorescence, Nomarski DIC, simple polarizing, and oblique illumination.
Imaging and Software Integration
When paired with Nikon’s NIS-Elements imaging software, the AZ100M allows for PC-operated control, image capture, and processing. The software enables the creation of Extended Depth of Focus (EDF) images by combining multiple focal plane images. The system also supports automatic scale bar adjustments linked to magnification changes.
Camera and Control Units
The AZ100M can be combined with Nikon’s Digital Sight series cameras, including the DS-Fi1 high-definition color camera and the DS-Qi1 high-sensitivity monochrome camera. These cameras offer advanced performance for various imaging needs, including time-lapse fluorescence observation.
Accessories and Attachments
The document details a comprehensive lineup of accessories for the AZ100M, including diascopic and episcopic DIC attachments, fluorescence filter cubes, and various objective lenses. The microscope also features ergonomic eyepiece tubes and a motorized focusing diascopic stand.
Conclusion
The Nikon AZ100M is a versatile and advanced microscope system that supports a wide range of imaging techniques and applications. Its integration with digital imaging software and a variety of accessories makes it a powerful tool for scientific research and analysis.
Specifications
The document outlines the specifications for a microscope system capable of observing samples with a maximum height of 85.5mm. The system includes motorized components for vertical movement and various configurations for lamphouse and illumination.
Objective Lenses
The system supports multiple objective lenses, including Plan Apo and Plan Fluor lenses with varying numerical apertures (NA) and working distances (WD). The lenses offer different magnifications and are compatible with DIC and epi-fluorescence methods.
Illumination
Various illumination options are available, including LED ring illuminators and fiber illuminators for transmitted light observation. The system supports coaxial and epi-fluorescence illumination, with options for UV excitation.
Eyepiece Tubes and Lenses
The system includes ergonomic trinocular tubes with different beam split ratios and built-in reduction optics. Eyepiece lenses provide a field of view of 22mm.
Stands and Stages
Motorized focusing stands and stages with specific stroke dimensions are included. Manual operation is restricted when the system is powered on.
Observation Methods
The system supports transmitted light methods such as brightfield and Nomarski DIC, as well as reflected light methods including fluorescence and LED illumination.
Additional Features
Foot controllers for motorized focusing and zoom adjustment are available, along with various adapters and holders for different configurations. The system diagram provides a comprehensive overview of the components and their interconnections.
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Catalog excerpts

AZ100M-1

Motorized Multi-purpose Zoom Microscope AZ100M Samples provided by: Tetsuo Sugimoto, Professor, Department of Anatomy and Brain Science, Faculty of Medicine, Kansai Medical University (front cover, top of page 5, No.2 and No.5 on page 5) Shoji Oda, Ph.D., Lecturer, Laboratory of Genome Stability, Department of Integrated Bioscience, Graduate School of Frontier Science, University of Tokyo (page 3 and top of page 4) Hitoshi Okamoto, MD, Ph.D., Lab. Head, and Hideomi Tanaka, Ph.D., Brain Science Institute, RIKEN (No.1 on page 5) Teiichi Furuichi, Ph.D., Lab. Head, and Noriyuki Morita, Ph.D., Brain Science Institute, RIKEN (No.4 on page 5) Youichi Tsukamoto, Ph.D., Section Chief, Fisheries Biology Section, East China Sea Fisheries Resources Division, Seikai National Fisheries Research Institute (No.3 on page 5) Shin-ichi Arimura, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Tokyo (No.6 on page 5) Touru Murakami, Ph.D., Lecturer, Neuromuscular and Developmental Anatomy, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University (page 6) Masayuki Sekiguchi, Ph.D., Section Chief, Department of Degenerative Neurological Diseases, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Japan (page 7) Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. October 2007 ©2007 NIKON CORPORATION The products detailed in the brochure are controlled by the Japanese Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law and the International Export Control Regime. If there is a possibility that they may be utilized for the development of weapons of mass destruction, etc., they shall not be exported without authorization from the government. NIKON CORPORATION Parale Mitsui Bldg., 8, Higashida-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 210-0005, Japan phone: +81-44-223-2175 fax: +81-44-223-2182 http://www.nikon-instruments.jp/eng/ NIKON INSTRUMENTS INC. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, N.Y. 11747-3064, U.S.A. phone: +1-631-547-8500; +1-800-52-NIKON (within the U.S.A.only) fax: +1-631-547-0306 http://www.nikoninstruments.com/ NIKON INSTRUMENTS EUROPE B.V. P.O. Box 222, 1170 AE Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands phone: +31-20-44-96-222 fax: +31-20-44-96-298 http://www.nikoninstruments.eu/ NIKON INSTRUMENTS (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. CHINA phone: +86-21-5836-0050 fax: +86-21-5836-0030 (Beijing branch) phone: +86-10-5869-2255 fax: +86-10-5869-2277 (Guangzhou branch) phone: +86-20-3882-0552 fax: +86-20-3882-0580 NIKON SINGAPORE PTE LTD SINGAPORE phone: +65-6559-3618 fax: +65-6559-3668 NIKON MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. MALAYSIA phone: +60-3-78763887 fax: +60-3-78763387 NIKON INSTRUMENTS KOREA CO., LTD. KOREA phone: +82-2-2186-8410 fax: +82-2-555-4415 NIKON CANADA INC. CANADA phone: +1-905-625-9910 fax: +1-905-625-0103 NIKON FRANCE S.A.S. FRANCE phone: +33-1-45-16-45-16 fax: +33-1-45-16-00-33 NIKON GMBH GERMANY phone: +49-211-9414-0 fax: +49-211-9414-322 NIKON INSTRUMENTS S.p.A. ITALY phone: +39-55-3009601 fax: +39-55-300993 NIKON AG SWITZERLAND phone: +41-43-277-2860 fax: +41-43-277-2861 NIKON UK LTD. UNITED KINGDOM phone: +44-20-8541-4440 fax: +44-20-8541-4584 NIKON GMBH AUSTRIA AUSTRIA phone: +43-1-972-6111-00 fax: +43-1-972-6111-40 NIKON BELUX BELGIUM phone: +32-2-705-56-65 fax: +32-2-726-66-45

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AZ100M-2

New motorized multi-purpose zoom microscope, ideal for obtaining high-quality macro images ZOO Introducing the AZ100M, which adds motorized focusing and zoom to the AZ100 universal macrozoom microscope and is capable of Nomarski DIC observation at low magnifications and a wide range of other illumination techniques. When combined with a Digital Sight camera, it is now possible to easily create all-in-focus images with scale bars that reflect the zoom magnification. The AZ100M, with its computer-controlled motorization, supports a broad range of applications including developmental biology and...

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AZ100M-3

Enjoy the advantages of both upright and stereo zoom microscopes Wide range of observation magnifications Comes standard with an aperture stop In combination with the triple nosepiece, the motorized 8x zoom function allows a best-in-class observation magnification ratio of 80:1. Five types of objective lens are available, at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 5x magnifications. Combined with 10x eyepieces, the AZ100M covers a total magnification of 5-400x in a single microscope with precision zooming in units of 0.1x. The AZ100M includes a built-in aperture stop that allows you to easily control contrast...

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AZ100M-4

PC-operated, from microscope control to image capture and processing -When used with NIS-Elements imaging software Using the AZ100M with Nikon's NIS-Elements imaging software enables image capture and sophisticated image processing and analysis on a PC, in addition to basic operations such as focusing and zooming. Create EDF (Extended Depth of Focus) images of thick samples By controlling the Z-axis movement of the AZ100M with the NIS-Elements imaging software, you can capture a series of images with different focal planes. Then, simply combine them to create a single image that is completely...

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AZ100M-5

Simple image capturing without a PC — Combined with a Digital Sight series Combined with the DS-L2 standalone control unit The camera automatically detects microscope status data. • Display a scale reflecting the observation magnification • Auto-record microscope status data with images • Operate the microscope and camera from the controller MOTEl|-©Objective lens Auto-recording of microscope status data with images When a Digital Sight camera is attached, the camera automatically detects microscope status data at the time of image capture such as the objective lens magnification, zoom magnification,...

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AZ100M-6

Comprehensive line-up of accessories Eyepiece tubes The lineup includes the ergonomic tilting trinocular eyepiece tubes AZ-TE100 (beam- split ratio 100:0/0:100) and AZ-TE80 (beamsplit ratio 100:0/20:80), as well as the vertical monocular tube (AZ-TP 0.6x). The 0.6x reduction optics built into photo port enable capturing of images with a wider field of view. 'Accepts ISO type C-mount Direct CCTV Adapters ©AZ-TE100 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 100 © AZ-TE80 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 80 The AZ100M comes standard with tilting trinocular eyepiece tubes that tilt from 0" to 30" to allow the optimal eye...

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