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Biological Microscopes

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Overview: The document provides a comprehensive overview of Nikon's biological microscopes, detailing various models, specifications, features, and applications. It covers super resolution, inverted, upright, polarizing, and specialized microscopes, along with accessories and systems.
Super Resolution Microscopes: The N-SIM and N-STORM models offer advanced imaging capabilities with resolutions up to 115nm and 20nm, respectively, using Structured Illumination Microscopy for high temporal and spatial resolution in live cell imaging.
Inverted Microscopes: The ECLIPSE Ti series is noted for advanced imaging in live cell research, featuring motorized focusing, multi-channel screening, and the Perfect Focus System. The Ti-LAPP modular illumination system allows customizable imaging setups.
Upright Microscopes: The ECLIPSE Ni series offers motorized and manual options with high optical performance. The Ci series provides ergonomic design and eco-friendly illumination for clinical and laboratory use.
Specialized Microscopes: Includes models for polarizing microscopy, asbestos identification, and patch clamp experiments, each tailored for specific research needs.
Accessories and Systems: Details various accessories such as micromanipulation systems, LED illuminators, and incubation systems to enhance microscope functionality and versatility.
Conclusion: Nikon's range of biological microscopes meets diverse research requirements, offering high-resolution imaging, ergonomic design, and customizable options for advanced scientific investigations.
Detailed Specifications: The document provides specifications and features of various Nikon microscopes and accessories, highlighting applications in educational, research, and industrial settings.
1. Upright Microscopes:
  • ECLIPSE E100: Designed for educational purposes with high optical quality, LED and halogen lamp models, CFI optical system, phase contrast observation, and anti-mold treatment.
  • Polarizing Microscopes: Models like LV100N POL, Ci-POL, and E200POL offer high optical performance with Fly-Eye optics for uniform illumination and compact design for cost efficiency.
2. Specialized Microscopes:
  • Patch Clamp Experiments (ECLIPSE FN1): Features correction for chromatic aberration, vertical motion nosepieces, and compatibility with multiphoton confocal systems for deep imaging.
  • Asbestos Identification: Utilizes dispersion staining microscopy for asbestos analysis, offering qualitative analysis through birefringence and pleochroism observation.
3. Stereo Microscopes:
  • SMZ Series: Models like SMZ25 and SMZ18 offer motorized zoom and high NA optics, with accessories including LED illumination bases and polarizing attachments.
  • SMZ1270/1270i, SMZ800N: High zoom ratios and compatibility with various accessories, including intelligent nosepieces and LED stands.
4. Multi-purpose Zoom Microscopes:
  • Multizoom AZ100/AZ100M/AZ-C2+: Offers a wide magnification range with motorized focusing and high-definition macro confocal imaging.
5. Confocal Microscope Systems:
  • A1 MP+/A1R MP+: Provides high-speed, high-resolution imaging with galvano and resonant scanners for ultrafast imaging.
  • C2+/C2si+: Personal confocal microscopes with efficient scanning and spectral unmixing capabilities.
6. Cameras:
  • Digital Sight Series: Offers digital cameras with high-definition sensors and various control units for enhanced imaging capabilities.
7. Software:
  • NIS-Elements: An integrated imaging software platform supporting multidimensional imaging, device control, and data management, with features like deconvolution and high-content analysis.
Microscope Objectives and Filter Cubes: The document provides detailed specifications and compatibility information for microscope objectives and filter cubes, including model numbers, cover glass thickness, and compatibility with various microscopy techniques.
Objective Specifications: Includes numerical aperture (NA), working distance (W.D.), cover glass thickness, and correction ring presence, categorizing objectives by type such as achromat, plan achromat, plan fluor, and plan apochromat.
Filter Cubes: Lists filter cubes for fluorescent proteins and other applications, detailing excitation and emission wavelengths, and includes information on multi-band filter cubes.
Dimensional Diagrams: Provides dimensions for various microscope components, aiding in understanding the physical configuration and compatibility of different parts.
Key Notes: Includes notes on cover glasses, darkfield microscopy compatibility, phase ring classification, and fluorescence microscopy recommendations, emphasizing consulting with Nikon representatives for the latest information on filter cubes and custom setups.
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Biological Microscope General Catalog Biological Microscopes

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Contents Motorized Focusing Phase Contrast Super Resolution Microscopes Cell Incubator Observation BioStation CT Upright Microscopes Ni-E (focusing stage) Microscope for Asbestos Identification 50W*2 Dispersion Staining Microscope for Patch Clamp Experiments ✓ Stereo Microscopes Multi-purpose Zoom Microscopes AZ100, AZ-C2+ AZ100M Confocal Microscope Systems Combinations of DIC Prisms and Objectives Epi-fluorescence Filter Cubes Dimensional Diagrams *1 Nikon Advanced Modulation Contrast *2 Brighter than 100W

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Super Resolution Microscopes Super Resolution Microscope N-SIM Temporal resolution of 0.6 sec./frame enables super resolution time-lapse imaging of dynamic live cell events with double the resolution of conventional optical microscopes • Offering nearly twice (up to approx. 115nm*) the resolution of conventional optical microscopes, N-SIM enables detailed visualization of minute intracellular structures and their interactive functions by utilizing “Structured Illumination Microscopy” technology (* excited with 488nm laser, in 3D-SIM mode) • Ultra-high temporal resolution of up to 0.6 sec/frame*...

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Inverted Microscopes Inverted Research Microscopes ECLIPSE Ti Series Ultimate solution for advanced imaging methods in live cell research • Ti-E with motorized focusing and motorized three-port (four-port with Ti-E/B model) changeover, Ti-U with manual three-port (four-port with Ti-U/B model) changeover and Ti-S with manual two-port changeover • High-speed multi-channel screening is possible by fast motorized control (Ti-E) • The latest version of Perfect Focus System (PFS), which maintains focus in real-time during long-term observations, comes in two models: a UV-visible imaging model and a...

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Laser units LU-NV laser units (for Ti-E/U, Ni-E/U, FN1, AZ100) Up to 8 wavelengths and 7 fiber outputs are available to choose from. Switching fiber output allows a single laser unit to simultaneously support multiple laser applications, such as TIRF and photoactivation modules, Confocal Microscope A1+ and C2+, and Super Resolution Microscope N-SIM and N-STORM. (for Ti-E/U, Ni-E/U, FN1, AZ100) A compact and easy-to-use laser unit that can support laser application systems such as TIRF and photoactivation modules, Confocal Microscope A1+ and C2+. LU-N4/LU-N4S* is equipped with four lasers (405nm,...

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Accessories for Inverted Microscopes Oil Hydraulic Micromanipulation Systems NT-88-V3 Series (for Ti-E/U/S, TS100/100F) The NT-88-V3 series with compact and easy-to-assemble design ensures stable and smooth operation without needle drift. It provides microscopic and precise specimen micromanipulation for experiments in the fields of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), especially ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), transgenic biotechnology and electrophysiology. (Manufactured by Narishige Co., Ltd.) Water Hydraulic Micromanipulation System MHW-3 (for Ti-E/U/S, TS100/100F) Needle drift caused by...

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Cell Incubator Observation Cell Culture Observation System BioStation CT Automated stem cell screening in culture environment • Operations from culture to observation of cells run automatically under optimal conditions in the same incubator • Culture vessels are transferred from the rack to the microscope stage and cell image is captured according to a user-configured schedule • Remote observation and setting from outside the laboratory via a network is possible • Captures micro images from 2x to 40x with phase contrast observation using apodized phase contrast (APC) optics and fluorescence observation...

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Upright Microscopes Motorized Advanced Research Microscope ECLIPSE Ni-E (focusing stage model and focusing nosepiece model) Automated imaging capability for most advanced observations • High-precision motorized focusing supports automated Z-series acquisition • Observation method can be changed using buttons on the microscope body. Microscope settings are automatically set to optimal positions according to selected magnification • Various motorized accessories can be attached • Stratum structure allows double layer mounting of a photoactivation unit and an epi-fluorescence attachment to enable...

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Upright Microscopes Clinical and Laboratory Microscopes ECLIPSE Ci-E/Ci-L/Ci-S Exceptional comfort for clinical and laboratory observation • High-luminescent eco-friendly LED (Eco-illumination) for Ci-E/Ci-L and halogen illumination for Ci-S • Ci-E offers motorized magnification switching and automatic light intensity reproduction, enabling use of motorized condenser • Angle and extension adjustable ergonomic binocular tube ensures observation with natural posture. Eye-point height can be lifted using an eyelevel riser • Stage height can be lowered by adding a nosepiece spacer, and locked for...

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Upright Microscope Educational Microscope ECLIPSE E100 High optical quality, simple operation and rigid design • Both high-luminescent LED (Eco-illumination) model and halogen lamp model are available • CFI optical system and dedicated objectives for flat images • Siedentopf-type eyepiece tube and eye level adjustments; digital camera attachable to trinocular eyepiece tube • Phase contrast observation for high-contrast viewing of transparent and colorless specimens • Anti-mold treatment for objectives, eyepieces, and eyepiece tube E100 configured with binocular tube Polarizing Microscopes ECLIPSE...

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Microscope for Asbestos Identification Polarizing/Dispersion Microscope ECLIPSE LV100ND POL/DS Dispersion staining microscopy that aids in the identification of asbestos • Characteristic dispersion colors of each asbestos type corresponding to the refraction index of the immersion liquid can be observed using the phase contrast condenser and objectives (10x and 40x) for dispersion staining microscopy • Qualitative asbestos analysis is possible by determination of birefringence and elongation (positive/negative); measurement of extinction angle, refractive index, and birefringence magnitude (retardation);...

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