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69302

JNOPTIC Filter 69302

ET-DAPI/FITC/Texas Red® with single band exciters

69302 Spectrum

Filters Type
ET402/15x EX
ET490/20x EX
ET572/35x EX
69002bs BS
69002m EM

 

69302 Spec

NOTE: sets with multi-band excitation filters are not appropriate for imaging with a monochrome camera.

 

69008

JNOPTIC Filter 69008

ET-ECFP/EYFP/mCherry

This set is also ideal as a tripleband filter set in FISH applications for simultaneous viewing of commercially available Aqua, Green and Red FISH probes.

69008 Spectrum

Filters Type
69008x EX
69008bs BS
69008m EM

69008 Spec

NOTE: sets with multi-band excitation filters are not appropriate for imaging with a monochrome camera.

 

69015

JNOPTIC Filter 69015

ET-DAPI/Green/Red FISH

Triple band filter set ideal for simultaneous viewing of DAPI and commercially available Green and Red FISH probes. Attenuated level of DAPI excitaiton provides better balance of colors so that DAPI signal is not overwhelming.

69015 Spectrum

Filters Type
69015x EX
69015bs BS
69015m EM

 

69015 Spec

NOTE: sets with multi-band excitation filters are not appropriate for imaging with a monochrome camera.

 

69013v2

JNOPTIC Filter 69013v2

ET-DAPI/Green/Oragne #1 FISH

Triple band filter set ideal for simultaneous viewing of DAPI and commercially available Green and Orange FISH probes

69013v2 Spectrum

Filters Type
69013xV2 EX
69013bs BS
69013m EM

 

69013v2 Spec

NOTE: sets with multi-band excitation filters are not appropriate for imaging with a monochrome camera.

 

CoolLED Image Gallery

Sample : bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cell, BPAEC
CoolLED pE-340fura, OLYMPUS BX51, UPlanApo40x U-TV1XC
Filter Set : JNO-U(B), B(B), G(B)
Camera: JNOpTIC AcquCAM 23S2
상기 이미지는 각각의 B,G,R이미지를 JNO_ARM 소프트웨어로 머지한 이미지입니다.

 

Sample : bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cell, BPAEC
CoolLED pE-300ultra, OLYMPUS BX51, UPlanApo40x U-TV1XC
Filter Set : JNO-U(B), B(B), G(B),
Camera: JNOpTIC AcquCAM 23S2
상기 이미지는 각각의 B,G,R이미지를 JNO_ARM 소프트웨어로 머지한 이미지입니다.

 

Sample : bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cell, BPAEC
CoolLED pE-300ultra, OLYMPUS BX51, UPlanApo40x U-TV1XC
Filter Set : JNO-U(B), B(B), G(B),
Camera: JNOpTIC AcquCAM 23GR2
상기 이미지는 각각의 B,G,R이미지를 JNO_ARM 소프트웨어로 머지한 이미지입니다.

 

TdTomato-expressing Aspergillus fumigatus (amber) microcolony after 12 hours development on an A549 epithelial alveolar monolayer labelled with ConA-FITC (blue)

 

Aspergillus fumigatus germlings loaded with a synthetic cell membrane counterstain TMR-PAF96 (amber) and treated with fluorescent BODIPYcPAF26 anti-fungal peptide (cyan) to determine peptide’s localisation and mode of entry into the pathogen.

 

Neurospora crassa hyphal filaments treated with fluorescently labelled siRNA (amber) to determine its localisation, with respect to nuclei (blue) and the fungal cell wall and septa (cyan).

 

Ultrafast endocytosis at mouse hippocampal synapses taken with a CoolLED pE-2

 

Antibody staining of a transcription factor localising in the nucleus

 

Live HeLa cells stained with lysosome marker imaged with Nanolive’s holotomographic technology.

 

Live FUCCI mouse embryonic stem cells imaged with Nanolive’s holotomographic technology

 

Fixed HeLa cells stained with Antibody for cytoskeleton (green), mitochondria (orange) and nuclear membrane(red). The whole cell was also imaged with Nanolive’s holotomographic technology and the four images were overlapped to create the overlay.

 

Fluorescent rat liver image taken using a CoolLED pE-300white, Olympus BX51 40x objective and a DP71 color camera

 

Fluorescent kidney image taken using a CoolLED pE-300white, Olympus BX51 40x objective and a DP71 color camera

 

Fluorescent bovine pulmonary artery endothelial cells image taken using a CoolLED pE-300white, Nikon 20x objective and a black and white camera

 

Transmitted Podcarpus Elatus Leaf image taken using a CoolLED pE-100wht, Olympus BX51 20x objective and a DP71 color camera

 

Fluorescent rat liver image taken using a CoolLED pE-300white, Olympus BX51 20x objective and a DP71 color camera

 

Fluorescent skin image taken using a CoolLED pE-300white, Olympus BX51 40x objective and a DP71 color camera

CoolLED Control

pE-300 Series
CoolLED pE-300 Series Datasheet
CoolLED pE-300lite Exploded Diagram
CoolLED pE-300white Exploded Diagram
CoolLED pE-300ultra Exploded Diagram
CoolLED pE-300ultra Optogenetics Leaflet
CoolLED pE-300 Series User Manual 
CoolLED pE-300 Series Quick Start Guide
CoolLED pE-300 Series Troubleshooting Guide
CoolLED Driver File
CoolLED pE-300 Series Essential Commands Manual
CoolLED pE-Exerciser
CoolLED Firmware Update Program 
CoolLED pE-300 Series Firmware Update Instructions  

pE-340fura
CoolLED pE-340fura Datasheet
CoolLED pE-340fura Exploded Diagram
CoolLED pE-340fura User Manual
CoolLED pE-340 Quick Start Guide
CoolLED pE-340fura Troubleshooting Guide
CoolLED pE-340fura Essential Commands Manual 

pE-4000
CoolLED pE-4000 User Manual
CoolLED pE-4000 Quick Start Guide
CoolLED pE-4000 Troubleshooting Guide
CoolLED pE-4000 leaflet 
CoolLED pE-4000 Exploded Diagram
CoolLED Driver File 
CoolLED pE-4000 Essential Commands Manual 
CoolLED pE-Exerciser
CoolLED Firmware Update Program 
CoolLED pE-4000 Firmware Update Instructions

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VF-310-0Z Vibratome

Compresstome® VF 310-0Z Vibrating Microtome

CompresstomeⓇ VF-310-0Z 의 특징 : 

  • fresh 하고 고정된 tissue 모두 절단 가능
  • 절단 중 Z축으로의 이동을 제거하는 Auto Zero-Z 특허 기술
  • 일관되고 균일한 슬라이스 제작
  • 버퍼 트레이의 이동으로 간편한 세척이 가능
  • 블레이드 홀더의 탈착이 쉬움 (수동 얼라인먼트가 필요없음)
  • 직경 20mm 까지의 tissue  절단 가능
  • 사용하기 쉬운 컨트롤이 있는 단일 박스
  • 슬라이스 두께 : 4µm~ 1000µm ( 1µm 정밀도)
  • 슬라이스 넘버 카운터
  • 토탈 슬라이스 두께 카운터
  • 내구성을 위한 고품질의 디자인
  • 채터 마크 제거

VF-310-0Z 의 적용 가능 분야 :

  • 전기생리학 : brain slices, cardiac or myocardiac recordings, and kidney slices
  • 면역조직화학 : 4µm 만큼 얇은 고정 tissue 용
  • 기관형배양 : cultured slice experiments
  • 정밀절단 : lung, liver, kidney, spleen slices
  • 이미징 : slices 의 형광 이미지
  • 인시투하이브리디제이션 : RNA 검출
  • 전자현미경 : 마이크로아키텍쳐와 세포 해부학에 관한 연구

VF-310-0Z 의 Technical Spec :

 Technical Specification VF-310-0Z
Advance Speed 0-20 ㎜ / s, adjustable
Return Speed 20 ㎜/s
Vibration Frequency 0-45 Hz, adjustable
Vibration Amplitude 2 ㎜
Z-axis Vibration ~0 ㎛
Blade stainless steel, ceramic,             tungsten carbide,
sapphire diamond
Cutting Angle 15 degrees,
(no need for blade alignment)
Thickness Adjustment automatic or manual
Micrometer Resolution 1  ㎛
Maximum Tissue
Diameter
22㎜ (extra large)
15.5 ㎜ (standard)
6.5㎜, 12.5mm (small)
Maximum Tissue
Length
30 ㎜
Minimum Slice
Thickness
4 ㎛
Cutting Mode single/ continuous
selectable
Bath 140 x 60 x 30 ㎜
Power Source 120V AC
Power Consumption 18 W
Dimension ( L x W x H ) 330 x 240 x 190 ㎜
Weight 5 ㎏

Down load  Technical Specification_VF-310-0Z

Training  Videos :

Using the Buffer Tray
Diagramming the Control Box
Attaching a New Blade
Plating Your Slices
Making the agarose solution for tissue embedding
Cleaning the specimen tube (part 1) for Compresstome® 
Cleaning the specimen tube (part 2) for Compresstome®
Transferring tissue slices cut with Compresstome®
Embedding tissue samples into specimen tubes
Starter Kit contents for the Compresstome®

VF-310-0Z 부품 : 


VF-310-0Z  소모품 : 

pE-100

The pE-100 offers:

  • Broadest LED spectrum available: 365-770nm – replaces metal halide or mercury
  • Compatible with existing single and multi-band filter sets – no need to buy new filters
  • Instant on/off  – no shutters required, no warm up or cool down
  • Simple to fit, simple to use – no alignment, a once only adjustment
  • Stable & repeatable – reliable and consistent results
  • Wide range of microscope adaptors – fits most microscopes
  • Precise intensity control in 1% steps (0-100%) – no ND filters required
  • Excellent uniformity over field of view – fixed and stable, no alignment necessary
  • Long lifetime – expected to exceed 25,000 hours of operating time

CoolLED pE-100

 

The pE-100 system has been developed for fluorescence applications requiring a single LED excitation wavelength.  It is perfect for clinical applications such as routine screening (e.g. using Auramine for Tuberculosis), for research applications requiring precise intensity control and fast-switching, or for electrophysiology applications where light has to be delivered to a specific location.  The user can select from 20 different LED wavelengths, ranging from the near-UV at 365nm to the near-IR at 770nm.  The system comprises a pE-100 LED Light Source, control pod, and power supply.

There are three standard pE-100 configuration options:

Direct-fit

(pE-100) for connecting to a microscope (epi-port) by selecting from a range of microscope adaptors  which covers all current and most older models.  A simple once only adjustment will allow optimisation to the optical path of the microscope.

Liquid Light Guide

(pE-100light guide) with a fixed 3mm diameter, liquid light guideFiber

(pE-100fiber) with an SMA connection for accepting multimode fibers.  The pE-100fiber has been designed with efficient coupling into a wide range of multimode fibers.  The pE-100fiber also includes excitation filter holders.

Combining pE-100s:

Direct fit configuration

pE-100 units can be combined using the pE-Combiner for applications requiring a second LED wavelength with independent control and triggering.

Liquid light guide or multimode fiberusing a fixed two wavelength configuration can be specified.  Two pE-100 Light Sources are combined, providing independent control and triggering. For further information go to the Downloads tab

 

pE-300white

CoolLED pE-300white

Fluorescence Light Source CoolLED-pE-300-white
CoolLED pE-300white
현미경 부착시 사용되는 아답터의 종류
CoolLED Adaptors
CoolLED Adaptors for Direct-fit to a microscope
  • 현미경의 메이커와 종류에  따라 적합한 아답터를 선택하여 설치
  • 광학 얼라인먼트 조정을 필요로 하지 않습니다.
LED 광원 제어 장치 (Control Pod)
CoolLED-pE-300ultra & white
Control pod for CoolLED pE-300 ultra & white
  • 대기 시간 없이 On / Off를 즉각적으로 할수 있습니다.
  • 광량 조절은 1 % 단위로 1 ~ 100 % 까지 설정이 가능합니다.
  • 3개의 채널 설정을  통하여 각 채널의 광량을 각각 설정이 가능하며, 간단한 버튼 조작으로 채널 변경이 가능합니다.
CoolLED pE-300white
CoolLED pE-300 시리즈 스펙트럼 특성표
  • 구형 모델에 비하여 2배의 강해진 출력으로 샘플을 자극합니다.
  • DAPI, CFP, Aqua, FITC, TRITC, TxRed, Cy5 등의 다양한  형광염색에서 사용됩니다.
 수명이 매우 길고 출력이 항상 일정하여  안정적인 광원

예상 수명이 25,000 시간을 초과하는  장시간 수명을 가지고 있기 때문에  소모품 교체 없이  오랜기간 사용이 가능하고, 추가적인 운영 비용없이 안전하고 편리한 조명 시스템입니다.

CoolLED pE-300white   & OLYMPUS _ IX70
CoolLED pE-300white
CoolLED pE-300white with IX70

Click to Down load –  System Diagram pE-300white

FV3000

FV3000

 

The FLUOVIEW FV3000 series is designed to meet some of the most difficult challenges in modern science. Featuring the high sensitivity and speed required for live cell and tissue imaging, the FV3000 enables 2D-6D (x,y,z,t,λ,p) macro to micro imaging of cells, tissues, and small organisms. With an intuitive and adaptable user interface, the FV3000 supports complete workflows from image acquisition to processing and analysis. Particular attention has been paid to the needs of cell biology, cancer research, and stem cell research, and with two new upright configurations, the FV3000 is also poised to meet the needs of neuroscience, electrophysiology, and developmental biology.

High Sensitivity Multi-Channel Imaging

A Fully Spectral System with Sensitivity and Accuracy

The FV3000 series employs Olympus’ TruSpectral detection technology. Based on patented* Volume Phase Hologram (VPH) transmission and an adjustable slit to control light, the spectral detection is highly efficient, enabling users to select the detection wavelength of each individual channel to 2 nm.

Efficient TruSpectral Detection System

The FV3000 is a fully spectral series of confocal microscope. TruSpectral detection delivers improved overall transmission and sensitivity. The high signal-to-noise ratio results in excellent multi-color confocal imaging capabilities.

Enhanced Quantum Efficiency

The GaAsP Photomultiplier Tubes (PMTs) in the FV3000’s high sensitivity detector (HSD) enable users to view samples whose emission is too weak to view with conventional detection methods. The GaAsP PMT unit incorporates two channels with a maximum quantum efficiency of 45%, and Peltier cooling that reduces background noise by 20% for high S/N ratio images under very low excitation light.

Multichannel TruSpectral Detection with Sixteen-Channel Unmixing

TruSpectral technology’s efficient design and software enable spectral detectors to run in multichannel mode for both live and post-processing spectral unmixing with a multichannel lambda mode. The multichannel mode facilitates constant spectral unmixing during live cell experiments, separating complex fluorescence during acquisition. With up to four different dynamic ranges from the four different channels of array, bright and dim spectral signals can be separated by independently adjusting the sensitivity of each detector.

Spectral Unmixing

The deconvolution algorithm enables overlapping spectra to be separated based on the spectral information from lambda stack images. The fluorescence cross-talk between the channels can be eliminated by the unmixing algorithm during both image acquisition and post acquisition processing.

 

Live Spectral Unmixing with TruSpectral Detection and Real-Time Processing

The power of TruSpectral detection plus multichannel mode means live spectral unmixing can be performed during image acquisition. Complex, overlapping spectra can be processed in real time.

Live image before unmixing of CFP (endosomes, blue), mAmetrine (plasma membrane, green), mKO (nucleus, orange) and mKeima (F-actin, purple) during time-lapse imaging.
Image data courtesy of Dr. Kazuhiro Aoki, Dr. Michiyuki Matsuda, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Uni

 

Live blind unmixed image.
Image data courtesy of Dr. Kazuhiro Aoki, Dr. Michiyuki Matsuda, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto Un

Live 3D Rendering

See your data unfold in real time with the live 3D image display function of the FV3000 software. 3D images can be constructed during image acquisition and shown as live images.

Fucci induced Spheroid of HT29 cell line
Yuji Mishima, Ph.D., Kiyohiko Hatake M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Chemotherapy, Cancer Chemotherapy Center, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research.

Macro to Micro Imaging and Super Resolution

Macro to Micro Observation

Finding areas of interest in samples can be challenging. The confocal optical design of the FV3000 series supports macro to micro imaging from 1.25X up to 150X, so users can quickly switch from low magnification overview observation to high-magnification, detailed observation of regions of interest. Users can employ image stitching at both macro and micro levels to generate overview images that show samples in context.

A stitched image of a coronal section (30 μm thickness) from an adult YFP-H mouse cerebrum acquired with 20X objective (UPLSAPO20X).
Image data courtesy of Takako Kogure and Atsushi Miyawaki, Cell Function Dynamics, Brain Science Institute of RIKEN.

Powerful One-Click Macro Analysis with cellSens

Images alone are not enough; with integrated cellSens Count and Measure analysis, the FV3000 Series can optimize images with deconvolution and analyze them with one-click macro functionality for a broad range of morphological measurements.

A spheroid image of a NMuMG cell line expressing Fucci2. Image data courtesy of Atsushi Miyawaki, Cell Function Dynamics, Brain Science Institute of RIKEN.

Olympus’ widely applicable super resolution method requires no special fluorophores and works for a wide range of samples. Ideal for colocalization analysis, the Olympus Super Resolution imaging module can acquire four fluorescent signals either sequentially or simultaneously with a resolution of approximately 120 nm*, nearly doubling the resolution of typical confocal microscopy. The imaging module is easy to use with minimal user training and can be added to any confocal system, making it a truly accessible method for achieving super resolution.
* Subject to objective magnification, numerical aperture, excitation and emission wavelength, and experiment conditions.

Secondary antibody labels against GFP (Alexa Fluor 488, neurons) and SV2 (Alexa Fluor 565, red). Sample courtesy of Dr. Ed Boyden and Dr. Fei Chen, MIT.

0.5 AU Confocal Image

0.5 AU Confocal Image Deconvolved with cellSens Advanced Deconvolution

Olympus Super Resolution Plus cellSens Advanced Deconvolution. Note clear separation of punctate stains with OSR.

Deconvolution

The optional constrained iterative deconvolution function improves the resolution, contrast, and dynamic ranges of confocal images obtained by the FV3000. The deconvolution function can be combined with Olympus Super Resolution (FV-OSR) to improve the z-axis resolution of the deconvolved images.

 

(Left) Original Image, (Right) Deconvolved Image

Cell line: HeLa (human cervical cancer cell line) Immunostaining: Hec1 staining (green, Alexa Fluor 488), α-tubulin staining (red, Alexa Fluor 568),DAPI staining (blue) Mitotic spindle and kinetochores are stained with anti-α-tubulin (red) and anti-Hec1 (green) antibodies, respectively. Chromosomes interact with microtubules of the mitotic spindle via kinetochores (protein structures assembled on the centromere region of chromosomes.) Image data courtesy of Masanori Ikeda and Kozo Tanaka, Department of Molecular Oncology, Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Tohoku University.

COS7 cells, triple staining, DAPI (cyan), Actin Bodipy-FL(green), Tubulin AF568 (red) Image data courtesy of J. Doehner and U. Ziegler, Center for Image Analysis and Microscopy, University of Zurich

Image Analysis

The FV3000 incorporates various optional analysis functions to complete the workflow from image acquisition through data analysis. The Count and Measure solution enables the measurement of the number, size, luminosity, and morphology of the segments. Colocalization enables the analysis of overlapping fluorescent spectra.

 

Increase Productivity with High Speed Imaging

 

Galvanometer and Hybrid Galvo/Resonant Scanner

Users have their choice of two different types of scan units: galvanometer only with the FV3000 or hybrid galvanometer/resonant with the FV3000RS. The hybrid scan unit has a galvanometer scanner for high-precision scanning, as well as a resonant scanner that is ideal for high-speed imaging. With the galvanometer scanner and Olympus super resolution technology (FV-OSR), users can obtain resolutions down to 120nm with a high signal-to-noise ratio. The galvanometer scanner also features flexible scanning options, including precise tornado scanning as well as multipoint stimulation with 100ms switching time. The galvanometer scanner can image up to 16 frames per second. By switching to the resonant scanner, users can capture 30 frames per second with a full field of view at 512 x 512 pixels. By clipping down to 512 x 32 pixels, the resonant scanner can capture up to 438 frames per second to capture critical live physiological events such as calcium ion flux.

No Compromise between Speed and Field of View

Many high-speed scanning methods restrict the field of view, limiting their usefulness for examining large areas with multiple cells. The FV3000 series’ resonant scanner maintains a full 1X field of view, even at a video rate of 30 frames per second. B clipping the Y axis, additional speeds up to 438 frames per second can be achieved.

Most resonant scanners force a trade-off between speed and field of view. FLUOVIEW systems are optimized to maintain the field of view with even signal intensity so dynamic samples (e.g. calcium imaging) can be seen in the broad context of their cells and tissues.
The image above shows examples of the clipped fields of view required in other resonant scanning systems.

 

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Platelets bound to a thrombosis in the blood vessel of a mouse. Images taken at 30 fps in full frame by resonant scanner with 2 CH GaAsP PMTs.

Image data courtesy of Dr. Takuya Hiratsuka, Dr. Michiyuki Matsuda, Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University.

A431 cells fixed with methanol labeled with Abcam Anti-ERK1 + ERK2 antibody (Alexa Fluor 488) ab208564 and Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody (Alexa Fluor 594) ab195889 and DAPI. Sample courtesy of Abcam.

Optimized for Live Cell Imaging

Resonant scanning greatly reduces photobleaching and phototoxicity compared to standard galvanometer scans by preventing the excitation of fluorophores into triplet states that create reactive oxygen species. These features make live cell experiments more robust and reliable. The FV3000 series has complete laser intensity control from low to high range, enabling the system to use the minimum required amount of laser power on samples. The optional laser power monitor provides consistent laser power during long-term time-lapse imaging across multiple days.

Ratio Imaging and Intensity Modulated Display (IMD)

The FV3000’s ratio imaging analysis function includes an Intensity Modulated Display (IMD) function in the software that displays quantitative fluorescence ratio changes during both standard and high-speed acquisitions. This function is particularly useful for calcium and FRET imaging where a pure ratio display provides poor contrast in background areas.


sGFP1-mito reveals heterogeneity in mitochondrial thermogenesis in HeLa cells. The images of ratio (ex 405 nm/ex 488 nm) in tsGFP1-mito-expressing cells before and after CCCP treatment at 37 °C. Scale bars indicate 10 μm (whole image) and 3 μm (inset). Image data courtesy of Shigeki Kiyonaka Ph,D, Yasuo Mori Ph,D Molecular Biology Field, Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry, Kyoto University.

(Left) CFP, (Right) YFP FRET

(Left) Raw CFP/YFP ratio, (Right) IMD of CFP/YFP ratio

Cardiomyoctye Image data courtesy of Yusuke Niino and Atsushi Miyawaki, Cell Function Dynamics, Brain Science Institute of RIKEN.

Rolling Average Processing

High-speed scanning at low laser power to avoid phototoxicity often decreases the signal-to-noise ratio. With rolling average post-processing, users have the flexibility to adjust high-speed time-lapse images while maintaining the time scale and keeping the original data.

(Left) Raw 30 fps data acquired at low laser power (0.05%, 488 nm). (Right) Rolling average processing (10 frame) on 30 fps data acquired at low laser power.

Object Tracking

In time-lapse imaging, moving objects can be automatically detected, tracked, and analyzed. cellSens software’s tracking function provides a powerful and intuitive tool to quantify dynamic processes such as cell movement and division.

Bioluminescence of RA-induced differentiating cells at day 12 from Bmal1:luc stably transfected ES cells
Image data courtesy of: Kazuhiro Yagita, M.D. Ph.D. Department of Physiology and Systems Bioscience, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Reference: Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 107(8): 3846–3851(2010)

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Accurate Time-lapse Imaging

Maintain Focus with Z-Drift Compensation (ZDC) System

The IX3-ZDC2 Z-drift compensator uses minimally-phototoxic infrared light (laser class 1) to identify the location of the sample plane. One-shot autofocus (AF) mode enables several focus positions to be set as desired for deeper samples, enabling efficient Z-stack acquisitions in multiposition experiments. The continuous AF mode keeps the desired plane of observation precisely in focus, avoiding focus drift due to temperature changes or the addition of reagents, making it ideal for measurements that require more stringent focusing. Furthermore, the increased optical offset enables continuous AF with plastic vessels or with dry objectives. The Z-drift compensator is also compatible with silicone objectives (in AF mode).

Stage Control for Multi-Area Time-lapse, Microplate, and Stitching

Multi-area time-lapse and stitching provide robust and accurate time-lapse data, and enable users to generate detailed overview images to see their data in context. The well navigator function provides sophisticated, intuitive controls for a wide range of cell culture vessels and custom plates.

Stable Time-Lapse Imaging with the IX83 Microscope

A Z-drive guide installed near the revolving nosepiece combines high thermal rigidity with the stability of a wraparound structure to significantly reduce the impact of heat and vibration and improve the quality of time-lapse imaging.

Hard Disk Recording

The microscope comes equipped with a hard-disk drive (HDD) recording function. The images are stored automatically in the HDD. Large volumes of data, such as those obtained from long-term time-lapse imaging, can be easily collected.

High Contrast under Bright Conditions

The umbra unit is designed specifically for fluorescence observation under bright room conditions. It efficiently blocks out room light, enhances the contrast of fluorescence, and enables clear fluorescence observation without the need for a dark room.

Reduce Complexity with the Sequence Manager

With the Sequence Manager software module, complex protocols are handled with ease and accurate timing. Multi-day time-lapse experiments are controlled with microsecond scan accuracy and millisecond sequence execution accuracy. Various protocols, such as time-lapse with different time intervals, switching between high and low magnification, and photo-stimulation between imaging by FRAP or FRET (acceptor photobleaching), can be performed.

Life Science Analysis

The cellSens Life Science Analysis module enables analysis of images from FRAP or FRET experiments. In FRAP, τ/2 and the Mobile/ Immobile fraction can be estimated by fitting the curve of luminosity change caused by fluorescence recovery after bleaching. FRET enables the measurement of FRET efficiency by acceptor photobleaching, ratio imaging, and sensitized emission.

Superior Objectives

Silicone Immersion Objectives for Live Cell Imaging Deliver High-Resolution Observation at Depth

Olympus offers four high NA silicone immersion objectives that deliver excellent performance for live cell imaging. The refractive index of silicone oil (ne≈1.40) is close to that of living tissue (ne≈1.38), enabling high-resolution observations deep inside living tissue with minimal spherical aberration caused by refractive index mismatch. Silicone oil does not dry out or harden, so there is never a need to refill oil, making it ideal for extended time-lapse observations.

Water immersion objective (Left), Silicone immersion objective (Right)

In deep tissue observation, image quality depends on keeping the refractive index of the sample and immersion medium as close to each other as possible. When working with a silicone immersion objective, the difference between the refractive index of the samples and silicone oil is minimal, thus enabling brighter fluorescence images with higher resolution for deep tissue observation.

UPLSAPO30XS: For a broader view and greater depth
Magnification: 30X, NA: 1.05 (silicone oil immersion), W.D.: 0.8 mm,
cover glass thickness: 0.13 – 0.19 mm, operating temperature: 23 – 37 °C

UPLSAPO40XS : For a good balance between field of view and resolution
Magnification: 40X, NA: 1.25 (silicone oil immersion), W.D.: 0.3 mm,
cover glass thickness: 0.13 – 0.19 mm, operating temperature: 23 – 37 °C

UPLSAPO60XS2: For 3D observations with superior resolution
Magnification: 60X, NA: 1.30 (silicone oil immersion), W.D.: 0.3 mm,
cover glass thickness: 0.15 – 0.19 mm, operating temperature: 23 – 37 °C

UPLSAPO100XS: For greater brightness at depth in closely defined regions
Magnification: 100X, NA: 1.35 (silicone oil immersion), W.D.: 0.2 mm, cover glass thickness: 0.13 – 0.19 mm, operating temperature: 23 – 37 °C

PLAPON60XOSC2: Enhance the Reliability of Colocalization Analysis with a Low Chromatic Aberration Objective

This oil immersion objective minimizes lateral and axial chromatic aberration in the 405–650 nm spectrum. Colocalization images are acquired reliably and images are measured with superior positional accuracy. The objective also compensates for chromatic aberration through near infrared up to 850 nm, making it the ideal choice for quantitative imaging.

Low Chromatic Aberration Objective
Magnification: 60X NA: 1.4 (oil immersion)
W.D.: 0.12 mm
Chromatic aberration compensation range: 405 – 650 nm
Optical data provided for each objective.

Performance Comparison of the PLAPON60XOSC2 and the UPLSAPO60XO

Reduce Spherical Aberration

The correction collar adjusts the lens position of objectives to correct the spherical aberration caused by refractive index mismatch, resulting in the improvement of image quality, such as resolution, brightness and contrast. The correction collar is especially necessary for objectives with high NA when they are used for super resolution imaging, because they are greatly affected by spherical aberration. The remote correction collar unit is useful for easy adjustment and improvement of the image quality, and operable on all UIS2 objectives which have a correction collar.

Choose the Frame That Suits Your Application

Inverted microscope

  • Suitable for observing cells cultured in a vessel.
  • The Z-drift compensator enables time-lapse observations that remain in focus.
  • Maintain the environmental conditions of cultured cells by adding a stage-top or full enclosure incubator.

Upright microscope (configured for imaging)

  • Optimized for fixed tissue and glass slide specimens.
  • Motorized nosepiece precisely maintains focus position.
  • Motorized 7-position nosepiece and condenser enable automated transitions from low to high magnification.

Upright microscope (configured for electrophysiology)

  • Ample space around the objectives enables patch-clamp devices to be installed.
  • Add additional space by lowering the stage position for experiments that require large sample handling.
  • Swing and slider nosepieces are available so objectives can be easily changed without interfering with the patch-clamp set-up.

Intuitive Software

Customizable and saveable layouts make it easy to tailor the interface to your workflow and experiment needs, from basic to complex.

 

Layout

Start by selecting your preferred display with specific tools for basic to complex acquisition.

Acquisition Condition

Reload settings that were ideal for your last experiment to provide consistency.

Acquisition

Activate basic to complex acquisitions with live ratio, intensity modulated display, quantitative region of interest (ROI) graphing or spectral unmixing display, and data backup for added security.

Viewer

Review data as it is generated. Generate 3D and 4D views and animations to explore and share data in depth.

Analysis

Extract data from images using online or offline processing. Analytical tools include Olympus super resolution technology (FV-OSR) and powerful cellSens software with features such as deconvolution, filtering, count and measure, and one-click macros.