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Microscope Components Guide • OLYMPUS CORPORATION is ISO9001/ISO14001 certified. • OLYMPUS CORPORATION is FM553994/ISO9001 certified. • Illumination devices for microscope have suggested lifetimes. Periodic inspections are required. Please visit our web site for details. • Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Choosing the Ideal UIS2 Optics Components for Your Equipment Printed in Japan M1703E-0310B

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Microscope ComponentsGuide

• OLYMPUS CORPORATION is ISO9001/ISO14001 certified.• OLYMPUS CORPORATION is FM553994/ISO9001 certified.• Illumination devices for microscope have suggested lifetimes. Periodic inspections are required. Please visit our web site for details.• Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

Choosing the Ideal UIS2 Optics Components for Your Equipment

Printed in Japan M1703E-0310B

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Contents

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The wide range of Olympus components introduced here

allows users in such diverse fields as research, inspection and production

to take advantage of the quality, flexibility and

outstanding optical performance of the UIS2 Optical System.

That's why installing Olympus microscope components is,

quite simply, the right choice for your equipment.

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Eyepieces/Filar Micrometer Eyepiece ------------------------------------------- 35

Widefield Eyepieces WHN10x, WHN10x-H, CROSSWHN10x, WH15x --------------------- 35

Super Widefield Eyepieces SWH10x-H, MICROSWH10x, CROSSSWH10x ------------------------------ 35

Filar Micrometer Eyepiece U-OSM --------------------------------------- 35

Revolving Nosepieces --------------------------------------------------------- 36 — 37

Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece U-5RE-2-------------------------------------- 36Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6RE--------------------------------------- 36Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC with ESD Treatment

U-D6RE-ESD --------------------------------- 36Septuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D7RE -------------------------------------- 36Centerable Quadruple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P4RE -------------------------------------- 36Centerable Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P6RE -------------------------------------- 36Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece for BF/DF

U-5BDRE ------------------------------------ 37Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece for BF/DF with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D5BDRE ----------------------------------- 37Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece for BF/DF with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6BDRE ----------------------------------- 37Centerable Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece

U-P5BDRE ----------------------------------- 37Adapter to Mount BF Objectives BD-M-AD ------------------------------------ 37

Video Camera Adapters ------------------------------------------------------- 38 — 39

C-mount Video Camera Ports U-TV0.25xC, U-TV0.35xC-2, U-TV0.5xC-3, U-TV0.63xC ------------------- 38

Video Camera Mount Adapters U-CMAD3, U-BMAD, U-SMAD, U-TMAD, U-FMT ----------------------------- 39

Video Camera Port U-TV1x-2 ------------------------------------ 39

Motorized Units ----------------------------------------------------------------- 40 — 44

Motorized BF/DF Reflected Light Illuminator+Motorized Nomarski DIC Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece+100 W Halogen Lamp Housing

BX-RLAA + U-D6REMC + U-LH100-3 ------- 40Motorized Universal Reflected Light Illuminator

BX-RFAA ------------------------------------- 40Motorized Sextuple BD Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6BDREMC ------------------------------- 41Motorized Centerable Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P5BDREMC -------------------------------- 41Motorized Quintuple BD Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D5BDREMC ------------------------------- 41Motorized Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6REMC ---------------------------------- 41Motorized Centerable Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P5REMC ----------------------------------- 41Control Unit BX-UCB -------------------------------------- 42Hand Switch U-HSTR2 ------------------------------------ 42Control Box for Motorized Nosepiece and BF/DF Illuminator

BX-REMCB ---------------------------------- 42AC Adapter for BX-REMCB U-ACAD4515 -------------------------------- 42Active Auto Focus Unit U-AFA2M-VIS -------------------------------- 43Motorized Reflected Filter Wheel U-FWR --------------------------------------- 43Motorized Illumination with Power Focus

BXFMA-F ------------------------------------ 44Focus Adjustment Knob Unit U-FH ----------------------------------------- 44Focus Adjustment Knob Interface U-IFFH --------------------------------------- 44

Deep Ultraviolet Observation System -------------------------------------------- 45

UV248 Compatible Intermediate TubeU-UVF248IM --------------------------------- 45

UV Quartz Light Guide U-UVF2FV/5FB ------------------------------- 45UV248 Compatible Light Source Box + Mercury Xenon Lamp Housing

U-UVF248LB + U-LH80HBXE ---------------- 45

Optical Terminology ------------------------------------------------------------ 46 — 50

Welcome to UIS2 Optics --------------------------------------------------------- 3 — 4

System Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 — 6

UIS2 Objective Lenses ---------------------------------------------------------- 7 — 19

M Plan Apochromat MPLAPON Series ------------------------------8M Plan Apochromat MPLAPON 100xO ------------------------------8M Plan SemiApochromat MPLFLN Series ------------------------------- 9Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat LMPLFLN Series ---------------------------- 10M Plan Achromat MPLN Series --------------------------------- 11LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat

LCPLFLN-LCD Series -------------------------12Super Long WD M Plan Achromat SLMPLN Series -------------------------------13IR Long WD M Plan Achromat LMPLN-IR Series -----------------------------14IR M Plan Achromat LCPLN-IR Series ------------------------------15M Plan SemiApochromat BD MPLFLN-BD Series ---------------------------16M Plan SemiApochromat BDP MPLFLN-BDP Series -------------------------17Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD

LMPLFLN-BD Series -------------------------18M Plan Achromat BD MPLN-BD Series -----------------------------19

Microscope System BXFM --------------------------------------------------- 20 — 23

BXFM Frame BXFM-F -------------------------------------- 20BXFM BXFM-F + BXFM-ILH + BXFM-ILHSPU ------- 21BXFM-S BXFM-F + BXFM-ILHS ----------------------- 22Universal Stand Type 2 SZ2-STU2 ----------------------------------- 23Compact Stand U-ST ----------------------------------------- 23Large Stand SZ-STL -------------------------------------- 23

Illumination Units --------------------------------------------------------------- 24 — 26

Reflected Light Illuminator for BF/DFBX-RLA2 ------------------------------------- 24

Universal Reflected Light IlluminatorBX-URA2 ------------------------------------ 24

Reflected Light Illuminators for BF BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD ----------------------- 25Reflected Light Illuminator for BF U-KMAS ------------------------------------- 26

Light Source Units -------------------------------------------------------------- 27 — 30

75 W Xenon Apo Lamp Housing U-LH75XEAPO ------------------------------- 27100 W Mercury Apo Lamp Housing

U-LH100HGAPO ----------------------------- 27100 W Mercury Lamp Housing U-LH100HG ---------------------------------- 27Power Supply Unit for Xenon Lamp

U-RX-T --------------------------------------- 27Power Supply Unit for Mercury Lamp

U-RFL-T ------------------------------------- 27100 W Halogen Lamp Housings U-LH100-3/U-LH100IR/U-LH100L-3 -------- 28External Power Supply TH4-100/200 -------------------------------- 28Hand switch TH4-HS -------------------------------------- 28Extension cord U-RMT --------------------------------------- 28DF converter for BX-URA2 U-RCV --------------------------------------- 29Fiber Adapter for Reflected Light Observation

U-LGAD -------------------------------------- 29Transmitted Light Guide Adapter SZX-TLGAD ---------------------------------- 29Light Source LG-PS2 -------------------------------------- 29Light Guide LG-SF ---------------------------------------- 29Double Lamp House Adapter U-DULHA ------------------------------------ 30

Observation Tubes ------------------------------------------------------------- 31 — 32

Widefield Trinocular Tube U-TR30-2 ------------------------------------ 31Widefield Trinocular Tube for IR U-TR30IR ------------------------------------ 31Widefield Erect Image Trinocular Tube

U-ETR-4 ------------------------------------- 31Single Port Tube with Lens U-TLU ---------------------------------------- 31Single Port Tube with Lens for IR U-TLUIR ------------------------------------- 31Super Widefield Trinocular Tube U-SWTR-3 ----------------------------------- 32Super Widefield Erect Image Trinocular Tube

U-SWETR ------------------------------------ 32Super Widefield Erect Image Tilting Trinocular Tube

MX-SWETTR --------------------------------- 32

Intermediate Tubes & Accessories ---------------------------------------- 33 — 34

Magnification Changer U-CA ----------------------------------------- 33Magnification Changer 2x U-ECA --------------------------------------- 33Trinocular Intermediate Attachment

U-TRU --------------------------------------- 33Dual Port U-DP ----------------------------------------- 34Dual Port 1x U-DP1xC ------------------------------------- 34Eyepoint Adjuster U-EPA2 -------------------------------------- 34Arrow Pointer U-APT --------------------------------------- 34

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light between the objective lens and tube lens,allowing the creation of user-specific or task-specific optical systems. To establish real flexibilitywith such a system, it is necessary to eliminate theoccurrence of coma aberration.

*In UIS2 objective lenses, the parfocal distance is designed at

45 mm and the focal length of the tube lens is 180 mm.

Basic Dimensions of UIS2 Optical System

The UIS2 optical system optimally correctsaberration with a dedicated telan lens and aneyepiece so that the coma aberration and flatnessare not degraded even when the telan lens exitpupil position is changed by changing theobjective lens and telan distance. This makes itpossible to use a distance of 50 mm to 170 mmfrom objective lens mounting position to the singleport tube with lens.

*Coma aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the end of

this document.

4. LighteningWeight has been reduced to approximately 2/3that of conventional products by using analuminum objective lens barrel cover. This hasthe effect of lightening the load on the devices atobjective lens up/down, suppressing vibrationsby lowering the inertial force at objective lensswitching, etc. (MPLFLN series, LMPLFLNseries)

5. Adoption of Eco-lensThe glass materials of UIS2 objective lenses areall lead- and cadmium-free eco-glass.

What is Infinity-corrected Optics?

UIS2 optics is an infinity-corrected optical system— in other words, a system in which light passesfrom the specimen through the objective lenswithout forming an image along the way. Instead,it travels in the form of infinity parallel rays to thetube lens. The tube lens is where the intermediateimage is formed, whereas in finite-correctedoptics, this is done by the objective lens.

Advantages of Infinity-corrected Optics

This system, known as "infinity-corrected optics",offers a number of advantages:

• There is no change in magnification even whenthe distance between the objective lens and tubelens is altered.

• With the total magnification remaining constant,there is no image aberration — even whenprisms or sliders are interposed between theobjective lens and the tube lens.

As thousands of users have found by experience,these advantages are crucial to composing theideal microscope optical system. What's more, itis even possible to freely insert or removeintermediate attachments in the parallel rays of

Features of UIS2 Objective Lenses

UIS2 objective lenses ensure compatibility (screwdiameter, optical performance) with the UIS opticalsystem and have the following features comparedto conventional objective lenses.

1. Wavefront Aberration ControlThe Olympus UIS2 objective lenses set a newstandard, with wavefront aberration control inaddition to common performance standards ofN.A. and W.D. Olympus challenges fartherhighest order optics which has not been fulfilledby the conventional standards. We offerexcellent performance objective lenses byminimizing the aberrations that lower resolution.*Wave front aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the

end of this document.

2. Objective Lenses with Excellent ImageParcentricityHigh power SemiApochromatic UIS2 objectivelenses make the centration tolerance betweenobjective lenses on the microscope nosepiecekeep the image within the enter of the field ofview even with digital cameras. (50x or higherpower in both MPLFLN and LMPLFLN series)

3. Improvement of Color ReproducibilityUIS2 objective lenses realize natural colorreproduction without any chromatic shifts usingstringently selected high transmittance glassand advanced coating technology that provideshigh transmittance which is flat over an ultra-wide band wavelength. In addition, since thetotal optical system, including the tube lens isdesigned to reproduce a natural color, clearimages faithful to the specimen are obtainedeven with digital imaging.

Welcome to UIS2 Optics

Figure 1 Infinity-corrected and Finite-corrected Optical System Principles

Infinity-corrected Optical System

Finite-corrected Optical System

Parallel Light Beam Eyepiece

Eyepiece

UIS/UIS2 Objective Lens

ObjectiveLens

Tube Lens Intermediate Image

IntermediateImage

43

Welcome to UIS2 Optics

UIS2:

The System That Maximizes the Advantage of Infinity-corrected Optics

Figure 3 Basic Dimensions of UIS2 Optical System

Objective Lens

U-TLU (Single Port Tube with Lens)

Image

Recommended Distance50–170 mm

* 40 mm

45 mm

* 84 mm

57.6 mm 102 mm

*Basic dimensions when our revolving nosepiece and illuminator are combined. When the position of the illuminator above is changed, illumination performance cannot be maintained.

Based on our conviction that the UIS2 systemis the best way to maximize the advantagesof infinity-corrected optical systems, weconfidently recommend the UIS2-featuredOlympus microscope units for all your high-precision needs in research, inspection andproduction equipment.

* Refer to the Olympus home page for detailed objective lenses specifications.

Figure 2 Advantages of Infinity-corrected Optical System

Infinity-corrected Optical System Finite-corrected Optical System

ObjectiveLens

Tube Lens ObjectiveLens

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System Diagram System Diagram

5 6

SHUTTERSHUTTER

5 6

SHUTTER

U-ANU-AN360-3U-AN360IR

LG-SFLG-PS2

U-LH100HGAPOU-LH100HGU-LH75XEAPO

U-LH100-3U-LH100L-3U-LH100IR

Super Widefield TrinocularObservation Tubes

Widefield Trinocular Observation Tubes

U-TLUU-TLUIR

U-25ND6, U-25ND25, U-25LBD, U-25IF550, U-25L42, U-25FR, U-BP1100IR, U-BP1200IR

U-PO3U-POIR

SZ2-STU2

U-LGAD

TH4-100 TH4-HS

U-STSZ-STL

BXFM-ILHBXFM-ILHS

BXFM-F

BXFM-ILHSPU

WHN Eyepieces

SWH Eyepieces

BX-RLA2

ND

FS

AS

BX-URA2

U-RCV

U-KMAS SZX-TLGAD

U-DULHA

BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD

U-POTP3

FS AS

U-TV0.25xC U-TV0.35xC-2 U-TV0.5xC-3 U-TV0.63xC

U-TMADU-BMAD U-SMAD

U-FMT

U-CMAD3

Video Camera

C-mount

Video CameraS Mount 2/3"

Video CameraF Mount

Video Camera

B Mount 2/3"

U-TV1x-2

Revolving Nosepiece(refer to pages 36-37)

Illumination Systems and Power Supply(refer to pages 24-30)

Focusing Units(refer to pages 20-23)

Stands(refer to page 23)

Video System (refer to pages 38-39)

Observation/Single Tubes and Eyepieces(refer to pages 31-32, 35)

U-RFL-TU-RX-T

BXFM System Diagram Motorized Unit System Diagram

BXFM-A System Diagram

*Different types may be offered in each area.

See manual

TH4-100 TH4-HS

U-D5BDREMCU-D6BDREMC

U-D6REMC

U-FWO

BX-RFAA

U-AFA2M-VIS

BX-RLAAU-LH100-3U-LH100L-3

U-FWR

Intermediate Tubes(refer to pages 33-34)

Observation Tubes(refer to pages 30-31)

U-DICRHC

U-DICR

U-DICRH

U-AN360-3

U-25ND6U-25ND25U-25LBDU-25IF550U-25L42U-25FR

U-PO3

U-AN

U-HSTR2BX-UCB*

U-ZPCBZ Board

U-POTP3

PC

analySIS FIVEControl Software

Mirror Units

U-LH100HGAPOU-LH100HGU-LH75XEAPO

BF/DF Objective Lenses

BF Objective Lenses

BD-M-AD

(refer to pages 27-28)

(refer to pages 40-44)

(refer to pages 7-19)(refer to page 37)

* BX-REMCB is also available for BX-RLAA + motorized revolving nosepiece control (refer to page 42).

MX-AFDIC U-AN

U-RFL-TU-RX-T

See manual

U-D6REMCU-P5REMCU-D5BDREMCU-D6BDREMCU-P6BDREMC

U-AFA2M-VIS

U-LH100-3U-LH100L-3

U-LH100HGU-LH75XEAPO

U-FWR

Objective Lenses

BXFMA-F

U-IFFH

U-FH

U-RMT

ø32 Filter

Auxiliary Lens(provided with the BXFMA-F)

U-RFL-TU-RX-T

Video System(refer to pages 38-39)

Observation Tubes(refer to pages 31-32)

U-LGADLG-PS2LG-SF

(refer to page 27)

(refer to page 28)

(refer to page 29)

MX-AFDIC U-AN

U-HSTR2

BX-UCB

PC

analySIS FIVEControl Software

U-ZPCBZ Board

(refer to page 44)

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■ Objective Lens Series List

UIS2 Objective Lenses

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UIS2 Objective Lenses

8

M P L (Plan) F L N - 1 0 0 B D

■ Meaning of Abbreviations Shown on Objective Lens

■ Objective Lens Notation

■ Features of Objective Lens Series

None: Brightfield BD: Brightfield/Darkfield BDP: Brightfield/Darkfield/

PolarizingIR: IR LCD: LCD

Number:Objective LensMagnification

Series Magnification BF DF DIC*1 POL FL F.N. (Field Number) RemarksMPLAPON 50/100 \ \ U \ 26.5MPLAPON O 100 \ 26.5MPLFLN

1.25/2.5 \ 1.25x: 22 /2.5x: 26.5Use together with polarizer and analyzer recommended.

5/10/20/40*2/50/100 \ \U \ \*3 26.5LMPLFLN 5/10/20/50/100 \ \L \ \ 26.5MPLN 5/10/20/50/100 \ 22LCPLFLN-LCD 20/50/100 \ \L 26.5 for LCDSLMPLN 20/50/100 \ 26.5LMPLN-IR 5/10 \ 22 for near-IR observationLCPLN-IR 20/50/100 \ 22 for near-IR observationMPLFLN-BD 5/10/20/50/100/150 \ \ \U \ \*3 26.5MPLFLN-BDP 5/10/20/50/100 \ \ aU a \*3 26.5LMPLFLN-BD 5/10/20/50/100 \ \ \L \ \ 26.5MPLN-BD 5/10/20/50/100 \ \ 22

*1 DIC Prism U-DICR: UM/LM Position, U-DICRHC: LM Position Fixed, U-DICRH: UM Position Fixed. *2 40x: BF Only *3 5–20x: U Excitation Also Possible \: Responds a: Optimally Responds BF: Brightfield DF: Darkfield DIC: Differential Interference Contrast POL: Polarized light FL: Fluorescence

M: Metallurgical (no cover)LM: Long Working Distance

Metallurgical UseSLM: Super Long Working

Distance Metallurgical UseLC: Observation Through

Substrate

None: Achromat/Corrects Aberration at 2 Wavelengths of Blue and Red

FL: SemiApochromat/Corrects Chromatic Aberration in the Visible Range(violet~red)

APO: Apochromat/Optimally Corrects Chromatic Aberration in the EntireVisible Band (violet~red)

PL: Plan/Corrects FieldCurvature of the Periphery ofthe Image Plane

Magnification Objective Lenses Series Abbreviation (PL: Plan)

N.A. (Numerical Aperture)

Field Number

For Brightfield Observation

Infinity-corrected Optical System

Cover Glass Thickness (no cover)

a MPLAPON Series: M Plan Apochromat — P 8Plan Apochromat objective lenses that correct chromatic aberrations at the highest level.Olympus guarantees* optical performance (wavefront aberration) with a Strehl ratio** of 95%or better. They are also designed for use with Olympus' U-AFA2M active AF unit.

a MPLAPON 100xO: M Plan Apochromat — P 8This is a Plan Apochromat objective lens of the oil-immersion type*** that features anumerical aperture of 1.4. It provides the highest level of chromatic aberration correctionand a high resolving power.

a MPLFLN Series: M Plan SemiApochromat — P 9Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.The lineup consists of 8 objective lenses ranging from 1.25x to 100x, and secures a W.D. of1 mm or longer (except 40x). Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses isstandardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched when changing themagnification (40x is not applicable to DIC observation). For ultra low magnifications (1.25x,2.5x), use together with analyzer and polarizer of the reflected light illuminator.

a LMPLFLN Series: Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat — P 10Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correctionfor chromatic aberration. Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventingcollision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100xobjective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switchedwhen changing the magnification.

a MPLN Series: M Plan Achromat — P 11Plan Achromat objective lenses providing excellent image flatness up to F.N. 22.

a LCPLFLN-LCD Series: LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat — P 12Perfect objective lens series for observation of LCD panels and other samples through aglass substrate. Aberration correction matched to the glass thickness is accomplished usinga correction collar.

a SLMPLN Series: Super Long WD M Plan Achromat — P 13Plan Achromat objective lenses with high magnification and super long working distance.Three magnifications, 20x, 50x and 100x are available. For 5x or 10x objective lenses,select from the LMPLFLN Series.

a LMPLN-IR Series: IR Long WD M Plan Achromat — P 14Objective lens series exclusive for the near-infrared microscopy largely of the internalstructure in silicon wafers.

a LCPLN-IR Series: IR Long WD M Plan Achromat — P 15Exclusive for the near-infrared microscopy largely of the internal structure in silicon wafers,LCPLN-IR series has correction collar for aberration dependent on thickness of silicon orglass substrate.

a MPLFLN-BD Series: M Plan SemiApochromat BD — P 16Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.The series secures a W.D. of 1 mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-150xobjective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switchedwhen changing the magnification.

a MPLFLN-BDP Series: M Plan SemiApochromat BDP — P 17Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.The series secures a W.D. of 1 mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100xobjective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switchedwhen changing the magnification. The BDP series optimizing brightfield/darkfield andpolarized light characteristics is perfect for Nomarski DIC and polarized light observations.

a LMPLFLN-BD Series: Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD — P 18Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correctionfor chromatic aberration. Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventingcollision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100xobjective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switchedwhen changing the magnification.

a MPLN-BD Series: M Plan Achromat BD — P 19Plan Achromat objective lenses providing excellent image flatness up to F.N. 22.

* Definition of guaranteed values: Measurements assessed with Olympus’ Interferometer forTransmitted Wavefront Measurement under specified conditions (measurement: temp.23°C±1°C; assessment: measurement within the 97% range of the pupil dia.).

** Strehl ratio: Indicates in percent (%) the ratio of the proportion of light that an actualoptical system can concentrate with respect to the proportion of light concentrated in theimage plane (central intensity) by an ideal, aberration-free optical system, with the latterserving as 100%. A higher percentage indicates a higher quality optical system.

*** Specified oil: IMMOIL-F30CC

M Plan ApochromatMPLAPON SeriesPlan Apochromat objective lenses that correct chromatic aberrations at the highest level. Olympus guarantees* opticalperformance (wavefront aberration) with a Strehl ratio** of 95% or better. They are also designed for use with Olympus' U-AFA2M active AF unit.

Unit: mm

MPLAPON100xMPLAPON50x

MPLAPON 50x 0.95 0.35 3.6 139 500 0.44 1.0 500 0.53 1.0

MPLAPON 100x 0.95 0.35 1.8 125 1000 0.22 0.67 1000 0.27 0.7

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

ø20.32

ø28.5

ø20.3

ø18.9

ø8.8

4.5

45

(44.

65)

41.6

2

41 37.9

8

W.D

.=0.

35

ø5.5

ø16

ø20.2

ø28

4.5

ø20.32

45

(44.

65)

42.7

8

42.4 38

.43

W.D

.=0.

35

* Definition of guaranteed values: Measurementsassessed with Olympus’ Interferometer forTransmitted Wavefront Measurement under specifiedconditions (measurement: temp. 23°C±1°C;assessment: measurement within the 97% range ofthe pupil dia.).

** Strehl ratio: Indicates in percent (%) the ratio of theproportion of light that an actual optical system canconcentrate with respect to the proportion of lightconcentrated in the image plane (central intensity) byan ideal, aberration-free optical system, with the latterserving as 100%. A higher percentage indicates ahigher quality optical system.

M Plan ApochromatMPLAPON 100xOThis is a Plan Apochromat objective lens of the oil-immersion type*** that features a numerical aperture of 1.4. It provides thehighest level of chromatic aberration correction and a high resolving power.

Unit: mm

MPLAPON100xO

MPLAPON 100xO 1.4 0.1 1.8 158 1000 0.22 0.59 1000 0.27 0.59

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

ø6.6

ø17.5

ø22

ø30

4.5

ø20.32

45

(44.

9)

43.4

96

41.6

76

36.9

09

W.D

.=0.

1

*** Specified Oil: IMMOIL-F30CC

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UIS2 Objective Lenses

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UIS2 Objective Lenses

9

Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat (W.D.: Working Distance)

LMPLFLN SeriesLong working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. Suitablewith samples having a height difference and in preventing collision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupilposition of the 5x–100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched whenchanging the magnification.

LMPLFLN 5x 0.13 22.5 36 50 50 4.4 70 50 5.3 70

LMPLFLN 10x 0.25 21.0 18 54 100 2.2 18 100 2.7 18

LMPLFLN 20x 0.40 12.0 9 73 200 1.1 6.1 200 1.3 6.1

LMPLFLN 50x 0.50 10.6 3.6 77 500 0.44 2.5 500 0.53 2.5

LMPLFLN 100x 0.80 3.4 1.8 94 1000 0.22 0.87 1000 0.27 0.87

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Weight(g)

Focal Distancef (mm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

Unit: mm

454.

5

W.D

.=21

(24)

ø22.4

ø26

ø26

ø17

ø26

22.1

ø15.2

45

W.D

.=22

.5

4.9

(22.

5)

ø25.4

22.2

4.8

(33)

W.D

.=12

45

29.3

1

ø20.32ø20.32ø20.32

ø26

ø18.2

W.D

.=3.

4(4

1.6)

454.

7

ø20.32ø20.32

ø12.5

ø15

ø18.1

41.1 37

.26

ø26

45

W.D

.=10

.6(3

4.4)

4.9

30.4

LMPLFLN5x LMPLFLN10x LMPLFLN20x

LMPLFLN50x LMPLFLN100x

M Plan SemiApochromatMPLFLN SeriesPlan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. The lineup consists of 8 objective lensesranging from 1.25x to 100x, and secures a W.D. of 1 mm or longer (except 40x). Since the exit pupil position of the 5x–100x objectivelenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched when changing the magnification (40x is not applicableto DIC observation). For ultra low magnifications (1.25x, 2.5x), use together with analyzer and polarizer of the reflected light illuminator.

ø28

ø20.32

ø28

ø20.32 ø20.32 ø20.32

ø30

ø29

ø28.6

ø30

ø29

ø24.5

ø26

ø20.9

ø26

ø14.5

4.9

W.D

.=3.

5

45 (41.

5)

41.2

454.

9

(34.

3)W

.D.=

10.7

31.6

454.

5

W.D

.=20

W.D

.=11

(25)

22.5

5

(34)

4.5

45

28.4

1

ø20.32 ø20.32 ø20.32

ø8.5

ø14.4

ø16

ø25.8

ø7.8

ø15.2

ø17.8

ø26

ø26

ø12.1

W.D

.=3.

1

4.5

(41.

9)

45

35.1

W.D

.=1

454.

8

(44) 38

.4

42.4

42.6

1

4.5

45

W.D

.=0.

63(4

4.37

)

41.4

40.5 35

.6

ø20.32

ø10.7

ø15.2

ø17.8

ø26

4.8

45

W.D

.=1

(44) 41

.78

40.8 36

.8

MPLFLN1.25x* MPLFLN2.5x* MPLFLN5x MPLFLN10x

MPLFLN20x MPLFLN40x MPLFLN50x MPLFLN100x

MPLFLN 1.25x 0.04 3.5 145 122 12.5 17.6 870 — — —

MPLFLN 2.5x 0.08 10.7 72 106 25 8.8 220 25 10.6 220

MPLFLN 5x 0.15 20.0 36 51.5 50 4.4 59 50 5.3 59

MPLFLN 10x 0.30 11.0 18 68.1 100 2.2 15 100 2.7 15

MPLFLN 20x 0.45 3.1 9 70.4 200 1.1 5.2 200 1.3 5.1

MPLFLN 40x 0.75 0.63 4.5 120 400 0.55 1.66 400 0.66 1.66

MPLFLN 50x 0.80 1.0 3.6 89.9 500 0.44 1.3 500 0.53 1.3

MPLFLN 100x 0.90 1.0 1.8 90.9 1000 0.22 0.73 1000 0.27 0.73

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

Unit: mm

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UIS2 Objective LensesUIS2 Objective Lenses

11 12

LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromatLCPLFLN-LCD SeriesPerfect objective lens series for observation of LCD panels and other samples through a glass substrate. Aberration correctionmatched to the glass thickness is accomplished using a correction collar.

Objective Lens LCPLFLN20xLCD LCPLFLN50xLCD LCPLFLN100xLCD

Corresponding Glass Thickness (mm) 0–1.2 0–1.2 0–0.7

Correction Collar Indication 0 0.7 1.2 0 0.7 1.2 0 0.5 0.7

Working Distance (mm) 8.3 7.8 7.4 3.0 2.5 2.2 1.2 0.98 0.9

Correction System Correction Collar Correction Collar Correction Collar

LCPLFLN 20xLCD 0.45 7.8 9 146 200 1.1 5.2 200 1.3 5.2

LCPLFLN 50xLCD 0.70 2.5 3.6 170 500 0.44 1.6 500 0.53 1.6

LCPLFLN 100xLCD 0.85 0.9 1.8 185 1000 0.22 0.79 1000 0.27 0.79

NumericalAperture

Working Distance**(mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36") **The figure shown here is the value when the correction collar indication is 0.7. *** To be available in the beginning of 2007

Unit: mm

W.D

.=0.

9(4

3.63

8)

45.2

38 *

43.4

41.6

27.5 20

ø25

ø20.32

ø15.2

ø29.5

4.5

(36.

738)

45.2

38 *

W.D

.=7.

8

t=0.

7

t=0.

7

t=0.

7

W.D

.=2.

5

4.5

ø20.32

ø15

ø25

ø29.5

ø31

36.5

5

34.7

5 24.5 20

45.2

38 *

4.8

(42.

038)

ø20.32

ø12.77

ø17.84

ø25

ø29.5 ø31

ø31

40.4

5

38.6

5

25

20

LCPLFLN20xLCD*** LCPLFLN50xLCD*** LCPLFLN100xLCD***

* Value at glass thickness 0.7 mm observation.

Unit: mm

M Plan AchromatMPLN SeriesPlan Achromat objective lenses providing excellent image flatness up to F.N. 22.

MPLN 5x 0.10 20.0 36 64 50 4.4 98

MPLN 10x 0.25 10.6 18 80 100 2.2 18

MPLN 20x 0.40 1.3 9 111 200 1.1 6.1

MPLN 50x 0.75 0.38 3.6 113 500 0.44 1.4

MPLN 100x 0.90 0.21 1.8 116 1000 0.22 0.73

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Field ofView (mm)

Depth of Focus(µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

ø20.32 ø20.32 ø20.32

ø6

ø11.9

ø15.8

ø24

ø21

ø24

ø24

ø16

ø12

ø10.5

454.

5

23.4

(25)

W.D

.=20

W.D

.=10

.6(3

4.4)

4.5

45

32.7

1

28.8

33.6

4.5

(43.

7)

45

W.D

.=1.

3

37.2

41.3

42.4

ø20.32 ø20.32

ø6

ø11.9

ø15.8

ø24

ø4.4

ø11.6

ø15.6

ø24

(44.

62)

W.D

.=0.

38

4.5

45

37.2

41.3

42.6

2

W.D

.=0.

21(4

4.79

)

454.

5

38.7

42.8

43.1

6

MPLN5x MPLN10x MPLN20x

MPLN50x MPLN100x

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UIS2 Objective Lenses

1413

UIS2 Objective Lenses

IR Long WD M Plan AchromatLMPLN-IR SeriesObjective lens series exclusive for the near-infrared microscopy largely of the internal structure in silicon wafers.

ø20.32

4.5

4.5

20

(27.

05)

45W

D=1

8

18

(21.

5)W

D=2

3

45

ø20.32

ø14.4

ø22

ø26

ø20.6

ø24

LMPLN5xIR LMPLN10xIR

Unit: mm

LMPLN 5xIR 0.1 23 36 55

LMPLN 10xIR 0.3 18 18 78

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

UIS Objective Lenses

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

Unit: mm

Super Long WD M Plan AchromatSLMPLN SeriesPlan Achromat objective lenses with high magnification and super long working distance. Three magnifications, 20x, 50x and100x are available. For 5x or 10x objective lenses, select from the LMPLFLN series.

19.3

19.8

(20)

45

ø20.32

ø16.1

ø25

ø26

WD

=25

4.9

24.1

26.3

(27)

45

ø20.32

ø16.9

ø17.3

ø21.4

ø26

4.9

WD

=18

36.2

37.2

(37.

4)

45

ø20.32

ø14.7

ø26

ø23.8

4.9

WD

=7.

6

SLMPLN20x SLMPLN50x SLMPLN100x

SLMPLN 20x 0.25 25 9 56 200 1.1 11.4 200 1.3 11.4

SLMPLN 50x 0.35 18 3.6 74 500 0.44 4.2 500 0.53 4.2

SLMPLN 100x 0.6 7.6 1.8 100 1000 0.22 1.3 1000 0.27 1.3

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

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1615

UIS2 Objective LensesUIS2 Objective Lenses

M Plan SemiApochromat BD (BD: Brightfield/Darkfield)

MPLFLN-BD SeriesPlan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. The series secures a W.D. of 1 mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-150x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prismdoes not have to be switched when changing the magnification.

MPLFLN 5xBD 0.15 12.0 36 95.5 50 4.4 59 50 5.3 59

MPLFLN 10xBD 0.30 6.5 18 82.8 100 2.2 15 100 2.7 15

MPLFLN 20xBD 0.45 3.0 9 87.7 200 1.1 5.2 200 1.3 5.2

MPLFLN 50xBD 0.80 1.0 3.6 99.8 500 0.44 1.3 500 0.53 1.3

MPLFLN 100xBD 0.90 1.0 1.8 98.9 1000 0.22 0.73 1000 0.27 0.73

MPLFLN 150xBD 0.90 1.0 1.2 104.8 1500 0.15 0.6 1500 0.18 0.6

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W26x0.706

Unit: mm

ø26 ø26 ø26

ø16

ø22.4

ø29.5

ø32

ø22

ø16.8

ø26.2

ø27

ø32

ø22

ø17

ø27.5

ø28.5

ø32

4.5

W.D

.=12

W.D

.=6.

5

45

(33) 31

.5

31 30.2

5

(38.

5)

4.5

45

37 36.5

34.1

4.5

(42)

45 39.5

39 35.9

7

W.D

.=3

ø26 ø26 ø26

ø20

ø27.2

ø32

ø20

ø27.2

ø32

ø27.2

ø20

ø32

(44)

4.5

W.D

.=1

45

41

4.5

W.D

.=1

W.D

.=1

45 (44) 41

4.5

45 (44) 41

MPLFLN5xBD MPLFLN10xBD MPLFLN20xBD

MPLFLN50xBD MPLFLN100xBD MPLFLN150xBD

IR M Plan AchromatLCPLN-IR SeriesExclusive for the near-infrared microscopy largely of the internal structure in silicon wafers, LCPLN-IR series has correction collar for aberration dependent on thickness of silicon or glass substrate.

4.5

4.5

4.5

19.8

8

19.8

19.8

27.5

43.4

43.8

45

WD

=1.2

25

29.5

31.2

(40.

5)

45

WD

=4.5

24.3

8

(36.

62)

45

WD

=8.3

34.4

ø20.32 ø20.32

ø17.7

ø25

ø29.5

ø31

ø20.32

ø15.2

ø17.82

ø25

ø29.5

ø31

ø14.64

ø14.94

ø25

ø29.5

ø31

LCPLN20xIR LCPLN50xIR LCPLN100xIR

Unit: mm

Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")* The figure shown here is the value when the correction collar indication is 0.

LCPLN 20xIR 0.45 8.3 9 149

LCPLN 50xIR 0.65 4.5 3.6 169

LCPLN 100xIR 0.85 1.2 1.8 184

NumericalAperture*

Working Distance*(mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

UIS Objective Lenses

Objective Lens(magnification)

Objective Lens LCPLN20xIR LCPLN50xIR LCPLN100xIR

Corresponding Silicon Thickness (mm) 0–1.2 0–1.2 0–1.0

Correction Collar Indication 0 0.7 1.2 0 0.6 1.2 0 0.5 1

Working Distance* (mm) 8.3 8.2 8.0 4.5 4.3 4.1 1.2 1.1 1.0

Correction System Correction Collar Correction Collar Correction Collar

Silicon thickness correction

Objective Lens LCPLN20xLCD LCPLN50xLCD LCPLN100xLCD

Corresponding Glass Thickness (mm) 0–1.2 0–1.2 0–0.7

Correction Collar Indication 0 0.7 1.2 0 1.2 0 0.7

Working Distance* (mm) 8.3 7.9 7.6 4.5 3.7 1.2 0.9

Correction System Correction Collar Correction Collar Correction Collar

Silicon thickness correction

*With the use of 1100 nm laser.

*With the use of 1064 nm laser.

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UIS2 Objective Lenses

17

Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD (BD: Brightfield/Darkfield)

LMPLFLN-BD SeriesLong working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. Suitablewith samples having a height difference and in preventing collision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupilposition of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched whenchanging the magnification.

LMPLFLN 5xBD 0.13 15.0 36 81 50 4.4 70 50 5.3 70

LMPLFLN 10xBD 0.25 10.0 18 84 100 2.2 18 100 2.7 18

LMPLFLN 20xBD 0.40 12.0 9 86 200 1.1 6.1 200 1.3 6.1

LMPLFLN 50xBD 0.50 10.6 3.6 85 500 0.44 2.5 500 0.53 2.5

LMPLFLN 100xBD 0.80 3.3 1.8 102 1000 0.22 0.87 1000 0.27 0.87

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W26x0.706

Unit: mm

LMPLFLN5xBD LMPLFLN10xBD LMPLFLN20xBD

LMPLFLN50xBD LMPLFLN100xBD

45

W.D

.=15

(30)

ø26

ø16.2

ø22.4

ø28

ø29.5

ø32

26.6

26.2 24

W.D

.=10

(35)

45

ø26

ø15.5

ø21.9

ø28.2

ø30

ø32

32.3

32 30.2

4.55

W.D

.=12

(33)

454.

5

ø26

ø22

ø23

ø28

ø30

ø32

32.5

32.2

31.3

W.D

.=3.

3(4

1.7)

454.

7

ø26

ø21

ø29

ø32

37.7

37.3

36.5

ø30.3

ø26

ø23

ø20.7

ø28

ø32

W.D

.=10

.6

454.

8

(34.

4)

33 32.7

31.8

UIS2 Objective Lenses

Screw: W26x0.706

Unit: mm

MPLFLN 5xBDP 0.15 12.0 36 95.5 50 4.4 59 50 5.3 59

MPLFLN 10xBDP 0.25 6.5 18 83.3 100 2.2 18 100 2.7 18

MPLFLN 20xBDP 0.40 3.0 9 88.5 200 1.1 6.1 200 1.3 6.1

MPLFLN 50xBDP 0.75 1.0 3.6 100.5 500 0.44 1.4 500 0.53 1.4

MPLFLN 100xBDP 0.90 1.0 1.8 101.5 1000 0.22 0.73 1000 0.27 0.73

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Fieldof View (mm)

Depth ofFocus (µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Super Widefield Eyepiece SWH10xField Number 26.5

Objective Lens(magnification)

MPLFLN5xBDP MPLFLN10xBDP MPLFLN20xBDP

MPLFLN50xBDP MPLFLN100xBDP

ø26 ø26 ø26

ø22.4

ø16

ø29.3

ø32

ø26

ø22

ø16.8

ø27

ø32

ø27.5

ø22

ø17

ø28.5

ø32

45

W.D

.=12

W.D

.=6.

5

W.D

.=3

4.5

(33)

31.5

31 30.2

5

(38.

5)

4.5

45

37 36.5

34.1

4.5

(42) 39

.5

39 35.9

7

45

ø26 ø26

ø32

ø27.5

ø20

ø32

ø27.5

ø20

W.D

.=1

W.D

.=1

(44)

4.5

45

41

4.5

45 (44) 41

M Plan SemiApochromat BDP (BDP: Brightfield/Darkfield/Polarizing)

MPLFLN-BDP SeriesPlan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. The series secures a W.D. of 1 mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prismdoes not have to be switched when changing the magnification. The BDP series optimizing brightfield/darkfield and polarizedlight characteristics is perfect for Nomarski DIC and polarized light observations.

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BXFM FrameBXFM-FWidely used system that allows use in combination with fiber illumination, motorized revolving nosepiece and telan lens unit.Can easily be integrated into other equipment. Attach to the equipment by rear bolt mounting screw or pillar mounting hole.

2019

Microscope System BXFM

Weight: 1.9kg Unit: mm

98 110

80

58.5

0.5

(13)

(13)

55

237

4–M4 Depth 9

4–M4 Depth 7Pillar Mount Hole Center

66.2

1617

1734

36

35

82

4-M8 Depth 8Bolt Mount Screw

0.5

1710

0

124

36

ø32H8Pillar Mount Hole

84

Str

oke

2A00002

UIS2 Objective Lenses

M Plan Achromat BD (BD: Brightfield/Darkfield)

MPLN-BD SeriesPlan Achromat objective lenses providing excellent image flatness up to F.N. 22.

MPLN 5xBD 0.10 12.0 36 137 50 4.4 98

MPLN 10xBD 0.25 6.5 18 155 100 2.2 18

MPLN 20xBD 0.40 1.3 9 162 200 1.1 6.1

MPLN 50xBD 0.75 0.38 3.6 157 500 0.44 1.4

MPLN 100xBD 0.90 0.21 1.8 160 1000 0.22 0.73

NumericalAperture

Working Distance (mm)

Focal Distancef (mm)

Weight(g)

TotalMagnifications

Practical Field ofView (mm)

Depth of Focus(µm)

UIS2 Objective Lenses Widefield Eyepiece WHN10xField Number 22

Objective Lens(magnification)

Screw: W26x0.706

Unit: mm

MPLN10xBD MPLN20xBD

MPLN100xBD

ø26 ø26 ø26

ø32

ø30.5

ø29.3

ø16

ø32

ø32

ø29

ø23.6

ø17

ø27

ø26

ø22

ø16.8

4.5

W.D

.=12

45

(33)

31.5

31 30.2

5

45

(38.

5)W

.D.=

6.5

4.5

37 36.5

34.0

1

(4.5

)

W.D

.=1.

3(4

3.7)

45 42.5 41

ø26 ø26

ø29

ø32

ø23.1

ø20.7

ø10

ø29

ø32

ø27

ø23

ø10

W.D

.=0.

38(4

4.62

)

454.

5

43.6

8

42.5 41

W.D

.=0.

21(4

4.79

)

454.

5

43.7

1

42.5 41

43.3

3

MPLN5xBD

MPLN50xBD

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Microscope System BXFM

2221

ø32

169

Stroke19-49

124

84

208

290

2040

45

106 187

92.5

Specimen Surface

BXFM-S Combination SampleBXFM-F + BXFM-ILHS + TR30-2 + U-KMAS + U-LH100L-3

Weight: 5.5 kg (exclude objective lens) Unit: mm

BXFM-SBXFM-F + BXFM-ILHSCompact focusing unit suitable for building into existing equipment.

Weight: 2.4kg Unit: mm

20

Str

oke

723

Light Axis

4540

84

141

59

106 Holder Mounting PositionPillar Axis

Revolving NosepieceMounting Position

Objective Lens Mounting Position

Specimen Position

* For installation dimensions, refer to those for the BXFM-F.

Microscope System BXFM

BXFMBXFM-F + BXFM-ILH + BXFM-ILHSPUAccommodates the reflected light brightfield/darkfield and fluorescence illuminators.

Weight: 3.2kg Unit: mm

11

Light Axis

Light Axis

165130

83

4540

72

237

3.5

Holder Mounting Position

Pillar Axis

Revolving Nosepiece Mounting Position

Objective Lens Mounting Position

Str

oke

Specimen Position

180

587

220 180

249

130

87.5

83

ø 32

403.

545

165

11 17-4

7 S

trok

e12

4

Specimen Surface

BXFM Combination SampleBXFM-F + BXFM-ILH + BXFM-ILHSPU + TR30-2 + BX-RLA2 + U-LH100L-3

Weight: 8.2kg (exclude objective lens) Unit: mm* For installation dimensions, refer to those for the BXFM-F.

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Illumination Units

2423

Universal Reflected Light IlluminatorBX-URA2Suitable for observations ranging from brightfield to fluorescence. Six mirror units can be attached to this reflected light illuminator simultaneously.

Reflected Light Illuminator for BF/DFBX-RLA2ND filters are linked when exchanging between brightfield and darkfield.

Unit Name Description Weight (g)U-25LBD LBD Filter Slider 20U-25IF550 IF550 Filter Slider 20U-25ND6 ND Filter 20U-25ND25 ND Filter 20U-25FR Frost Filter Slider 20U-25L42 UV-cut Filter 20U-PO3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71U-POTP3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71

with Tint PlateU-AN360-3 360° Rotatable Analyzer Slider 79U-AN Analyzer Slider for Reflected Light 50U-DICR DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130U-DICRH DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high resolution type)U-DICRHC DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high contrast type)

Accessories

Unit Name Description Weight (g)U-25LBD LBD Filter Slider 20U-25IF550 IF550 Filter Slider 20U-25ND6 ND Filter 20U-25ND25 ND Filter 20U-25FR Frost Filter Slider 20U-25L42 UV-cut Filter 20U-PO3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71U-POTP3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71

with Tint PlateU-AN360-3 360° Rotatable Analyzer Slider 79U-AN Analyzer Slider for Reflected Light 50U-DICR DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130U-DICRH DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high resolution type)U-DICRHC DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high contrast type)U-MBF3 Mirror Unit for Reflected Brightfield 80U-MDF3* Mirror Unit for Reflected Darkfield 80U-MDIC3 Mirror Unit for Reflected DIC 80U-MBFL3 Mirror Unit for Reflected Brightfield, 80

for High Intensity Light SourceU-MWUS3 Fluorescence Mirror Unit for 80

Reflected (U excitation)U-MWBS3 Fluorescence Mirror Unit for 80

Reflected (B excitation)U-MWGS3 Fluorescence Mirror Unit for 80

Reflected (G excitation)

Accessories

Unit: mm

Weight: 3.8 kg

ø84

88

843.

5

41

367

26141

12

(17.9°)

76

11.6

1711

.6

86.8 27.2

(152

)

135°Illuminator Mounting Position

Revolving Nosepiece MountingPosition

31.5144

3046

ø75

88108

38.756.829.4

16.212

1311.8

1726

843.

5

41

335265

45

3010

7.5

7.5

17.5

35

Illuminator Mounting Position

Revolving Nosepiece MountingPosition

* U-RCV (DF converter for BX-URA2) is needed with darkfield observation.

Weight: 3.4 kg

Microscope System BXFM

U-STCompact Stand

Weight: 5 kg Unit: mmWeight: 1.8 kg

10673 143

88

ø110

133

ø32

4913

3

20

35

ø40130

503

ø25

Ø32

214~435622

350300

180º

90

50.5

30º

250

300

StandsA wide variety of stands are available to suit different applications and purposes.

Item Specifications

1 Diameter of Focusing Arm ø32 mmor Fixing Section of Tube

2 Vertical Pole Diameter ø40 mm

3 Horizontal Poles Diameters ø25 mm(both upper and lower poles)

4 Stroke Horizontal: 234 mm, Vertical: 205 mm

5 Movement Range Horizontal: 541 (435+106) mm max.(vertical pole — BXFM-S optical axis)

6 Maximum Specimen Forward: 10 kg Weight (within 90-degree area)

Transverse Direction: 6 kgBackward Direction: 7 kg(at maximum stroke)

7 Weight 30 kg

Major Specifications

SZ2-STU2Universal Stand Type 2

SZ-STLLarge Stand

160

320

400

ø32

17.5

45

46

267

* The rotation angle of the horizontal arm can restrict to 90 degrees with stopper.

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Illumination Units

2625

Reflected Light Illuminator for BFU-KMASVery compact reflected light illuminator with reduced depth.

Weight: 1.2 kg

Unit: mm

ø75

88

198155

21

646

21

Unit Name Description Weight (g)U-25LBD LBD Filter Slider 20U-25IF550 IF550 Filter Slider 20U-25ND6 ND Filter 20U-25ND25 ND Filter 20U-25FR Frost Filter Slider 20U-25L42 UV-cut Filter 20U-PO3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71U-POTP3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71

with Tint PlateU-AN360-3 360° Rotatable Analyzer Slider 79U-AN Analyzer Slider for Reflected Light 50U-DICR DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130U-DICRH DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high resolution type)U-DICRHC DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high contrast type)

Accessories

Illumination Units

170 Distance to the Light Axis

Convex Section (2-4) for Positioning

3.5

Less than R6

21

82 Revolving Nosepiece Relief Dimension

5

5.5

(6)(1

1)

2.5

52R

evol

ving

Nos

epie

ce R

elie

f Dim

ensi

on

100 (±0.1)

62 (±

0.1)

37 ±

0.1

45°

Loca

tion

Face

Location Face

Location Face

2

45° (

±10'

)

4-M5 Depth 12 or more

36 (±0.1)

Mounting Dimensions of Illuminators (BX-RLA2, BX-URA2 and BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD)

Unit: mmFix illuminator using four M5 screws and projection for fastening.

Reflected Light Illuminators for BFBX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESDEnables brightfield, Nomarski DIC and simple polarizing observations. ESD model is also available.

Weight: 3.1kg

Unit: mm

* Combine SZX-TLGAD when using fiber illumination.

88ø70

108

Cable Length 260.5 mm

312.5

25030

843.

5

41

Illuminator Mounting Position

Revolving Nosepiece MountingPosition

Unit Name Description Weight (g)U-25LBD LBD Filter Slider 20U-25IF550 IF550 Filter Slider 20U-25ND6 ND Filter 20U-25ND25 ND Filter 20U-25FR Frost Filter Slider 20U-25L42 UV-cut Filter 20U-PO3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71U-POTP3 Polarizer Slider for Reflected Light 71

with Tint PlateU-AN360-3 360° Rotatable Analyzer Slider 79U-AN Analyzer Slider for Reflected Light 50U-DICR DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130U-DICRH DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high resolution type)U-DICRHC DIC Slider for Reflected Light 130

(high contrast type)

Accessories

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Light Source Units

27

Halogen IlluminationFor the 100 W halogen lamp, the external power supply TH4-100/200 with an intensity adjustment switch and an ON/OFFswitch, both are located close to the operator's hand, are provided. * If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand. Illumination devices for microscope have suggested lifetimes. Periodic inspections are required. Please visit our web site for details.

Unit: mm1,700

U-RMTExtension Cord

Weight: 200 g

Weight: 2.2 kg

TH4-100/200External Power Supply

TH4-HSHand Switch

Weight: 140 g

14.575 200

120

125

42 38

18.5

77

Cable Length:2,000 mm

135 Depth Dimension for Installation

146.5

85.5

107

37

U-LH100-3/U-LH100IR/U-LH100L-3100 W Halogen Lamp Housings

Cable Length U-LH100-3: 290 mmU-LH100IR: 290 mmU-LH100L-3: 800 mm

Accepted Lamp: 12V100WHAL (high intensity lamp)12V100WHAL-L (long life lamp)

Weight: 880 g

* External power supply (TH4-100 or TH4-200) and powercable (UYCP) are necessary for 100 W halogen lamphousings. These items are sold separately.

Light Source Units

Lamp HousingsVarious different lamp housings are available, for use with different light sources: choose to suit the intended purpose.* If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand.

Unit: mm

U-LH100HGAPO100 W Mercury Apo Lamp Housing

U-LH100HG100 W Mercury Lamp Housing

U-RX-TPower Supply Unit for Xenon Lamp

U-RFL-TPower Supply Unit for Mercury Lamp

U-LH75XEAPO75 W Xenon Apo Lamp Housing

Cable Length 2,000 mm Accepted Lamp: UXL-75XB Weight: 3.1 kg Cable Length 2,000 mm Accepted Lamp: USH-103OL Weight: 2.7 kg

Weight: Approximately 3 kg

8

115

75

180.5

169 (depth dimension for installation)

93

25°

556

30.2

30°

40.8

20

(148.5)

83.5

6565

70130

(30.2)(148.5)

93

169 (depth dimension for installation)

180.5

130 18.5

8

83.565

25°

65

40.8

30°

115

75

20

* Power supply unit (U-RFL-T) and power cable (UYCP) are necessary for 100 W mercurylamp housings. These items are sold separately.

*Power supply unit (U-RX-T) and power cable (UYCP) are necessary for 75 W xenon lamphousing. These items are sold separately.

90 ±1

270±1 31

58.2

31.2

53

12215

0 186

±1

180

±1

115

31

65.7

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3029

Light Source Units

Unit: mm

U-DULHADouble Lamp House Adapter

202

171

82

88

ø140

Weight: 1.2 kg

Lamp Housing AccessoryTwo lamp housings can be attached simultaneously.* If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand.

Light Source Units

Unit: mm

Weight: 1.6 kg

Weight: 210 g

LG-PS2*Light Source

LG-SFLight Guide

876 235

25110

10

126

86

130

ø15 Light Guide Mounting Position

Groove: Width 3, Depth 110

ø10.

1

ø13

ø12

ø25

ø15

3031

61

25 20

1,000

*The types of model varies by country in use.

31.5 Dimensions for Installation

Darkfield light excluding tube which is built into the BX-URA2. (42.5)

2137.5

ø59

ø75

43

Halogen Fiber Illumination AccessoriesAll Olympus reflected light illuminators can be used with fiber illumination. * If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand. Illumination devices for microscope have suggested lifetimes. Periodic inspections are required. Please visit our web site for details.

Weight: 315 g

U-RCVDF Converter for BX-URA2

Light Guide Mount Hole ø12Weight: 135 g

SZX-TLGADTransmitted Light Guide

Adapter

U-LGADFiber Adapter for Reflected Light

Observation

Light Guide Mount Hole ø12Weight: 390 g

26 24 Dimension for Installation44

ø30

ø12

ø49

* Mountable with BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD only.

51 Dimension for Installation62.5

ø67

ø59

ø32

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3231

Observation Tubes

117.

223

61.9

81

139.

400

88.0

00

2.83

770

.330

149.

081

20°

0' 0

"42

° 0' 0

"

95.9

2910

1.92

9

318.527

328.338337.718

72.200

Super Widefield Trinocular Observation TubesTrinocular observation tubes with super widefield of view. Compatible with F.N. 26.5.

55.6

79.6

180.

8

49.968.6

98.8

173.8220.8

82.3

*

63.1

14

U-SWTR-3Super Widefield Trinocular Tube

MX-SWETTRSuper Widefield Erect Image Tilting Trinocular Tube

U-SWETRSuper Widefield Erect Image Trinocular Tube

U-SWTR-3 26.5 24 50-76 100/0, 20/80, 0/100 Inverted 2300

U-SWETR 26.5 24 50-76 100/0, 0/100 Erect 4200

MX-SWETTR 26.5 0-42 50-76 100/0, 0/100 Erect 4200

Unit: mm

Field Number(F.N.)

Inclination Angle(degree)

Interpupillary Distance(mm)Name Light Path Selector

(eyepiece/video port) Observation Image Weight(g)

*Length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. The distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

73 83.4

92.9

6298.6201.9248.9

76.4

*

224

1936

.5

Observation Tubes

Weight: 350 g

ø60

57.6

• For attachable video camera adapters, refer to video camera adapters system diagram page (pages 5-6).

U-TLUSingle Port Tube with Lens

U-TLUIRSingle Port Tube with Lens for IR

Widefield Trinocular Observation TubesTrinocular observation tubes with widefield of view. Compatible with F.N. 22.

33.5

1612

0

199.9163.1

103.

992

104.

9

51.6

62.5

U-ETR-4Widefield Erect Image Trinocular Tube

U-TR30-2/Widefield Trinocular Tube

U-TR30IRWidefield Trinocular Tube for IR

Single Port Tube with LensWhen the visual observation is not needed and only video observation is required, a single port tube with a built-in telan lenscan be attached directly to the video port.

Unit: mm

Unit: mm

U-TR30-2 22 30 50-76 100/0, 20/80, 0/100 Inverted 1600

U-TR30IR 22 30 50-76 100/0, 0/100 Inverted 1600

U-ETR-4 22 30 50-76 100/0, 0/100 Erect 1900

Field Number(F.N.)

Inclination Angle(degree)

Interpupillary Distance(mm)Name Light Path Selector

(eyepiece/video port) Observation Image Weight(g)

*Length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. The distance for figure shown is 62 mm.

175

47.9

62.5

(IR

: 64.

5)

43.5

186.6 (IR: 188.9)

92.5

* (IR

: 93.

9)

95.8

60.6150.5

18

59.6

5

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Intermediate Tubes & Accessories

Weight: 1 kg

U-DPDual Port

Use this intermediate tube to divide the light path.

Weight: 500 g

U-DP1xCDual Port 1x

Combine with U-DP to obtain a 1x image.

Weight: Approximately 500 g

U-EPA2Eyepoint Adjuster

Raises eyepoint by 30 mm.

Weight: 1.2 kg

U-APTArrow Pointer

Projects an arrow into the field of view.

Unit: mm

88

38

51 Mount Face

151

57

ø140

1-32UN

17.53

4.5

170.5 Mount Face

182

ø44

ø25

ø44

ø30

0.92Tolerence from Light Axis

120

(45°

)

45.3

15V0.2A

21.2

115

(8°)

45

8930

88

Transmitted Side Port: Side Port = 100:0

Transmitted Side Port: Side Port = 70:30 (with use of U-MBF3)

Light Path Selector by Mirror Unit

BI:PT=100:0/20:80

Intermediate TubesVarious accessories for various observation need.

Intermediate Tubes & Accessories

4542

ø75

ø70

ø138

96 42

Unit: mm

Weight: 1.3 kg

U-ECAMagnification Changer 2x

Provides 1x and 2x intermediate magnifications.

Weight: 1.3 kg

U-CAMagnification Changer

Provides 1x, 1.2x, 1.6x and 2x intermediate magnifications.

Weight: 1.3 kg

U-TRUTrinocular Intermediate Attachment

Intermediate attachment which divides the light path, allowing attachment of both digital and video cameras.

ø140

150

88

5237

183.9

106.9

5237

150

ø140

58.2

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3635

Revolving Nosepieces

U-P4RECenterable Quadruple Revolving Nosepiece with

Slider Slot for DIC

U-P6RECenterable Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with

Slider Slot for DIC

Weight: 1 kg Weight: 1 kg

104

(114.4)38

4048.2

76.4

ø102.4

116.

5

4047.2

(125.6)

38 87.6

ø116.5

116.

5

40

ø116.5

(125.6)

38 87.6

47.2

Revolving Nosepieces for BF Objective LensesChoose from following 6 types. For motorized nosepieces, refer to motorized unit page.Insert the DIC dummy when not using the DIC slider.

U-D6RESextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6RE-ESDSextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

with ESD Treatment

ø84

40.8

26.5 60.9

(87.4)

40

83

ø102.4

104

40

48.2

(114.4)

38 76.4

Weight: 520 g Weight: 800 g Weight: 980 g

U-5RE-2Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece

Unit: mm

U-D7RESeptuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

Eyepieces/Filar Micrometer Eyepiece

EyepiecesEyepieces for UIS2 optical system.

Filar Micrometer EyepieceU-OSMUsed for precise measurement in the field of view.

WHN10xWidefield Eyepiece

WHN10x-HCROSSWHN10x

Widefield Eyepieces

WH15xWidefield Eyepiece

SWH10x-HMICROSWH10xCROSSSWH10x

Super Widefield Eyepieces

(25)

18.7

43.7

29.6

ø36.5

ø41

36.8

EP

ø39

EP

ø43.2

ø46.2

ø30

(28.

5)

53.2

41.4

69.9

60.2

ø30

ø41

ø38.5

ø41

ø38.5

39.6

39.4 48

.6

62.6

51.2

48.6

28(2

3.1)

27.8

(23.

2)

ø30 ø30

29.5

60.9

4165

75.5

Mounting PositionInside

117.8129.2137

EP

23.5

30

Weight: 580 g Unit: mm

Unit: mm

Eyepiece Magnification 10x, Erect Image (inverted whenused with erect image observation tube), F.N. 14. Diopter Adjustment Range: ±5 1/m. Provided with Rubber Eye Shade.

Measuring Scale Scale Lines Graduated in Increments of 1 mm inthe Entire 10 mm Length. Shift of Scale Lines: 1 mm per Rotation of the Sift Ring, theCircumference of Which is Divided into 100Graduations.

Measuring Range 10 mm/Objective Lens Magnification

±5 % by Combined Use of the Zoom Compensation Ring and the Provided Stage Micrometer. Compensation Ring Clamping screw. Magnification Compensation Scale.

Actual SizeActual Size (mm) =

Measured Value (mm)Objective Lens Magnification

RepeatabilityRepeatability Error ±

0.007 mm

A(A … Objective Lens Magnification)

Accuracy *Measuring Error(A … Objective Lens Magnification: L … Measured Length in mm)

± [ (0.0002 x A+0.002) L + 0.007

] mmA

Compensation Limitfor Objective LensMagnificationTolerance

*EP=eyepoint

WHN10x 22 — 24 90WHN10x-H 22 -8 — +5 24 170 with Adjustable DiopterCROSSWHN10x 22 -8 — +5 — 170 with Cross Lines and Adjustable DiopterWH15x 14 — 24 90SWH10x-H 26.5 -8 — +2 — 210 with Adjustable Diopter MICROSWH10x 26.5 -8 — +2 — 210 with Micrometer and Adjustable DiopterCROSSSWH10x 26.5 -8 — +2 — 210 with Cross Lines and Adjustable Diopter

FieldNumber

Diopter Adjustment Range

(1/m)Micrometer

Diameter (mm)Weight

(g)Name Remarks

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2/3" CCD

1/2" CCD

Field of View (F.N.)

Projection Area

Practical Field of View (mm) =Projection Area (field number)Objective Lens Magnifications

2/3" CCD 1/2" CCD 1/3" CCD

U-TV1x-2 1x 11 8 6

U-TV0.63xC 0.63x 17.5 12.7 9.5

U-TV0.5xC-3 0.5x 22 16 12

U-TV0.35xC-2 0.35x — 22 17.1

U-TV0.25xC 0.25x — — 24

Video Camera Adapter(projection lens)

ProjectionMagnifications

Projection Area (F.N.)

Focus the video camera adapter to prevent defocusing the eyepiece image and defocusing by magnification switching. Generally, the video camera adapter is focused by switching to a low magnification after focusing at a high magnification.objective lens.

C-mount Video Camera PortsAllows direct attachment of a C-mount video camera. Four types are provided: 0.63x, 0.5x, 0.35x and 0.25x. All modelsfeature a focus adjustment function.

U-TV0.25xCC-mount Video Port with 0.25x Lens

U-TV0.35xC-2C-mount Video Port with 0.35x Lens

U-TV0.5xC-3C-mount Video Port with 0.5x Lens

U-TV0.63xCC-mount Video Port with 0.63x Lens

Weight: 1.2 kg Weight: 100 g

Weight: 200 g Weight: 430 g

Unit: mm

ø36

ø64

147.

3

17.5

3

1-32UN

156.

84

3.5

ø60

Image Plane

1-32UN

ø60

17.5

3

12.4

4

22.4

Image Plane

ø60

17.5

3

ø30 3.5

32.6

30.1

42.1

1-32UNImage Plane

78.2

5

68.7

53.

5

ø30

17.5

3

Image Plane

1002 A 0 0

ø60

1-32UN

Video Camera AdaptersRevolving Nosepieces

JAP

AN

2A00002

JAPAN

U-D

6BD

RE

U-D

6BD

RE

ø102.4

40

48.2

34.8 76.4

104

(111.2)

40

48.2

ø102.4

38 76.4

(114.4)

104

116.

5

40

Ø116.5

(125.6)

38 87.6

47.2

U-D

6BD

RE

W26 x 0.706

W20.32 x 0.706

(4) 4

8

ø28.

2+

0.2

0

ø30

Revolving Nosepieces for BF/DF Objective LensesChoose from following 3 types. Use of adapter to mount BF objectives (BD-M-AD) enables attachment of brightfield objectivelenses. For motorized nosepieces, refer to motorized unit page.Insert the DIC dummy when not using the DIC slider.

U-5BDREQuintuple Revolving Nosepiece for

BF/DF

U-D6BDRESextuple Revolving Nosepiece for BF/DF

with Slider Slot for DIC/U-P5BDRE

Centerable Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece

BD-M-ADAdapter to Mount BF Objectives

Weight: 800 g Weight: 1 kg

U-D5BDREQuintuple Revolving Nosepiece for

BF/DF with Slider Slot for DIC

Weight: 800 g

Weight: 10 g

Unit: mm

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Motorized Units

4039

Unit: mm

Motorized UnitsVarious motorized units, perfect for automation of equipment, are available.

(169

)

8440

45

41

87

(487)

400

64.8

81.5

211.

5

86.2

115

80

108

11.8

12

107

Illuminator Cable Length: 1.800 mm Weight: 5.5 kg (exclude objective lens)

Illuminator Cable Length: 1.800 mm Weight: 4.3 kg

BX-RLAA + U-D6REMC + U-LH100-3Motorized BF/DF Reflected Light Illuminator + Motorized Nomarski DIC Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece + 100 W Halogen Lamp Housing

Enables motorized exchange of objective lenses, selection between brightfield and darkfield observations as well as aperture diaphragmclosing/opening. The BX-UCB control unit has an RS232C connector, allowing control via a PC. For method of attaching illuminator, refer to page 24.

BX-RFAAMotorized Universal Reflected Light Illuminator

Reflected light fluorescence illuminator with simultaneous attachment of six mirror units. Incorporates motorized mirror unit changeover and shutter.

14

ø84

1588

11.6

17

11.6

12

9276

86.8 27.2

Illuminator Mounting Position

371

261

41

87.5

41126

135

109.

5

Revolving Nosepiece Mounting Position

Video Camera PortThis port can be attached directly to the trinocular observation tube as well as to the single port tube with lens.

Video Camera Adapters

U-TV1x-2Video Port 1x

22

ø60

28

ø64

Video Camera Mount AdaptersAllows attachment to video cameras with C, Bayonet, Sony and F mounts. Use with the U-TV1x-2. Focus by amount ofscrewing into U-TV1x-2.

Unit: mm

Unit: mm

U-CMAD3C-mount Adapter

U-BMADBayonet Mount Adapter

U-TMADT Mount Adapter

U-FMTF/T Mount Adapter *

U-SMADSony Mount Adapter

Weight: 70 g Weight: 30 g

* It must be combined with U-TMAD.

Image PlaneImage Plane

M56X2 49

ø42

ø6448

303

ø64

ø48

60

38

404

Image Plane

M56X2

17.5

3

M56X2

1-32UN

ø30

ø44.5

ø64.4

80.5

60.5

48.7

20

4

Image Plane

423

43

ø64

ø42

M42X0.75

M56X2

55

ø54.7

ø45.7

13

46.5

Image Plane

Weight: 165 g Weight: 80 g Weight: 90 g

Weight: 150 g

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Motorized Units

Motorized UnitsVarious motorized units, perfect for automation of equipment, are available.

146

32

105

108

332 Depth

310125

212

216

* Extension cord U-RMT (1700 mm) should be used to connect the lamp housing (U-LH100-3) to the BX-UCB.

U-HSTR2Hand Switch

Weight: 1.0 kg

Cable Length 2000 mm Weight: 370 g

BX-UCBControl Unit

Motorized units including motorized illuminator and auto focus unit can be totally controlledfrom BX-UCB.

BX-REMCBControl Box for Motorized Nosepiece and BF/DF Illuminator

BX-RLAA and U-D5BDREMC/U-D6REMC/U-P5REMC can be controlled from U-HSTR2, or direct from the computer keyboard via an RS232C connector.* BX-RFAA and U-D5BDREM/U-D6REM combination not applicable.

U-ACAD4515AC Adapter for BX-REMCB

Unit: mm

35±1

71±1

129.5±1

0+1002000

39.8

34

144

190.4

Motorized Units

40

50

74.5

115

135

103.5

150 40.5

68.3

25.5

50 4614

34

U-D5BDREMCMotorized Quintuple BD Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6REMCMotorized Sextuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P5REMC*Motorized Centerable Quintuple Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-D6BDREMCMotorized Sextuple BD Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

U-P5BDREMCMotorized Centerable Quintuple BD Revolving Nosepiece with Slider Slot for DIC

*Please contact Olympus for the availability. Weight: 1.1 kg

Weight: 1.4 kg

115.

5

34

50

83.5

103.5

150 40.5

46

135

51.140

69.8

1425

.5

Unit: mm

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Motorized Units

206

310.

5

77

133

342.1

334

32.5

5645

169

2

36

7

92

5177

5470 475.5 82.3

5091

.5

210

70

100

214

104

33.6

3

BXFMA-FMotorized Illumination with Power Focus

A motorized microscope unit for integration with your equipment. Motorized operations such as revolving nosepiece up/down, objective lensswitching, aperture diaphragm open/close, and brightfield/darkfield switching are accomplished with this component. Several microscopic operations are totally controlled from an external unit by combining this component with an auto focus unit.This is the configuration combined with Active Auto Focus Unit U-AFA2M-VIS, Single Port Tube with Lens U-TLU, a lamp housing, a motorizednosepiece and objective lenses.

U-FHFocus Adjustment Knob Unit

U-IFFHFocus Adjustment Knob Interface

Unit: mm

Weight: 13 kg(BXFMA-F frame 7.6 kg)

Weight: 1450 gWeight: 760 g

* Consult your Olympus dealer about the mounting dimensions.

Specimen Surface(standard focusing position)

Stroke

Motorized Units

Unit: mm

313

108

62.5

4551

* Consult your Olympus dealer about the motorized focus.

Weight: 2.6 kg

U-AFA2M-VISActive Auto Focus Unit

Featuring an AF laser light source in wavelength 785 nm. The multiple-spots sensor enables the high-speed and stable focusing of specimens withvariable height differences.

Weight: 1.0 kg

U-FWRMotorized Reflected Filter Wheel

Accomplish maximum 6 filter position exchange.

2000

147.9

180.5

130

58.5

24.542

30.5

Cable AFA2M-CBL2M Weight: 0.23 kg Length: 2 mAFA2M-CBL3M Weight: 0.36 kg Length: 3 m

Motorized UnitsVarious motorized units, perfect for automation of equipment, are available.

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1. Field Number (F.N.) and Practical Field of View

The field number (F.N.) is referred to as the diaphragm size ofeyepiece in mm unit which defines the image area of specimen.The diaphragm diameter actually seen through eyepiece isknown as the practical field of view (F.O.V.) which is determinedby the formula:

F.O.V. =Eyepiece F.N.

(mm)Objective Lens Magnification

2. Working Distance (W.D.)

The distance between the front edge of the objective lens andthe specimen surface (with the surface of the cover glass in caseof the cover glass objective lens) when the specimen is focused.

3. Parfocal Distance

It is the distance between the objective lens mounting plane andthe specimen. In UIS2/UIS objective lenses, the parfocaldistance is designed at 45 mm.

For parfocal distance of the LCPLFLN-LCD series objectivelenses, refer to the appropriate objective lens page.

4. Relationship Between the Objective Lens's FocalLength and Magnifications

Indicated magnifications of UIS2/UIS objective lenses are thevalues when the focal length of the tube lens is 180 mm.

M(ob)=Focal Length of Tube Lens

f

M(ob): Objective Lens Magnificationf: Objective Lens's Focal Length

5. Total Magnification

5.1 Observation Through Eyepiece (binocular observation)

M(bino)=M(ob)×M(oc)

M(bino): Total magnification for binocular observationM(ob): Objective lens magnificationM(oc): Eyepiece magnification

5.2 Video Monitor Observation ● Total Magnification for Video Monitor

M(video monitor)=M(ob)×M(video camera adapter)×Monitor Magnification*

M(video monitor): Total Magnification on the Video MonitorM(ob): Objective Lens MagnificationM(video camera adapter): Projected Magnification for Video Camera

Adapter Including Photo Eyepiece (refer to Figure 1)

* Refer to Figure 3 for "Monitor Magnification"

● Practical Field of View for Video Monitor Observation

M(ob): Objective Lens MagnificationM(video camera adapter): Projected Magnification for Video Camera

Adapter Including Photo Eyepiece(refer to Figure 1 for projected magnifications)

* Refer to Figure 2 for Image Device Size

Optical Terminology

Working Distance and Parfocal Distance

Working Distance (W.D.)

Parfocal Distance

Objective Lens Mounting Position

Focal Plane

Figure 1 Video Camera Adapter and Projection Magnifications

Video Camera Adapter (projection lens) Projection MagnificationsU-TV1x-1 +

1xVideo Camera Mount Adapters

U-TV0.63xC 0.63xU-TV0.5xC-3 0.5xU-TV0.35xC-2 0.35xU-TV0.25xC 0.25x

Figure 2 Imaging Device Size

Camera Format Diagonal Horizontal Vertical1/3" 6.0 mm 4.8 mm 3.6 mm1/2" 8.0 mm 6.4 mm 4.8 mm2/3" 11.0 mm 8.8 mm 6.6 mm

The above table is for standard image device sizes.Check your device size for precise calculation.

Practical Field of View for =Image Device Size *

Video Monitor Observation M(ob)×M(video camera adapter)

Figure 3 Imaging Device Size and Monitor Magnifications

Camera FormatMonitor Size (diagonal)

10" 15" 17" 19" 21"1/3" 42.3x 63.5x 72.0x 80.4x 88.9x1/2" 31.8x 47.6x 54.0x 60.3x 66.7x2/3" 23.1x 34.6x 39.3x 43.9x 48.5x

Deep Ultraviolet Observation System

Deep Ultraviolet Observation SystemThis module adds a deep ultraviolet (248 nm) optical system to a general microscope. An ultra-high resolution observation isexecuted by using an extremely short wavelength ray.

Unit: mm

108

258.5

69

79ø8

Ligh

t G

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e

3430

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105.8

2000+200 0 or 5000

+200 0

(39.

5)6

5.5

ø70196.8

196

ø30

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1-32 UNFC Mount Thread

45

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102.

5

U-UVF248IMUV248 Compatible Intermediate Tube

U-UVF2FB/5FBUV Quartz Light Guide

U-UVF248LB+U-LH80HGXEUV248 Compatible Light Source Box + Mercury Xenon Lamp Housing

817

0

227

41240

210.

3

4-ø4.5, ø8 C'bore 5 Deep

4-ø4.5, ø13 C'bore 5 Deep

150

15045

18030

170

157.

5

20 Weight: 1.9 kg

Weight: 6.5 kg

Weight: U-UVF2FB 50 gU-UVF5FB 80 g

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● Video CameraIn the case of a video camera, the focal depth will vary accordingto number of pixels of CCD, optical magnification, and numericalaperture. The above-mentioned formula is used as a roughguide only.

9. Aberrations

A difference between an ideal image and an actual image thatpasses through an optical system is called an “aberration.”

9.1 Requirements for Ideal Image FormationThe following three requirements must be satisfied to form animage with no aberration, or an ideal image.

(i) All the light rays coming from a single point and passingthrough an image formation optical system converge on asingle point.

(ii) Image points, which correspond to object points on thesame plane perpendicular to the optical axis, are presenton the same plane.

(iii) The planar shape of an object and the planar shape of animage that are on the same plane perpendicular to theoptical axis have a similarity relation.

In an actual optical system, however, it is very difficult to strictlymeet the requirements for ideal image formation and this causes“aberrations” that interfere with image forming performance.

9.2 Classification of AberrationsAberrations that interfere with image forming performance areclassified as shown below in Figure 9-2.

Seidel’s Aberration = “Expansion of a Point Image” +“Curvature of Image Plane” + “Deformation”

Types (1) to (3) correspond to “expansion of a point image” thatgoes against requirement (i) for ideal image formation in Figure 9-1. Type (4) corresponds to “curvature of image plane” thatgoes against requirement (ii) in Figure 9-1. Type (5) correspondsto “deformation” that goes against requirement (iii) in Figure 9-1. Types (6) and (7) correspond to “color blur” of images caused bycharacteristics of glass materials used for the optical system. “Expansion of a point image” can also be expressed by“wavefront aberration” that regards the light as “waves” andtakes account of the phase to include the influence of diffraction.

(1) Spherical AberrationWhen light rays coming out of an axial object point enter a lens,the light rays with a larger numerical aperture (N.A.) aresubjected to stronger refraction power and cross the optical axisin positions with larger differences from the ideal imageformation position. The aberration caused this way by differentimage forming positions due to differences in N.A. of axial lightrays is called “spherical aberration.” (“Spherical aberration” isproportional to the cube of N.A.)

It is said that objective lenses with larger N.A. have betterresolution but worsen spherical aberration. Our advanceddesign and manufacturing techniques have realized good opticalperformance even with large numerical aperture.

(2) Coma AberrationEven though spherical aberration is compensated to be verysmall, there are cases where light rays coming out of an off-axisobject point are not condensed to a single point on the imageplane but generate asymmetric blur just like a comet leavingtraces. This is called coma aberration.

OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY

Object(i) (ii) (iii)

Figure 9-1 Requirements for Ideal Image Formation

Image Plane

Aberration

Seidel's Aberration

Chromatic Aberration

(1) Spherical Aberration

(2) Coma Aberration

(3) Astigmatism

(4) Field Curvature

(5) Distortion

(6) Longitudinal (axial) Chromatic Aberration

(7) Chromatic Aberration of Magnification

Figure 9-2 Classification of Aberrations

ExampleWhat is total magnifications for video monitor when objectivelens is 50x, video camera adapter U-TV0.5xC, 2/3" videocamera and 21" monitor are used ?

•Total magnification on the video monitor:m(ob)=50×, M(video camera adapter) is 0.5× from Figure 1 and monitormagnification is 48.5× from Figure 3.M(monitor observation)=M(ob)×M(video camera adapter)×monitor magnification=50×0.5×48.5=1213×

•Practical filed of view for video observation (horizontal side):M(ob)=50×, M(video camera adapter) is 0.5× from Figure 1 andhorizontal side of 2/3" imaging device is 8.8mm from Figure 2

= 8.8 (mm)

=352 µm50 × 0.5

6. Numerical Aperture (N.A.)

The numerical aperture is a key factor to the performance ofobjective lens (resolving power, focal depth and brightness). The N.A. is determined by the following formula:

N.A.= n × sinθ

n=Refraction Rate of the Medium between Specimen andObjective Lenses. (Air: n=1, oil: n=1.515)

θ: Angle Which is Made by the Optical Axis and Refraction of theLight Farthest from the Center of the Lens.

The visual field brightness (B) of the microscope is determinedby the following formula in relation to the objective lensmagnification (M). The larger the N.A. and the lower theobjective magnification, brightness will increase in the factor ofthe second power.

B ∝N.A.2

M2

7. Resolving Power

The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by itsability to differentiate two lines or points in an object. The greaterthe resolving power, the smaller the minimum distance betweentwo lines or points that can still be distinguished. The larger theN.A., the higher the resolving power.

● Resolving Power FormulaThe following formula is generally used for determing resolution.

ε = 0.61 ×λ (Reyleigh formula)N.A.

λ: Wavelength or Radiation in Use(λ=0.55 µm is used for visible light.)

N.A.: Objective Lens N.A.

ExampleMPLFLN100×(N.A.=0.90), λ=0.55 µm

ε = 0.61 ×λ

=0.3355

= 0.3355

= 0.37 µmN.A. N.A. 0.90

8. Focal Depth of Microscope

The focal depth refers to the depth of the specimen layer whichis in sharp focus at the same time, even if the distance betweenthe objective lens and the specimen plane is changed whenobserving and shooting the specimen plane by microscope. Ashuman eyes are individually different in the ability of their focusadjustment, each person's perception of the focal depth varies. At present, the Berek formula is generally used, because it givesa focal depth value that often coincides with that obtainedthrough experiments.

Focal Depth formula● Visual Observation (Berek formula)

± D.O.F.= ω × 250,000

+λ (µm)

N.A. × M 2 (N.A.) 2

D.O.F.: Depth Of Focus

ω: Resolving Power of Eyes 0.0014 (when optical angle is 0.5 degrees)

M: Total Magnification (objective lens magnification x eyepiece magnification)

➔ ± D.O.F. =350

+0.275

(λ=0.55 µm)N.A. × M N.A.2

This indicates that the focal depth becomes smaller as thenumerical aperture becomes larger.

ExampleWith MPLFLN100× (N.A.=0.90), WHN10×:

± D.O.F. =350

+0.275

= 0.39 + 0.34 = 0.73 µm0.90 × 1,000 0.81

Objective Lens

Numerical Aperture

Sample Surface

n=1(air)

θ

Practical Field of View =Image Device Size

for Video Observation M(ob) × M(video camera adapter)

Specimen

Objective Lens with Spherical Aberration

Aplanatic Tube Lens Image Plane

Figure 9-3 Spherical Aberration

Outer Light Ray (with a larger N.A.)

Inner Light RayFocal Position

Inner Light Ray (with a smaller N.A.)

Outer Light RayFocal Position

Specimen Aplanatic Tube Lens

Objective Lens with Coma Aberration

Image Plane

Figure 9-4 Coma Aberration and Spot Shape on the Image Plane

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9.4 Strehl RatioWhen a point light source is observed with an aberration-freeoptical system and an aberrated optical system , the formerconcentrates the focal point to a point at the image formationposition. In contrast, the latter fails to produce a focal point,instead causing a spread in the intensity distribution of the pointimage (this is known as “point spread”). The specificappearance of such a point image (i.e. point spread) is shown inFigure 9-9.

With the proportion of light concentrated in the image plane(intensity of light concentrated in the Airy disk) by an aberration-free optical system serving as 100%, the proportion of lightconcentrated by an aberrated optical system is known as theStrehl ratio. When graphed, the Strehl ratio reveals peaks inintensity as shown in Figure 9-10. The higher the S.R., thecloser an optical system is to being aberration-free.

A Strehl ratio of 80% is typically called the diffraction limit, andlenses with a lower ratio lack the performance required to serveas an objective lens. A ratio of over 95% means that the lens’performance in general observations is comparable to that of anaplanatic lens (which is corrected for spherical aberrations andcoma).Note: A laser interferometer is used for actual assessment ofoptical performance, so assessment is done at a singlewavelength. Unless otherwise noted, Strehl ratio measurementsare at the e-line (544 nm).

9.3 Wavefront AberrationSince a long time ago, aberrations have been used in “geometricoptics,” which considers light as “light rays.” Microscope opticalsystems are often used for observation of very small specimensat a wavelength level, and sometimes adopt “wave optics,”which regards light as “waves” and handles the phaseinformation, taking account of the influence of diffraction. In such a case, “wavefront aberration” is used for evaluation. As shown below, when requirements for ideal imaging aresatisfied in a microscope optical system, the spherical wavefront(spherical waves) coming from a single point on an object(specimen) is converted to plane waves through an idealobjective lens. The plane waves are converted to sphericalwaves through an ideal tube lens, and condensed to a singlepoint. The wavefront of these waves is called the “idealwavefront.”

Based on the figure indicated for (1) spherical aberration, thebehavior of the wavefront in an optical system that has anaberration is described below.

A difference (a degree of disagreement) between the idealwavefront and the actual wavefront shown above is called“wavefront aberration.”

Figure 9-9 Appearance of Condensed Light in the Image Plane (point spread)

Aberration-free Optical System Aberrated Optical System

Figure 9-10 Strehl Ratio (S.R.)

Intensity

Aberration-free Optical System

Aberrated Optical System

Image Plane

100%

S.R.

Spherical Wave

Plane Wave

Spherical Wave

Specimen Ideal Tube Lens

Ideal ObjectiveLens

Image Plane

Figure 9-7 Ideal Microscope Optical System

Objective Lens with Spherical Aberration

Figure 9-8 Illustration of Wavefront Aberration

Ideal Wavefront

Actual Wavefront

Specimen

(6) Chromatic Aberration Glasses used for optical systems have different refractiveindexes depending on the wavelength. This causes differencesin focal length between wavelengths and generatesdisplacement of image forming position. This phenomenon iscalled “chromatic aberration,” which is sometimes subdividedinto axial displacement on the optical axis, called “axialchromatic aberration” (or lateral chromatic aberration) anddisplacement on the image plane, called “chromatic aberration of magnitude.”Many special glass materials are used, e.g., for apochromats, toeliminate chromatic aberration in a wide range from violet light(g-rays with wavelength of 435 nm) to red light (c-rays withwavelength of 656 nm).

(3) AstigmatismEven though a lens is compensated for spherical aberration andcoma aberration, there are cases where an image of an off-axisobject point is not focused to a single point but separated to aconcentric line image and a radial line image. This is called“astigmatism.” When astigmatism is present, a point imageblurs vertically and horizontally, before and after the focusposition.

(4) Field CurvatureAn image plane of an object on a plane perpendicular to anoptical axis does not always become a plane perpendicular tothe optical axis, but it generally becomes a curved plane. Thissymptom is called “field curvature.”When field curvature is present, the image is more displaced asit becomes closer to the periphery of the visual field. Therefore,when the center of an image is brought into focus, blur occurs inthe peripheral areas of the image. To bring the entire image,including the periphery, into clear focus, it is necessary toadequately compensate for this type of aberration.

(5) DistortionWhen there is no similar relation between a planar shape on anobject and a shape on the image plane, this is called “distortion.”When distortion is present, a square image appears in a shapeof a barrel or pin-cushion as shown in Figure 9-6.

The microscope optical system contains some distortion. Whendistortion is present, it can bring erroneous results of shapemeasurements. When a microscope is used for precisionmeasurements, pay close attention to this aberration, forexample, by providing it with an aberration compensationfunction.

(a) (b) (c)

(a) (b) (c)

Figure 9-5 Astigmatism and Change in Spot Shape in Different Focus Positions

(a) Barrel Shape Type

(a) Pin-cushion Type

Figure 9-6 Distortion