olympus bx51

RESEARCH SYSTEM MICROSCOPE

BX51/BX61BX2 SERIES

Everything for digital imaging

Everything for digital imaging

BX51System Microscope

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The new BX2 series addresses the research demands of the future with Olympus' mostadvanced optical system to date. UIS2 optics deliver the world's highest standard offluorescence performance, along with the image quality and clarity needed to progressfast-developing life science research programs. With the increased S/N ratio, high opticaltransmission factor, and diverse illumination capabilities, the UIS2 optical systemprovides excellent performance over a newly extended wavelength range between UVand IR. This improvement meets all current demands in fluorescence digital imaging andprovides a firm foundation for future developments. As modern research advances to everhigher levels of complexity and sophistication, the need for quality and dependabilitymake the BX2 series today's most convincing solution.

The UIS2 optical system: a new evolutionary advance in fluorescence digital imaging.

BX61Motorized System Microscope

Higher S/N ratio enables clear capture ofweak fluorescence emissions.

High S/N objectives detect evenslight fluorescence emission

Mirror unit with straylight reducing functionto eliminate noise

High-performance filters with hightransmission factor, optimized toindividual fluorochrome characteristics

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World leading fluorescenceperformance — a vital key to modernlife science researchThe ideal in fluorescence observation is tocapture high-contrast images with thelowest exposure to excitation light, thusminimizing the chances of cell damage andfluorescence fading. Olympus' UIS2objectives are precisely designed to obtainbright images from weak fluorescencesignals. This improvement in transmission isdue to the increased S/N ratio of the UIS2optics.

The best S/N ratio...andthe best fluorescenceperformanceUIS2 objectives' fluorescence S/N isimproved by up to 1.5 times that ofconventional objectives — by using strictlyselected, low autofluorescence glassmaterial, and adopting measures tominimize fluorescence from the reflectionprevention coating and cementing material.

U-MGFPHQ

Stray light reducing functionThe slight transmission of stray lightwhen excitation light is reflected inthe dichromatic mirror causes a rise in thelevel of noise. Olympus mirror units absorbmore than 99% of this stray light throughtheir light absorber.

High-qualityfluorescence mirror unitsfor fluorescence proteinsThe BX2 series HQ type mirror units areideal for the wavelength characteristics ofECFP/EGFP/EYFP/DsRed. The rapid risetime and high (90-95%) transmission factorefficiently transmit the fluorescence emittedfrom fluorescence proteins. This allowsbright observation images even with weakexcitation light, while preventingfluorescence fading and minimizing thechances of cell damage.

Improved performanceof interferencemembrane-typefluorescence mirror unitsS/N ratios are improved by applying newcoating technology to the interferencemembrane of the mirror unit. S/N ratios arealso increased by reducing the excitation(BP) and emission (BA) bandwidth by 6nm.The hard coat technique, applied toOlympus fluorescence mirror unit, prolongsthe lifetime of the filter.

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Trinocular tube compatible fornear infrared region

Camera adapter compatiblefor near infrared region

High sensitivity cooled CCD cameradeveloped for live cell imaging

Lamp housing with asphericalcollector lens providingexcellent excitation efficiency

Image captured by a conventional objective

High sensitivity cooled CCD cameraThe cooled CCD camera DP30BW isdesigned for fluorescence live cell imaging. It features high sensitivity, high-speed imageacquisition and vibration-free operation.

Excellent trinocular tube performanceeven in the near infrared region The trinocular tube U-TR30NIR improves the transmission factor and compensates foraberrations over a wider wavelength range.A new multi-coating is applied to thetrinocular optical surfaces to widen the IRspectral characteristics and allow forobservation of newly developedfluorochromes in the near-infrared region.

Camera adapter suitable for near infrared regionUsers can choose from a variety of lowmagnification camera adapters with C-mount, all IR-compliant.

High transmission factor across a widewavelength spectrumThe latest UIS2 objectives achieve a flat,high transmission factor over a widewavelength spectrum, from visible to nearinfrared — thanks to the incorporation of anewly-developed ultra wide wavelengthreflection prevention coating (UW multi-coating). The improvement in transmissionfactor on the near infrared region isespecially notable, and typifies the highperformance which makes UIS2 objectivesthe natural choice in many leading-edgeresearch fields.

Up to near infrared compensation forchromatic aberrationUPLSAPO series objectives' SuperApochromat performance compensates forall chromatic aberrations, from visible to upto 1000nm wavelength light. Clear imageswithout color shift are provided even in multicolor observations that use fluorochromeswhose excitation light wavelength is spreadover a wide range. Imaging all the way fromUV to IR can be performed with a singleobjective.

High N.A. objectives forfluorescence imagingThe BX2 series features thenewly-developed PLAPON60XO objective,offering the world's highest N.A. (1.42) forfluorescence imaging, and theUPLSAPO100XO with high 1.4 N.A. andadvanced universal features. In addition totheir outstanding fluorescence S/N ratio,they enjoy UV transmission that waspreviously unachievable with 45mmparfocality. The UPLSAPO100XO objectiveis especially notable for maintaining itstransmission factor up to the 340nmwavelength.

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This has improved N.A. while also reducingautofluorescence, two benefits previouslyconsidered incompatible. As a result, evenweak fluorescence emissions from weakexcitation light are efficiently detected,enabling the UIS2 system to provide thebest fluorescence imaging of live cells.

U-TV0.35XC-2 U-TV0.5XC-3 U-TV1X-2 + U-CMAD3

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High-rigidity reflected light illuminatorTwo types of reflected light illuminator areprovided: the multi-purpose BX-RFA,suitable for a wide range of different researchprojects, and the economical BX-URA2. Up to 6 mirror units can be attached in thecassette, which is especially useful whenobserving multi-stained specimens. A clickweight adjustment function is provided forfilter exchange, and a click release functionthat eliminates vibration.

Convenient 6-position filter sliders U-RSL6/U-RSL6EMSetting the excitation and emission filters onthis sextuple filter slider enablessynchronous and continuous exchangebetween positions.With ND filtersattached, illuminationcan be adjusted in 6steps.

Lamphouses according to your purposeTwo 100W mercury lamphouses (U-LH100HG and U-LH100HGAPO) areavailable, the latter with color correctionextending to UV wavelengths. The U-LH75XEAPO is available for 75Wxenon lamps, also with correction extendingto the UV. The U-LH50MH is available for50W metal halide lamps, increasingly usedfor routine observation and featuring a longlifetime with no centration required.

BX-URA2BX-RFA

U-LH100HGAPO

U-LH75XEAPOU-LH50MH

U-LH100HG

Bright, even reflected lightfluorescence illumination

A wide range of illuminationmodules for light adjustment

Excitation light balancerfor even illumination

Lamp housing can be selectedaccording to purpose

Luminous mirror unit indicator for easyconfirmation in dark roomBright,easy-to-see self-illuminated labels areused to denote fluorescence filter sets,easily visible in a dark room. Three filterpositions aredisplayed simultane-ously makingselection of the nextfilter easy andintuitive.

Bright, consistent illuminationTwice the brightness provided byconventional models can be obtained withthe10X ~ 20X objectives, or 2-3 times thebrightness when light is narrowed to F.N.12. This enables efficient observations atlower magnifications.

Double lamp housing adapter U-DULHAfor exchange between two light sourcesWhen two different light sources areattached at the same time, this adapter unitenables easy exchange between themaccording to the user's purpose. (Optical path: 100/0, 0/100, F.N.11)

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Rectangular field stop for digital imaging/U-RFSSThe rectangular field stop can be set to theexact size of the imaging sensor to avoidfading outside of the imaging area anddamaging sensitivetissue.

Pinhole field stop module/BX-RFSPOTThis slider makes it possible to use the lightsource as a spotlight, illuminating tinyindividual areas on the fluorescencespecimen — an especially valuable featurein experimental work.The slider is attachedto the BX-RFAfluorescenceilluminator in the fieldstop position.

Unnecessary exposure areacaused by a round field stop

Blue enhanced

Blue and red enhanced

Green and red enhanced

Neuro glear cells

Fluorescence excitation balancers/U-EXBABG, U-EXBAUB, U-EXBAUGWhen observing double and triple stainedspecimens, both observation andphotography can be conducted byarranging or altering the fluorescencebrightness while freely changing theexcitation light for each stained color. Anexcitation balancer is attached in the parallellight path, so there is no unevenness in thevisual field.

BX51-FL

Confocal laser scanning biological microscope/FV1000The FluoView/FV1000 is a next-generation imaging system designed for high-resolution,confocal observation of both fixed and living cells. The FV1000 offers advances in confocalsystem performance while providing the speed and sensitivity required for live cell imagingwith minimal risk of damage to living specimens. In addition, the FV1000 offers a revolutionary synchronized laser scanning system called theSIM Scanner. While one laser stimulates, the second laser simultaneously provides high-resolution imaging. This coordination of laser stimulation and imaging makes the FV1000 anideal choice for FRAP, FLIP and photoactivation.

FV1000

Fluorescence accessories

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Varied illumination and advanced optics deliver top quality digital photo images.

High sensitivity cooled CCD camera/DP30BWHigh sensitivity, vibration-free cooledCCD camera for fast 15 frames/sec. livedisplay.Using its Peltier-cooled system, theDP30BW offers quiet, vibration-free

Microscope digital camera/ DP70High-resolution digital imagesequivalent to 12.5 million pixelscaptured in approx. 3 seconds — frombrightfield to fluorescence.Thanks to its high-speed hardware, theDP70 can capture high-resolution imagesequivalent to 1.25 million pixels in around 3seconds. The camera's high sensitivity and

Excellent color reproduction fromdaylight illuminationSince Olympus microscopes apply idealcolor temperature at natural daylight (5500K)throughout the light source, the objectivesand the CCD camera, the camera capturescolor information accurately and providesfaithful reproduction on the display.

Even illumination to the edge of thevisual fieldUsing an original transmitted light diffusionsimulation technology, Olympus developeda diffusion optical device which providesbright, even illumination from low to highmagnifications.

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UIS2 optics provide high transmissionfactors for clear, flat imagesIn the UIS2 optical system, improvedtransmission factors and compensation forchromatic aberration over a widewavelength spectrum are not onlycharacteristics of the objectives, but also ofimage forming components such as thetrinocular tube and video camera adapter.As a result, images at all magnification levelsare flat, sharp, clear and free from colorshift.

Optimal trinocular tube for digitalimagingThe high sensitivity of a digital camera allowsphotos to be taken in about half the lightrequired by a conventional film camera.To optimize digital photography during anobservation, Olympus' new trinocular tubeU-TR30NIR provides a choice of three lightpath exchange levels: 100% for binocular,100% for camera, or 50% each for binocularand camera. This enables photo imagesequal in brightness to the observation imageto be captured on the CCD surface.

• Intuitive, easy-to-use GUI. Tool bar itemscan be user-customized and menu iconsrestricted to frequently used functions.• Comments with arrow, time and scale canbe stored with individual images.

• Focus indicator function shows overallimage focusing status; line profile functionenables detailed focusing on selected areas.• Three different metering areas (30%, 1%and 0.1%) can be selected, and moved overthe specimen as required, allowing highlyprecise exposures. A spot centering buttonis provided to locate and highlight the centerof the image.

Configuration example

• Recorded images can be stored in AVI orMPEG-1 formats, for intermittent shooting ofstill images or "movie" recording of liveimages.

• Separate color/grayscale images capturedfor each excitation wavelength in a multistained specimen can be combined in layersto create a single composite image.

• In simple time-lapse image mode, theshutter can be opened/closed before/afterthe exposure by synchronous use of aUNIBLITZ shutter (made by VincentAssociates) or Olympus shutters for theBX61.

low noise (equivalent to the level of ISO1600) ensure clear fluorescence imaging,while the resolution quality allows preciserepresentation of particular specimen areas.

By shifting the pixels of the 1.45 million pixel 2/3 inch CCD (onepixel = 6.45µm), it is possible to record still images equivalent tothe maximum image recording size (4080X3072) or effective imagesize of 12.5 million pixels.

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Configuration example

Imaging software (for DP70, DP30BW) /DP-BSWDP-BSW is a user-friendly image capturingsoftware package with a simple, easy-to-use GUI (Graphical User Interface) and highspeed live display. It can be used to controldifferent types of motorized units, and toperform both still time-lapse image and liveimage movie recording.

operation. Combined with the built-in shutterand highly effective synchronizedbackground subtract function (dark currentis electronically reduced on the PCI board),these features enable high-quality recordingof even weak fluorescence images.

Digital Imaging

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UIS2 optics inherit high expandability As heir to Olympus' infinity-corrected opticalsystem, in which the tube lens is built intothe microscope body, UIS2 optics displayno image deterioration even when manydifferent optical components or equipmentare inserted in the parallel light path. Thisinherent expandability gives users amplefreedom to construct the system in a waythat meets their specific requirements.

UW (Ultra wideband) multi-coatingreduces autofluorescence and improvesS/N ratio By using carefully selected raw materials forglass, and applying advanced UW multi-coating technology, Olympus has reducedobjective autofluorescence and significantlyimproved the S/N ratio.

Flat, high transmission factor over widewavelength range from UV to IRUW multi-coating also supports a flat, hightransmission factor over a wide wavelengthrange, ensuring high performance inresearch tasks using different types offluorochromes.

UPLSAPO100XO

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Thorough chromatic aberrationcompensation up to near infraredregionUPLSAPO objectives completely eliminatechromatic aberration up to the near infraredregion, matching the ability of SuperApochromat objectives to provide clearimages without overlapping colors or colorshift. As a result, a single objective canperform imaging from UV to IR wavelengths.

The advanced UIS2 system delivers high performance over a wider wavelength spectrum.

■ UPLSAPO seriesThanks to the application of Olympus' original UW multi-coating, these Super Apochromat objectives fullycompensate for both spherical and chromatic aberrationsfrom the UV to the near infrared region. Their sensitivity tofluorescence emissions ensures the acquisition of sharp,clear images, without color shift, even in brightfield andNomarski DIC observations. For quality and performance,they offer an unbeatable solution to every kind of digitalimaging need.

■ PLAPON seriesThese Apochromat objectives feature UW multi-coatingto provide flat images from high transmission factors upto the near infrared region of the spectrum. They are alsofully suitable for low (1.25X and 2X) magnificationobservations. The PLAPON60XO objective is the first inthe world to achieve N.A. 1.42 for fluorescence imaging.

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■ UPLFLN (UPLFLN-PH) seriesThese plan objectives also provide flat images from hightransmission factors up to the near infrared region of thespectrum through the employment of UW multi-coating.With their high S/N ratio, excellent resolution and highcontrast imaging, they are especially effective inbrightfield and Nomarski DIC observations. The UPLFLN-PH series is optimized for phase contrastobservation.

■ PLN(PLN-PH) seriesIdeal for a range of clinical and research applications,these high quality objectives feature excellent flatness upto F.N. 22 in transmitted brightfield (phase contrast)observation. The PLN-PH series is specifically designedfor phase contrast work.

Excellent Optics

Cover Cor-Objective N.A. W.D. F.N. glass Immer- Spring rec- Iris

(mm) thickness sion tion dia-(mm) ring phragm

UPLSAPO 4X 0.16 13 26.5 —

UPLSAPO 10X 0.40 3.1 26.5 0.17

UPLSAPO 20X 0.75 0.6 26.5 0.17 _

UPLSAPO 40X 0.90 0.18 26.5 0.11-0.23 _ _

UPLSAPO 60XW 1.20 0.28 26.5 0.15-0.2 Water _ _

UPLSAPO 60XO 1.35 0.15 26.5 0.17 Oil _

UPLSAPO 100XO 1.40 0.13 26.5 0.17 Oil _

PLAPON 1.25X 0.04 5 26.5 —

PLAPON 2X 0.08 6.2 26.5 —

PLAPON 60XO 1.42 0.15 26.5 0.17 Oil _

PLAPON 60XOTIRFM 1.45 0.1 26.5 0.13-0.19 Oil _ _

UPLFLN 4X 0.13 17 26.5 —

UPLFLN 10X 0.30 10 26.5 —

UPLFLN 20X 0.50 2.1 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFLN 40X 0.75 0.51 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFLN 40XO 1.30 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _

UPLFLN 60X 0.90 0.2 26.5 0.11-0.23 _ _

UPLFLN 60XOI 1.25-0.65 0.12 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _

UPLFLN 100XO 1.30 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _

UPLFLN 100XOI 1.3-0.6 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _

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UPLFLN 20XPH 0.50 2.1 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFLN 40XPH 0.75 0.51 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFLN 60XOIPH 1.25-0.65 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _ _

UPLFLN 100XOPH 1.30 0.2 26.5 0.17 Oil _

PLN 2X 0.06 5.8 22 —

PLN 4X 0.10 18.5 22 —

PLN 10X 0.25 10.6 22 —

PLN 20X 0.40 1.2 22 0.17 _

PLN 40X 0.65 0.6 22 0.17 _

PLN 50XOI 0.90-0.50 0.2 22 — Oil _ _

PLN 100XO 1.25 0.15 22 — Oil _



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PLN 20XPH 0.40 1.2 22 0.17

PLN 40XPH 0.65 0.6 22 0.17 _

PLN 100XOPH 1.25 0.15 22 — Oil _

PLN 4XP 0.10 18.5 22 —

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ACHN 20XP 0.40 3 22 0.17

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ACHN 100XOP 1.25 0.13 22 — Oil _

* All UIS2 objectives and WHN eyepieces: lead-free eco-glass



UPLAPO 10XO3 0.40 0.24 26.5 0.17 Oil _

UPLAPO 20XO3 0.80 0.19 26.5 — Oil _

UPLAPO 40XOI3 0.50-1.00 0.12 26.5 — Oil _ _

PLAPO 40X 0.95 0.13 26.5 0.11-0.23 _ _

UPLFL 4XP 0.13 13 26.5 —

UPLFL 10XP 0.30 3.1 26.5 —

UPLFL 20XP 0.50 1.6 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFL 40XP 0.75 0.51 26.5 0.17 _

UPLFL 100XO3P 1.30 0.1 26.5 0.17 Oil _

PLFL 100X 0.95 0.2 26.5 0.14-0.2 _ _

UIS2 objectives *

UIS objectives

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*1 Choose upon objective magnification

For high contrast For high resolution General

Specimen Thin Thick —

DIC slider (objective side) U-DICTHC U-DICTHR U-DICT*1 U-DICTS*1

• High resolution with less glareU-DICTHR

This unit enables observations with highresolution but less glare even forthick specimens used indevelopmental and geneticresearch, such as finely-structureddiatoms, embryos, zebrafish andC. elegans.

• High all-round performanceU-DICT, U-DICTS

Suitable for observing a wide range ofgeneral specimens, such astissue.

• High contrast for thin specimensU-DICTHC

High contrast can be obtained even in highmagnification observations of thinspecimens, such as culture cells.

PtK2 cell

C.elegance

A shoot apical meristem of rice

New DIC observation system optimizes the specimen image at wider magnifications.

Optimum shearing volume according tothe specimenThree types of prisms with different shearingvolumes are provided to define contrast andresolution. When using the minimumshearing volume prism (HR), whichemphasizes resolution, images of thickspecimens can be observed without glare.

New DIC system allows wider selectionMore DIC-compatible objectives areavailable, and users can select the mostsuitable shearing volume for a givenspecimen from among 10X to 100Xobjectives. In addition, combination withother observation methods and componentsis simpler and more convenient.

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DIC slider(Objective side)

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Universal condenser U-UCD8This condenser, with built-in polarizer, allowssimultaneous attachment of up to 8 opticalcomponents, freely combined or easilyexchanged.

Septuple revolving nosepiece forDIC/simple POL/U-D7REEquipped with a DIC slider, the U-D7REseptuple revolving nosepiece allowssimultaneous attachment of 7 objectivesranging from low to high magnifications. It isespecially suitable for combined DIC andfluorescence observations.

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Clear, high-contrast imaging from lowto high magnifications.

Clear, high-contrast observation ofstained specimensImage contrast is significantly enhanced bycombining UIS2 objectives with the UIS2eyepiece WHN, which features multi-coatingon all its surfaces. This makes the imagebackground look whiter, so that the stainedarea of the specimen stands out moreclearly.

Task-specific brightfield condenseroptionsAccording to their purpose, users canchoose from the U-SC3, a swing-outcondenser suitable for observations from1.25X-100X; the U-AC2, a highly cost-efficient Abbe-type model; the U-AAC,whose apochromat design comprehensivelyeliminates chromatic aberration; and the U-ULC-2, a special condenser for ultra lowmagnifications.* Select the U-ULC2 condenser for taking an image using a 1.25X objective.

Bone marrow

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Ideal phase contrast observation with excellent image clarity.

High-contrast observation of internalstructure of live cells/fungus• UPLFLN-PH series objectives have hightransmission factors, producing well-balanced images with high contrast even atlow magnifications. They are suitable forsimultaneous fluorescence, brightfield anddarkfield observations.

Phase contrast accessories

High-quality darkfield effect at all magnifications.

Observing algae in water, or muscletissueTwo darkfield condensers are provided:dry darkfield condenser U-DCD, formagnifications from 10X to 40X (up toN.A.0.92); and oil immersion darkfieldcondenser U-DCW, for magnifications from20X to 100X (up to N.A. 1.2).* Please consult your nearest Olympus dealer for applicable objectives.

Ovarian cancer

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Polarizing observation for wide-arearetardation measurement.

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BX51 Orthoscopicconfiguration

■ The circular rotatable stage has twocentering knobs and allows smooth samplerotation. By setting a click stop every 45 degrees, it enables accurate observation andmeasurement.

■ Mounting an attachable cross-movementmechanical stage (U-FMP) onto the circular

rotatable stage makes for improvedobservation efficiency. Interference betweenthe mechanical stage and the objectives iseliminated, so thatimages of superb qualitycan be effortlesslyobserved at all objectivemagnification.

U-FMP

■ With the U-CPA conoscopic observationattachment, the changeover betweenorthoscopic and conoscopic observationmethods is simple and quick — just slide theBertrand lens control knob in or out.

■ UPLFL-P series objectives, designed forobservation under polarizing light, can beused with the revolving nosepiece U-P4RE,which provides a centering function, and thespecial polarizing light condenser U-POC-2.Also available as an option is the sextuplerevolving nosepiece U-P6RE, which allowsperfect alignment of the light path among 3objectives.

Compensator Measurement range ApplicationsThick Berek (U-CTB) 0-11,000nm (20λ) Measurement of high retardation level (R*>3λ), (crystals, macromolecules, fiber, etc.)Berek (U-CBE) 0-1,640nm (3λ) Measurement of retardation level (crystals, macromolecules, living organisms, etc.)Senarmont compensator (U-CSE) 0-546nm (1λ) Measurement of retardation level (crystals, living organisms, etc.)

Enhancement of image contrast (living organisms, etc.)Brace-Koehler compensator 1/10λ (U-CBR1) 0-55nm (1/10λ) Measurement of low retardation level (living organisms, etc.)Brace-Koehler compensator 1/30λ (U-CBE2) 0-20nm (1/30λ) Enhancement of image contrast (living organisms, etc.)Quartz wedge (U-CWE2) 500-2,200nm (4λ) Approximate measurement of retardation level (crystal, macromolecules, etc.)

*R= retardation levelFor more accurate measurement, it is recommended that compensators (expect U-CWE2) be used together with the interference filter 45-IF546.

Measuring range of compensators

Polarizing

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DC power source with no flickerThe microscope body's power source isdirect current, which delivers brightobservation images without flicker.

Metal construction for maximum rigidityThe microscope bodies are made fromaluminum alloy to ensure the high rigidityneeded for consistent performance andlong-term durability.

New advances in ergonomics secure improved observation efficiency.

Rackless stage designBX2 series microscopes feature a wire-driven stage from which the X-axis guidedoes not protrude. This design provides arigid and precise X-Y translation, and avoidsdamage caused by stray glass chips. The X-Y movement weight is freely adjustable. The stage surface has a ceramic coatingwhich provides excellent wear resistanceand ensures consistently smooth specimenmovement.

Smooth, light rubber knob movementA rubber cap allowing light and accurateone-finger operation is available as option.

Grooved oil stageFor operators who frequently use highmagnification oil immersion objectives,Olympus offers a special stage with agroove for oil run-off, to prevent glass slidesfrom sticking to the surface.

Swing-out U-SC3 condenser allowsobservation over wide areaThe swing-out U-SC3 condenser is suitablefor all observations from 1.25X to 100X. Nospecial condenser is required for work atultra lowmagnifications.

Up to 4 filters can be mountedSpace is provided for an optional fourthfilter. This allows any filter to be insertedfreely, and the built-in frost filter to bechanged. Changing to direct lightobservation is aone touchoperation.

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Ergonomics

Motorized revolving nosepiece/U-D6REMMotorized sextuple revolving nosepiecewith slider slot for Nomarski DIC.

Motorized universal condenser/U-UCD8A8 position universal condenser. Differentcombinations of designated opticalcomponents allow for various kinds oftransmitted light observation. Automaticcontrol of optical component exchange, toplens swing out and aperture iris diaphragm.

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High-efficiency motorized systemmeets more sophisticated researchdemands.

■ Lamp preset and lamp on/off buttonMounted on the front left side of themicroscope frame.■ Fine/coarse and stage escape buttonMounted on the left side of the microscopeframe.■ Hand switch/U-HSTR2Hand set used to control the microscopewhile conducting visual observations. ■ Control box/BX-UCBMotorized modules attached to themicroscope are controlled via this controlbox, which is linked to the computer via anRS232C connector.

U-HSTR2

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Filter wheels /U-FWR, U-FWO and U-FWTMotorized exchange of 6 filters. 3 kindsof filters can be attached simultaneously:U-FWR (ø32, 25) for excitation, U-FWO(ø32, 25) for emission and U-FWT(ø32)for transmitted light.

Reflected light illuminator/BX-RFAAThis motorized turret can load up to 6fluorescence mirror units. Also, equippedwith motorized shutter.

Light adjustment buttons

Stage adjustment buttons

Auto focus unit / U-AFP1Maintains steady auto focusing with1.25X to 100X objectives. Suitable for allobservation methods except phasecontrast. A host personal computer andBX-UCB are required.

Motorized Image Capture Microscope

U-AFP1

U-AFDPT

The U-SHG and U-SHGT rubber grip can be attached to the standard stage handle. Different specimen holders are available for usewith one glass slide or two, making it easy to switch specimens with just one hand. A simple plain stage is available with optional stageclips. Rotatable stages are available with the option of simple stage clips or attachable mechanical stage mechanisms. A specialgrooved stage is available, designed to disperse immersion oil, preventing the glass slide from sticking to the stage surface. Users canchoose according to purpose.

Eyepiece specifications

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Centerable sextuple revolving nosepiece/U-P6RESextuple centerable revolving nosepiece allowscentering of three objectives. Use of thickspecimen holder may damage some objectives.

Septuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL/U-D7RESeptuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot forDIC/POL. Use of thick specimen holder maydamage some objectives.

STAGES

Mechanical stage with left-hand control/U-SVLB-4Specimen holder/U-HRD-4Rubber grip/U-SHG

Plain stage/U-SP

Mechanical stage with right-hand control/U-SVRB-4Specimen holder/U-HLD-4Rubber grip/U-SHG

Rotatable stage/U-SRG2 Precision rotatable stage/U-SRP, Mechanical stage/U-FMP

Oil rectangular stage with right-hand control/U-SVROOil rectangular stage with left-hand control/U-SVLOSpecimen holder/U-HLD-4, Rubber grip/U-SHG

OBSERVATION TUBES/EYEPOINT ADJUSTERA wide range of observation tubes is available for the BX2 series, including wide fieldbinocular and trinocular types, various tilting tubes, and tubes for observation of uprightimages in which the specimen and the observed image move in the same direction.

REVOLVING NOSEPIECES

CONDENSERS

8 position universal condenser/U-UCD8Top lenses/U-TLD, U-TLO

Brightfield condensers Darkfield condensers Phase/darkfield condenser/U-PCD2 Polarizing condenser U-POC-2

U-DCD U-DCW

Universal condensers, ultra low magnification condensers and Abbe type condensers are available to meet all observation needs.

Meticulously selected accessories further enhance new BX2 functions.

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w Super widefield trinocular tube/U-SWTR-3 e Trinocular tube/U-TR30-2

r Trinocular tube/U-TR30NIR t Binocular tube/U-BI30-2 y Tilting binocular tube/U-TBI-3

u Ergonomical binocular tube/U-ETBI i Ergonomical binocular tube/U-TTBI

o Single port tube/U-SPT !0 Eyepoint adjuster/U-EPA2

U-AAC

U-AC2

U-ULC-2

U-SC3

Eyepieces/WHN, WH, SWHEyepieces maintain image flatness evenwhen a reflected light illuminator or otherintermediate tube is attached. The twoavailable types are F.N. 22 and F.N. 26.5.

Photo eyepieces/PE2X, 2.5X, 3.3X, 4X, 5XThese eyepieces accurately reproduce thehigh quality, high contrast image formingperformance of UIS2 objectives.

Item Name F.N. Diopter Micrometer (ømm)Widefield WHN10X 22 24

WHN10X-H 22 -8 — +5 24WH15X 14 24CROSSWHN10X 22 -8 — +5

Super widefield SWH10X-H 26.5 -8 — +2 —MICROSWH10X 26.5 -8 — +2CROSSSWH10X 26.5 -8 — +2

Finder eyepiece 35WHN10X 22 -8 — +535SWH10X 26.5 -8 — +2PSWH10X 26.5 -8 — +2

* Users who want the SWH10X micrometer: please have your eyepiece adapted by the manufacturer.

EYEPIECES/PHOTO EYEPIECES

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Drawing attachment/U-DAThe drawing attachment projects an image ofthe pencil and drawing surface into the visualfield. Tracing of microscopic structures is madeeasier and more accurate.

INTERMEDIATE UNITS

U-DA

U-DAL10X

Simple polarizing attachmentSimple polarizing observation can beaccomplished with the combination of U-KPAintermediate attachment for simple polarizingobservation, U-ANT analyzer for transmitted lightand U-POT polarizer.

GROUP OBSERVATION SYSTEMS

CAMERA ADAPTERS

Dual port/U-DPThe dual port may be used for a variety ofpurposes: separating the image by spectralcomposition (e.g. directing fluorescence to oneport, infrared to the other), as an illuminationport for adding a new incident light source or asa C-mount compatible trinocular port for imageoutput. A 1X image formation lens is alsoprovided.

Trinocular intermediate attachments/U-TRU, U-TRUSThis intermediate trinocular attachment can beused simultaneously with the inclinable binocularobservation tube (U-TBI-3). Two light paths areselectable: 100% light for binocular observationor 20% for binocular observation and 80% forimaging through the trinocular port.

Multi observation bodies/BX2-DO, BX2-SDO, BX2-MDO-5, BX2-MDO-10Olympus discussion systems are invaluable for research studies, lab training, andeducation. Multi-view configurations are available to accommodate between 2 and 10participants. The pointer is powered by LED, so there is no need for concern aboutsudden lamp failure.

BX2-DO

BX2-SDO

BX2-MDO-5BX2-MDO-10

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U-POT

U-KPA

U-ANTU-DP1×C

U-DP

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u U-BMAD

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Magnification changer/U-CAThis intermediate magnification changerexpands the capability of UIS2 objectives,optimizing the imaged field without theinterruption of rotating the objective lens; 1X / 1.25X / 1.6X / 2X

Filter cassette/U-FCUse of this cassette enables fast exchangeamong three filters (with ø45mm and below2.8mm thickness).

Arrow pointer/U-APTEnables insertion of a red or green LED arrowfor display on a monitor or for reproduction witha photomicrograph.

Magnification changer/U-ECA, U-ECA1.6XThis intermediate magnification changerexpands the capability of UIS2 objectives,optimizing the imaged field without theinterruption of rotating the objective lens; U-ECA: 1X / 2X, U-ECA1.6X: 1X / 1.6X

U-TRUU-TRUS

Accessories

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*1 Slight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field due to the top lens. This occurs in observation only. *2 U-FWCO 1.25× should be mounted on U-FWT *3 Optional

BX51/61 specifications

BX51 BX61

Microscope frame Optical system UIS2 optical system

Focus Vertical stage movement: 25mm Motorized focus/vertical stage movement: 25mm, Stage stroke with coarse adjustment limit stopper 0.01µm increments, maximum speed: 3mm/s, Torque adjustment for coarse adjustment knobs coarse/fine changeover button, stage shunting button and Stage mounting position variable stage up/down buttonHigh sensitivity fine focusing knob (minimum adjustment gradations: 1µm)

Illuminator Built-in Koehler illumination for transmitted light 12V100W halogen bulb Light preset switchLight intensity LED indicator Built-in filters (LBD-IF, ND6, ND25, option)

Revolving nosepiece Interchangeable reversed quintuple/sextuple/septuple nosepieceMotorized sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DICSeptuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simple POL

Observation Widefield •Widefield binocular, inclined 30° •Widefield tilting binocular, inclined 5°-35°tube (F.N. 22) •Widefield trinocular, inclined 30° •Widefield tilting/telescoping binocular, inclined 0°-25°, telescoping 0-45mm

Super widefield Super widefield trinocular, inclined 24°(F.N. 26.5)

Stage Ceramic-coated coaxial stage with left or right hand low drive control: with rotating mechanism and torque adjustment mechanism, optional rubber grips available(Non stick grooved coaxial, plain, rotatable stages are also available)

Condenser •Abbe (N.A. 1.1), for 4×—100× •Swing out Achromatic (N.A. 0.9), for 1.25×—100× (swing-out: 1.25×—4×)•Achromatic Aplanatic (N.A. 1.4), for 10×—100×•Universal (N.A. 1.4/0.9), for 2×—100× (swing-out: 2×—4×, with oil top lens: 20×—100×)

Motorized fluorescence illuminator *3 Motorized reflected fluorescence, 6-position mirror turret unit, motorized shutter changeover speed: shutter speed: 0.1 s

Motorized universal condenser *3 8-position with motorized AS, turret and top lens swing out mechanism (N.A. 1.4—0.9), for 1.25×*1*2—100×Motorized transmitted filter wheel *3 To be mounted on light exit, 6 positions, ø32, filter thickness: up to 6mm

Motorized reflected filter wheel *3 To be mounted between the lamphouse and the frame, 6 positions, ø25/ø32, filter thickness: up to 6mm

Motorized observation filter wheel *3 To be mounted between the frame and the observation tube, 6 positions, ø25/ø32, filter thickness: up to 6mm

Hand switch *3 Control of septuple revolving nosepiece, 6-position mirror turret illumination unit and 8-position condenser

Control box *3 Serial interface RS232C, built-in transmitted/reflected halogen power supply

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BX51 dimensions (unit: mm) BX61 dimensions (unit: mm)

BX-UCB dimensions (unit: mm)BX51+BX-RFA dimensions (unit: mm)

U-HSTR2 dimensions (unit: mm)BX51+U-DO3 dimensions (unit: mm)

BX51+U-MDO10 dimensions (unit: mm)

0.3 TLO0.2

415

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*187175

6545

84341

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70

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450

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FOCUS

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Weight: 45kg Power consumption: 160W

Weight: 20.5kg Power consumption: 160WThe length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62mm.

Weight: 27kg Power consumption: 390WThe length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. Distance for figure shown is 62mm.


Weight: 0.4kg

Weight: 5kg Power consumption: 250W


SYSTEM DIAGRAM

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U-TVZZoomvideo port

U-TV1x-2Direct imagevideo port

U-TV0.5xVideo port with 0.5x lens

U-TV0.25xCC mountvideo port with0.25x lens

U-SPTSingleport tube

U-DPTDouble port tube

PEPhoto eyepiece

U-PMTVCC mountvideo port with 0.3x lens

U-PMTVVideo port with 0.3x lens

U-AFP1*5

Auto focus unit

U-AFDPT*5

AF double port tube

U-PMTV1xVideo portU-CMAD3

C mountadapter

U-BMADBayonetmountadapter

U-TADPlate adapter

COMPENSATORS

U-P4RECenterable revolvingnosepiece

OBJECTIVESfor polarising observation

U-ANTAnalyser fortransmitted light


U-DICTDIC slider fortransmitted light

OBJECTIVES

U-D6RESextuple revolvingnosepiece forDIC/simple POL

U-P6RECenterable sextuple revolving nosepiece

U-D7RESeptuple revolvingnosepiece forDIC/simple POL

U-5RE-2Quintuplerevolvingnosepiece

U-SRG2Rotatable stage

U-SRPPrecision rotatable stage

U-SPPlain stage

U-HLS-4,U-HLST-4Specimen holder

U-HLD-4, U-HLDT-4Specimen holder

U-HRD-4, U-HRDT-4Specimen holder

U-POTPolarizer

U-FCFilter cassette

BX51TFBX51 transmitted frame

BX51TRFBX51 transmitted & reflected frame

U-SWTR-3Super widefieldtrinocular tube

U-SWETRSuper widefielderect image trinocular tube

U-BI30-2Binocular tube

U-TBI-3*1

Tilting binocular tube

U-ETBIErgonomic erect image binocular tube

U-TTBIErgonomic binocular tube

U-FMTF mount adapter

TR-Adapter

U-TMADT mount adapter

U-SMADSonymountadapter

U-FMPMechanical stage

U-CSTCenteringtarget

U-TLOOil top lens

U-TLDDry top lens

Optical devices

U-DICTSShift DIC slider fortransmitted lightU-DICTHRHigh resolution DICslider for transmitted lightU-DICTHCHigh contrast DIC sliderfor transmitted light

U-SVLOOil rectangular stage with left-hand control

U-SVROOil rectangularstage with right-hand control

U-SVLB-4Mechanical stages withleft-handcontrol

U-SVRB-4Mechanical stages withright-handcontrol

U-ETR-3*2

Erect imagetrinocular tube

U-GANGout analyser

PM30, PM20, PM10SP

*WHN10X, WHN10X-H,CROSS WHN10XEyepiecesU-CT30Centering eyepiece

*35WHN10XEyepiece

▲SWH10X, SWH10X-H,CROSS SWH10X,MICRO SWH10XEyepiecesU-CT30Centering eyepiece

▲ 35SWH10X, PSWH10XEyepieces

● U-TV1X-2, U-TV0.5X, U-TV0.25XC, U-TV0.35XC-2, U-TV0.5XC-3,U-TVZ

U-SHGRubber grip U-SHGTRubber grip

Filter (ø45)

*4

*1Slight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field of view in combination with an additional intermediate attachment.

*2 Sight vignetting may occur in the periphery of the field of view in combination with fluorescence illuminator.

*3 Stand is a standard equipment of the U-MDOSV and U-MDO10R3.

*4 Dedicated port for TV cameras.

*5 Dedicated for BX61.

Illustrations colored cyan shows motorized units.

U-DPTSMulti double port tube

U-CMDPTSC-mount adapter for U-DPTS

U-PMDPTSPM-mount adapterfor U-DPS

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U-TV0.5xC-3C mountvideo port with0.5x lens

U-ECAMagnification changer 2xU-ECA1.6×Magnification changer 1.6x

U-TV0.35xC-2C mountvideo port with0.35x lens

U-LH100-3100W halogen lamp housing

U-RFSSRectangular field stop

U-RFSSRectangular field stop

U-ANAnalyser for reflected light

U-RSL66 position filter slider

U-RSL6EM6 position filter slider

Slider adaptor

BX-URA2BX reflected light illuminator

U-CPAIntermediate attachment for conoscopic and orthoscopic observation U-AN360P-2

Rotatable analyserU-OPA

Intermediate attachment for orthoscopic observation

U-PCD2Phase/darkfield condenser

U-POC-2Polarisingcondenser

U-AACAchromatic/Aplanaticcondenser

U-AC2Abbe condenser

U-SC3Swing-out condenser

U-ULC-2Ultra low condenser

U-DCDDarkfieldcondenser,dry

U-DCWDarkfieldcondenser,oil

U-HSTR2Hand switch

BX-UCBBX control box

BX61TRFBX61 transmitted & reflected frame

U-TR30-2Trinocular tube

U-TR30NIRTrinocular tube

U-TRU*2

Trinocular intermediateattachment

U-TRUS*2

Trinocular intermediateattachment

U-DO3Dual observation attachment

U-MDO10B3Multi observation body for 10 persons

U-MDOB3Multi observation body

U-MDOSV*3

Multi observation side viewer

Stand*3

U-MDO10R3*3

Multi observation body for 10 persons

U-SDO3Side by side observation attachment

U-CAMagnification changer

U-KPAIntermediate attachment forsimple polarising observation


U-EPA2Eyepoint adjuster

U-APTArrow pointer

U-DP*3

Dual port U-DP1xCDual port 1x

U-DADrawing attachment

U-DAL10xDrawing attachment 10x

U-25ND6-2, U-25ND25-2, U-25ND50-2 ND filterMIRROR

UNITS

U-TLOOil top lens

U-TLDDry top lens

U-UCD88 positionuniversal condenser

Optical devices

U-LH100HG100W mercury lamp housing

U-LH50MH50W metal halidelamp housing

U-PS50MHPower source for 50W metal halide lamp

U-LH75XEAPO75W xenon apo lamp housing

U-LH100HGAPO100W mercury apo lamp housing

BX-RFABX fluorescence illuminator

U-EXBABGExcitation balancer BGU-EXBAUBExcitation balancer UBU-EXBAUGExcitation balancer UG

U-UCDTP530Tint plate for sensitive color observation

MICROSCOPE DIGITAL CAMERAS, ANALOG CAMERAS

Power source for 75W xenon lamp

Power source for 100W mercury lamp

U-D6REMMotorized sextuple revolving nosepiece for DIC/simplePOL

BX-RFAAMotorized fluorescence illuminator

U-FWOObservation filter wheel U-FWR

Reflected filter wheel

U-UCD8AMotorizeduniversal condenser

U-FWTTransmitted filter wheel

PCBX2BSWControl software

U-ZPCB2Z control board

U-AFP1*5

Control board

U-ANAnalyser for reflected light

U-RSL66 position filter slider

U-RSL6EM6 position filter slider

Slider adapter

U-25ND6-2, U-25ND25-2, U-25ND50-2ND filter

U-EXBABGExcitation balancer BGU-EXBAUBExcitation balancer UBU-EXBAUGExcitation balancer UG

BX-RFSPOTRectangular field stop

BX-RFSPOTRectangular field stop

MIRROR UNITS

U-DULHADouble lamp house adapter

U-RMTExtension cord

Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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