Automatic Operation, Computer-based control system

AUTOMATIC

OPERATION

Motorized unit

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1AX motorized focusing unit AX-FOM

2AX motorized transmitted field stop unit AX-TFSM

3AX motorized transmitted filter changer AX-TFCHM

4AX motorized universal condenser AX-UCDM

The combination of motorized units with a multi-control box automates the entire microscopic procedure.

A motorized universal condenser allows quick, simplified changeover between

FISH and Fluorescence advantages

Chromosome – 1, 4 and 9 in human metaphase Chromosomes/ Spectrum Orange+FITC+DAPI/

UPLAPO 100×

different microscopic methods. The AX70 also includes a motorized filter changer and motorized revolving nosepiece to speed selection of excitation wavelength. In addition, the AX70 allows the operator to affect setting changes. This is achieved through the motorized field stop and aperture stop units, and the motorized filter changeover, which can be used to perform various microscopic illumination techniques automatically. The use of a multi-control box may automate many functions including photomicrography.

A computer-based control system.

For more advanced features, the multi- control box can be linked to an external computer via an interface. A computer control system can therefore be configured for other ancillary equipment connected for use in FISH, patch clamping and other biological research applications. Remote controlled photomicrography operation is also possible.

The PROVIS AX70 thoroughly addresses the concerns of Fluorescence and Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH) microscopy.

•UIS objectives produce fully corrected primary images. This leads to exceptional RGB image registration for high resolution CCDs.

•High N.A. fluorescence optimized Fluorite and Plan Apochromat objectives deliver images of exceptional brilliance, contrast and resolution.

•The wide choices of filter systems satisfies every fluorescent label and includes filter cubes for simultaneous multi wavelength excitation and emission. In addition, filter systems can be tailored to future demands.

•Ready adaptability of filter wheels to the massive stand enables the use of stationary multichroic beam-splitter emission filters with single, dual and triple wavelength exciter. This approach renders the highest registration accuracy.

•The chromatically corrected illumination beampath produces uniform fluorescence over a wide field of view, encompassing the entire excitation emission spectrum.

•Efficient heat and IR removal in the collector lens protects interference exciter filters from unnecessary energy.

•The automation capability (RS232C/GPIB) of the PROVIS AX70 makes it an ideal base for automated FISH imaging stations.