Eclipse TS100: Compact inverted microscope with CFI60 optics for superior performance
The Nikon Eclipse TS100 is a routine inverted microscope that redefines optical performance standards in a compact format. Thanks to the integration of the CFI60 optical system, a fusion of CF and infinity optics, the TS100 offers flat, sharp and brilliantly clear images. This system also allows for longer working distances and higher numerical apertures, which are essential for observing live or cultured specimens.
The CFI Achromat and Plan Fluor objectives available for the TS100 are designed to enhance phase contrast observation. Nikon has developed a series of apodised phase contrast objectives that allow the finest details to be viewed with excellent contrast and a wide tonal range. These objectives reduce the halos often present in phase contrast microscopy by improving the phase circle through apodisation.
Ergonomics and ease of use for laboratory environments
The TS100 stands out for its ergonomic and robust design. The microscope body is rigid and vibration-resistant, with intuitively placed controls for natural handling. The coaxial focus knob (coarse and fine) is positioned at the front, facilitating adjustments at high magnification.
The stage, with a height of 195 mm, is ideal for laboratory benches or safety hoods. It offers 190 mm of free space above, allowing observation of cell cultures in tall flasks or stacked chambers. An acrylic window on the operator side allows easy verification of the objective in use without removing the sample.
The rear-facing five-position revolver offers great freedom of manipulation, even when wearing gloves. The Siedentopf-type observation tube is inclined at 45° with an eye height of 400 mm, ensuring optimal comfort when sitting or standing. The eyepieces offer a field of view of 22 mm, the widest in its class.
Versatile observation and compatibility with numerous accessories
The TS100 allows for phase contrast, HMC (Hoffman Modulation Contrast®) and epifluorescence observation. Phase contrast is ideal for living cells, without the need for staining. The HMC system allows for 3D visualisation of transparent specimens in plastic Petri dishes, where DIC is less effective. Epifluorescence, on the other hand, allows the identification of fluorescently labelled substances, such as GFP proteins.
