Fluorescence inverted microscope Axio Scope A1

Zeiss Axio Scope A1: Versatility and Performance for Your Scientific Research

Experience the exceptional flexibility of the Zeiss Axio Scope A1 for complex routine examinations and advanced research. This microscope, designed by Zeiss, offers unparalleled flexibility for a variety of scientific applications, whether for tissue analysis in pathology, cytological material evaluation, or cellular biology research.

With extensive configurability, this tool allows you to select only the necessary features, whether for simple or complex laboratory tasks. Its ability to adapt to five different upper bodies, three lower bodies, and two Vario columns makes it a versatile tool to meet diverse needs in biomedical research.

Use this microscope A1 for a multitude of applications, from anatomical studies to intravital microscopy, including transmitted light and fluorescence. It supports samples ranging from thin tissue sections to large samples, providing great versatility for various biological and medical studies.

Master a variety of observation techniques, including brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, differential interference contrast (DIC), and the economical ZEISS alternative, PlasDIC, for optimal image quality. This diversity of techniques allows researchers to explore different cellular structures and visualize samples with exceptional detail.

Benefit from stable and uniform transmitted light illumination with an integrated LED function, ensuring sharp image contrasts and complete standardized illumination for routine examination tasks. LED fluorescence illumination also offers optimal stability and durability in daily applications, facilitating cytology and cellular biology studies.

The Axio Scope A1 is equipped for cytology trials with fluorescence, minimizing scattered light to produce excellent contrast, ideal for low-light samples. Use LEDs or standard light sources for optimal fluorescence, providing great flexibility for various fluorescent labeling applications.

Easily customize your microscope with the available 23 support variants, including five different upper bodies, three lower bodies, and two Vario columns, adapting the microscope to your specific needs. This modularity allows researchers to optimize their configuration for each experiment, ensuring precise and reproducible results.

Enjoy a wide variety of fluorescence lighting options with this microscope, including LED, HBO, or XBO, depending on your daily tasks or research needs. This variety of lighting options allows researchers to adapt their setup according to the specific requirements of their experiment, ensuring optimal sample visualization.

The adjustable sample space of the Axio Scope A1 allows sample thicknesses from 0 to 110 mm, perfectly adapting to your specific needs. This flexible adjustment allows researchers to handle a variety of samples of different sizes and shapes, providing great versatility for various research applications.

The ergonomic drive mechanism of the stage can be moved along a 90 mm Y-axis, allowing you to position the sample where it suits you best. This ergonomic feature ensures optimal comfort during long microscope sessions, allowing researchers to fully focus on their work without distraction.

In conclusion, the Zeiss Axio Scope A1 is more than just a microscope; it is a powerful and versatile tool for biomedical research. With its extensive configurability, diverse observation techniques, and advanced lighting, this microscope offers exceptional flexibility for a variety of applications, ensuring precise and reliable results in all situations. Whether for complex routine examinations or advanced research, the Axio Scope A1 is the ideal tool for researchers in biology and medicine.

Inverted Fluorescence Microscope

Objective Lenses: N-Achroplan 5x, 10x, 20x, 50x, 100x oil immersion objectives.

N-Achroplan 5x/0.15, WD = 12 mm

N-Achroplan 10x/0.25, WD = 6.5 mm

N-Achroplan 20x/0.45, WD = 0.63 mm

N-Achroplan 50x/1.0 Oil, WD = 0.22

N-Achroplan 100x/1.25 Oil, WD = 0.29 mm

Viewing Head: Trinocular head 30º/23 (50:50), reversed image camera port with interface 60N.

Eyepieces: Widefield 10x / 23 focusing eyepieces, accepts 26 mm diameter reticle. Diopter adjustment +/-5. Interpupillary distance adjustable from 48-75 mm.

Total Magnification: 50x, 100x, 200x, 500x, 1000x.

Specimen Stage: 220 mm W x 170 mm D right-hand mechanical stage with X-Y travel of 75 mm x 50 mm, hard-coated anodized surface with rackless X-guide positioned at bottom, hidden gear in the Y-guide. Right drive 135 mm (extendable by 15 mm), with friction setting. Includes specimen holder for one-hand operation with left spring lever.

Focusing: Coarse and fine focusing. Z focus range is 24 mm.

Condenser: Achromatic, aplanatic condenser 0.9 with front lens switchable on the left and right and a 5 position modulator disc. Condenser has 4 centerable positions with Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, and dark-field stop 0.75. One bright field position with aperture stop. WD = 1.0

Illumination: Transmitted light illumination white LED. 100~240V.

Stand Features: Stand is configured for transmitted light and fluorescence with an encoded 6-position nosepiece.

Fluorescence: The illumination system has 3 solid-state LED lamps:

Green (565nm) for excitation of Cy3, TRITC, DsRed, and similar dyes

Blue (470nm) for excitation of eGFP, Fluo4, FITC, and similar dyes

UV (385nm) for excitation of DAPI, Alexa 405, Hoechst 3325

Fluorescence filters: 3 filter sets are included:

UV: compatible with a broad range of LEDs with peaks between 355-405nm, intended for fluorophores such as DAPI.

Blue: intended for fluorophores such as FITC and eGFP

Green: intended for fluorophores such as mCherry and Texas Red

Size & Weight: 9.5" W x 19.1" H (without camera) x 17" D, 20 lb.