Axioplan 2 imaging
Technical Data
The performance and flexibility of the Axioplan 2 imaging is based on ultramodern high-end technology. Developed to offer you the additional comfort and functionality to ensure ideal conditions for your everyday research. Features
Technical Data
Motorization
Ergonomics
Gallery

Objectives
Filters
Beam Paths
Dimensions
 
Axioplan 2 imaging
Axioplan 2 imaging E
Axioplan 2 imaging MOT
Microscope stand
Extremely stable pyramid design for vibration-free microscopy, highly modular and upgradable
Z-Focus
Spur gear unit
Coaxial coarse / fine drive (50 :1)
Coarse drive: 2 mm/rot.
Fine drive: 0.2 mm/rot.
1 scale part = 2 µm
Motorized Harmonic DriveTM, optical encoder
Min. step width: 25 nm
Repeat accuracy :
+/- 25 nm 1)
Coaxial coarse / fine drive (10:1), gear transmission ratio can be set separately for each objective
Travel speed: max. 8 mm/s
Optics
ICS optics for optimum image quality
7-position nosepiece for brightfield
6-position nosepiece for brightfield DIC
6-position nosepiece for brightfield/darkfield DIC cod.
6-position nosepiece for Pol, cod.
7-position nosepiece for brightfield
6-position nosepiece for brightfield DIC
6-position nosepiece for brightfield DIC, mot
7-position nosepiece for brightfield, mot
6-position nosepiece for Pol, cod.
6-position nosepiece for brightfield/darkfield DIC, cod.
6-position nosepiece for brightfield/darkfield DIC, mot.
DIC System
After Nomarski – the ideal DIC slider for each objective,
optional: contrast setting after Sénarmont with analyzer and rotary λ/4 plate
 
Axioplan 2 imaging
Axioplan 2 imaging E
Axioplan 2 imaging MOT
Illumination
Transmitted Light
HAL
12 V, 100W, Köhler illumination
Kondensor
Condenser
Achromatic-aplanatic universal condensers 0.9 H, D, Ph, DIC
(WD = 1 mm / 1.0x to 100x)
Achromatic-aplanatic condenser 1.4 H PH DIC
(WD = 0.5 mm / 20x to 100x)
Achromatic LD condensers 0.8 H D Ph DIC
(WD = 6.8 mm / 5.0x to 100x)
Dry darkfield condenser 0.8 /0.95
Ultra-darkfield condenser 1.2/1.4
Achromatic-aplanatic universal condensers 0.9 H, D, Ph, DIC for magnifications between 1.0x and 100x, (WD = 1 mm / 1.0x to 100x)
Achromatic-aplanatic universal condensers 0.9 H, D, Ph, DIC mot for magnifications between 1.0x and 100x, (WD = 1 mm / 1.0x to 100x)
Achromatic-aplanatic condenser 1.4 H PH DIC, (WD = 0.5 mm / 20x to 100x)
Achromatic LD condensers 0.8 H D Ph DIC, (WD = 6.8 mm / 5.0x to 100x)
Dry darkfield condenser 0.8 /0.95
Ultra-darkfield condenser 1.2/1.4
Luminous-field diaphragm
manualmotorized
Filter magazine
2 manual filter wheels with 4 positions each2 manual filter wheels with 4 positions each
2 filter wheels mot with 4 positions each
Illumination
Reflected Light
Fluorescence excitation
HBO 50 mercury vapor lamp, 50 Watt
HBO 103 mercury vapor lamp, 100 Watt
XBO 75 xenon short-arc lamp, 75 Watt
Adjustable transformer
FluoArc for N HBO 103, control range between 100% and 20% of the full intensity
Collector
Standard collector
Achromatic collector
Quartz collector
Reflector turrets
8-position, manual8-position, manual
8-position, motorized (300 ms/position)
Filter modules
Push&Click modules for the fast change on the stand without any need for tools
Adjusting aid
Easy adjustment of the HBO burner
Filter slider
2 filter sliders with 3 filters each
 
Axioplan 2 imaging
Axioplan 2 imaging E
Axioplan 2 imaging MOT
Automated Functions
Light Manager 2)
SmartContrast 3)
SoftStop 4)
Light Manager 2)
SmartContrast 3)
SoftStop 4)
FocusManager
Tubes
Binocular phototube 30°, field 25 (100:0 / 50:50 / 0:100)
Binocular phototube with two camera ports 30°, field 25 (100:0 / 50:50 / 0:100)
Motorized universal phototube with two camera ports, separate neutral / dichromatic beam splitting via P&C module
Binocular Ergotube 20°, field 23, vertically adjustable, inverted image
Binocular Ergo phototube 20°, field 23, vertically adjustable, inverted image
Binocular Ergo-phototube 20°, field 23, vertically adjustable, upright image
Eyepieces
Pl 10x/25: low-price model with 25 mm field for visual control if photo documentation is the major application
E-PL 10x/25: high-quality model for direct observation
W-PL 10x/23: for use with Ergotubes with field 23
Stages
Mechanical stage 75x50 with vertically adjustable drive on the right and friction setting
Mechanical stage 75x50 with vertically adjustable drive on the left and friction setting
Rotary mechanical stage 75x50 / 240° with vertically adjustable drive on the right and friction setting
Mechanical stage 75x50 with electric vernier scale and vertically adjustable drive on the right and friction setting
Motorized mechanical stage 75x50 with electronic coaxial drive
Scanning stages for up to 8 microscope slides
 
1)
If the travel range is less than 10 µm. Repeat accuracy over the entire travel range +/-100 nm. All values after temperature drift elimination and backlash compensation.
2)
With coded or motorized nosepiece and motorized condenser.
3)
With coded or motorized nosepiece and motorized condenser and motorized reflector turret.
4)
For motorized filter wheels, nosepieces and reflector turrets.