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Clearly Higher Contrast
The IC2S beam path - innovation for higher quality
The beam path, redesigned for Axio Imager, is the result of the systematic optimization of the proven Carl Zeiss ICS infinity optics. Its outstanding benefits include high image contrast, perfect homogeneity and unprecedented resolution. With its freely accessible infinity space, Axio Imager allows you to interface additional components, such as light sources and detectors. This means it is extremely easy to build your own individual system solutions, enabling you to realize all your research ideas. Axio Imager
High-performance objectives - seeing even more details
Carl Zeiss has redesigned and systematically expanded its ranges of proven high-performance objectives especially for Axio Imager.
- The EC Plan-Neofluar universal objectives. The consequently minimized stray-light results in a clear increase in contrast, a decisive factor in all microscopic techniques.
- The Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.4 Oil objective is impressive not only due to its outstanding point spread function, but also, in particular, due to its improved chromatic correction.
- The LCI Plan-Neofluar 25x/0.8 and 63x/1.3 Imm Korr objectives have been devised specifically for live cell imaging techniques and calculated for certain temperature intervals.
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LED illumination – constant color temperature
The best alternative to conventional halogen illumination. It offers a number of decisive advantages: constant, brightness-independent color temperature, low heat radiation and high durability. The LED illumination system also includes a filter mount to allow individual adjustment of the color temperature to meet your specific requirements. It is fitted directly under the condenser, in accordance with the “fixed Köhler principle”, for simple adjustment with all contrasting techniques. Or the LED illumination can be placed at the position of the traditional halogen lamp for full Köhler illumination. |
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Perfect DIC – more homogeneous illumination
The even interference contrast with all magnifications from 5x to 100x over the whole field of view. Especially in digital imaging, a time-consuming shading correction is unnecessary. Another decisive advantage is that you can choose between two DIC sliders for the Plan-Apochromat 63x/1.4 and 100x/1.4 objectives: HR for highest resolution or HC for highest contrast – both optimally adapted to your application. |
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| Superior Fluorescence - More Signal in Less Time |
The reflector turret – faster with 6 or 10 positions
Speed is a key issue with all fluorescence techniques. Carl Zeiss has developed a component that is tailored specifically to this requirement: the fast, motorized reflector turret, which is able to hold six P&C filter modules. For fast multichannel imaging with no loss of time and no unnecessary bleaching. If you want to use more than six dyes at the same time, for example with multi-color FISH applications, the motorized 10x reflector turret with fast position changing guarantees the best results. Perfect, pixel-shift-free signals, even with extremely weak fluorescence. |
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The motorized diaphragms – reliable reproducibility
The intelligent, motorized aperture and field diaphragm automatically regulates the contrast and illumination. In the reflected light path and also in the transmitted light path. Objective-specific diaphragm adjustments, for example, can be stored and retrieved at any time. This means reproducibility at the touch of a button.
High Efficiency filter sets – unsurpassed brilliance
Used for the first time with Axio Imager: the High Efficiency, or HE fluorescence filters, with a clearly improved signal-to-noise ratio. A higher transmission in excitation and emission coupled with steeper cut-off boundaries leads to better separation of signals and optimal efficiency. This results in up to 50% shorter exposure times. To protect your specimen.
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The self aligning HBO lamp – reproducible fluorescence
User-oriented and convenient: the self aligning HBO lamp. The HBO lamp aligns itself automatically every time it is replaced or switched on. This results in a stable optimum setting and a homogeneous illumination of the field of view. Reproducible results for the entire life of the HBO burner. |
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| Leading Imaging Systems - Performance That Sets Them Apart |
AxioVision - digital intelligence
AxioVision is the high-performance software for user-oriented digital imaging solutions. From image acquisition and processing to image analysis and archiving. AxioVision is practice-oriented, intuitive in terms of operation and easily adapted to your individual requirements. Its modular structure allows you to expand the Carl Zeiss imaging software with versatility. For z-stack, multichannel fluorescence or time lapse images, for example. AxioVision is the solution to meet constantly increasing demands. |
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| Convincing Ergonomy |
Be 100% Relaxed in Your Work
For Axio Imager, Carl Zeiss has created a forward-looking operating concept and has greatly simplified numerous functions. Our aim is to relieve the strain on the user even more, especially when you are working on the system for long periods. You can therefore concentrate fully on your application. All this is supported by technology that can be operated intuitively, irrespective of whether it is manual or motorized.
The touch screen – key information at a glance
To simplify complex steps, the motorized Axio Imager has all functions grouped together for the first time on a touch screen (TFT) display: this allows you to control all motorized components easily at the touch of a button and display the microscope’s status. The integrated light manager constantly ensures the best possible light and contrast setting. In addition to fixed presettings, it is also possible to store complex procedures as settings and retrieve them at any time with just the touch of a button. The perfect way to ensure that Axio Imager runs smoothly in a multi-user environment. |
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The control buttons – everything within easy reach
Axio Imager has a well-designed operating concept. The control buttons, which are arranged ergonomically around the focusing drive, can be easily distinguished thanks to their tactile surfaces. The motorized offers 10 buttons whose functions can be freely configured. The manual stand has 5 pre-configured buttons which allow a simple adjustment of light intensity and the switching of the motorized shutters in reflected and transmitted light. |
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| Intelligence Inside - Fast Communication |
The stands - an economical choice
A high degree of flexibility is offered by the two freely configurable stand variants: Z1 (motorized) and D1(manual). These are ideal for users who want to keep every option open for future applications. For clearly defined applications and budgets, the preconfigured stands M1 (motorized) and A1 (manual) are a particularly appropriate choice. With their generous basic features they are an attractive alternative. Axio Imager. |
