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Effective solutions to research

demands from a flexible system

geared to fulfill present and 

future requirements.

The AX70 starts by offering all the
advantages of the proprietary UIS
optical system to provide the best
image quality possible – and adds
universal adaptability for rapid
changeovers between various
microscopic techniques.  The specially
designed Y-shape frame assures
superb operator comfort.  A choice of
illuminator systems suits a range of
different microscopic methods.  And
the system's substantial frame accepts
heavy attachments for image
processing and photometry
applications.  These and many other
advanced features boost the
performance of the AX70 and ensure
flexible system upgradability.  Olympus
further maximizes system versatility
with various accessories including the
AX-REXBA to optimally balance
fluorescence for double-stained
fluorescing specimens.  The broad
range of accessories available ensures
that Olympus answers every user
need.  Thanks to these and other
significant advantages, the PROVIS
AX70 system  accommodates
increasingly complex and multi-
facetted research and experimental
requirements.

AX70

Summary of Contents for PROVIS AX70

Page 1: ...UNIVERSAL INFINITY SYSTEM RESEARCH SYSTEM MICROSCOPE AX70 ...

Page 2: ...1 Thereferenc for future mi Essential research equipment ...

Page 3: ...exibility to accommodate tomorrow s research needs To date only one microscope fulfills all these demands the AX70 Research Microscope from Olympus Offering uncompromising performance and outstanding system integration potential the AX70 is a reference standard for future microscopes PROVIS stands for PROfessional VISion WORLD CLASS OPTICS ILLUMINATION VERSATILITY HIGH STABILITY USER COMFORT AUTOM...

Page 4: ... adjustment for the objective in use as well as automatic observation light path selection Flexible moving spot measurement ensures optimum exposure regardless of specimen distribution A built in Super FL Auto mode offers fully automatic exposure control for fluorescence photomicrography And easy flexible framing is assured via the zoom magnification system By centralizing operation with a multi c...

Page 5: ...microscopic methods And the system s substantial frame accepts heavy attachments for image processing and photometry applications These and many other advanced features boost the performance of the AX70 and ensure flexible system upgradability Olympus further maximizes system versatility with various accessories including the AX REXBA to optimally balance fluorescence for double stained fluorescin...

Page 6: ...The Olympus UIS optics The new standard of excellence 5 ...

Page 7: ...es ideal for 3D observations with a confocal laser scanning microscope With improved near ultraviolet transmission these objectives can also be used for Ca2 photometry UAPO W Series The UAPO W water immersion objectives feature a high numerical aperture Thus they enable the production of aberration free images at every specimen level from the surface down to deep sections during examination of liv...

Page 8: ...7 Maximum quality for various microscopy applications ...

Page 9: ...eo Enhanced Contrast and metallurgy are also available Design algorithms suited for polarized light observation The entire UIS optical system including high precision strain free POL objectives condensers and observation tube prisms has been designed to minimize reflections from lens surfaces and frame Together with dedicated Olympus optical design algorithms this ensures unmatched image contrast ...

Page 10: ...9 A range of illuminator systems for advanced research applications ...

Page 11: ...ral fluorescent indicators These range from 1 wavelength excitation 1 wavelength photometry 1Ex1Em to 2 wavelength excitation 2 wavelength photometry 2Ex2Em Thus the AX70 OSP100 combination can measure fluorescence intensities at a single wavelength with dual wavelength excitation using the fura 2 or BCECF indicator These advantages make it ideal for analyzing intracellular calcium ion concentrati...

Page 12: ...11 Structural integrity for vibration resistance weighty accessories and thermal stability ...

Page 13: ...lity the power supply was removed from the body of the microscope The AX70 was also given a heat insulating structure to reduce the temperature influence of the lamp housing on the frame These measures effectively minimize heat induced frame flexure on the AX70 HIGH STABILITY Application example Video Enhanced Contrast A low contrast sample unidentifiable in ordinary microscopic observation can be...

Page 14: ...Maximum operator comfort at all times 13 ...

Page 15: ...s The AX70 also has enough space between the stage surface and arm to easily accommodate large and thick specimens Improved operational ease for enhanced manipulation The revolutionary Y shape of the AX70 frame offers unique user benefits It not only allows the operator s forearms to be supported by the worktable or bench surface but also provides more working space As a result micromanipulators c...

Page 16: ...Automation facilitates research microscopy 15 ...

Page 17: ...ion 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 The combination of motorized units with a multi control box automates the entire microscopic procedure A motorized universal condenser allows quick ...

Page 18: ...A 1 2 zoom magnification change system significantly eases zooming and trimming of a desired section to significantly increase framing options flexibility for video recording U PHOTO Universal Photo System The U PHOTO Universal Photo System is an automatic photomicrography system that provides fully automatic functions for photomicrography These include a flexible spot measurement function a Super...

Page 19: ...s The focusing speed during ordinary brightfield observation has been raised significantly to achieve focus in only 0 3 2 seconds In addition to the one shot mode a real time mode is included to maintain specimen focus and significantly enhance observation efficiency even during objective and microscopic technique changeovers or specimen movement The Auto focus function can be activated by inserti...

Page 20: ...AX REXBA allows adjustment of excitation light unnecessary irradiation is prevented and damage to the specimen is minimized 3 The 25EBFB G filter accommodates a double stained fluorescing specimen using two types of fluorochromes FITC TRITC and FITC Texas Red This filter is designed for general use with double stained specimens with G B excitation The 25EBFU B filter designed for U B excitation is...

Page 21: ...C TRITC UPLAPO40 PE3 3 Optical center adjuster AX OCA The AX OCA effectively eliminates the deviations during multiple exposure Specimens viewed with AX REXBA TRITC enhanced FITC enhanced Precise correction for image deviation in multiple exposure ...

Page 22: ... selector Observation tubes The AX Series observation tubes range from widefield binocular to super widefield erect image trinocular corresponding to various observation needs PM30 automatic photomicrography system The exclusive Super FL Auto mode provides fully automatic exposure control for effortless fluorescence photo micrography The Auto mode accommodates all other observation methods and a h...

Page 23: ...path 80 of all light goes to camera optical path during exposure BI video camera direct video camera 2 photometry 20 0 80 0 100 0 0 0 0 100 0 0 20 0 0 80 0 20 0 80 video camera 2 is mounted to large format port via U TVL Camera optical path 35mm left large format 35mm right 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 When using video camera 2 35mm left 35mm right 100 0 0 100 Photo magnification 35mm camera 2 5x 5x la...

Page 24: ...out any obligation on the part of the manufacturer ISO9001 Certification Design and production adheres to ISO9001 international quality standard ISO 9001 Accredited by the Dutch Council for Accreditation ISO14001 Design and production at the Olympus Optical Co Ltd Ina Plant conforms with ISO14001 specifications for environmental management systems Certification ISO 14001 008 U K A S ENVIRONMENTAL ...

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