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DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
Axiolab 5
Intended use
ZEISS
05/2019
430037-7444-001
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DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTRUMENT
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Intended use
Axiolab 5 microscopes were designed as all-purpose microscopes for biological and medical applications
as well as materials analyses.
Depending on the microscope stand selected, they may also be used as true transmitted or reflected light
microscopes or as combined transmitted/reflected light fluorescence microscopes.
Typical biomedical applications of Axiolab 5 microscopes include:
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medical analysis in laboratories, clinics and medical practices
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science and research (colleges, universities) in the fields of medicine and biology
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industrial applications (pharmacology, food technology)
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analysis of human blood and tissue samples.
Axiolab 5 microscopes are typically used for materials analysis in the following areas, among others:
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metallographic laboratories
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automotive industry
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microsystems engineering
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geoscientific institutes
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mineral exploration industry
Depending on the instrument configuration, the following microscopy and contrasting techniques can be
used:
Transmitted light
Reflected light
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Brightfield (BF)
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Brightfield (BF)
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Darkfield (DF)
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Darkfield (DR)
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Phase contrast (Ph)
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Polarization (Pol)
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Polarization (Pol)
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Fluorescence (FL)
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Polarization (Conoscopy)
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Differential Interference Contrast (DIC)
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Polarization (C-Pol)
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Circular differential interference
contrast/total interference contrast
(C-DIC/TIC)
The binocular photo tubes and suitable adapters permit one microscope camera, one reflex camera or
one digital/video camera to be attached for documentation purposes.
The Axiolab 5 was specifically designed and developed for ergonomic use in lengthy routine applications,
e.g. hematological, histological and cytological laboratory analyses.
Using a ZEISS Axiocam 202 mono or Axiocam 208 color camera, the microscope can be connected to an
external HD monitor via an HDMI connection or to a PC/laptop via a USB connection to control camera
functionality. Advanced analysis functions for recorded images are available if the ZEN software is
installed on the PC. Furthermore, the camera functions can be controlled via WiFi connection from a
tablet, PC or smartphone using the Labscope/Matscope app.