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Optika IM-3
Routine inverse laboratory microscope offering a range of observation methods:
Inverse microscopes are useful for observing living cells or organisms at the bottom of a large container (such as a tissue culture flask). This makes it possible to observe under more natural conditions than on a slide, as would be the case with a conventional microscope. The IM-3 series was designed and engineered to provide the perfect solution for fast and reliable routine examinations, using the exclusive state-of-the-art X-LED8 illumination system. A particularly simple but clever optical design enables stable alignment and smooth and accurate movements. OPTIKA offers a variety of configurations, including innovative LED fluorescence technology for a new, improved experience.
IM-3
The inverse microscope of choice for routine applications
SIMPLE OPERATION FOR ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
- Ergonomic controls for fast and efficient examinations
- Excellent optics with high numerical aperture for brilliant images
- Compact space-saving footprint
FAST, EFFICIENT EXAMINATIONS
- First class LED illumination
- Easy-to-use aperture diaphragm for adjusting bright field resolution
- Bright images even with techniques that place heavy demands on illumination such as phase contrast
Illumination
X-LED8 EXCLUSIVE LIGHT SOURCE
The X-LED8 illumination system is based on a highly efficient, pure white LED, and special optics. It guarantees a constant colour temperature (6300K) at all intensity levels, no heat generation, and extreme power consumption efficiency. The entire system is pre-aligned and has a lifetime of 50,000 hours.
- Unmatched sample colour fidelity and brightness
- Special technology that doubles light intensity
- Constant pure white colour temperature, 6300K
- Save money and energy
- Low power consumption, just 8W
- Long service life (50,000 hours = 20 years at 8 hours of operation per day)
Ergonomics
ADAPTS TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO FACILITATE YOUR DAILY ROUTINE
- Removable condenser to increase working distance (up to 150mm)
- Easy phase contrast control with pre-centred slide control
- Modern ergonomic design
EXPAND YOUR COMFORT WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- Mechanical stage with X-Y shift
- More space on the stage with weight-bearing side extensions
- Interchangeable metal inserts for slides, petri dishes, and cuvettes
Objektives and eyepieces
THE WIDEST SPECIMEN AREA AVAILABLE
The IM-3 series’ field of view has a very comfortable 22mm diameter. This ensures a natural and easy viewing position, especially when working in a laboratory environment.
MAINTAIN GOOD VISION
- 10x/22 eyepieces for a large field of view
- Comfortable eye shield for eliminating disturbing stray light
- High eye point for spectacles wearers, dioptre adjustment (left eyepiece)
IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE, LONG WORKING DISTANCE
- A wide range of objective lenses available for greater versatility
- Full chromatic correction and field planarity for 22mm field
- Improved image quality, high contrast and brightness
- All models are equipped with infinity-corrected IOS optics
- Phase contrast objective for examining transparent samples
- High-quality dry objective for materials science applications
IM-3 & IOS W-PLAN: THE PERFECT COMBINATION
- IOS infinity-corrected optical system
- Fully planar optics on 22mm (W-PLAN) in accordance with ISO 19012-1
- High quality semi-apo objective available, ideal for fluorescence
Further specifications
EASY INTEGRATION WITH THE DIGITAL WORLD
- Trinocular head with camera port activated at the touch of a button
- Complete range of adapters for all types of cameras
- Image fidelity thanks to pure white LED illumination
SOFTWARE TO SIMPLIFY YOUR WORKFLOW
- Effective image capture and live video
- Fast, easy-to-use, high-resolution imaging
- Comment on your images and measure distances
SIGNIFICANT TIME AND MONEY SAVINGS
The IM-3 series is designed to increase comfort and deliver unique benefits, especially in terms of time savings through fast and intuitive set-up, the pre-adjusted phase contrast system, and the pre-adjusted LED illumination source. Because time is money, these features have a drastic impact on cost reduction, which becomes even more evident thanks to OPTIKA's exclusive illumination system.