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LOMO Invertoscope Microscope with FREE UPS

LOMO Invertoscope Microscope with FREE UPS

LOMO Invertoscope Microscopes - LOMO has designed the INVERTOSCOPE microscope to be the most durable and easy-to-use inverted biological microscope for cell microscopy and tissue culture work. In addition, the INVERTOSCOPE inverted microscopes excel at most microbiology and physiology applications requiring an inverted design, contrast enhancing techniques and long working distance optics. The versatile and efficient INVERTOSCOPE microscope combines the highest optical performance in its price range and a host of included features with unsurpassed mechanical quality. And like all LOMO microscopes, the INVERTOSCOPE microscope is backed by LOMO's unique Lifetime Warranty, the most comprehensive in the industry.

6 - Microscope Base 5 - Wear Resistant Focusing 5 - Focusing 4 - Nosepiece 4 - Nosepiece 4 - Microscope Nosepiece 3 - Microscope Head 3 - Binocular Microscope Head 2 - Aperture Iris Diaphragm 2 - aperture iris diaphragm 1 - Illuminator

1 The illuminator incorporates a high-performance long-working-distance condenser with two operating positions: lower (W.D. 44mm) for observation of specimens in culture vessels, microtest and microtiter plates, etc., and upper (W.D. 110mm) for working with high profile flasks.

2 The aperture iris diaphragm and the slots for sliders, filters and polarizer are built in.

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4 The Invertoscope's quadruple revolving nosepiece features a precision ball-bearing mechanism with click stops for parfocality, parcentricity and exact optical alignment, and has a wide knurled grip for easy rotation.

5 Smooth coaxial focusing is achieved by the Invertoscope's wer-resistant roller-rzce mechanism that virtually eliminates backlash and unwanted lateral shift of the specimen during focusing. One full revolution of the large knurled knobs corresponds to 6.5mm (coarse) and 0.250mm (fine) of the stage's vertical movement. The coarse focus has travel range of 19mm. The graduated micrometer knob allows vertical measurments accurate to 0.002mm.

6 The large, sturty 250mm x 265mm microscope base with four rubber feet, provides maximum stability and insulates Invertoscope microscope from vibrations - a particular advantage for photomicrography.

Best Suited For/Microscopy Applications:

Key Features of LOMO INVERTOSCOPE Microscopes:

Included Microscope Extras

Accesories Included with Invertoscope Microscope 7 - Microscope Stage Extension Plates 6 - Attachable Mechanical Microscope Stage 5 - Microscope Stage Insterts 4 - Centering Telescope 3 - Polarizer and Analyzer 2 - Micrometer Eyepiece with Two Interchangeble Reticles 1 - High-Quality Microscope Filters

INVERTOSCOPE Inverted Microscopes arrive loaded with valuable microscopy extras that would cost hundreds of dollars more from any other manufacturer because LOMO believes that you are entitled to start using your microscope right out of the box. In addition to the standard objectives, eyepieces and contrast-enhancing sliders, every LOMO INVERTOSCOPE microscope model always includes:

  • 1 A set of high-quality color and neutral density microscope filters to enhance your image and aid in photomicrography.
  • 2 A 15X focusing eyepiece with two interchangeable reticles (a 10mm/100div scale and a 10mm x 10mm/400sq grid) for convenient measuring and counting.
  • 3 A filter set for polarization containing a rotatable polarizer filter and an analyzer slider.
  • 4 A centering telescope to help you align the phase contrast annuli.
  • 5 A set of stage inserts to accommodate a variety of sample chambers such as Petri Dishes, Flasks, Microtiter Plates, Culture Vessels, etc.
  • 6 A mechanical stage that covers a large scanning area (120mm x 70mm) and incorporates a 96-well microtest plate holder.
  • 7 A set ofextension plates that will extend microscope's 170mm x 180mm mechanical stage to 300mm x 180mm to help accomodate extra-long flasks and bottles.
  •    A replacement bulb for uninterrupted operation.

Microscope Objectives

TypeMagnificationNumerical ApertureWorking Distance (mm)Contrast Technique
BFPHPOLDIC
TQA-Series Plan-Achromats2.5 X0.0820.0x x 
6.3 X0.2019.0x x 
10 X0.2215.0xxxx
20 X0.453.0xxxx

Mechanical Tube LengthParfocal DistanceGlass Thickness
160mm45mm0-2.5mm

At the heart of all LOMO microscopes are the world famous LOMO glass optics, and the optics that adorn the INVERTOSCOPE inverted microscopes are no exception. Each INVERTOSCOPE microscope includes a series of four of the best objectives LOMO has ever produced. The TQA-Series Plan Achromats sport long working distances and the ability to look through glass up to 2.5mm thick, all while maintaining very high numerical apertures for superior resolution.

Microscope Illuminator System

The Illuminator system of the INVERTOSCOPE microscope incorporates a high-performance long-working-distance condenser capable of two operating positions: A a low position (W.D. 44mm) for the observation of specimens in petri dishes, microtest and microtiter plates, flat flasks, etc., and B an upper position (W.D. 110mm) for working with high-profile flasks, etc. The powerful 12V/50W halogen illumination system consists of a centerable and focusable bulb and a swing-out diffuser that yields bright, even illumination at all magnifications and for all contrast techniques.

Microscope Contrast Techniques

Every INVERTOSCOPE inverted biological microscope is equipped for Brightfield, Phase Contrast and Polarization. In addition, the INVERTOSCOPE microscope can also be ordered loaded with Differential Interference Contrast (DIC), which is used in cooperation with polarization to provide detailed pseudo-3D images, especially on cultures, smears and thin transparent liquids.

Features and Specifications of LOMO INVERTOSCOPE Microscope:

Optical System  160mm Mechanical Tube Length, 45mm Parfocal Distance, 17.5X-500X Magnification for Observation
Microscope HeadBinocular 45° inclined, 360° rotatable. Magnification factor: 1.5X. IPD adjustment range: 55mm-75mm. DA for the left eyepiece: ±5 dpt.
Trinocular 30° inclined. 360° rotatable. Magnification changer (1.IX, 1.6X, 2.5X). IPD adjustment range: 55mm-75mm. DA for the left eyepiece: ±5dpt. Built-in optical path selector and a Bertrand lens.
StandFrame Compact, lightweight, stable aluminum-alloy frame with low-position focusing controls.
Head Mount Accepts heads and photo-attachments.
Base Sturdy and stable with four rubber feet. Chemical and scratch resistant. Dimensions: 245mm x 265mm.
FocusingCoarse Two large knurled knobs. Travel range: 19mm with 6.5mm of stage's vertical travel per full knob revolution.
Fine Coaxial, 0.250mm of stage's vertical travel per full knob revolution.
NosepieceQuadruple Built-in precision click stops for parfocality and parcentricity of the objectives. Dustproof. Chrome plated. Wide knurled grip. Ball-bearing
Microscope StageAttachable Mechanical High-precision mechanical stage. Low coaxial X/Y controls. Size: 170mm x 180mm. Specimen cross-travel: 70mm x 120mm. Scale graduation: 1mm. Vernier accuracy: 0.1mm. Accepts a range of included inserts and extension plates for a variety of vessels.
CondenserLower Position 44mm Working Distance, N.A. 0.35.
Upper Position 110mm Working Distance, N.A. 0.10.
ObjectivesTQA-Series Plan-Achromats Four long-working-distance objectives corrected for vessel bottom thickness of up to 2.5mm. 2.5x 0.08, 6.3x 0.20, 10x 0.22, 20 0.45
EyepiecesEKW-10X (2pc) 10X, F.N. 18, Widefield, compensating.
EM-15X (1pc) 15X, F.N. 11, focusing eyepiece with two interchangeable reticles (a 10mm/100div scale and a 10mm x 10mm/400sq grid).
Illumination12V/50W Halogen Continuous light intensity regulation. Heat-absorbing filter. Illuminator housing accepts Phase Contrast and Nomarski DIC sliders, a range of included filters and a polarizer.
FiltersSet of six Ø33mm.
Miscellaneous  Instruction manual, dust cover, spare bulb, centering telescope.

LOMO Invertoscope Microscope Dimensions:

LOMO Invertoscope microscope Scheme

Weight (Microscope only): Approx. 12kg (27lb)
Power Consumption: Max. 55VA

Upgrades/Optional Microscope Accessories:

There are no microscope upgrades available for the INVERTOSCOPE microscopes. The LOMO INVERTOSCOPE microscopes are offered with either a binocular or trinocular head, and with or without DIC (Differential Interference Contrast). If ordered with a trinocular head the INVERTOSCOPE inverted microscope not only has the ability to attach to any number of video, digital and/or 35mm cameras, it gains the added versatility of the trinocular head’s built-in magnification changer with its field flattening ability and 1.1x, 1.6x and 2.5x magnification boosting capability. The standard models are:

IQ-902Binocular microscope  INVERTOSCOPE BF, PH, POL
IQ-903 Trinocular microscope  INVERTOSCOPE BF, PH, POL
IQ-902-DICBinocular microscope  INVERTOSCOPE BF, PH, POL, DIC
IQ-903-DICTrinocular microscope INVERTOSCOPE BF, PH, POL, DIC

Note: BF= Bright Field, PH = Phase Contrast, POL = Polarized Light, DIC = Differential Interference Contrast

Downloads

  • LOMO INVERTOSCOPE Microscope Configuration Table
  • LOMO Limited Life Time Microscope Warranty

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