Glossary | Microscopes | General | Microscope Series | 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. 

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 

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)

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

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

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.