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Optika IM-5

The best option for routine work & research:

The OPTIKA IM-5 is a new inverted research microscope that provides brilliant images for the study of living cells, organisms and various other specimens in large flasks. It combines brightfield, darkfield and phase contrast techniques for the most demanding users.

This inverted research microscope opens up new horizons, featuring a Köhler condenser, ergonomic, handy controls, and significant unique features such as the highest F.O.V. available on an inverted microscope. (F.N. 24mm).

IM-5

The inverted routine & research microscope

INTUITIVE AND SUPERIOR CONFIGURATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS

Wide range of choices to meet specific laboratory requirements
Useful solutions for life and materials sciences
Compatible with a range of observation methods

AN AFFORDABLE PARTNER WITH UNIQUE HIGH-END FEATURES

IOS LWD U-PLAN objectives for flat images on 24mm FN
Fast, efficient examination without additional specimen preparation
Trinocular port with beam splitter for most illumination requirements

Illumination

STATE-OF-THE-ART ILLUMINATION SYSTEM

Unmatched light intensity, exclusive objective and collector lens design
Constant pure white colour temperature at all intensity levels
Unmatched colour fidelity, uniformity, and brightness

REDUCE ELECTRICITY COSTS BY 90%

Save money and energy, 8W (for X-LED8)
More efficient brightness than a 100W (for X-LED8) halogen lamp
Long service life (65,000 hours = 22 years at 8 hours/day operation)

Automatic LED selection & design

INNOVATION IN LED FLUORESCENCE

Choose the fluorescence filter for motorised LED selection
Immediate operation, no warm-up/cool-down time
No need to centre, adjust, or maintain the lamp

Panel with LED illumination indicator and ECO function.
IM-5 ensures high repeat accuracy, as the light intensity is displayed continuously on the front panel.

The ECO button makes the microscope more environmentally friendly, switcheing off automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity.

Ergonomics

Adapt it to your individual needs

FULLY ADJUSTABLE, HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE CONDENSER

FOR PERFECT IMAGING

Full Köhler illumination for improved images
Light field and aperture diaphragms, centre-adjustable; N.A. 0.50 condenser
Removable or rotatable condenser to increase working distance

IMPROVED OPTICAL PERFORMANCE, LONG WORKING DISTANCE

Excellent image quality, sharp and bright details
Excellent contrast and resolution thanks to high numerical aperture
A wide range of objective lenses available for greater versatility

Objectives & eyepieces

Optically impressive

MAINTAIN GOOD VISION

10x/24 eyepieces for the highest visual resolution available from an inverted microscope
Comfortable eyecups prevent irritating stray light
High eye point for spectacles wearers, and dioptre adjustment

IM-5 & IOS U-PLAN: THE PERFECT COMBINATION

IOS infinity-corrected optical system
Fully planar optics on 24 mm (U-PLAN) in accordance with ISO 19012-1
High quality semi-apo objective available, ideal for fluorescence

OBSERVE EVEN THE MOST COMPLEX SPECIMENS

Phase contrast objective for examining transparent samples
Motorized LED fluorescence available for special purposes
High-quality objectives without cover glass for materials science

OBJECTIVE SERIES:

IOS LWD W-PLAN
IOS LWD W-PLAN PH (PHASE CONTRAST)
IOS LWD U-PLAN F (Fluorite lens, up to F.N. 25)
IOS LWD U-PLAN F PH (phase contrast), (fluorite lens, up to F.N. 25)

The largest specimen area available (field number: 24mm)

The F.O.V. (field of view) based on a very comfortable 24 mm diameter.

This means that a particularly large section of the specimen can be examined, enabling natural and easy visibility, which is especially important in a laboratory environment.

Further specifications

A variety of observation methods

IM-5 means extreme flexibility.

Brightfield, phase contrast and darkfield techniques can all be used at any time to accentuate certain characteristics of your specimen.

Here you can see a vitamin C specimen below (from top to bottom): brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast.

Rotating Köhler condenser

The fully adjustable condenser can be rotated away from the light path, extending the working distance to allow the examination of large sample containers.

MS - a solution for the infertility of the living world

Microscopes are increasingly being used to observe molecular processes. This is best done in real time or by using time-lapse images of a single cell - known as live cell imaging.

These experiments required a high degree of dexterity and careful manipulation of the cells under the microscope, especially for PMA. A major factor in the success of this procedure is the performance of the microscope and the operator. The IM-5 offers a perfect option for combination with common micromanipulation systems. The user has the perfect tool for PMA, which ensures high optical performance and reliable micromanipulation within a perfect working environment.

STI - observing a microscopic living world

Live cell imaging requires a very special experimental setup in order to observe the movements of molecules or organelles within cells or membranes.

These movements are easily overlooked if they cannot be tracked within the same cell. This is why OPTIKA has created suitable modular systems for performing live cell imaging on any cell, tissue or whole organism culture. These are compatible with common incubation systems.