Meiji Techno, TC-5500CW, Binocular LED/Halogen Inverted Epifluorescence Microscope with PE300W
The TC-5500CW is our latest Binocular Inverted Epi-Fluorescence Biological LED Compound Microscope line is the cost-effective TC-5000 Series. The TC Series makes routine examining of tissue cultures, microbes and other live specimens in petri dishes and culture bottles fast and easy while delivering an excellent performance-to-cost ratio. The TC-5000 Series is available in brightfield, phase contrast and epi-fluorescence models. The TC5000 Series Microscopes have an integrated front mounted camera port with adapters available for 35mm, CCD/CMOS and other cameras.
Epi-Fluorescent
Microscope with Epi-Fluorescence is an optical microscope that uses fluorescence and phosphorescence instead of, or in addition to, reflection and absorption to study properties of organic or inorganic substances. The “fluorescence microscope” refers to any microscope that uses fluorescence to generate an image, whether it is a more simple set up like an epifluorescence microscope, or a more complicated design such as a confocal microscope, which uses optical sectioning to get better resolution of the fluorescent image.
Intensity from a conventional lamp decreases through its life, which means that illumination varies dramatically over time. The lifetime of LED’s far exceeds that of these older lamps, ex. Mercury, Metal Halide, Xenon models and intensity remains broadly constant throughout its life providing a stable, repeatable light source. Some of the many fluorophores excited by the PE-300 Series are FITC, DAPI, Cy3, Auramine, TxRed, mCherry, TRITC, ChR, Hoechst, Cy5, Calcofluor, RFP to name a few.
Features:
- Seidentopf type binocular head inclined at 30° or trinocular at 45°
- Equipped with LED Transmitted Illuminator
- N.A. 0.30 condenser
- 180mm(X) X 245mm(Y) stage with replaceable glass insert with 45mm opening
- LWD Planachromat F10X and F20X objectives
- Integrated Automatic Voltage Sensing Power Supply with localized power cord
- Compact wedge shaped cast aluminum alloy frame for exceptional stability and a small footprint
- Chemical resistant baked enamel finish
- Flexible and modular design for system expansion
- Transparent stage plate for easy objective identification
- Low profile coaxial and fine focus controls with tension adjustment
- Front mounted CCD, analog or SLR cameras
- Integrated Automatic Voltage Sensing Power Supply with localized power cord
- Optional mechanical stage with specimen holders 2018-2019 Meiji Techno America TC-5000 Series Inverted Biological Microscopes 143
- Basic Blue - Chroma filter (19002L) - AT-GFP / FITC Longpass Exciter (EX): AT480/30x, Dichroic (BS)AT505DC, Emitter (EM): AT515lp
- Basic Green - Chroma filter (19004) - AT-TRITC/Cy3 Longpass Exciter (EX): AT540/25x, Dichroic (BS)AT565DC, Emitter (EM): 515lp
- Computer Aided Design Frame and Optics
- Ergonomically positioned controls
- Comfortable Siedentopf Viewing Heads
- Quintuple turret DIN nosepiece
- Newly Designed Semi Apo Plan Fluorescence Objectives
- Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast, Polarized Light and Epi-Fluorescence modes
- Reduced risk of eye damage
- Quiet operation
- No special disposal regulations or issues
- LED Transmitted Koehler + CoolLed Epi Module
- LED products are more sustainable an
- LED products are more sustainable and energy efficient than conventional illuminators
- Mercury-free
- Energy Efficient: 80% less power
- Long lifetime (25,000 operating hours)
- No Bulb replacements
- Works with everyday fluorophores/stains
- Affordable through lab consumables budget
- Broad spectrum - covers UV (DAPI) to Red region (Cy5)
- Specify for existing single and multi-band filter sets – no need to buy new filters
- Instant on/off - No shutters required, no warm up or cool down
- Stable & repeatable – reliable and consistent results
- Precise intensity control in 1% steps (0-100%) – no ND filters required
- Excellent uniformity over field of view – fixed and stable, no alignment necessary
Includes:
- TC-5500CW:Binocular EPI-Fluorescence/Brightfield Inverted Biological Compound microscope, Infinity Corrected Optical System, F-200MM with 6V 30W Halogen Koehler illumination
- MA879: Chroma Filter (19002L)- AT-GFP /FITC Longpass- (Installed in TC-FS/PT#4) Exciter (EX): AT480/30x, Dichroic (BS)AT505DC, Emitter (EM): AT515lp
- MA880: Chroma Filter (19004) –AT-TRITC/Cy3 Longpass-(Installed in TC-FS/PT#4) Exciter (EX): AT540/25x, Dichroic (BS)AT565DC, Emitter (EM): AT515lp
- TC-FS/PT#4: Filter Slider with 3 positions filter holder with Brightfield position and MA879 and MA880 factory installed.
- MA814: Siedentopf type binocular, inclined at 30°, Interpupillary adjustment 53mm to 75mm graduated diopter on left eyetube (30mm I.D. eyetubes)
- MA817 (x 2):SWH10X Widefield high eyepoint eyepiece, Field No. 22, tube O.D. 30.0 mm
- MA850: TC Long Working Distance LWD Planachromat F10X objective ∞/1.0
- MA827: TC Long Working Distance LWD Planachromat F20X objective ∞/1.0
- MA853: TC Condenser, N.A. 0.30, W.D. 73.mm
- TC-FL: FLUORESCENT ILLUMINATOR ATTACHMENT
- PE-300W/LEDTC: LED fluorescence illumination kit, configured for fluorophores such as DAPI, FITC, TRITC & Cy5, adds greater control options to the platform, 3 channel control pod allows selection and control of excitation wavelength whether its to balance your FITC against your TRITC or to minimize bleaching by exciting only the markers that you are working. Supported by popular imaging software giving integrated control with your imaging set up time after time. An additional benefit of the PE-300W/LEDMT is that stains can be viewed either individually or in combination, without filter cube changes. This makes it ideal for use with multi-band filter sets as the screening process can be simplified when fewer filter cubes are used. Independent control for the three LED channels means that the user can control the level of excitation of each fluorescent stain independently on a multi-stained samples, potentially removing the need for single band filter sets altogether. Instant on/off with the ability to optimize intensity and minimize sample damage via the simple desktop Control Pod with a manual control pod and power supply.
- TC-RF36: UV Protection Filter
- MA863: Cobalt clear filter in mount in 51mm mount
- STAGE: Plain stage with 180mm(X) x 245mm(Y) plain stage with replaceable glass insert with 45mm opening
- MA878: Glass Stage plate insert for plain stage (Round-109mm diameter, 1.5mm thick with 44.3mm central opening)
- MA196: ND50 Neutral density filter, unmounted
- MA809/10: Removable AC Electric cord with plug for 115V models
- MA326: Bulb 6V 30W Halogen (Factory Installed)
- MA327: Fuse 3 Amp (Factory Installed)
- Manual: TC-5000 Meiji Techno Instruction Manual
ThePE-300W/LEDTC white is a compact and simple to use LED illumination unit. It provides a broad spectrum of illumination, covering the excitation bands of common fluorescent stains. Operation is by a remote manual control pod with instant on/off and intensity control from 0-100%. Remote control is available via USB or TTL trigger.
The PE-300W/LEDTC white now delivers DOUBLE the intensity at the microscope sample plane. It allows adjustment of output in 1% steps, giving precise control. The broad spectrum covers everyday fluorophores: DAPI, CFP, Aqua, FITC, TRITC, TxRed, Cy5 and many more. 2018-2019 Meiji Techno America TC-5000 Series Inverted Biological Microscopes 144.
Simple to Fit: Direct fit means the CoolLED unit just attaches straight onto the microscope’s epifluoresence port in seconds which is optimized for light output for your microscope.
Simple to Use: Instant On/Off with the ability to optimize intensity and minimize sample damage via the simple desktop Control Pod, really simple to fit and use immediately with less down time for set-up.
DAPI can be excited at either 365nm or 400nm and microscopes typically have a filter set which allows one or other of these wavelengths to be transmitted. To accommodate this, the pE-300white can be specified in one of two waveband configurations to match with the user’s existing filter sets within the microscope.
A microscope which is populated with a number of single band (“SB”) filter sets will typically have DAPI excitation at 365nm and a microscope with multi-band (“MB”) filter(s) has excitation at 400nm. The user can specify the configuration which is appropriate for their microscope.
Power requirements - 100-240V a.c. 50/60Hz, 2A
Viewing Heads
The MA816/10 uses an 80/20 beamsplitter that can be engaged for photo-microscopy. (100% to eyetubes or 80% to phototube and 20% to the eyetube.) Each microscope head has the eyetubes inclined at 30 degrees with the left eyetube having graduated diopter settings. The interpupillary distance on the viewing heads is adjustable between 53mm - 75mm.
Eyepieces
10X Super Widefield High Eyepoint eyepieces are standard
Objective Changer
Quintuple nosepiece provides effortless objective changes with smooth-operating, ball bearing mounted.
Objectives
Meiji Techno America offers an assortment of Planachromat Infinity Corrected (ICOS) objectives for Brightfield, Darkfield and Phase Contrast observation modes.
Stage
The optional attachable mechanical stage measures 112mm(X) x 72mm(Y). It has ergonomically positioned right-handed coaxial drop down controls. It also accepts the following optional accessory plates: 35mm, 55mm, 65mm, Petrie Dish Holders, 96-well Terasaki Plate Holder, 1" X 3" glass slide holder, Hemacytometer holder.
Condenser
The standard condenser has a working distance of 73mm.
Illumination
A powerful 6 volt 30 watt halogen bulb with pre-centered socket provides enhanced image quality and brightness for the observation of specimens.
