Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Fluorescence Motorized Water Immersion Capable Microscope

For Sale Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Fluorescence Motorized Water Immersion Capable Fixed Stage Microscope

 Pre-owned microscope (this microscope can be fully customized)

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
• Current Model
• Good cosmetic condition
• Comes with Brand New Fluorescence Filter Sets
• Continental US Warranty 120 Days & 60 Days International.
• An extended warranty option and training package are available.

This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:

Standard Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Microscope Configuration: 

Microscopy Techniques:

Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopy

Microscope Base:

• Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Base
• with a Motorized(Automated) Z-Axis Drive

Microscope Head:

• Trinocular Head 
  
• Two PI 10x/23 eyepieces

Fluorescence Light Path:

• Zeiss motorized fluorescence lightpath built into the base

Fluorescence Illumination:

• Exfo X-Cite 120Q 120W Metal Halide Light Source w/ light guide and collimating adapter

Fluorescence filter cube turret:

• Motorized 5-position filter cube turret

Fluorescence filters:

• Three empty filter cubes
• Three Brand New filter sets of either DAPI, FITC, Texas Red or CY3

Brightfield Light Path:

• Illumination Tower

Brightfield Illumination:

• LED Lamp w/ built-in power supply

Objective Turret:

• Mechanical 4-position objectives turret

Objectives:

• 5x/0.25 FLUAR (O5014)
  
• 10x/0.30 W ACHROPLAN Water Immersion (O4189)

Condenser:

• 5-position 0,9 Mechanical Condenser

Stage:

• Burleigh Gibraltar XY translation stage with micrometers under the microscope 
• Gibraltar Platform Fixed on 4 Pillars / Breadborad top. Suitable to mount micromanipulators.
• This stage setup is best for water immersion as it allows moving microscope instead of the sample to position objective.

Camera ports:

• 100% Eyepiece, 0% Camera
  
• 0% Eyepiece, 100% Camera

Camera adapter:

• 1x C-mount adapter 

Camera:

• CMOS USB 3.0 10MP Camera

Computer & Software:

• Dell laptop computer with Windows 10
• Micromanager w/ImageJ analysis software
• Camera software

Accessories:

• Necessary power and communication cables

This configuration includes any 3 of these new filter sets.

• New filter set - DAPI (EX: 365/28nm, DM: 405nm, EM: 445/50nm) (Dye compatibility: DAPI/Hoechst/AlexaFluor 350)
• New filter set - EGFP/FITC/Cy2 (EX: 475/30nm, DM: 500nm, EM: 530/40nm) (Dye compatibility: EGFP/FITC/Cy2/AlexaFluor 488)
• New filter set - TRITC/Cy3/Dsred (EX: 545/20nm, DM: 562nm, EM: 605/60nm) (Dye compatibility: TRITC/Cy3/RFP/Rhodamine/AlexaFluor 546)
• New filter set - Texas Red (EX: 560/20nm, DM: 585nm, EM: 630/40nm) (Dye compatibility: Texas Red/mCherry/AlexaFluor 594)
• New filter set - Cy5 (May require an upgraded light source) (EX: 630/50nm, DM: 662nm, EM: 695/50nm) (Dye compatibility: Cy5/AlexaFluor 647/Draq5)

Automated/motorized capabilities of this microscope:

Installed automation/motorized components:

• Motorized lightpath
• Motorized/automated Z-Axis Drive
• Motorized filter cube turret

 Benefits of motorized/Automated Z-Axis drive:

• Automatic parfocality adjustment
• The ability to recall previously saved focus levels
• Automated management of Z positioning/ Fine-coarse control

This microscope's imaging capabilities:

Imaging software highlights:

• Ability to take still images and live videos of your samples
• Display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster
• Variable linear measurements such as line segment, radius values, and others 

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:

  Add Microscopy Techniques (In addition to installed Brightfield and Fluorescence)

• Phase Contrast, DIC, or Polarization Add-on Components may be added (subject to availability)

 Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:

• Microscope can be configured for magnification between 40x and 1000x (with 10x Eyepieces)
• We can add standard higher magnification Zeiss microscope objectives 
• We can add high-end Zeiss Apochromat objectives

 Enhance fluorescence capabilities by adding/changing filters and upgrading light sources.

• Additional filter cubes
• Additional filter sets to match your fluorochromes.
• Xenon, Metal Halide, or LED Fluorescence microscope light sources

We will also ensure the fluorescence light source matches your selected filter sets.

 Enhance imaging capabilities: 

• We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.

  Add other Motorized/Automation Capabilities: 

    In addition to installed motorized capabilities, the microscope can be configured

•  Motorized high-speed shutter

 We can configure it to work with the sample medium you need:

• Slide, Petri dish, microplate, etc
• It may also be set up with a motorized XY stage for multi-slide or full microplate scans.

 Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades

• High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
• LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
• Phase Contrast, Polarization, or the DIC configurations
• Higher Magnification Objectives
• Higher performance Fluor or APO objectives
• Motorized XY Stage (stage, controller, joystick)

We are excited to help build and configure the right microscope for you!

Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Fluorescence Microscope Overview 

(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)

Suited for the following applications as configured:

• Biological Research: Viewing the intricate realms of cellular structure, function, and behaviors.
  
• Fluorescence Microscopy: Visualization of cells and tissues through fluorescent labeling.
• Material Science Research: Apt for exploring the properties and structures of materials.
• Educational Purposes: Serving as an invaluable educational resource in universities and research institutes.
• Pharmacological Studies: Streamlining the examination of drug impacts on cellular and tissue levels.
• Biotechnological Applications: Empowering investigations in genetic engineering and molecular biology.

Other potential applications:

• Multi-dimensional Imaging: Enables acquisition of images across various planes and dimensions.
  
• Phase Contrast and DIC: Augments visibility of transparent specimens sans staining.
• Time-lapse Photography: Sequential image capture enables real-time monitoring of temporal changes within samples.
• Live Cell Observation: Facilitates the meticulous study of live cell behaviors and interactions in their native environment.
• Quantitative Analysis: Supports precise measurements and quantification of specimen attributes.
• High-Resolution Imaging: Offers crisp, detailed images conducive to thorough examination and analysis.

Video Overview: 

 How we pack

Why should you buy from us?

• We make sure to match the microscope capabilities to your requirements.
• We have experience servicing and repairing these microscopes.
• This microscope goes through an extensive set of service steps before shipping.
• We offer detailed photos and videos of the microscopes you buy.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies. 
• Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
• Remote installation and microscope operation training are available.
• On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
• Expert US or International shipping is available (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

• It will work!
• Continental US Warranty 120 Days & 60 Days International.
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.
• Customer references are available.

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