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

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

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
•  Customized to your requirements
•  Includes new fluorescence filters
•  Technical sales consultation available
•  Continental USA 120 DAYS WARRANTY & 60 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
•  Includes remote microscope training session and software overview
•   Molecular Devices Axon patchclamp and micromanipulators may be available to pair with this microscope

Service Highlights

•  Optics quality is checked for field distortion and uniformity at the specimen plane
•  Fluorescence Intensity is also measured at the specimen plane to confirm light source and filter performance
•  Preventive Maintenance (PM) is Completed

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 for mounting micromanipulators.
• This stage setup is best for water immersion as it allows moving the microscope instead of the sample to position the objective.

Camera ports:

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

Camera adapter:

• 1x C-mount adapter 

Camera:

• Bestscope 8.3MP color CMOS 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)

• The Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 is a fixed-stage upright microscope designed for high-precision brightfield and fluorescence imaging.
• It includes a motorized Z-axis and a built-in motorized 5-position fluorescence filter cube turret.
• Fluorescence illumination is provided by an EXFO X-Cite 120Q metal halide light source with collimating adapter and light guide.
• Brightfield illumination is delivered through an integrated LED lamp and illumination tower.
• The microscope features 5x FLUAR and 10x water immersion ACHROPLAN objectives with a 5-position mechanical condenser.
• A Burleigh Gibraltar XY translation stage mounted on a pillar-supported breadboard enables stable imaging and micromanipulator compatibility.

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

REASONS WHY THESE CUSTOMERS CHOOSE TO ORDER FROM US

•   They want to ensure the microscope is customized to fit their application 
•   They want to ensure that internal optics are properly cleaned 
•   They want to ensure that internal mechanical and motorized mechanisms are lubricated and aligned
•   They want to ensure that image quality is verified at the sample point for field distortion and uniformity
•   They want to ensure that the fluorescence intensity is verified at the sample point 
•   They want to ensure NEW fluorescence filters are installed just the same as buying a new microscope
•   They want to ensure that if paired with a motorized XY stage, it is lubricated and does not skip steps
•   They want an option to upgrade the camera to sCMOS and the light source to Lumencor or X-Cite LED
•   They want training to learn how to operate the microscope 
•   They want a reliable warranty
•   They want peace of mind knowing it will be safely and professionally packed for shipping

• 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)

• Warranty
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Customer references are available.
• The microscope will be complete and working!
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.