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$ARGQPPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Resolution
Field of View (FOV)
Depth of Field
Contrast Methods
Optical System Type
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Automated Imaging Sequences
Software for Image Analysis
Remote Operation Capability
Data Export Formats
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Modular Expandability
Maintenance Requirements
Power Supply Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Technical Support Availability
Zeiss AxioImagerVario
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$1LCFUPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
1× – 150×
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Up to 0.95 (examples: 0.25, 0.30, 0.50, 0.60, 0.80, 0.95); full range not specified
Resolution
~120 nm (with LSM 700); defects of few nm detectable
Field of View (FOV)
FN 23 or 25 (depends on objective)
Depth of Field
Not specified (AF accuracy up to 0.3× DoF)
Contrast Methods
BF, DF, DIC, C-DIC, POL, Phase, Fluorescence, Oblique
Optical System Type
Upright microscope
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Z-drive, stages, nosepiece, turrets, filter wheels, diaphragms, column, etc.
Automated Imaging Sequences
Yes (via MosaiX + motorized stages)
Software for Image Analysis
AxioVision modules, ZEN core, ZEN analyzer
Remote Operation Capability
Yes (Remote Control MARC, remote maintenance software)
Data Export Formats
Not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Ergo tubes and ergo photo tubes available
Modular Expandability
Yes; open interfaces, compatible with LSM 700, ApoTome.2, upgradeable
Maintenance Requirements
ZEISS Protect Service, remote/on-site support, updates available
Power Supply Specifications
100–127 V / 200–240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz; A2: 300 VA, Z2: 260 VA max
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
ZEISS Axio Imager Vario (A2 Vario, Z2 Vario)
Technical Support Availability
Full support: service agreements, remote/on-site, software/training
Thermo Fisher Scientific Prisma E SEM
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$2NEWQRPERFORMANCE
Magnification Range
Adjustable via MUI; exact range not specified
Numerical Aperture (NA)
Not applicable / Not specified
Resolution
3.0 nm @ 30 kV (HV/LV/ESEM), 7.0 nm @ 3 kV (BSED, decel)
Field of View (FOV)
Large; e.g., up to 40 mm (Nav-Cam); exact range not specified
Depth of Field
Not specified
Contrast Methods
SE, BSE, CL, STEM (BF, DF, HAADF), ChemiSEM, beam decel, vacuum modes
Optical System Type
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
AUTOMATION AND SOFTWARE
Motorized Components
Yes; motorized 5-axis stage
Automated Imaging Sequences
Yes; Maps & AutoScript 4 for unattended, high-throughput imaging
Software for Image Analysis
TopoMaps, Maps; 3D surface reconstruction, annotation, correlative imaging
Remote Operation Capability
Not specified
Data Export Formats
Not specified
Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
Not specified
OPERATIONAL FEATURES
Ergonomic Design
Intuitive, customizable UI; undo and user guidance features
Modular Expandability
Yes; 12 chamber ports, multiple detector/accessory support
Maintenance Requirements
Not specified; service/support available
Power Supply Specifications
Not specified
GENERAL INFORMATION
Product Series
Prisma E SEM (Thermo Fisher Scientific); successor to Quanta SEM
Technical Support Availability
Yes; field experts, certified parts, support services