Labomed LB-320

Magnification Range

Zoom objective 1×–4.5× × Wide field eyepiece 10×/20; optional expand

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Not specified

Resolution

Not specified

Field of View (FOV)

Wide viewing field Φ20 mm

Depth of Field

Not specified

Contrast Methods

Standard LED illumination only

Optical System Type

Stereo microscope; upright, un-reversed 3D images

Motorized Components

Not specified

Automated Imaging Sequences

Not specified

Software for Image Analysis

Not specified

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified

Data Export Formats

Not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Yes, ergonomic design

Modular Expandability

Numerous optional accessories (eyepieces, objectives, lights, head)

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified

Power Supply Specifications

Power supply for optional temperature controlled stage only

Product Series

LB-320 Academic Zoom Stereo Microscope

Technical Support Availability

Contact info provided; technical support not explicitly detailed

Zeiss AxioImagerVario​

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

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

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

Product Series

ZEISS Axio Imager Vario (A2 Vario, Z2 Vario)

Technical Support Availability

Full support: service agreements, remote/on-site, software/training

Zeiss AxioExaminer

Magnification Range

Push&Click optovar (1.25x, 1.6x, 2.5x), 4-position changer (0.5x to 5x), Zoom tube (0.5x–4x)

Numerical Aperture (NA)

High NA; 1.2 W water immersion condenser; high-end W Plan-APOCHROMAT objectives

Resolution

Improved with Dodt Gradient Contrast; motorized z-drive (25 nm step, ±50 nm reproducibility); LSM 710 (3 nm spectral)

Field of View (FOV)

Not specified

Depth of Field

75 mm parfocal length objective; stable focus over large z-range; good for deep tissue imaging

Contrast Methods

Oblique illumination, DIC (Sénarmont), Dodt Gradient Contrast (VIS & IR)

Optical System Type

Fixed-stage upright; ICS optics; 75 mm parfocal length (D1, Z1); supports 45 mm objectives with adapter

Motorized Components

Motorized lower body (z-drive, shutter, condenser focus); motorized upper body Z1 (turret, shutter)

Automated Imaging Sequences

AxioVision for multichannel, time-lapse, Z-stacks; LSM 710 Smart Setup

Software for Image Analysis

AxioVision (time series, ratiometric), Physiology module, Dual Camera module, image correlation spectroscopy

Remote Operation Capability

Remote via keyrings, docking station, AxioVision software

Data Export Formats

ZVI image format; others not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Controls positioned at front for easy access without disturbing experiments

Modular Expandability

Modular design; removable carriers; software expandable; flexible laser upgrades

Maintenance Requirements

Aquastop protection; motors auto off; active grounding

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

Axio Examiner A1, D1, Z1

Technical Support Availability

Service & Support available; details not specified