Labomed LB-573

Magnification Range

Objectives: 4×, 10× (reflected/transmitted); 20×, 40×, 60× (transmitted). Eyepieces: WF10×/20.

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Condenser NA 0.9 (Abbe). Objectives NA not specified.

Resolution

Stage graduated 2μm; vernier min resolution 6’; fine focus division 0.002mm. Optical res. not specified.

Field of View (FOV)

Eyepieces WF10×/20 (FN 20). Overall FOV not specified.

Depth of Field

Not specified.

Contrast Methods

Single polarization, orthogonal polarization, conoscopic observation; rotatable polarizer/analyzer; Bertrand lens.

Optical System Type

Excellent Infinite Optical System (Infinity Color Corrected).

Motorized Components

Not specified.

Automated Imaging Sequences

Not specified.

Software for Image Analysis

Compatible with digital camera analysis; specific software not named.

Remote Operation Capability

Not specified.

Data Export Formats

Not specified.

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified.

Ergonomic Design

Seidentopf Trinocular Head inclined 30° for comfort; ergonomic not explicitly stated.

Modular Expandability

Optional accessories (Gypsum, Mica, Quartz slides; Mechanical stage; Optical compensators).

Maintenance Requirements

Not specified.

Power Supply Specifications

Illumination lamps: 12V/50W (Epi), 12V/30W (Transmitted); overall power specs not provided.

Product Series

LB-573 Polarizing Photo Microscope Trinocular Transmission & Reflection System; LB-572 model also mentioned.

Technical Support Availability

Labomed, Inc. contact info provided; specific support details not described.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

Magnification Range

5× to 1,000,000×

Numerical Aperture (NA)

Not specified

Resolution

3.0–10.0 nm (varies by kV and mode)

Field of View (FOV)

Large FOV, e.g., 106 µm at 1200×

Depth of Field

Not specified

Contrast Methods

SE, BSE, ChemiSEM, BD mode

Optical System Type

Thermal emission SEM, tetrode source, 45° objective lens

Motorized Components

Motorized stage, BSE detector, Z-axis

Automated Imaging Sequences

AutoScript 4, Maps Software, montage mode

Software for Image Analysis

TopoMaps, ChemiView, ChemiPhase, Perception

Remote Operation Capability

Optional remote software, RAPID™ support

Data Export Formats

TIFF, JPEG, BMP

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not specified

Ergonomic Design

Easy loading, customizable GUI, user guidance

Modular Expandability

5 ports, accessory & detector options

Maintenance Requirements

Easy source exchange, auto alignments, global support

Power Supply Specifications

100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, <2.0 kVA

Product Series

Thermo Scientific Axia ChemiSEM

Technical Support Availability

Global support, video/manual guidance, 1-year warranty

Leica Microsystems DM IL LED

Magnification Range

4x, 10x, 20x, 32x, 40x; IMC available at 10x, 20x, 32x, 40x; 10x eyepieces

Numerical Aperture (NA)

4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 20x/0.30, 40x/0.60

Resolution

Not specified

Field of View (FOV)

Eyepieces HC PLAN 10x/20, FOV number 20

Depth of Field

Not specified

Contrast Methods

Phase Contrast, IMC (no special objectives), Brightfield, Fluorescence

Optical System Type

Inverted Laboratory Microscope

Motorized Components

Not specified

Automated Imaging Sequences

Not explicitly mentioned; LAS X supports workflow tasks

Software for Image Analysis

LAS X software for documentation and analysis

Remote Operation Capability

Not mentioned

Data Export Formats

Not specified

Integration with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Not mentioned

Ergonomic Design

Ergonomic controls: focus dial, brightness, condenser height, nosepiece, XY stage; height-adjustable stages

Modular Expandability

Upgradable to Cell Factory version; additional fluorescence sliders can be added

Maintenance Requirements

LED illumination life 50,000h; Service & Repair available

Power Supply Specifications

Not specified

Product Series

DM IL LED Inverted Laboratory Microscope series; DM IL Cell Factory version

Technical Support Availability

Application Support, training, Service & Repair, local consulting