Optika IM-5 Inverted phase contrast microscope, IOS, w/o objectives
Optika IM-5 Inverted phase contrast microscope, IOS, w/o objectives
€4.218,00 excl. VAT
The Optika IM-5 is an inverted trinocular microscope for brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield observation of live cell cultures. It runs on a configurable IOS LWD objective platform, sold separately, covering W-PLAN, W-PLAN PH, U-PLAN F, and U-PLAN F PH options with working distances up to 18.52 mm. The Abbe condenser reaches an extendable working distance up to 220 mm, with phase contrast and darkfield sliders built in. Full Kohler illumination and a fixed plus attachable mechanical stage support work in culture vessels of varying heights. It suits life science laboratories that need brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield on one inverted stand.
Inverted Trinocular Microscope for Live Cell Culture Observation
The Optika IM-5 combines an inverted stand for cell culture observation with a configurable IOS LWD objective platform, sold separately. The condenser extends its working distance up to 220 mm, and phase contrast and darkfield sliders are built into the condenser turret for switching technique without changing hardware.
- Condenser working distance extendable up to 220 mm for tall culture vessels
- Built-in sliders for phase contrast and darkfield on dry objectives
- Configurable IOS LWD objective platform, W-PLAN, W-PLAN PH, U-PLAN F, and U-PLAN F PH
- Fixed and attachable mechanical stage with a 120×80 mm moving range
- Suited to inverted cell culture, phase contrast, and brightfield workflows
Optika IM-5 Inverted Trinocular Microscope
The Optika IM-5 is an inverted trinocular microscope for brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield observation of live cell cultures.
The objective platform is configurable and sold separately, covering IOS LWD W-PLAN, W-PLAN PH, U-PLAN F, and U-PLAN F PH options to match the application.
Configurable IOS LWD Objective Platform
Objectives are sold separately and cover IOS LWD W-PLAN for brightfield, W-PLAN PH and U-PLAN F PH for phase contrast, and U-PLAN F for fluorescence-ready work, with working distances up to 18.52 mm on the 4x U-PLAN F objective.
Extendable Long Working Distance Condenser
The Abbe condenser, N.A. 0.50, has a standard 28 mm working distance that extends up to 220 mm, with built-in sliders for phase contrast (BF, 4x/10x, 20x/40x) and darkfield on dry objectives.
Fixed and Attachable Mechanical Stage
The stage combines a fixed 215×250 mm platform with an attachable mechanical stage (290×250 mm mounted), giving a 120×80 mm moving range and holders for Petri dishes at 38, 54, and 65 mm, plus a 96-well Terasaki plate holder.
X-LED8 Illumination with Full Kohler
The X-LED8 light source runs at 8 W with manual brightness control, full Kohler illumination, and a lifetime over 65000 hours at 6300 K.
Ideal Applications
The IM-5 suits laboratories that need inverted brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield observation.
- Live cell culture observation
- Phase contrast observation of unstained cell cultures
- Darkfield observation on dry objectives
- Research applications needing tall culture vessel compatibility
- Cell biology and general life science laboratory work
Choose the IM-5 when:
- You need an extendable working distance condenser for tall vessels
- You want to configure the objective set to your application
- You need brightfield, phase contrast, and darkfield on one inverted stand
- You want a modular platform that can extend to fluorescence later
Optika Value Proposition
The Optika IM-5 combines a configurable IOS LWD objective platform with an extendable long working distance condenser on an inverted trinocular stand.
Technical specifications – IM-5
| Specification | IM-5 |
|---|---|
| Type | Inverted, aluminum die-cast |
| Head | Trinocular, Siedentopf, split ratio 50/50, 45 degree inclination |
| Eyepieces | PL 10x, field number 24 mm, high eyepoint, diopter adjustment, retractable protections |
| Optical system | Infinity, anti-fungus treated, parfocal distance 45 mm, standard magnifications 40x-600x |
| Objectives | Configurable: IOS LWD W-PLAN, W-PLAN PH, U-PLAN F, and U-PLAN F PH, sold separately |
| Stage | Fixed and attachable mechanical stage, 215×250 mm fixed, moving range 120×80 mm |
| Condenser | Abbe, N.A. 0.50, LWD 28 mm extendable up to 220 mm, phase and darkfield sliders |
| Illumination | X-LED8, 8 W, manual brightness control, full Kohler illumination |
| Color temperature | 6300 K, lifetime over 65000 hours |
| Power supply | External, 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz, output 12 Vdc 5 A |
| ECO function | Automatic switch-off after 20 minutes of inactivity |
| Product weight | 10 kg |
Options and Accessories – IM-5
The IM-5 ships without objectives. Select from the IOS LWD objective range below based on the technique needed.
| Objective | Working distance |
|---|---|
| IOS LWD W-PLAN 4x/0.13 | 10.4 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN 40x/0.60 | 3.1 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN 60x/0.70 | 1.7 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN PH 4x/0.13 | 10.4 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN PH 10x/0.25 | 7.3 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN PH 20x/0.40 | 6.8 mm |
| IOS LWD W-PLAN PH 40x/0.65 | 3 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F 4x/0.13 | 18.52 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F 10x/0.30 | 7.11 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F 20x/0.45 | 5.91 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F 40x/0.65 | 1.61 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F 60x/0.75 | 1.04 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F PH 20x/0.45 | 5.91 mm |
| IOS LWD U-PLAN F PH 40x/0.65 | 1.61 mm |
- M-793.1 holder for Petri 38 mm diameter
- M-793.2 holder for Terasaki and Petri 65 mm diameter
- M-793.4 holder for 2+2 slides
- M-793.6 holder for Utermohl chamber
- M-635 heating stage with digital temperature controller
Alternative Inverted brightfield microscopes, Inverted phase contrast microscopes
- Type: Inverted brightfield/phase contrast, digital
- Magnification: Up to 400x
- Optics: IOS LWD W-PLAN PH
- Illumination: X-LED8
- Head: Trinocular with 6.3 MP camera
€5.086,00 excl. VAT
- Type: Inverted research, trinocular
- Magnification: Up to 600x
- Optics: IOS U-PLAN F Semi-Apo, configurable
- Illumination: X-LED10, HBO fluorescence optional
- Head: Trinocular, 45 degree inclined
€16.411,00 excl. VAT
- Type: Inverted brightfield/phase contrast
- Magnification: Up to 400x
- Optics: IOS LWD W-PLAN PH
- Illumination: X-LED8
- Head: Trinocular, 45 degree inclined
€2.754,00 excl. VAT