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The BX51WI is ideal for all physiological experiments such as patch clamping and intravital microscopy. The fixed stage and vibration-free frame design ensure excellent stability throughout the experiment. Use of infrared light protects living cells and offers high penetration depths of thick tissue slices, while high NA optics allow magnification changes without moving the objective.
Designed for Easy Adjustments Around the Condenser
Frame designed for ample space around the condenser, making it easy to adjust Nomarski DIC contrast, exchange filters, adjust the condenser's aperture stop, and switch between visible light, Nomarski DIC, and IR-DIC.
Lockable Coarse Focus
When engaged at the desired position, the objective can be raised with the coarse focus knob and then returned precisely to its original position.
Mirror Unit Turret with Adjustable Click Release
The click-stop on the 6-position turret can be released with a screwdriver.
The swing nosepiece WI-SRE3 has a unique slim, compact design and front-to-back swing motion to enable objective changes without interfering with electrodes and micromanipulators. Objective positioning incorporates a vibration-free counter spring mechanism. The slide nosepiece U-SLRE is designed for the attachment of one large diameter, low magnification fluorescence objective (XLFLUOR 2x/340 or 4x/340) and one objective with normal (RMS) diameter threads. Nosepiece motion is a simple horizontal slide. The single position nosepiece WI-SNPXLU2 is designed to accept the unique, large diameter XLUMPLFLN20×W objective. The RMS adapter WI-RMSAD enables the attachment of an objective with RMS thread size to the WI-SNPXLU2.
Adjustable for Small Animal Experiments
The arm height raising kit (WI-ARMAD) provides an additional 40 mm of clearance and is mounted between the microscope frame and the reflected light illuminator. Small animal experiments usually do not require transmitted light, allowing the removal of the substage condenser assembly. After removal, the stage may be lowered an additional 50 mm, providing a total clearance increase of 90 mm.
A Waterproofing Sheet to Protect Components
A waterproofing sheet, attached by the supplied magnets, provides protection against liquid overflow and spills. The sheet is large enough to protect the frame, condenser, and focusing mechanisms.
Oblique Illumination for Optimized Contrast
Evident has developed an oblique condenser (WI-OBCD) whose long working distance enables the angles of shadow to be altered through 360 degrees without moving the specimen. Requiring no additional accessories, oblique illumination is easy to set up and control. Plastic dishes (normally unsuitable for all types of DIC) are easy to image with oblique illumination. The oblique illumination slit aperture is variable in size and on a slider, allowing quick changeover.
