MAGUS Lum VD500 Fluorescence Inverted Digital Microscope

The MAGUS Lum V500 Fluorescent Inverted Microscope is designed for observing samples in laboratory ware up to 55mm high and a bottom thickness of up to 1.2mm. When the illuminator stand is tilted, it is also possible to use larger lab ware of up to 165mm. You can observe samples in the reflected light (fluorescence microscopy technique) and transmitted light (brightfield and phase-contrast microscopy). The main areas of microscope application: medicine, pharmacology, biochemistry, epidemiology, etc.

Digital Camera

The MAGUS CLM90 digital camera is designed for use in fluorescence and darkfield microscopy techniques.

The camera is equipped with a 7.1MP sensor and produces realistic images at a resolution of 3200x2200px. The camera is recommended for use with 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives. When working with low magnification objectives, the camera will allow you to see the finer details.

Video is recorded at 51.3fps or 133.8fps depending on its resolution. Videos are smooth with soft and subtle transitions between frames. The movement of the sample is displayed in real time with no delays. The camera makes it easy to work with objects that are moving and is suitable for classroom demonstrations.

The camera is equipped with a USB3.0 interface. The data transfer speed is 10 times faster than USB2.0 cameras. The high-speed camera is recommended for professional laboratories, research, or university training.

Optics

The microscope is equipped with a trinocular head with a trinocular tube. There is a side camera port on the microscope. This design allows you to mount a digital camera and monitor to the microscope at the same time. The beam splitting on the trinocular head is 100/0 or 50/50, on the body – 100/0 or 0/100. The eyepiece tubes are 180° rotatable, which allows you to adjust the eye relief to fit the user.

The revolving nosepiece is located on the stand under the stage. It has six free slots for mounting objectives. Three phase contrast objectives as well as three fluo and brightfield objectives are included. There are plan achromatic objectives with a long working distance designed for lab ware with a bottom thickness of 1.2mm.

Illumination

The reflected light source is a 100W mercury lamp. It is placed in the lamphouse for better heat dissipation and a lower risk of overheating during long hours of operation. The lamphouse has a wide range of wavelengths and peaks, making it convenient to work with a variety of fluorescent dyes. Fluorescence filters: ultraviolet (UV), violet (V), blue (B), and green (G). The mercury lamp shines brightly, provides good visibility, and can be easily replaced when needed.

The transmitted light is provided by a 30W halogen lamp. It shines brightly and the spectrum of light is warm. Therefore, observing with each objective is efficient and comfortable for the eyes. The microscope has a phase-contrast condenser with four slots: One is used for the brightfield and the other three are for phase-contrast objectives at 10x, 20x, and 40x. Phase rings can be centered. You can switch from brightfield to phase contrast and back again by rotating the disk. It is convenient for research as it saves time during work.

The Köhler illumination method for the transmitted and reflected light. The application of this method allows you to obtain a clear, sharp image in high resolution without artifacts and darkening at the edges.

Stage and focusing mechanism

The stage is fixed and has a mechanism for moving lab ware. The lab ware can be moved horizontally in two mutually perpendicular directions. The movement is precise and smooth, and it comes with four dish cup holders to hold the ware of different sizes. The focusing of the microscope is adjusted by coarse and fine focusing knobs. The coarse focusing has a lock knob and tension adjustment. The focusing knobs are located coaxially on both sides of the body.

Accessories

The product line includes additional accessories for the MAGUS Lum V500 microscope: eyepieces, digital cameras, and calibration slides.

Key features of the microscope:

• Fluorescence microscopy in the reflected light as well as brightfield and phase contrast microscopy in the transmitted light


• Option to observe samples in laboratory ware up to 55mm as well as up to 165mm when the stand is tilted


• 100W mercury lamp for reflected light, 30W halogen lamp for transmitted light; Köhler illumination setup


• Four fluorescence filters: ultraviolet (UV), violet (V), blue (B), and green (G)


• Trinocular head, 180° rotatable. Two options for mounting a digital camera and monitor: the 100/0 or 50/50 beam splitting (trinocular head) or the 100/0 or 0/100 beam splitting (on the microscope)


• Stage with dish holders for lab ware of different diameters


• Phase-contrast condenser with a brightfield aperture and three phase-contrast apertures

Key features of the camera:

• For fluorescence and darkfield microscopy with 4x, 10x, 20x, or 40x objectives


• 7.1MP resolution: When observing with low magnification objectives, the camera will enable you to see finer details


• 51.3fps and 133.8fps at 3200x2200px and 1584x1100px resolutions for observing moving objects, recording video and moving the preparation without jerkiness and delays


• Peltier element reduces the sensor temperature during prolonged operation and eliminates thermal noise and, therefore, long shutter speeds can be used when taking photos


• Global shutter for fast signal readout from the sensor, increased image brightness, no false optical effects when observing moving objects


• SONY Exmor monochrome CMOS backlit sensor provides low noise level and high light sensitivity even in low-light conditions. You will get clearer, brighter, and more color-saturated images


• USB3.0 interface for fast, smooth data transfer


• Software with photo, video recording, editing, external display functions, linear and angular measurements

The kit includes:

• MAGUS CLM90 Digital Camera (digital camera, USB cable, 12V, 3A adapter, case, Installation CD with drivers and software, user manual and warranty card)


• Base with a power input, transmitted light source and condenser, focusing mechanism, stage, and revolving nosepiece


• Fluorescence units


• Mercury lamphouse


• Trinocular head


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 10x/0.25 WD 4.3mm


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 20х/0.40 WD 8.0mm


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 40х/0.60 WD 3.5mm


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 10x/0.25 PHP2 WD 4.3mm


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 20x/0.40 PHP2 WD 8.0mm


• Infinity plan achromatic objective: PLL 40x/0.60 PHP2 WD 3.5mm


• Eyepiece 10x/22mm with long eye relief (2 pcs.)


• UV shield


• C-mount adapter 1x


• Hex key wrench


• Mercury lamphouse power supply


• Power cord


• Reflected light illuminator power cord


• Dust cover


• User manual and warranty card

Available on request:

• 10x/22mm eyepiece with a scale


• 12.5x/14mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)


• 15x/15mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)


• 20x/12mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)


• 25x/9mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)


• Calibration slide