Macro observation by on-axis viewing
The AZ100 enables on-axis observation with no oblique distortion. Optimal not only for visual observation, the AZ100 is also excellent for capturing macro images with a digital camera or other devices. Telecentric optics, a technology with a strong reputation in the field of industrial microscopes, is employed with this newly designed zoom microscope.
True on-axis observation and image capture is possible in the macro region due to the AZ100,s elimination of the traditional stereoscope,s angular view of the specimen.
High Versatility
The AZ100 enables a wide array of observation methods suited to specific samples and applications in the macro region. This system offers Nomarski DIC and fluorescence observation with episcopic illumination, oblique illumination, and simple polarizing observation with diascopic illumination. In addition, it also provides for simultaneous mounting of diascopic DIC and epi-fluorescence attachments. Nikon,s AZ100 brings the power of all these capabilities to a wide range of fields, from quality control and inspection, to research analysis.
Mono zoom mechanism
Stereoscopic microscopes always capture images in a diagonal direction due to the structure of the device. The AZ100, however, captures high-resolution, high-contrast images with on-axis viewing.
Telecentric optics
The pupil position of the AZ100,s zoom optics matches that of the objective lens. This positioning enables a wide array of illumination techniques, including diascopic/episcopic Nomarski DIC, and oblique illumination.
A wide range of magnifications
By combining built-in 8x zoom optics, which provides from 1x to 8x magnification, with a three-position objective nosepiece, the AZ100 enables observation at the highest magnification ratio of any such device in the world. The objective lens lineup consists of 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, and 5x lenses. When combined with AZ-W 10x eyepiece lenses, the AZ100 covers everything from low, medium, and high magnification, in the range of 5x to 500x (the latter of which includes the 1.25x device magnification of the coaxial illuminator). The zoom knob incorporates an engageable click-stop mechanism, for measuring and reproducible magnification settings.
Comes standard with an aperture stop
The AZ100 ships complete with an aperture stop that is effective not only for visual observation, but also for the capture of digital images. This aperture stop allows you to freely change contrast and the depth of field based on your specimen requirements.
Tilting eyepiece tubes
The AZ100 comes standard with eyepiece tubes that tilt from 0° to 30°. This feature enables the optimal eye level for the observer’s height and posture as well as the sample height. Two different beamsplit ratios for the binocular and photo port can be selected, 100:0/0:100, which is suitable for photo documentation, or 100:0/20:80, which enables visual observation while displaying an image on a monitor.
Stands
Nikon has developed two new extremely stable dedicated stands: a reflected-only and a dual-purpose reflected/transmitted illumination stand. Even during observation at high magnifications, these stands enable stable, blur-free observation.
Double-coarse/fine focusing system
Focusing can be done using either the AZ stand or stage controls. Since the stand section offers an 85mm stroke and the stage section a 10mm stroke, even tall samples can easily be observed. Focusing the stage can be performed easily with up-front table-level controls, without having to reach your hands above the sample.
Dedicated stages
The product lineup consists of a reflected-only and a dual-purpose reflected/transmitted illumination stage. The stages’ three-plate structure enables stable operation even when observing at high magnification. They provide superior durability even when supporting heavy industrial samples.
- Total magnification:
5x to 400x (6.25x to 500x when coaxial illuminator is mounted) Depends on the combination of eyepiece lenses and objective lenses
- Zoom range :
1 to 8 (zoom ratio: 8:1)
- Eyepiece tubes :
AZ-TE100 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 100 (beamsplit ratio 100:0/0:100, 0.6x reduction optics built into photo port)
AZ-TE80 Ergonomic Trinocular Tube 80 (beamsplit ratio 100:0/20:80, 0.6x reduction optics built into photo port)
AZ-TP DSC Tube 0.6x (direct tube type, 0.6x reduction optics built in)
- Inclination angle:
0° to 30° (eyepiece tube AZ-TE100/AZ-TE80)
- Interpupillary adjustment range:
50 to 75mm (eyepiece tube AZ-TE100/AZ-TE80)
- Eyepiece lens:
AZ-W10x eyepiece 10x (FOV: 22mm)
- Focus mount adapters:
AZ-FM AZ Focusing Mount Adapter (for AZ stand), AZ-SMZ SMZ Focusing Mount Adapter (for SMZ stand)
AZ-LV LV Focusing Mount Adapter (for LV-IMA/LV-IM)
- Stands :
AZ-STE Episcopic Stand/AZ-STD Diascopic Stand: (focus mount section: focusing stroke, 85mm; coarse, 18.5mm/rotation; fine, 3.27mm/rotation Stage focus section: focusing stroke, 10mm; coarse, 37.7mm/rotation; fine, 0.27mm/rotation) C-PS160 Plain Stand, C-BD Diascopic Bright/Darkfield Stand
- Stages:
AZ-STGE EPI Stage (150 x 150mm stroke), AZ-STGD DIA Stage (150 x 100mm stroke)
- Objective lens mounts:
AZ-NP3 Triple Nosepiece, AZ-NPS Single Nosepiece
AZ-FLDIC FL-DIC Prism Holder (when simultaneously mounting epi-fluorescence and diascopic DIC attachments)
- Objective lenses:
AZ-Plan Apo 0.5x (NA: 0.05/WD: 54mm), AZ-Plan Apo 1x (NA: 0.1/WD: 35mm), AZ-Plan Fluor 2x (NA: 0.2/WD: 45mm) AZ-Plan Apo 4x (NA: 0.4/WD: 20mm), AZ-Plan Fluor 5x (NA: 0.5/WD: 15mm)
- Illuminators:
AZ-ICI Coaxial Episcopic Illuminator (C-FI115/230 Fiber Illuminator: 12V 100W halogen lamp); device magnification: 1.25x AZ-LED LED Ring Illuminator, C-FID Plastic Fiber Optics Bifurcated Illuminator (C-FI115/230 Fiber Illuminator: 12V 100W halogen lamp)
- Light source for epi-fluorescence observation:
C-HGFI HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator (130W mercury lamp), C-HGFIE HG Precentered Fiber Illuminator (motorized; 130W mercury lamp) Lamphouse HMX-4B (100W mercury lamp)
- Observation methods:
Reflected light: coaxial illumination, Nomarski DIC, fluorescence (up to four filter cubes are mountable), and LED illumination observation Transmitted light: brightfield, Nomarski DIC, simple polarizing, and oblique illumination observation
- Weight:
Coaxial illumination configuration: 26kg, epi-fluorescence + diascopic DIC configuration: 28kg
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