Visualizes minute details within thick specimens with
perfect clarity in patch-clamp experiments
 The ECLIPSE FN1 — developed especially for
electrophysiological research — features enhanced operability in every aspect to
facilitate patch-clamp experiments. Advantages offered by the FN1 include slim
body, streamlined structure, improved electrode placement, long working
distance, and greater noise reduction. A deeper area of the specimen can be
observed clearly with IR light.
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 One lens covers from low to high magnifications
The newly
developed high NA, long working distance 16x objective (NA 0.8, W.D. 3.0)
provides 5.6x, 16x, 32x and 64x magnifications when combined with an optional
magnification module. This objective enables observation from a low
magnification widefield of up to 2.0mm to a high magnification high resolution
field without changing objectives.
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Image deeper areas with ultimate clarity with IR-DIC
Axial
chromatic aberration in near-infrared region (up to 850nm) has been corrected in
40x and 60x objectives to clearly observe the minute structure of a thick
specimen. The 100x objective (NA 1.1, W.D. 2.5) is the world’s first water
dipping lens with depth-induced aberration correction. Because of its special
correction ring, this lens can correct spherical aberration induced by imaging
deep in tissue or by working at physiological temperatures. Consequently, it is
ideal for IR-DIC imaging and confocal applications as well as Multi-Photon
imaging. Alternating the wavelength from visible to infrared or the illumination
technique from DIC to Oblique Light is carried out simply by rotating the
condenser turrets.
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 Easy electrode placement
Access of microelectrodes to
the specimen is easy as the objectives have a long W.D. of 2.5-3.5mm and broad
approach angle up to 45°.
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 Safe, easy objective
changeover
Objectives mounted on the sliding nosepiece can be raised when
switching magnifications. This prevents the objective from colliding with the
manipulator or the chamber. The retraction distance is 15mm, so even a thick
glass dish is protected. The lens top can be easily dipped (approximately 1mm)
into the bath solution by using the lever to eliminate the risk of specimen
disturbance.
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 Operational within your reach
The focus knob and field
diaphragm ring are located on the front part of the microscope base, and there
are no cumbersome outside belts; so operation is easy when using a fixed stage.
An optional remote handle is also available to enable operation from outside the
cage.
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 Enhanced noise reduction
Electrical noise has been
successfully reduced by utilizing fiber illumination to bring light into the
system from outside the cage and by connecting ground pins to all main parts of
the microscope. Vibration noise has also been reduced by undertaking critical
measurement and simulation analysis to improve microscope rigidity.
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 Responsive to a broad range of experimental needs
By
inserting a spacer between the body and the arm, you can raise the microscope
height 10-30mm. This facilitates large specimen observation. Moreover, the
condenser, sub-stage and turret can be removed entirely from the microscope to
allow for more free space, depending on the purpose of the experiments.
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