Connection to a Microscope

In most systems the optical adapter is connected to the microscope by means of a liquid light guide. Our light guides are one metre long as standard and have very good transmission properties between 300nm and 600nm (typically >75%). There are two basic forms of optical coupling depending on whether the microscope is already fitted with an epifluorescence attachment or not. In most cases we would advise against using the system with this attachment for the following reasons:

1. Bypassing the optics of the epifluorescence attachment increases light throughput by approximately 50%.
2. Cost. Not opting for this component saves a significant amount of money.
3. The useful features of epifluorescence attachments such as a shutter, filter holder, and diaphragm are already catered for in our optical adapter system.

Couplings to several popular fluorescence microscopes are shown below. If the coupling supplied is not shown, and connection is not obvious, then please contact us.

Nikon 200/300/TE, Nikon TMD and Zeiss Axioskop/vert.

Olympus IX 50/70 and Leica DMIRB

Leica DMIL and Olympus BX couplings also available off the shelf, other types can be made to order.

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