Description
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Opxica Penta Head Microscope |
| Model | OPX-181-PRO |
| Brand | OPXICA |
| Optical System | Infinite Color-Corrected Optical System |
| Viewing Head | Siedentopf Trinocular |
| Head Angle | 30° Inclined |
| Interpupillary Distance | 50–76mm |
| Eyepiece | High-Eyepoint Wide-Field Plan 10X |
| Eyepiece F.O.V. | 25mm / 26.5mm Options |
| Objective Type | Plan Semi-Apochromatic Fluorescent |
| Objectives | 4X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 100X |
| Nosepiece | Backward Sextuple with DIC Slot |
| Stage | Double-Layer Mechanical Stage |
| Stage Size | 187 × 168mm |
| Moving Range | 80 × 55mm |
| Stage Precision | 0.1mm |
| Stage Drive | Two-Way Linear Drive |
| Focusing | Low-Position Coaxial Coarse & Fine |
| Coarse Adjustment | 25mm |
| Fine Precision | 0.001mm |
| Condenser | Swing-Out Achromatic |
| Condenser N.A. | 0.9 |
| Transmitted Illumination | 12V/100W Halogen |
| Power Transformer | 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Transmitted Filters | LBD / ND6 / ND25 |
| Fluorescence Illuminator | Sextuple Reflected Fluorescence Illuminator |
| Fluorescence Filters | UV / B / G Options |
| Mercury Lamp | 100W |
| Xenon Lamp | 75W Option |
| Camera Adapter | 0.5X / 0.65X / 1X C-Mount Options |
| Multi Viewing | 5-Person Attachment |
| DIC | Attachment Available |
| Calibration Slide | 0.01mm Option |
Key Features
- Professional Penta Head Microscope
- Multi Viewing Attachment for 5 Persons
- Infinity Color-Corrected Optical System
- Siedentopf Trinocular Observation Head
- 30° Inclined Viewing Head
- 50–76mm Interpupillary Distance
- Multiple Eyepiece Configurations
- Plan Semi-Apochromatic Fluorescent Objectives
- 4X, 10X, 20X, 40X & 100X Objectives
- Backward Sextuple Nosepiece
- DIC Slot
- Large Double-Layer Mechanical Stage
- 187 × 168mm Stage Size
- 80 × 55mm Moving Range
- 0.1mm Stage Precision
- Coaxial Coarse & Fine Focusing
- 0.001mm Fine Focusing Precision
- Swing-Out Achromatic Condenser
- N.A. 0.9 Condenser
- 12V/100W Halogen Transmitted Illumination
- Wide-Voltage 100–240V Transformer
- LBD, ND6 & ND25 Transmitted Filters
- Optional Sextuple Reflected Fluorescence Illuminator
- UV/B/G Fluorescence Filter Options
- Optional Mercury/Xenon Fluorescence Illumination
- Optional C-Mount Camera Adapters
- Optional DIC Attachment
Applications
The Opxica Penta Head Microscope OPX-181-PRO is suitable for:
- Microscopy teaching
- Laboratory training
- Biological research
- Scientific research
- Collaborative specimen observation
- Academic institutions
- Research laboratories
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Advanced laboratory analysis
- Microscopy demonstrations
- Digital microscope imaging
Penta Head Multi-Observer Configuration
The key feature of the OPX-181-PRO is its Multi Viewing Attachment for 5 Persons.
This configuration allows up to five observers to participate in the same microscopy session, making it useful for:
- Laboratory teaching
- Microscopy training
- Research discussions
- Group specimen observation
- Demonstrations
- Academic laboratories
- Collaborative research
The multi-viewing attachment is listed as a configuration option in the supplied specification.
Infinity Color-Corrected Optical System
The microscope incorporates an infinite color-corrected optical system designed for detailed microscopic observation.
Its Plan Semi-Apochromatic fluorescent objectives are available in the following configurations:
| Objective | Numerical Aperture | Working Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4X | 0.13 | 18.5mm |
| 10X | 0.30 | 10.6mm |
| 20X | 0.50 | 2.33mm |
| 40X | 0.75 | 0.6mm |
| 100X | 1.30 | 0.21mm |
The objectives are designed for infinity-corrected optical systems and fluorescence applications.
Trinocular Observation Head
The Siedentopf trinocular observation head is inclined at 30° and supports an interpupillary distance of 50–76mm.
The supplied configuration supports selectable light-splitting arrangements between the eyepieces and trinocular port, including:
- Eyepiece : Trinocular = 100:0
- 20:80
- 0:100
This provides flexibility for visual observation and microscope imaging configurations.
Eyepiece Options
The OPX-181-PRO supports high-eyepoint wide-field Plan eyepieces.
Available configurations include:
- PL10X/25mm
- PL10X/25mm with reticle
- PL10X/26.5mm
- PL10X/26.5mm with reticle
- Diopter-adjustable configurations
These options allow the microscope to be configured according to different observation and measurement requirements.
Nosepiece
The microscope can be equipped with a backward sextuple nosepiece with a DIC slot.
The supplied specifications also list backward quintuple and septuple nosepiece configurations depending on the selected system configuration.
The nosepiece arrangement allows convenient switching between objectives during microscopic observation.
Mechanical Stage
The OPX-181-PRO features a double-layer mechanical stage measuring 187 × 168mm.
Stage Specifications
- Stage size: 187 × 168mm
- Moving range: 80 × 55mm
- Precision: 0.1mm
- Two-way linear drive
- Adjustable tension
- Mechanical specimen positioning
The stage provides controlled movement of specimens during detailed observation and research.
Focusing System
The microscope frame incorporates a low-position coaxial coarse and fine adjustment system.
Focusing Specifications
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing
- Coarse adjustment distance: 25mm
- Fine precision: 0.001mm
- Coarse adjustment stop
- Tightness adjustment
This configuration allows precise focusing while maintaining convenient control during extended microscopy sessions.
Transmitted Illumination
The OPX-181-PRO is equipped with a 12V/100W halogen lamp house for transmitted light.
The illumination system provides:
- Centre pre-set illumination
- Adjustable intensity
- 12V/100W halogen lamp
- Transmitted-light observation
The microscope frame also incorporates a 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz wide-voltage transformer with digitally adjustable and resettable illumination intensity.
Built-in transmitted filters include:
- LBD
- ND6
- ND25
Condenser
The microscope uses a swing-out achromatic condenser with N.A. 0.9.
The condenser configuration is designed for transmitted-light observation and supports controlled illumination of microscope specimens.
Reflected Fluorescence Configuration
For advanced fluorescence microscopy, the OPX-181-PRO can be configured with a sextuple reflected fluorescence illuminator.
The fluorescence illuminator includes:
- Iris field diaphragm
- Aperture diaphragm
- Central adjustment
- Filter slot
- Polarizing slot
- Fluorescence filter options
Available fluorescence filter configurations include:
- UV
- B
- G
This configuration provides flexibility for fluorescence-based laboratory and research applications.
Fluorescence Light Source Options
The supplied specification includes a 100W mercury lamp house with adjustable filament centering and focusing.
The reflected-light system also includes an adjustable reflected mirror with center and focus adjustment.
A 75W xenon lamp house is available as an option.
The configuration also lists:
- Digital power controller
- Wide-voltage 100–240VAC operation
- Imported OSRAM 100W mercury lamp
- OSRAM 75W xenon lamp option
Camera & Imaging Accessories
The OPX-181-PRO can be configured with additional imaging accessories for microscope documentation and digital observation.
Available options include:
- 0.5X / 0.65X / 1X focusing C-mount camera adapters
- Cooled CCD camera
- SONY 2/3-inch, 1.4MP ICX285AQ Color CCD
- Centering objective for fluorescence observation
- Calibration slide 0.01mm
- DIC attachment
These accessories can extend the microscope’s functionality for imaging, calibration and advanced microscopy applications.
