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Primovert Compact Inverted Microscope

Name: Primovert Compact Inverted Microscope
Brand: Zeiss
Price: 5388.0 EUR
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This compact and versatile inverted microscope from ZEISS has been specifically configured to meet your needs for your daily experiments both in microfluidics and cell culture.
Coupled with a camera, it is a cost-effective yet powerful instrument for fast and efficient experiments.

Microscope with binocular phototube for transmitted-light brightfield and phase contrast, including a set of 4 objectives (4x, 10x Ph1, 20x Ph1, 40x Ph1), condenser 0.4, object guide and universal mounting frame. All the accessories are included to work out-of-the-box.

Camera C-mount adapter available as an option for common sensors sizes (0.5x and 0.65x). Camera not included.

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In partnership with ZEISS,Darwin Microfluidics has designed a Primovert setup for your everyday experiments in microfluidics.

This setup comprises the essential features expected for a routine inverted microscope used in the field of microfluidics. It has a small footprint, and yet provides a large space to set your experiment on the stage with a 0.4 condenser (55 mm of working distance, can be removed). Using the provided object guide, you will be able to find your area of interest and get it precisely in the field of view.

We have chosen a set of objectives with magnification from 4x to 40x, giving you the ability of seeing the common microfluidics objects, like droplets. For better contrast, objectives from 10x to 40x have Phase contrast, sharing a single phase ring (Ph1). It can also be used to check on your cells!

This microscope comes with a binocular phototube, letting you fit a camera, for which we also provide adapters as an option.

You can find more details and applications in the brochure.

Just what you need & easy-to-use

	Benefit from a large working area on the microscope stage thanks to the long working distance 0.4 condenser (55 mm), while keeping an excellent resolution in transmitted light.
	Using Phase Contrast is made easy on this Primovert configuration, as there is a single slider with PH1 for 10×, 20× and 40× magnification. Thus, there is no need to adjust the phase position when you change the magnification.
	LED illumination gives you the benefit of long life and stable colour temperature, without the need for any alignment. Using LED also prevents from heating the sample.
	You can use various mounting frames and stage adjustment for flasks and multi-well plates. For many Petri dishes, you can also expand the stage.
	(optional) Use the free ZEN lite microscope software to control ZEISS microscope cameras, capture images or view your CZI files.

Applications

HeLa Cells Primovert HeLa cells phase contrast 40x

HeLa cells. Magnification 20× and 40x, phase contrast

Use the nosepiece with multiple objectives to change the magnification 4 – 40×, phase ring.

Primovert has a 4-position nosepiece and we have selected Plan-Achromat (4x/0.10 and 10x/0.25) and LD Plan-Achromat (20x/0.3 and 40x/0.5) objectives adapted to your experiments, with the same phase ring for magnifications from 10x to 40x.

All the selected objectives have long working distance

Use the microscope over several hours.

In automatic mode, Primovert operates in standby. If the device is not used for 15 minutes, it automatically shuts itself off.
Simply press a button to reactivate it.

Evaluate unstained, transparent samples such as living cells or droplets.

Primovert is equipped with phase contrast. You use a universal phase slider with only two position: BF and PH1 for 10x, 20x, and 40x magnification. There is then no need for adjusting the phase ring position when changing the magnification.

Use the microscope in a sterile or dust-free environment.

Primovert’s compact design enables the microscope to fit into any cell culture laboratory. You can put Primovert straight in your laminar flow hood.

Use various sample holders.

Primovert comes with an object guide and a universal mounting fame, enabling you to fit different kind of sample holders on the stage. You can use standard microscopy slides, standard format microfluidics chips, but also custom size chips or Petri dishes.

Primovert dimensions

Dimensions (width x depth x height)	Approx. 261 mm × 552 mm × 494 mm
Weight (without accessories or packaging)	Approx. 11 kg
Ambient conditions
Transportation (in packaging)
Permissible ambient temperature	−40°C to +70°C
Storage
Permissible ambient temperature	+10°C to +40°C
Permissible humidity	Max. 75% at 35°C (without condensation)
Operation
Area of use	Closed spaces
Max. altitude	2,000 m
Permissible ambient temperature	+10°C to +40°C
Permissible humidity	Max. 75 % at 35°C (without condensation)
Technical specifications
Protection class	II
Protection type	IP20
Electrical safety	Pursuant to DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and in accordance with CSA and UL standards
Degree of pollution	2
Overvoltage category	II
Radio interference suppression	Pursuant to EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-101
Main voltage	100 to 240 V (±10%); thanks to the worldwide power adapter, adjusting the voltage of the device is not required
Power frequency	50/60 Hz
Microscope 12 V / 6 V DC	Adjustable 1.5 V to 6 V
LED class of entire device	Risk group 2 pursuant to IEC 62471
Light source
LED illumination	White-light LED, peak wavelength 450 nm, LED risk group 2 pursuant to IEC 62471
Homogeneous image field illumination	20 mm diameter
Analog brightness adjustment from	Approx. 15 to 100 %
Constant color temperature independent of brightness	7,000 K
Homogeneous image field illumination	20 mm diameter
Analog brightness adjustment from	Approx. 15 to 100 %
With field of view of 20	WF 10×/20 Br. foc.
Optical and mechanical data
Maximum field of view	20
Transmitted light source	LED 7,000 K
Eyepiece distance (pupil distance)	Adjustable from 48 to 75 mm
Viewing angle	45°
Viewing height	350 to 390 mm
Visual output	Tube factor 1x
Stand with stage focus
Using coarse adjustment	45 mm / rev
Using fine adjustment	0.5 mm / rev
Total lift	15 mm
Switching objectives	Manually using 4x nosepiece turret
Objectives	First-class infinity-focus objective range with screw thread W 0.8
Eyepieces with field of view of 20	30 mm plug-in diameter, WF 10× / 20 Br. foc.
Object stage	Permanently installed
Dimensions (width × depth)	200 mm × 239 mm
Stage adjustment	Right
Verniers with number and letter scale	X-axis: number scale; read from right to left; y-axis: letter scale, read using the mirror
Coaxial drive	Right
LD condenser 0.4	for Vobj 4× to 40×, a = 55 mm
With field of view of 20	WF 10×/20 Br. foc.

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ZEISS Primovert microscope stand with binocular phototube

4-position objective nosepiece with a selection of 4 objectives (see specs below)
Binocular phototube 45°/20 (50%/50%) with eyepieces 10x/20
Transmitted-light illumination with white-light LED
Long working distance condenser (0.4 / 55 mm) with 2-position Ph slider (empty, Ph1)
Specimen stage 200x239 mm with object-guide 108x72mm, right-operated, coming with universal mounting frame for precise positioning of slides and dishes
External power unit 100...240VAC/50...60Hz with country-specific adapters
Dust cover
Camera C-mount adapter optional (0.5x or 0.65x)

Objectives specifications (Plan-Achromat class, for Primovert)

Objective	Numerical Aperture	Working distance	Phase contrast
4x	0.10	12.0 mm	-
10x	0.25	4.4 mm	Ph1
20x	0.30	4.6 mm	Ph1
40x	0.50	2.7 mm	Ph1

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This compact and versatile inverted microscope from ZEISS has been specifically configured to meet your needs for your daily experiments both in microfluidics and cell culture.
Coupled with a camera, it is a cost-effective yet powerful instrument for fast and efficient experiments.

Microscope with binocular phototube for transmitted-light brightfield and phase contrast, including a set of 4 objectives (4x, 10x Ph1, 20x Ph1, 40x Ph1), condenser 0.4, object guide and universal mounting frame. All the accessories are included to work out-of-the-box.

Camera C-mount adapter available as an option for common sensors sizes (0.5x and 0.65x). Camera not included.

General

In partnership with ZEISS,Darwin Microfluidics has designed a Primovert setup for your everyday experiments in microfluidics.

This microscope comes with a binocular phototube, letting you fit a camera, for which we also provide adapters as an option.

You can find more details and applications in the brochure.

Just what you need & easy-to-use

	Benefit from a large working area on the microscope stage thanks to the long working distance 0.4 condenser (55 mm), while keeping an excellent resolution in transmitted light.
	Using Phase Contrast is made easy on this Primovert configuration, as there is a single slider with PH1 for 10×, 20× and 40× magnification. Thus, there is no need to adjust the phase position when you change the magnification.
	LED illumination gives you the benefit of long life and stable colour temperature, without the need for any alignment. Using LED also prevents from heating the sample.
	You can use various mounting frames and stage adjustment for flasks and multi-well plates. For many Petri dishes, you can also expand the stage.
	(optional) Use the free ZEN lite microscope software to control ZEISS microscope cameras, capture images or view your CZI files.

Applications

HeLa Cells Primovert HeLa cells phase contrast 40x

HeLa cells. Magnification 20× and 40x, phase contrast

Use the nosepiece with multiple objectives to change the magnification 4 – 40×, phase ring.

All the selected objectives have long working distance

Use the microscope over several hours.

In automatic mode, Primovert operates in standby. If the device is not used for 15 minutes, it automatically shuts itself off.
Simply press a button to reactivate it.

Evaluate unstained, transparent samples such as living cells or droplets.

Use the microscope in a sterile or dust-free environment.

Primovert’s compact design enables the microscope to fit into any cell culture laboratory. You can put Primovert straight in your laminar flow hood.

Use various sample holders.

Specifications

Primovert dimensions

Dimensions (width x depth x height)	Approx. 261 mm × 552 mm × 494 mm
Weight (without accessories or packaging)	Approx. 11 kg
Ambient conditions
Transportation (in packaging)
Permissible ambient temperature	−40°C to +70°C
Storage
Permissible ambient temperature	+10°C to +40°C
Permissible humidity	Max. 75% at 35°C (without condensation)
Operation
Area of use	Closed spaces
Max. altitude	2,000 m
Permissible ambient temperature	+10°C to +40°C
Permissible humidity	Max. 75 % at 35°C (without condensation)
Technical specifications
Protection class	II
Protection type	IP20
Electrical safety	Pursuant to DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1) and in accordance with CSA and UL standards
Degree of pollution	2
Overvoltage category	II
Radio interference suppression	Pursuant to EN 61326-1, EN 61326-2-101
Main voltage	100 to 240 V (±10%); thanks to the worldwide power adapter, adjusting the voltage of the device is not required
Power frequency	50/60 Hz
Microscope 12 V / 6 V DC	Adjustable 1.5 V to 6 V
LED class of entire device	Risk group 2 pursuant to IEC 62471
Light source
LED illumination	White-light LED, peak wavelength 450 nm, LED risk group 2 pursuant to IEC 62471
Homogeneous image field illumination	20 mm diameter
Analog brightness adjustment from	Approx. 15 to 100 %
Constant color temperature independent of brightness	7,000 K
Homogeneous image field illumination	20 mm diameter
Analog brightness adjustment from	Approx. 15 to 100 %
With field of view of 20	WF 10×/20 Br. foc.
Optical and mechanical data
Maximum field of view	20
Transmitted light source	LED 7,000 K
Eyepiece distance (pupil distance)	Adjustable from 48 to 75 mm
Viewing angle	45°
Viewing height	350 to 390 mm
Visual output	Tube factor 1x
Stand with stage focus
Using coarse adjustment	45 mm / rev
Using fine adjustment	0.5 mm / rev
Total lift	15 mm
Switching objectives	Manually using 4x nosepiece turret
Objectives	First-class infinity-focus objective range with screw thread W 0.8
Eyepieces with field of view of 20	30 mm plug-in diameter, WF 10× / 20 Br. foc.
Object stage	Permanently installed
Dimensions (width × depth)	200 mm × 239 mm
Stage adjustment	Right
Verniers with number and letter scale	X-axis: number scale; read from right to left; y-axis: letter scale, read using the mirror
Coaxial drive	Right
LD condenser 0.4	for Vobj 4× to 40×, a = 55 mm
With field of view of 20	WF 10×/20 Br. foc.