MAGUS Bio V360 Biological Inverted Microscope

Research grade microscope.
It is designed for studying liquid precipitates, cell colonies, living cells, tissue cultures, and other stained and unstained specimens in lab glassware.
Its inverted design allows for the use of Petri dishes, multi-well plates, vials, roller bottles, and flasks up to 75mm with a bottom thickness of 1.2mm. The microscope uses special objectives for working with such glassware.
With the condenser removed, it is possible to observe cell cultures in Petri dishes or in cylindrical flasks up to 187mm.
Observations are made in transmitted light using the brightfield, phase contrast, and emboss contrast techniques. Optional components will allow for the use of the Hoffman modulation contrast techniques. The microscope is used for research in medicine, pharmacology, biology, and virology. The top configuration of the microscope is suitable for IVF.

Microscope head

Binocular head with infinity-corrected optics. The digital camera is installed in the side port on the microscope head. The beam splits 100/0 or 0/100. A slot with a plug is intended for installing the emboss contrast slider.

Revolving nosepiece

Coded revolving nosepiece for 5 objectives. An additional objective can also be installed in the free slot in order to achieve extra magnification.

Objectives

Infinity plan achromatic objectives with long working distance for dishes with a bottom thickness of 1.2mm. The parfocal distance is 60mm. The 4x objectives are used for the brightfield technique. The 10х, 20х, and 40х objectives are phase objectives that differ from the 4x objectives by having a phase ring in the plane of the exit pupil. These objectives are designed for phase contrast observations, but they are also suitable for the brightfield and emboss contrast techniques.

Maintaining comfortable brightness levels when switching magnifications

The objectives of different magnifications transmit light with different levels of intensity, and so each time you change objectives, the brightness of the light must be adjusted. Switching from a higher to a lower magnification objective causes eye fatigue, as the image brightness in the eyepieces increases sharply. The MAGUS Bio V360, which is equipped with intelligent brightness control, solves this problem. The microscope remembers the brightness for each objective that the user has selected and it automatically sets this brightness when turning the nosepiece. Intelligent control reduces the time required to adjust the brightness. MAGUS Bio V360 increases user comfort and saves time even when work requires frequent magnification changes.

Focusing mechanism

The coarse and fine focusing knobs are coaxial and located low. The researcher can place their hands on the table and take a comfortable position in front of the microscope.
The ring on the right side adjusts the tension of the coarse focusing travel. The user adjusts the comfortable tension for work.

Stage

The mechanical stage is fixed. A special mechanism is installed on the stage, which moves laboratory glassware in two mutually perpendicular directions. The smooth and subtle movement of the object provides accurate study: no part of the specimen will be overlooked.
The long stage control handle ensures user comfort while working: Your hand can rest on the table without any strain.
The microscope kit includes a universal labware holder.

Condenser

The condenser has 0.3 NA and a working distance of 75mm. A phase contrast slider or an emboss contrast slider with a sector diaphragm is installed in the condenser slot.
A phase contrast slider is a plate with three holes. One hole has a phase insert for 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives, while the other two are used for brightfield observations. The annular diaphragm of the slider is aligned with the phase ring of the objective using a centering telescope.
An emboss contrast slider with a sector diaphragm is also a plate with three holes. The emboss contrast microscopy is enabled by introducing the sector diaphragm into the optical path and setting the slider in the microscope head slot to the position that matches the objective being used. The green filter (ND6), when placed into the slot with the sector diaphragm, removes color halos at the edges of the observed structures. The slider’s free holes are designed for brightfield observations: one for a 4x objective and the second one for 10х, 20х, and 40х objectives.

Illumination

The 3W LED delivers bright specimen illumination that is sufficient for all of the microscope’s available techniques and objectives. The color temperature does not change when you adjust the brightness. The LED has a lifespan of 50,000 hours.

LCD status screen

The LCD screen on the base of the microscope displays the objective magnification, the brightness of the light source, and the operating mode (“sleep”, “eco”).
Using the screen and the relevant knobs, the microscope user adjusts the brightness, locks brightness adjustment, and sets the sleep mode and the auto-off timer.

Ergonomic design

Physical discomfort causes fatigue and reduces productivity. The ergonomic design of the microscope plays an important role in everyday scientific research.
MAGUS Bio V360 provides user comfort during work.
The microscope head is located at an ergonomic angle so that your back and neck do not get tired.
Thanks to the low and compact stage, it is convenient for the user to manipulate the sample and work with laboratory glassware.
The long handle of the movement mechanism makes it so that you do not need to raise your hand from the table to control the microscope, nor to change your comfortable position.
Focusing knobs are located at the bottom of the body. The user does not need to strain their hands. Thanks to the smooth movement of the mechanism, the user can effortlessly focus on the object.

Accessories

There is a line of accessories that are designed for this microscope. Additional objectives without phase rings ensure optimal image quality when working in brightfield. The eyepieces extend the magnification range of the microscope. Additional eyepieces help you to use the full potential of an objective that is used more often. The phase contrast device with plan semi-apochromatic objectives is suitable for fundamental and applied research. Plan semi-apochromatic objectives provide a high degree of aberration correction, producing clear, bright, and high-contrast images. Hoffman modulation contrast enables you to visualize the fine details in live specimens with high contrast and without halos, allowing the study of dynamic processes in real time.

A digital camera outputs the microscope image to a monitor, store files, and then software takes real-time measurements of specimens. A calibration slide is used to measure objects, and it can be combined with the eyepiece with a scale or with the camera software. Dish holders and stage inserts are used for the convenient installation of culture bottles of various types and sizes on the microscope.

Key features:

• Research of stained and unstained objects in laboratory glassware: Petri dishes, flasks, plates, work with glassware up to 187mm in height
• Microscopy techniques: brightfield, phase contrast, and emboss contrast; with optional accessories: Hoffman modulation contrast
• Coded revolving nosepiece: The brightness of the light source is set automatically depending on the selected objective
• Binocular head with side tube for mounting a digital camera; 100/0 or 0/100 beam splitting
• Transmitted light illuminator is energy-saving 3W LED with a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours
• Condenser with a slot for installing sliders; phase-contrast slider included, phase rings are centered
• Smart lighting control system: automatic brightness selection, dimming lock, timer auto-off, LCD operating status screen
• Stage with glassware movement along the X and Y axes, a universal labware holder included, a long stage control handle ensures user comfort while working

The kit includes:

• Stand with built-in power supply, transmitted light source, focusing mechanism, stage, condenser mount, and revolving nosepiece
• Condenser with a slider slot
• Binocular microscope head with side tube
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 4x/0.10 ∞/1.2 WD 30mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 10x/0.25 phase ∞/1.2 WD 10.2mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 20x/0.40 phase ∞/1.2 WD 12mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 40x/0.60 phase ∞/1.2 WD 2.2mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Eyepiece 10x/22mm with long eye relief and diopter adjustment (2 pcs.)
• Eyepiece eyecup (2 pcs.)
• Centering telescope
• Phase contrast slider with centering phase rings
• Emboss contrast device
• Green filter
• Universal labware holder
• 0.5x C-mount adapter
• 1x C-mount adapter
• AC power cord
• Dust cover
• User manual and warranty card

Available on request:

• Plan achromatic objective Plan 10x/0.25 ∞/1.2 WD 10.2mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 20x/0.40 ∞/1.2 WD 4mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• Plan achromatic objective Plan 40x/0.60 ∞/1.2 WD 2.2mm, parfocal distance: 60mm
• 10x/22mm eyepiece with a scale
• 10x/22mm eyepiece with a center field pointer
• 10x/22mm eyepiece with a reticle
• 12.5x/16mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• 15x/16mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• 20x/12mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• 30x/8mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• Phase contrast device: phase-contrast sliders, set of plan semi-apochromatic phase objectives
• Hoffman modulation contrast device with objective set
• Glass stage plate
• Metal stage plate for working with a culture bottle
• Labware holder kit
• Digital camera
• Calibration slide
• Monitor
• Set of color filters (blue, green, yellow, frosted glass)