OpenStand Electrophysiology Microscope
Customize this modular microscope to your physiology, electrophysiology, and general neuroscience imaging research with its wide range of Evident optics and Prior Scientific stage accessories, spacious working area, and large motorized Z-travel range.
Overview
Flexible and Modular Electrophysiology Solution
Customize this modular microscope to your physiology, electrophysiology, and general neuroscience imaging research with its wide range of Olympus optics and Prior Scientific stage accessories, spacious working area, and large motorized Z-travel range.
A Slim Frame Design That Adapts to Your Needs
The OpenStand post-style frame provides several advantages compared to traditional microscopes:
- Compact design enables easy configuration with optics and accessories for optogenetics, physiology, electrophysiology, neuroscience, and general imaging applications
- Motorized Z with 130 mm of overall travel, accommodating a wide specimen range, from tissue sections to whole animals
- Works with any generic light input, including most light guide compatible illuminators, and now available with a compact IR-LED transmitted light and pod controller
- Removable transmitted light and adjustable condenser mount for easy transition between in vitro and in vivo imaging
Vibration-Free Optics to Ease Fine Recordings
A top concern for researchers conducting electrophysiology experiments is vibration during equipment manipulation. Olympus offers vibration-free optical components that help ensure excellent stability throughout experiments. Combined with our long working distance objectives and precise, aberration-compensated IR-DIC optics (covering visible, 775 nm, and 900 nm wavelengths), the stability of the vibration-free optics enables you to clearly observe deep into brain slices.
Applied Technologies
Noise Reducing Automatic Programmable Power Settings (APPS)
Smart components provide configurable drive, holding, and rest settings for the electrical current running to control motors. This includes the ability to automatically shut down power at the end of movement, an invaluable tool that helps reduce electrical noise.
Large Motorized Focus Travel
- 40 mm motorized focus control and 130 mm overall with ultra-fine Z and optional XY positioning
- Fast up/down mode for quick focus adjustments
Customizable for Your Specific Research Needs
You can customize the system with various Prior Scientific stage and component options to meet your specific research needs.
Microscope Translation Stage
- Drivers available for seamless integration with multiple imaging programs
- Ultrafine positioning through individual XY control knobs
- Small footprint for fewer limitations around the stage
- Fully configurable with the OptiScan ® controller for automatic programmable power settings (APPS)
Post Mounts
- Adjustable rigid posts with 200 mm or 120 mm tall manipulator mounts available
- Round sample holder accommodates various third-party sample holders, dishes, or chambers
- Translation stage and U-shaped mounting plate available for 120 mm tall posts
Z-Deck Stage Platform
- Motorized, manual, and fixed versions available
- APPS mode compatible to eliminate noise while recording
- Includes fixed oversized breadboard top with adaptor for Prior Scientific sample holders
- Individual XY control knobs for ultrafine positioning with a 50 mm Z-travel range
V-Deck Stage Platform
- Large working stage top for multiple manipulators
- Includes two 200 mm tall adjustable posts with manipulator mounts
- Dovetail slides for easy access to your optics and sample
- Adaptors available for Prior Scientific sample holders
Micromanipulators
- Packages available with Sensapex ® zero drift manipulators for zero-noise recording
- Rotary wheel and touch panel controllers can control motorized components of the microscope
- Free PC suite available for manipulator control through your PC
Vibration-Free Design
Magnification Changes
- The intermediate magnification changer combined with the high NA long working distance 20X objective enables you to switch between low and high magnifications without objective changes
Minimal-Noise Operation
- Vibration-free shutter slides horizontally to prevent detents or vibration
- Adjustable click release on the 6-postion mirror turret releases with a screwdriver
Olympus’ High-Quality Optics for Electrophysiology Imaging
- 775 nm IR-DIC and 900 nm Nomarski DIC optimized optics available for live tissue observation
- Long working distance dipping objectives provide the flexibility and special angles required for electrophysiology experiments
- Swing nosepiece (WI-SRE3) is uniquely slim and compact with a front-to-back swing motion to enable objective changes without interfering with electrodes and micromanipulators; objective positioning includes a vibration-free counter spring mechanism
Specifications
Specifications
- 200 mm throat depth
- 126 mm manual focus adjustment range
- 40 mm motorized focus travel range
- 20 nm motorized focus resolution
- 70 mm condenser adjustment range
- 35 mm condenser focus range
- Fluorescence capability up to 6 channels
- Vibration-free magnification changer
- IR-DIC optimized optics up to 900 nm
- Simultaneous fluorescence/IR-DIC imaging
Dimensions
