Description
Meiji Techno’s Inverted biological brightfield TC-5100 and TC-5200 Series microscopes are widely used in laboratory settings for observing live cells and organisms, especially in culture. Unlike traditional upright microscopes, where the objective lenses are above the sample, inverted microscopes have the objectives below the stage and the light source above. Here’s how they’re used and why they’re preferred in certain applications:
Primary Uses of Meiji Techno’s TC5000 Inverted Brightfield Microscopes in the Lab
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- Meiji Techno’s Inverted Microscope is used for Cell Culture Observation
- Inverted microscopes are ideal for viewing cells growing in Petri dishes, culture flasks, or multi-well plates without disturbing the sample.
- Researchers monitor cell morphology, confluency, viability, and growth patterns.
- Meiji Techno’s Inverted Microscope is used for Live Cell Imaging
- The inverted configuration allows for non-invasive observation of live specimens in their natural environment (e.g., in liquid media).
- Brightfield mode helps view unstained cells, although contrast may be low unless combined with phase contrast or other techniques.
- Meiji Techno’s Inverted Microscope is used for Time-Lapse Imaging
- Often used with incubation chambers to maintain temperature and CO₂ levels, enabling long-term observation of cell behavior.
- Advantage of Meiji Techno Inverted Models is to view Microscopy of Large Samples
- Larger biological samples (e.g., tissue sections or organoids) can be placed in containers, and viewed from below, which would be difficult with an upright microscope.
- Meiji Techno’s Inverted Microscope is used in Drug Testing and Toxicology
- Useful for assessing the effects of pharmaceutical compounds or toxins on living cells in vitro.
- Meiji Techno’s Inverted Microscope is used for Cell Culture Observation
The TC-5000 Brightfield Series features include:
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- Seidentopf type binocular head inclined at 30° or trinocular at 45°
- Equipped with 6V, 30W Halogen lamp illuminator
- N.A. 0.30 condenser
- 180mm(X) X 245mm(Y) stage with replaceable glass insert with 45mm opening
- Exchangeable observation tubes
- Integrated Automatic Voltage Sensing Power Supply with localized power cord
- Compact wedge shaped cast aluminum alloy frame for exceptional stability and a small footprint
- Chemical resistant baked enamel finish
- Flexible and modular design for system expansion
- Transparent stage plate for easy objective identification
- Low profile coaxial and fine focus controls with tension adjustment
- Precentered 30W Halogen bulb
- Front mounted CCD, analog or SLR cameras
- Integrated Automatic Voltage Sensing Power Supply with localized power cord
- Optional mechanical stage with specimen holders
Brightfield:
The simplest of all the optical microscopy illumination techniques. Sample illumination is transmitted (i.e., illuminated from below and observed from above) white light and contrast in the sample is caused by absorbance of some of the transmitted light in dense areas of the sample. Brightfield microscopy is the simplest of a range of techniques used for illumination of samples in light microscopes and its simplicity makes it a popular technique. The typical appearance of a brightfield microscopy image is a dark sample on a bright background.
The TC-5100 & TC-5200 Series inverted biological microscopes have been designed to be versatile, modular, ergonomic, system ideal for use in research, educational and clinic applications.
The TC-5100 & TC-5200 Series are well suited for wide variety of routine examination of tissue culture, precipitates and high resolution video microscopy. Deliver crisp, distortion-free, high resolution images in multiple modes of operation. A wide range of components, objectives and contrasting methods are available to suit your specific application. Available models are Brightfield, Phase Contrast or Epi-Fluorescence in the TC-5000 Series.
• TC-5200L: Trinocular Inverted Biological Compound microscope, ∞ Infinity Corrected Optical System, F-200MM with 6V 30W Halogen Koehler illumination with quintuple nosepiece and auto voltage sensing power supply
Includes:
VIEWING HEADS
Binocular models, the TC5100, TC5300 and TC5500, incorporate the MA814 Siedentopf-type binocular head while the trinocular models, the TC5200, TC5400 and TC5600 have the MA816/10 Siedentopf-type trinocular head. The MA816/10 uses an 80/20 beamsplitter that can be engaged for photo-microscopy. (100% to eyetubes or 80% to phototube and 20% to the eyetube.) Each microscope head has the eyetubes inclined at 30 degrees with the left eyetube having graduated diopter settings. The interpupillary distance on the viewing heads is adjustable between 53mm – 75mm.
• MA816/10: Siedentopf type trinocular head, inclined at 30°, Interpupillary adjustment 53mm to 75mm graduated diopter on left eyetube (30mm I.D. eyetubes)
EYEPIECES
10X Super Widefield High Eyepoint eyepieces are standard and 15X and 20X eyepieces are also available as an option. A Super Widefield High Eyepoint 10X focusable eyepiece that accepts standard 25mm reticules is also available.
• MA817 (x 2): SWH10X Widefield high eyepoint eyepiece, Field No. 22, tube O.D. 30.0 mm
OBJECTIVES
Meiji Techno America offers an assortment of Planachromat Infinity Corrected (ICOS) objectives for Brightfield, Darkfield and Phase Contrast observation modes. Quintuple nosepiece provides effortless objective changes with smooth-operating, ball bearing mounted.
• MA821: TC Long Working Distance, LWD Planachromat 10X objective ∞/1.0
• MA822: TC Long Working Distance, LWD Planachromat 20X objective ∞/1.0
CONDENSER
The standard condenser has a working distance of 73mm.
• MA853: TC Condenser, N.A. 0.30, W.D. 73.mm
STAGE
The optional attachable mechanical stage measures 112mm(X) x 72mm(Y). It has ergonomically positioned right-handed coaxial drop down controls. It also accepts the following optional accessory plates: 35mm, 55mm, 65mm, Petrie Dish Holders, 96-well Terasaki Plate Holder, 1″ X 3″ glass slide holder, Hemacytometer holder.Slide, chamber, and petri dish holding plates of various sizes are available separately.
• STAGE: Plain stage with 180mm(X) x 245mm(Y) plain stage with replaceable glass insert with 45mm opening
ILLUMINATION
BUILT IN HIGH EFFICIENCY TRANSMITTED LED ILLUMINATION AND FUSE WITH ADJUSTABLE RHEOSTAT
Powerful white LED illumination provides enhanced image quality and brightness for the observation of specimens and photomicroscopy.
• MA929: Spare 0.5A Fuse for LED illuminator
• MA878: Glass Stage plate insert for plain stage (Round-109mm diameter, 1.5mm thick with 44.3mm central opening)
• MA863: Cobalt clear filter in mount in 51mm mount
• MA809/10: Removable AC Electric cord with plug for 115V models
• MA327: Fuse 3 Amp (Factory Installed)
• Manual: TC-5000 Meiji Techno Instruction Manual
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty Card
TC5000 SERIES BROCHURE
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Product Information:
• Manufactured: 100% MADE IN JAPAN
• Warranty: LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
• Customer Support: 1-(800) 832-0060 (U.S.A Based)
Package Information:
• Weight: 23 lbs (10.5 kg)
• Box Size: 16 x 14 x 21 inches
• Footprint: 364mm (D) x 220mm (W)
• Binocular head type: 485 mm(D) x 411 mm(H) x 220 mm(W) (8.0kg)( 29.0 lbs)
• Trinocular head type: 485 mm(D) x 440 mm(H) x 2210 mm(W) (8.5Kg)(31.0 lbs)
• Binocular Ergonomic head type: 485 mm(D) x 440mm(H) x 2210mm(W) (8.5Kg)(31.0 lbs)
