Motic 1100103800222 AE2000 Binocular Inverted Microscope LED - Basic Package - Siedentopf Type Iris Diaphragm 100-240V (CE)

The AE2000 is a revolutionary design that is packed with features and sets a new benchmark in affordable inverted microscopy. Motic's AE2000 inverted microscope is designed for routine live cell inspection with an easy and flexible set up, ideal for university, routine-clinical, and lab environments. The model's main applications offer superior image quality when viewing cell cultures in microbiology, living organisms and tissue culture samples. The entire microscope including optical system is manufactured completely lead free, following the International RoHS regulations.  

The AE2000 microscopes are Motic's entry models of inverted microscopes, providing a flexible optical concept to meet best image quality and robust design for a long lifetime under rough lab conditions. The AE2000 is the perfect microscope for routine microbiology in clinical and pharmaceutical laboratories, also offering best options for university teaching. In full accordance with Motic's CCIS® Infinity System, the LWD Plan Achromatic objectives with an ingenious Phase contrast concept deliver a remarkable image quality. 10X and 20X Phase Contrast objectives are an integral part of all standard packages, while the optional 4X Phase objective is dedicated to fast screening. A 40X Phase objective is available too.

The AE2000 stand carries a quadruple nosepiece with a precise click stop of objective positions. Rich illumination power is given by the 30 Watt Halogen light source in a Fixed-Koehler setup, simply interchangeable with 3W LED modules of different color temperatures. The Auto ON/OFF function, based on a built-in IR-sensor, deactivates the microscope in case it is left by the user: no need for a final instrument check when work is finished. The complete AE2000 microscope is manufactured in compliance with European RoHS standards to avoid contact with lead-containing materials. An anti-fungus treatment is applied to all parts of the microscope to protect the system in humid environments.

Improved ergonomy for efficient work

Motic's AE2000 models display smart functionality and ergonomics in all mechanical aspects. Elegant and robust, the microscope stand follows all needs for an intense daily use. The fixed stage plate with optional lateral extensions carries a glass or metal insert for quick overview and comfortable change of objectives. An optional x/y object guide for convenient sample examination under high magnifications is available. Focusing is done by a 4-fold nosepiece. With a fine focus step size of 2 microns a smooth drive through cell cultures and water samples, using the Long-Working-Distance objectives, is easily performed. The AE2000 eyepiece tubes allow an individual seating position as the "butterfly" mode may increase the viewing height by 60mm. A fatigue-free work is guaranteed by a viewing angle of 45° and an improved interpupillary distance of 48-75mm.

Smart phase contrast for daily routine work

Motic's new LWD Plan Achromatic objectives for inverted microscopes provide a clever concept for Phase contrast. One illumination ring (Ph1) covers the objective magnifications 10X, 20X and 40X. No need to move the Phase ring slider when changing the magnification. The optional 4X Phase lens requires Phase ring Ph0 and is dedicated to quick and efficient sample screening. An optimized multi-layer coating for improved contrast as well as carefully selected glass quality for better transmission leads to significantly brighter images, especially in fluorescence. Motic is pleased to offer this newly developed optics following the RoHS regulations for lead-free manufacturing. All optical components work together to deliver a perfect image: condenser, objectives, tube lens and eyepieces. Since the intermediate image is already fully corrected, no colored fringes will affect digital documentation results. 

Powerful and flexible illumination concept

To take profit of Motic's improved optics, the illumination concept has to take care of power and quality. All stand versions of the AE2000 carry a Fixed-Koehler setup. The 30 Watt Halogen transmitted light source is standard and displays full interchangeability with 3 Watt LED modules of different color temperatures (4500K, 6000K). For higher illumination apertures, an LWD condenser with NA 0.5 can be implemented. The built-in IR-sensor activates an Auto ON/OFF function in case the microscope is left and reactivates the microscope by return of the user. From an environmental perspective, this feature saves energy and increases lab safety.

Phase contrast for unstained samples

The standard configurations of the AE2000 already offer the full functionality of a microbiology workstation. Cell cultures in a petri dish or flask, but also other living (unstained) material like water samples from a pond require Phase Contrast to visualize internal structures from fungi, protozoans or algae, structures which are hardly visible by the Bright Field illumination, even if the condenser diaphragm is used perfectly. In Phase contrast, differences in refractive index are translated into a black/white contrast image. Cell organelles, cell compartments and boundaries can be seen by an easy-to-handle technique. The switch from Bright Field (BF) to Phase Contrast is done by a simple push of the Phase ring slider from BF position to a Phase ring position. As one Phase ring (Ph1) corresponds to the objectives 10X/20X/40X, no need to change the slider position when changing the respective objectives.

Reproducible documentation results with high reliability

Documentation is a key issue in every aspect of microscopy, with special importance in biomedical applications like microbiology. The AE2000 follows this requirement by traditional photomicrography or more flexible C-mount solutions. Traditional photomicrography requires a Trinocular version of the AE2000. This setup delivers high resolution images of small fields. Live images for presentation and discussion may be supplied by the software of the SLR camera manufacturer. A more convenient approach is provided by Motic's philosophy of easy digitization.The combination of the AE2000 with a member of Motic's camera series delivers excellent live images which can easily be shared with a larger public and saved for future analysis. All Moticams come equipped with a proprietary software package to transform the AE2000 into an analysis and documentation station For limited bench-top space, Moticam 1080 is ideal for the presentation of High Resolution images on an HDMI screen without a computer. The wireless models Moticam X and X3 are dedicated to run under tablet and smartphone control through "MotiConnect" App. The tablet cameras with touch screen in first instance work as a fixed monitor solution, but may also create a hot-spot for remote tablet/smartphone access.

Package includes:

• Microscope AE2000
• Dust cover
• Power cord
• Blue, green and neutral density filters
• Phase ring Ph1
• Centering telescope
• Centering keys