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Leica DM LFS, DM LFSA

載物台固定式 ( 鼻輪升降 ) - 正立顯微鏡

Leica DM LFSA 是智慧型微電腦控制式的載物台固定, 鼻輪升降式 紅外光顯微鏡 ( Infra-Red Microscope ).

Leica DM LFS 則為機械式, , 電控式的紅外光顯微鏡 ( Infra-Red Microscope ).

主要應用於 : 神經細胞電生理紀錄, 離子流影像紀錄, 紅外光-Patch-Clamp 紀錄, 腦組織切片紀錄, 以及共軛焦與多光子影像應用.

 

 
  Leica DM LFSA 是依據從事 Patch-Clamp 的諾貝爾獎得主與 IR-Patchclamp 的研究人員, 所合作開發的顯微鏡. 其卓越的性能與豐沛的使用效益, 提供了新一代顯微鏡的標竿.

微電腦可程式控制 ( 配有 Leica 獨家的顯微鏡控制器 CTR-MIC ), 具有記憶學習的智慧型六孔鏡頭旋轉鼻輪, 自動升降聚焦, 自動浸水, 自動調光, 完全不會干擾碰觸記錄微電極, 完全不會產生任何震動干擾.

專利的 " Dip-in " 讓不同倍數的鏡頭 ( 水鏡 ), 都能精確的浸水, 旋轉, 再聚焦. 此種複雜精密的設計, 除了 Leica DM LFSA , 沒有其他廠商有此設計. 

 

 
 

 

 
載物台固定, 鼻輪升降行程長達 26 mm 以上, 最適於顯微操作  ( In-Vivo / In-Vitro )

我們提供顯微鏡 X-Y, X-Y-Z 移動光學桌. ( 包括手動 或 電控操作 )

 
 

 

     
   

 

     
    Leica CTR-MIC 微電腦可程式顯微鏡控制器, 是未來的顯微鏡控制中心. 其可控制所有顯微鏡及未來附加的控制器 ( 例如, X-Y scanning stage, Laser Microdissection ). 使用人員只要使用控制旋鈕 ( Control Knob ) 即可操作顯微鏡, 例如鏡頭旋轉, 調焦, 調光.  
 

 

    Leica DM LFS, DM LFSA 完全無電場干擾, 顯微鏡基座本身已將大部分的電子元件移至外接控制器, 使用人員可使用控制旋鈕 ( Control Knob ) 來操作顯微鏡, 例如鏡頭旋轉, 調焦, 調光.

Leica DM LFSA 內建 IR:700 nm ( IR 700-850 nm ) IR-濾鏡, 可同時供多光子共軛焦及紅外線  CCD 攝影機, 電生理紀錄電極等合併使用.

 
 

 

  專利的聚光鏡 ( Condenser ) 具有防水及排水設計.   專利的三眼照相攝影鏡筒, 同時可使用紫外光及紅外光應用. 而紅外光專用的雙出口攝影鏡筒, 可同時使用一般攝影機及紅外線攝影機 ( 同時具有 1x/4x 輔助倍率放大功能 ).  
 

 

 

     
       
  Leica 新一代 U-V-I HCX APO L 長工作距離水鏡 ( Water immersion objectives )  
 
鏡頭種類  適用光譜 工作距離 鏡頭開口廣角角度
HCX APO L 10x / 0.30 W U-V-I 3.7 mm > 45 ( 耐酸鹼耐腐蝕陶瓷琺琅 )
HCX APO L 20x / 0.50 W U-V-I 3.6 mm > 45 度 ( 耐酸鹼耐腐蝕陶瓷琺琅 )
HCX APO L 40x / 0.80 W U-V-I 3.3 mm > 45 度 ( 耐酸鹼耐腐蝕陶瓷琺琅 )
HCX APO L 63x / 0.90 W U-V-I 2.2 mm > 43( 耐酸鹼耐腐蝕陶瓷琺琅 )

U-V-I : 代表光學修正從 350 ( UV ) - 可見光 ( VIS ) 1000 nm ( IR ), 完全修正, 完全 Parfocal, 最適於偏光, 紅外光, 螢光, 活細胞影像, 多光子影像應用.

 
     
 
光譜穿透效率 UV ( 340 nm ) VIS IR ( 1000 nm )
HCX APO L 10x/0.30 W 78% 95% 85%
HCX APO L 20x/0.50 W 40% 91% 73%
HCX APO L 40x/0.80 W 51% 91% 74%
HCX APO L 63x/0.90 W 42% 89% 74%

所有 U-V-I 水鏡, 當應用於干涉對比時 ( DIC ), 僅共用一個 D1- prism 菱鏡即可, 此為 Leica 突破性的光學設計, 近紅外光的 DIC 影像, 立體鮮明. 當使用螢光與干涉影像重疊時, 其影像解析的表現, 令人激賞.

 
相關主要配備 ( 依照應用規劃組配 )
光學防震桌 ( Vibration-Free Optical Table )
桌上型, 光學防震桌 ( Breadboard )
顯微操作系統 ( Micro-Manipulation, Micro-Injection, Micro-Perfusion )
Infrared-Patchclamp / Brain slice recording & imaging 設備

除了 Leica DM LFSA , 也可搭配使用於各種廠牌顯微鏡. ( Zeiss, Nikon, Olympus )

Narishige / Eppendorf / Sutter 微調與注射設備, 拉針器 ( Micropipette Puller, 研磨器 ( Micro-Grinder ), 電極處理器 ( Microforge ).
美嘉儀器獨家代理美國 Sutter 知名儀器, 產品包括 Micropipette Puller, Micro-Beveler, Filter Wheel, Wavelength switcher, Motorized Micromanipulator, Isolation-Free Stand, Micro-syringe. 同時, 也代理經銷 Narishige 產品. 我們皆已累積超過 17 年的歷史.
XY 可調光學桌, 可適用所有廠牌顯微鏡與及倒立顯微鏡. Microforge 應用於玻璃微管 ( Microelectrode ) 的燒灼製作. Sutter P-97 P-87, P-2000 拉針器.
電生理紀錄系統 ( Patch clamp - Electrophysiology )
Axon - AxonPatch 200B
本公司從事電生理設備, 已超過 17 . 迄今, 我們仍然為您服務. 我們更進一步提供您電生理紀錄與光譜影像的結合.

代理經銷產品包括 Warner 產品 與 Axon 產品.

DigiData 1322A ( 下圖 ) pCLAMP 9.0 ( 上圖 )  & Multi-Clamp 700A ( 下圖 )
紅外線 CCD 攝影機
我們已成功的安裝數套結合紅外光影像與電生理紀錄系統, Patch-Clamp Brain slice 應用.

Hamamatsu IR-CCD Camera 是不可或缺的影像擷取器.

 

 

FEATURES Leica  DM LFSA

BENEFITS / ADVANTAGES

Patented automatic change of objectives “Dip-in” feature      

Specimens are undisturbed during  objective change over no difficult reception of water and no loosing the focus

Programmable four “Z” thresholds  for each objective

individual mode of objective change improves experiment set-up time and reduces chance of tearing the patch

Automatic electronic parfocalization

Makes finding and focusing on samples easily achieved

More than 2 nosepice positions

Higher flexibility

Electronic nosepiece turret

Fine and smooth movements, neither mechanical shearing nor vibrations

Multifunctional control panel

No touching the instrument for objective change or lamp adjustment

Remote focus control

Precise focusing without touching the microscope

PC-download to the control panel

Individual software interface and fast software updates

Power switched off after objective change No disturbing electric signals during measurement
Microscope Zero pixel shift fluorescence Accuracy of data for co- localization  is improved without software corrections
Patented condenser draining system Allows easy drainage of culture media in the event of spills from specimen area  
2 gears nosepiece focusing (26mm) Provides extreme stability; not affected by additional microscope components or imaging devices onto stand
Narrow microscope footprint with greatest possible free working area Allows easy access for manipulator platforms and multi-micromanipulator set-ups for micropipette/microelectrodes
12V 100W lamp housing with shielded cable (3m) Allows minimal electrical interference
Observation head with special VIS/IR tube lens Optimal IR high performance imaging
Focus stop Guaranties exact focusing after objective change and no damage of dishes or chambers
IR parfocalized Video Magnification Changer Allows convenient method in IR to increase 1x-4x magnification without changingobjectives

Objectives with narrow front lens and access angle > 45°, „U-V-I“ designation, Excellent for POL, excellent for Fluor and excellent for DIC even in NIR, 

Allows easy access for micropipettes and microelectrode probe tips, Suitable for UV, visible, and IR imaging, Compatible for all Leica microscopes and all its applications in fluid media

 
  Leica 針對 DM LFSA 的設計述求  
 
  • Patented, fast Objective change on a turret without readjustment of micro-electrodes or micro-tools. Accomplished by a 90° tilted  nosepiece to swing the objectives in the instruments longitudinal axis, with an dip-in and parfocality algorithm. 

  • Fast selection between 2 or 3 objectives possible (in case of special set up of electrodes up to 6 different objectives)

  • Minimized vibration in comparison to a manual objective slider

  • Automatic change of objectives without manual touching the instrument

  • Parfocality after objective change (no long search for focus)

  • Every objective (its specs, its movement, position and speed) is individual programmable. PC set up via RS232 interface to the microscope.

  • Controlled by PC or a 2 knob control unit

  • Easy to use with the 2 knob control unit

  • Light control by the same control unit

  • PC-download to the control unit

  • Integrated power supply in control box, only 1 power supply for the entire microscope

  • Inactive electronic during measurement (no electronic interference)

  • Fast up and down travel of objective to check electrodes (back in focus after dip-in and pick up the water to the objective)

  • Programmable travel of Z-movement

  • (e.g. up to 4 thresholds can be defined: Park position, Home position and/or Focus position and/or Dip-in position)

  • Automated back in focus after objective change or after move into Park- or Home position

  • Adaptation of Leica Confocal Microscopy (TCS) possible.

  • All USPs (NIR-DIC, UVI-optics, Space and stability, etc.) of the known DM LFS are still valid

 

 
 
  • Microscope stand must be capable of having a precise focusing nosepiece travel mechanism of 26mm and of allowing suitable fixed stage microscope attachments of manipulator platforms and/or x-y stage for microscope movement.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of the attachment of 2 transmitted and 2 reflected light illumination systems that are switchable with a manually operated mirror system. 

  • Microscope stand must be capable of 5 place nosepiece for transmitted light BF/PH/DF/DIC systems.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of accepting a sealed condenser system with provision for liquid drainage in the event of media spillage from the specimen area.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of accepting a sealed condenser system for full Koehler illumination for objectives 10x-100x with an 4 place condenser turret system for selected phase and darkfield annuli, and DIC prisms.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of utilizing objective DIC prisms sliders with fine vernier adjustment and must allow an open dust-free position for normal brightfield viewing without removal of the slider prism.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of a accepting long working distance water immersion APO corrected objectives with spectral transmission suitable for UV340nm fluorescence, visible, and NIR (Near IR) interference contrast, an acceptance angle for micropipette or microelectrode probe tips of greater than 45 degrees.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of accepting PL Fluotar 10x/0.30, 20x/0.50, 40x/0.70, 100x/1.30 and/or long working distance, immersion HCX APO L U-V-I 10x/0.30W, 20x/0.50W, 40x/0.80W and 63x/0.90W with a single DIC objective prism slider.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of accepting long working distance water immersion HCX APO L  U-V-I objectives and all vitally positioned objective components as non-metallic and non-electrically conductive, all with excellent water tension properties, with flat front lenses, and suitable for UV340nm, visible and IR imaging.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of accepting up to four epi-fluorescence filter combinations and allow rapid and easy repositioning of the order of the filter combinations without the use of tools.

  • Microscope must be capable of 0-pixel shift technology which allows the rotation of normally provided fluorescence filters cubes without observing image shifts.

  • Microscope must be capable of simultaneous observation of DIC-Nomarski and epi-fluorescence operations without compromising the four different fluorescence filter combinations and/or positions.

  • Microscope stand must be capable of easily switching from all transmitted light techniques and epi-fluorescence to all reflected light BF/DF/POL/DIC systems.

  • Microscope must be capable of accepting a standard or optional NIR corrected observation tube with beam splitter with 100/0; 50/50; 0/100% settings for imaging.

  • Microscope observation tube must be capable of accepting an additional dual imaging beam splitter with a dichromatic mirror that allows simultaneous split of 100% visual and 100% IR to two different ports.

  • Microscope observation tube must be capable of accepting an optional IR parfocalized magnification 1x-4x changer system.

  • Microscope must be capable of accepting ergonomic tilting observation tubes and tilting observation phototubes.

  • Microscope must be capable of accepting optional observation tubes capable of accepting macro-viewing and slide overlay devices suitable for overlaying macro, drawing, or 35mm slide images onto the microscope imaging system.

  • Microscope must be capable of accepting 35mm photo-micrographic camera system with illuminated focusing reticule in the binocular phototube with spot measurement down to 0.1 degree.

 

 
  一些主要應用  
 

Neurophysiology

Electrophysiology

Neurobiology

Neuroscience

 

  • Thick brain slice (200mm) patch clamp recording

  • Patch clamp recording ( IR-Patch setup )

  • Microelectrode recording

  • Whole cell recording

  • Fluorescence uncaging

  • Fluorescence microscopy

  • Intracellular pH recording

  • Oocyte patch clamp

  • Two electrode voltage clamping

  • Near IR interference contrast

  • Confocal & Multi-Photon microscopy
 
  Cell Physiology
  • Indo/Fura-2/Ca++ rationing systems

  • Ca++, Na+, K+ ion channels

  • Intra vital microscopy

  • Adherent whole cell recording (tissue culture)

  • Ion channel and transport studies

  • Cell membrane permeability studies

  • Protein transport studies

  • Drug sensitivity studies

  • Intracellular perfusion
 
  Cell biology
  • Green Fluorescence Protein (GFP)

  • Time lapse cell growth recordings

  • FRAP (Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching

  • Adherent whole cell recording (tissue culture)
 
  Micro Injection and Micro Manipulation in Cell Biology
  • In Vitro Fertilization  (IVF)

  • Intra Cytoplasmatic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

  • Laser Dissectioning

  • Laser Trapping

  • Laser Scissoring

  • Laser tweezing

  • Transgenics

 
       
其他相關資料連結及下載
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Leica DM LFSA 動態電影檔下載
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