Olympus IX73
The IX73 inverted microscope system sets new standards in advanced live cell imaging with its compact frame, outstanding optical performance and exceptional flexibility.
Available as a one-deck system with a low, ergonomic stage or as a two-deck system with additional expansion capabilities. Both provide the ability to perform a multitude of imaging applications.

High stability
Compact with robust mechanical and thermal stability. Ideal for time-lapse or other long-term applications.
Modular motorisation
Adaptable automation of fluorescence and transmitted light condensers, filter wheels for illumination and observation light paths, shutters, stages and nosepieces.
Dedicated to Fluorescence
Fluorescence illumination systems and high definition ion coated filters provide the highest signal to noise performance.
System solutions
Imaging software packages enable archiving, analysis of multi-stained specimens, automated experiments, imaging, high content screening and more.
Making the invisible visible
The new optical system reveals previously unseen detail. A high signal to noise ratio and wide spectral wavelength range deliver superb images with low excitation powers.
Microscope frame | |
---|---|
Optical system | UIS2 optical system |
Revolving nosepiece | Revolving nosepiece |
Focus | Stroke: 10 mm |
Light-path selection | 50:50 (Left-side port: BI port) |
Transmitted light illuminator | 30 W halogen illuminator: detachable condenser lens system (NA 0.3, W.D. 72 mm), single filter holder aperture iris diaphragm adjustable. 100 W halogen illuminator: pillar tilt mechanism (30° inclination angle, with vibration reducing mechanism), Condenser holder (with 88 mm stroke, refocusing mechanism). Field iris diaphragm adjustable, four filter holders. |
Observation tube | |
Wide-field (FN 22) | Wide-field tilting binocular. Wide-field binocular |
Stage | |
Mechanical stage with right handle | Stage stroke: X: 114 mm x Y: 75 mm, stage position locking function |
Gliding stage | Upper circular stage 360° rotatable, 20 mm (X/Y) travel |
Plain stage | 232 mm (X) × 240 mm (Y) stage size, stage insert plate exchangeable (ø110 mm) |
Condenser | |
Long working distance universal condenser | NA 0.55, W.D. 27 mm 5 positions for optical devices (3 positions for ø30 mm and 2 position for ø38 mm) |
Long working distance relief contrast | NA 0.5, W.D. 45 mm, 4 positions for optical devices (for ø50 mm, relief contrast optical devices rotatable) |
Ultra-long working distance | NA 0.3, W.D. 73.3 mm, 4 positions for optical devices (for ø29 mm) |
Fluorescence illuminator | Straight design with field iris diaphragm |
Fluorescence | |
Fluorescence mirror turret | Turret with 8 positions, built-in shutter, simple waterproof structure |
Fluorescence light source | 130 W Halogen light guide illumination100 W Hg apo lamp housing and transformer100 W Hg lamp housing and transformer75 W Xenon lamp housing and transformer |
Operating environment | Indoor use - Ambient temperature: 5º to 40ºC (41º to 104ºF). Maximum relative humidity: 80% for temperatures up to 31ºC (88ºF), decreasing linearly through 70% at 34ºC (93ºF), 60% at 37ºC (99ºF), to 50% relative humidity at 40ºC (104ºF). Supply voltage fluctuations: Not to exceed ±10% of the normal voltage |