Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 Motorized Upright Fluorescence Microscope with Water Immersion Capability

The Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 is a high-performance upright fluorescence microscope designed for advanced biological, neuroscience, and biomedical research applications requiring motorized control and multichannel fluorescence imaging. It features:

• Illumination & Optics:
• Integrated Excelitas X-Cite 120Q 120W Metal Halide fluorescence light source with collimating adapter for stable fluorescence excitation.
• Brightfield illumination via 12V 100W halogen lamp with built-in power supply.
• Fluorescence light path with a 5-position motorized reflector turret compatible with multiple filter cubes (DAPI, FITC, Texas Red, CY3, CY5), accommodating water immersion objectives and optimized for high fluorescence intensity.

• Motorized Components:
• Motorized XY stage (PRIOR H12PALSM/B) with joystick control allowing precise sample positioning, critical for high-throughput slide scanning and multi-position imaging workflows.
• Motorized Z-axis focus with automated parfocal adjustment and saved focus position recall, enabling fast Z stacking for 3D imaging and live-cell time-lapse experiments.
• Motorized fluorescence filter turret and EPI fluorescence path shutter for seamless channel switching.
• Adjustable light source intensity motorized control for quantitative fluorescence measurements.

• Imaging & Software:
• Equipped with an 8.3 MP color CMOS camera (Bestscope), supporting live imaging and high-resolution stills.
• Compatible with open-source Micro-Manager software for multi-dimensional image acquisition including time lapse, Z stacking, and XY stitching—widely adopted in molecular diagnostics and synthetic biology studies.
• Supports image annotation, calibration, quantitative analysis, and advanced image processing for precise phenotyping and fluorescence quantification.

• Optical Components & Objectives:
• Standard objective turret with 4 mechanical positions; includes objectives such as 5x Fluar, 10x EC Plan-NEOFLUAR, and 20x LD Plan-NEOFLUAR with water immersion capability. Other objectives, including Zeiss Apochromat and higher magnifications (up to 1000x) available on request.
• Trinocular tube (100:0/0:100/50:50 split) accommodates simultaneous eyepiece and camera viewing.

• Sample Compatibility:
• Supports multiple sample formats including slides, petri dishes, and microplates, facilitating experimentation across cell imaging, developmental biology, and bioprocess monitoring.

• Service & Customization:
• Fully serviced with verified optical alignment, field uniformity, and fluorescence intensity verified at specimen plane.
• Comes with new fluorescence filter sets selectable among common fluorochromes, ensuring compatibility with gene editing and molecular cloning fluorescent tags (e.g., DAPI, FITC, CY5).
• Optional upgrades include phase contrast, DIC, polarization components, advanced CCD/sCMOS/EMCCD cameras, and alternative light sources (LED, Xenon).
• Warranty supported with remote or in-person training and technical consultation.

The Zeiss AXIO Examiner.Z1 is essential for biotechnology research domains such as molecular diagnostics, live-cell fluorescence imaging, immunolabeling, and biopharmaceutical quality control, offering a versatile platform engineered for precise, automated microscopy in neuroscience, synthetic biology, and biomedical engineering applications.