Advanced biological microscope
LMI BM-Prime
A modular infinity-corrected microscope designed to support Karyotyping and FISH analysis, with upgraded Köhler illumination, fluorescence imaging, ergonomic operation and the flexibility required for clinical and advanced research workflows.
- Karyotyping and FISH analysis for cytogenetics and fluorescence-based laboratory workflows
- Three-way infinity colour-corrected optical system
- High-contrast 5 W or 9 W LED illumination
- Fluorescence, phase contrast, DIC, polarization and dark field
- High-precision motorized configuration available
Technical information
BM-Prime specifications
The building-block design supports a wide range of observation methods, viewing heads and multi-user teaching configurations.
BM-Prime
PL10X/22 mm high eye-point, wide-field plan eyepiece; reticle can be fitted. Eyepiece tube diameter: 25 or 26 mm.
PL15X/16 mm high eye-point, wide-field plan eyepiece.
Infinity plan achromatic objectives: 2X, 4X, 10X, 20X, 40X and 100X.
Infinity plan phase-contrast objectives: 10X, 20X, 40X and 100X.
Infinity plan semi-apochromatic fluorescence objectives: 4X, 10X, 20X, 40X and 100X.
Infinity Siedentopf binocular head with 30°–60° adjustable elevation, 360° rotation, 54–75 mm interpupillary distance and ±5 diopter adjustment. Single, binocular, trinocular and five-person heads are available, including 5°–35° ergonomic options.
30° inclined binocular head with 360° rotation.
30° trinocular head with R:T 50:50 light split.
Dedicated fluorescence trinocular head with R:T 100:0 or 0:100 light split.
30° digital binocular head with 360° rotation.
175 × 145 mm rotatable, double-layer mechanical stage with anti-corrosive and anti-friction finish, right- or left-hand X/Y controls, 76 × 50 mm movement and 0.1 mm precision.
Optional 187 × 166 mm stage with 80 × 50 mm movement range and 0.1 mm precision.
UV2 long-pass LED module, 365 nm; B4 TB LED module, 455 nm; B1 band-pass module, 470 nm; G1 band-pass module, 560 nm.
Modules include intensity control and bright-field/fluorescence switching. Additional wavelengths can be tailored to diagnostic requirements.
Reflected fluorescence illuminator with 100 W mercury lamp housing and 100 W DC mercury bulb.100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz input with 5 W or 9 W high-brightness LED, approximately 50,000-hour lifespan and continuous intensity adjustment.
Optional 12 V / 100 W halogen bulb with preset filament centre and continuous intensity adjustment.
Dual head for two users, tri head for three users, penta head for five users and deca head for ten users.
Three-colour LED pointer with electronic push-button selection of red, blue or green.