Olympus CX22LED - Educational Microscope

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Olympus CX22LED – Educational Microscope.

Key Features:
Built-in LED illumination
Cost-effective performance
High quality FN20 UIS2 optics
Rigid and durable frame


The Olympus CX22LED comes as a kit:

The price without 100x oil immersion objective £945 + vat

The price with 100x oil immersion objective £1140+ vat

The Olympus CX22LED clinical microscope with built-in light emitting diode (LED) illumination offers consistent long-term performance for biological and medical applications. This cost-effective imaging system can illuminate samples with a similar light intensity to that provided by halogen bulbs. Furthermore, the LED light source produces a more uniform, controllable and stable illumination for high-quality imaging. As an environmentally-friendly and easy-to-use system, this microscope is also ideal for educational use.

Plan objectives for image clarity
The Olympus plan corrected UIS2 objectives ensure bright, clear images with excellent flatness.

Optimised contrast
The integrated Abbe-condenser with its optimised aperture stops increases the visibility and contrast of the specimen under different magnifications without time-consuming adjustments.

Ergonomic design
All main controls (focusing knob, light control adjustment and stage handle) of the microscope are located close together so that the user can operate the microscope with minimal movements.

FluoLED - LED Fluorescence Illuminator - not included with the standard CX22LED kit.
FluoLED fluorescence illuminators are designed to fit to the Olympus CX microscopes making them ideal for routine as well as educational purposes. The LEDs can be powered by battery or even solar power ensuring that fluorescence microscopy can be conducted ‘in field’ where samples are fresh. The FluoLED system is available in three versions, to provide transmitted fluorescence, without removing the ability to perform normal brightfield illumination: The FluoLED EasyBlue (480 nm) provides a single wavelength of fixed intensity for the most cost efficient solution. The FluoLED Single provides users with the capability to use one of seven interchangeable LED cassettes from 365 nm (UV) to 630 nm (Red) and control the intensity of the light. The FluoLED MultiFluo enables up to three of the interchangeable LED cassettes to be installed and controlled on the microscope at once via a three channel electronic driver.

Easy and safe transport
The compact design as well as the 'student proof' component security and durability allow the portability of the CX21. The attachment of an optional mirror unit allows observations to be made even in the field when no power source is available. A storage box with handle for easy carrying is available as an optional accessory.

Specification CX22LED
Optical system   Infinity optical system
Illumination   Built-in 0.5 W LED illumination system
    AC adapter: 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 0.4A
    Power consumption: 1.7 W
Focusing mechanism   Stage height adjustment mechanism
  Fine adjustment scale 2.5 μm per graduation
  Fine adjustment stroke 0.3 mm per turn
  Total stroke 20 mm
  Pre-focusing knob provided, coarse adjustment knob tension adjustable  
Revolving nosepiece   Quadruple positions fixed (Front oriented)
Binocular observation tube Field number 20
  Tube tilting angle 30°
  Interpupillary distance adjustment range 48 to 75 mm
  Eyepoint adjustment 378 - 428 mm
Stage Wire movement mechanical fixed stage 120 x 132 mm
  Movement range 76 (X-axis) x 30 (Y-axis) mm
  Specimen holder holds a single specimen  
Condenser Type Abbe condenser
  N.A. 1.25 (when immersed with oil)
  Aperture iris diaphragm Built in
Objectives Plan objectives (anti-fungus) 4x NA: 0.10 WD: 27.8 mm
    10x NA: 0.25 WD: 8 mm
    40x NA: 0.65 WD: 0.6 mm
    100xOil NA: 1.25 WD: 0.13 mm (CX22LEDRFS1 and CX22RFS1 only)
Dimensions & weight 154(W) x 385(H) x 238(D) mm, approx. 6 kg  
Operating environment Indoor use  
  Altitude Max. 2000 meters
  Ambient temperature 5° to 40°C (41° to 104° F)
  Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperatures up to 31°C
  Supply voltage fluctuations; Not to exceed ±10% of the normal voltage  
  Pollution degree 2 (in accordance with IEC60664)
  Installation/Overvoltage category II (in accordance with IEC60664)