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ZEISS Axioscope
Your Microscope for Research and Routine in the Materials Lab
Product Information
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The Axioscope upright light microscope was designed specifically to meet 
the most common optical imaging requirements of materials laboratories.  
Coded and automation features make it particularly well suited to routine tasks 
that place high demands on data quality and reproducibility. But Axioscope 
doesn’t stop there. It is also capable of handling advanced optical microscopy  
for materials science studies.
Axioscope is a turnkey solution for metallography and materials science in  
research and industry – with functions for determining grain size, phases and 
layer thickness as well as for the classification of graphite particles. Analyze  
your samples with established contrast techniques. Advanced light management 
ensures that your samples are always optimally illuminated.
With its versatility to handle many daily tasks, Axioscope has a good chance  
of becoming the preferred instrument of your laboratory staff.
Ready to serve both Research and Routine Investigations
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Simpler. More Intelligent. More Integrated.
Affordable High Performance
Everyday life in the materials laboratory is charac-
terized by both routine tasks and challenging  
detailed investigations. While microscopes for  
routine applications quickly reach their limits 
when high performance imaging and enhanced 
contrast techniques are required, high-priced  
research microscopes offer a range of perfor-
mance that is rarely fully exploited. Axioscope – 
with its outstanding usability and advanced auto-
mation features – is ideal for demanding routine 
tasks. And, even at its attractive price, it also  
offers powerful capabilities commonly associated 
with more advanced research light microscopes.
Digital Integration
One of the best reasons to select ZEISS is their 
comprehensive integration platform that allows 
data from all ZEISS microscopes to be connected. 
Combine Axioscope with the ZEISS Axiocam  
camera portfolio and ZEISS ZEN 2 core imaging 
software, and Axioscope now becomes a powerful  
digital documentation system. From device control 
– to image capture, analysis and documentation – 
to archiving your valuable analytics, Axioscope  
delivers a fully digitized workflow. In addition,  
Axioscope can be integrated into correlative  
workflows via Shuttle & Find.
Reliable Results
With coded components and advanced light  
management, Axioscope delivers trustworthy,   
reproducible results. The motorized Axioscope 7 
gives you the ability to fully automate investigative 
workflows. Perform repetitive tasks with preset 
parameters, automatically navigate to regions of 
interest on the sample, or capture images with  
extended depth of field. Axioscope packs a lot of 
power and reliability into its small footprint, so it 
is quick to become the lab favorite.
Axioscope in a connected laboratory environment
Multiphase analysis with ZEISS ZEN 2 core
Axioscope for polarization
Axiocam 305 color
Axiocam 305 color
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Meet Routine Microscopy Demands—without Compromise  
to Advanced Inspection Needs
ZEISS is well known for their expertise in developing light microscope solutions. The Axioscope product family 
takes a well-defined position in the ZEISS materials lab solution portfolio: Axioscope is the right choice if 
your routine inspection tasks place high demands on usability, reproducibility and automation – and you also 
need advanced optical microscopy for materials analysis and metallography. Being a complete material  
laboratory solution, Axioscope is also the first choice from an economic point of view.
ZEISS Primotech 
Compact manual microscope for material and 
geoscience education
ZEISS Axioscope 
Encoded and motorized microscope for highly  
productive materials research and routine
ZEISS Axio Imager 
High-end microscope system for advanced 
materials research
ZEISS Axio Lab.A1 
Manual routine microscope for the  
materials laboratory with ergonomic  
operation
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A Turnkey Metallography Solution
Axioscope is performance-ready, with all features working in concert to deliver a complete metallography  
solution for the materials laboratory: cameras as the most important interface for digitizing your sample 
data, lenses with application-specific properties, and an imaging software specially developed for materials 
research and metallography.
ZEN 2 core: Imaging Software with Integrated Materials Modules
ZEN 2 core is your command center for automated imaging and analysis functions. Modules for the deter-
mination of grain sizes, phases and layer thicknesses, as well as for the classification of graphite particles,  
enable ZEN 2 core to provide all meaningful metallographic applications under a uniform user interface.
ZEISS objective lenses 
Select the objectives that fit your application, imaging perfor-
mance or cost requirements and imaging performance.
ZEISS Axiocam cameras 
Choose from a wide range of microscope cameras to get the 
resolution, color fidelity and processing speed you need.
Cast iron analysis with ZEISS ZEN 2 core
50 μm
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Easy to Use for Powerful Workflow Efficiencies
Ergonomic Operating Concept
Axioscope is designed to make everyday opera-
tions as comfortable and safe as possible. Impor-
tant controls – like focus drive, stage drive, light 
manager and image capture – are arranged on 
both sides such that they can be operated without 
overworking either hand.
Axioscope controls
Easy Image Acquisition
Using the snap button, digital image acquisition  
is easy. Simply press this ergonomically located 
button, and you can acquire images while main-
taining control over position, magnification or 
contrast. In this way, the microscopic examination 
can be fully documented, while you always keep 
the sample in view.
Perfect Control of All Stage Axes
The innovative operating concept of Axioscope 7, 
the motorized product version, gives you full  
control over all stage movement, without having 
to take your hands off the microscope or relying 
on external controllers. With the simple press of a 
button, you can switch the focus drives between 
Z-axis control and XY stage control. With the XY 
control activated, you can move the stage along 
the X axis with the right focus drive and along the 
Y axis with the left focus drive.
Axioscope 5: Snap button for image acquisition on both sides 
Axioscope 7: Snap button (right) and stage control button (left)
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Coded Components Assure Reliable and Reproducible Results
Full Confidence in Your Data
The coded components of the microscope not only make your work easier and more comfortable, but also 
ensure that erroneous operation and the associated falsification of the examination results can be largely 
ruled out.
Modern Light Management
The system detects changes to objectives or contrast techniques, then adjusts dependent parameters – such 
as light intensity and scaling – automatically. This allows multi-faceted routine workflows to be processed 
more quickly and easily. Using process parameters that you or others have stored, anyone can reproduce  
an exact workflow at any time and achieve comparable results, independent of individual users’ operating  
habits or preferences. 
Light manager control
Automatic adjustment of the light intensity after changing the  
objective (upper right)
Automatic adjustment of the light intensity after changing the  
objective and contrasting technique (upper right)
10× (Brightfield)
50× (Brightfield)
50× (Darkfield)
100 μm
20 μm
20 μm
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Motorization Facilitates Automation
Motorization of the X, Y and Z axes
Axioscope 7, the motorized model in the Axioscope product family, enables you to automate much of your 
work process. Benefit from higher productivity, repeatable processes based on predefined parameters, and 
better comparability of results. Full motorization of the X, Y, and Z motion axes opens many opportunities 
for advanced imaging:
Extended Depth of Field: 
• Automatically acquire multiple images at different focus positions (Z-stack)  
and combine them to create an image with enhanced depth of field.
Panorama Images: 
• Create composite images of larger sample areas in just a few clicks.
Tiles & Positions: 
• Record exact, highly resolved images of multiple field of views by automatically  
scanning predefined areas.
Correlative Microscopy: 
• Examine samples with different light and electron microscopes. Relocate  
regions of interest automatically using the Shuttle & Find module of ZEN 2 core.
Metal bump, imaged with Extended Depth of Field
Tiles & Positions: Overview image of a cam with predefined area 
(left);. Acquired image of the predefined area (right)
100 μm
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Axiocam 305 color
Axiocam 305 color
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2
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Connect and Correlate
The Connected Laboratory
ZEN 2 core helps you to make your laboratory 
even more productive. With workflow solutions 
that connect data from different microscopes, 
ZEN 2 core delivers more meaningful information. 
And thanks to its archive and database connectivity 
features, you keep your valuable data together 
across instruments, laboratories, and locations.
Shuttle & Find
Shuttle & Find is the ZEISS correlative microscopy 
interface, designed specifically for use in materials 
analysis and industrial QA.  
Shuttle & Find allows you to:
• Transfer samples between ZEISS light and  
electron microscope systems faster than ever
• Relocate regions of interest automatically
• Improve efficiency and throughput
• Collect the maximum relevant information
• Make well informed material decisions
Connected laboratory environment with Axioscope (1), ZEISS EVO electron microscope (2) and Smartzoom 5 digital microscope (3). In a multi-
modal workflow, the sample to be examined is passed on from microscope to microscope (4). ZEN 2 core (5) ensures consistent data exchange 
between all involved devices, off-line analysis workstations (6), and remote laboratories (7).
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ZEISS Axioscope at Work: Contrast Techniques
Versatile Options: The Contrast Techniques
A multitude of contrast options have been implemented in the Axioscope in order to meet the special  
requirements of materials microscopy. Such variety of reflected- and transmitted-light techniques is unusual 
in this performance class. 
Brightfield – contrast method to identify size and shape of  
different phases 
Darkfield – contrast method to enhance the visibility of phase 
boundaries 
C-DIC (Circular Differential Interference Contrast) – relief-like  
appearance of the surface shows structures like scratches
Polarization Contrast – the colors are connected with chrystallo-
graphic orientation of the different phases
100 μm
100 μm
100 μm
Reflected light:
• Brightfield
• Darkfield
• Polarization
• DIC
• C-DIC
• Fluorescence
Transmitted light:
• Brightfield
• Polarization
• Darkfield
• DIC
• PlasDIC
• Phase contrast
20 μm
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ZEISS Axioscope at Work: Metallography
Typical tasks and applications
• Imaging and analysis of microstructure of metal 
materials 
• Quantitative microstructure analysis
• Evaluation according to international standards
• Grain size analysis 
• Multiphase analysis
Get these benefits from ZEISS Axioscope
• Reveal microstructural information using  
different contrast methods. 
• Use brightfield contrast to get information 
about the overall number, size and shape of 
features within a material. 
• Enhance grain boundaries and particle edges 
with darkfield contrast to reveal sharper fea-
tures and clearer definition of interfaces. 
• With Circular Differential Interference Contrast 
(C-DIC) your sample surface appears as a 3D  
relief. You can easily detect polishing marks. 
• Encoded components assure¬ that you always 
get the right light intensity and scaling to  
provide reproducible results.
Cast Iron Analysis – Size and Shape Distribution 
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ZEISS Axioscope at Work: Metallography
Grain Size Analysis – Planimetric Method 
Grains Size Analysis – Intercept Method
Porosity Analysis with Multi-Phase Module
Comparative Diagrams – sample comparison with wall charts
Cast Iron Analysis – Segmentation of graphite particles
Layer Thickness Measurement
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Axioscope 5
Manual microscope with coded components for 
reproducible and reliable results in the analysis of 
material cuts, thin sections, and fracture surfaces
The ZEISS Axioscope Family
ZEISS Axioscope 5
ZEISS Axioscope 5 for Polarization
ZEISS Axioscope 7
The Axioscope product family offers instrument variants for routine tasks and advanced research applications.  Each configuration has been optimized for specific  
applications with all relevant contrast techniques available to support your microscopic inquiry. Attention to ergonomics assures that all users benefit from comfortable 
and easy operation. 
Axioscope 5 for Polarization
Manual microscope with coded components  
for reproducible and reliable results in typical  
applications for polarization microscopy: geology, 
mineralogy and metallography
Axioscope 7
Microscope with coded and motorized compo-
nents for material microscopy tasks that require 
advanced imaging capabilities and workflow  
automation
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The ZEISS Axioscope Family
Axioscope Vario
The most flexible material microscope in the  
Axioscope family, Axioscope Vario is the ideal  
solution for more unusual specimens. Axioscope 
Vario is designed for reflected-light and fluores-
cence applications, with extended specimen space 
that accommodates large objects up to 380 mm. 
An important operating advantage is the crank 
device at the top of the stand’s column. This crank 
allows users to continuously adjust the vertical  
position of the microscope body by hand, without 
need for special tools. The metal base plate  
further reduces vibration to provide the stability 
required for all  materials investigations. 
ZEISS Axioscope Vario
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Microscope
• Axioscope 5
• Axioscope 5 for Polarization
• Axioscope 7 
• Axioscope Vario 
Objectives
• EC-EPIPLAN 
• EC-Epiplan-NEOFLUAR
• EC-Epiplan-APOCHROMAT
Your Flexible Choice of Components
Illumination
• LED 10W 
• HAL 100W (Halogen)
Cameras
• Axiocam 105
• Axiocam 305 
• Axiocam 503
• Axiocam 506
• Axiocam 512
Software
• ZEN 2 core
• Matscope
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System Overview 
LM-Set
LM-Set
Axiocam 305 color
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
Camera Adapter T2-T2 DSLR 1.6x
426115-0000-000
Camera Adapter T2-T2 SLR 2.5x
426116-0000-000
Adapter Video 
60 C 1/3" 0.4x
456108-0000-000
Camera Adapter 
60N-C 2/3" 0.5x
426112-0000-000
Camera Adapter 
60N-C 2/3" 0.63x
426113-0000-000
Camera Adapter 
60N-C 1" 1.0x
426114-0000-000
Adapter 60N-T2 1.0x
426103-0000-000
Camera Adapter T2-C 1" 1.0x
426104-0000-000
Camera Adapter T2-C 1" 1.0x,
adjustable 
426105-0000-000
Magnification changer 4x,
switchable 60N-60N
for module 1x
426137-9000-000
Module 0.5x
426137-9010-000
Module 1.6x
426137-9020-000
Module 2.5x
426137-9030-000
Module 4.0x
426137-9040-000
Module 5.0x
426137-9050-000
Analyzer slider D/A with 
lambda plate, rotatable 360°
428102-0000-000
Analyzer slider D/A, 
360° rotatable
428103-0000-000
Analyzer slider D/A, fixed
428101-0000-000
Analyzer slider D/A with lambda-plate, each rotatable +/– 10°
453663-9901-000
Intermediate plate 
       for analyzer slider 12x46
              425313-9020-000
Tube lens 1.25x
425303-0000-000
Tube lens 1.6x
425304-0000-000
Tube lens 2.5x
425305-0000-000
Tube lens 4.0x
425307-0000-000
3-position tube-lens turret 
with tube lens 1x
425313-9010-000
(usable only with 
the tubes:
425500-0000-000
425501-0000-000
425503-9901-000
425515-0000-000
in combination with 
SF 23 eyepieces)
Note: Not usable with Ergotubes and 
Ergophototubes with vertical adjustment 
T2 Adapter 
for SLR camera
(on request)
Camera Adapter 
for interface 60
e. g.
Adapter Video 
60 C 1/3" 0.4x
456108-0000-000
Slider with beam splitter
426141-9021-000
Slider with 100% mirror
426141-9011-000
Double adapter 60N - 2x 60N 1,0x
426141-9902-000
Slider 12x46, with focusing Bertrand lens
for phase contrast and conoscopy
453671-0000-000
Axiocam 
(ZEISS Axiocam 
on request)
[ Camera with SLR bayonet ]
Upper stand part Axioscope 5, 
6x H, M27
Reflector turret, 6x encoded, 
changeable, for P&C modules
424940-9001-000
Reflector slider, 2x encoded, 
changeable, for P&C modules
424940-9051-000
Reflector turret, 4x encoded, 
changeable, for P&C modules
424940-9061-000
Filter set D 
000000-1058-230
(further filter with diameter 36 mm 
on request)
Sample space 
extension 60 mm
430030-9111-000
Binocular phototube 
30°/23 (50:50), 
reversed image
425520-9010-000
Binocular phototube 
30°/23 (100:0/0:100), 
reversed image
425520-9020-000
Binocular phototube 
20°/23 (100:0/0:100), 
upright image
425520-9030-000
Binocular tube 30°/23, 
reversed image
425520-9000-000
Eyepiece PL 10x/23, GW, foc.
444036-9000-000
Eyepiece E-PL 10x/23, GW, foc.
444235-9901-000
Auxiliary microscope, d=30
444830-9902-000
Pinhole diaphragm, d=30 mm
444020-0000-000
Binocular tube 30°/23, 
upright image
425520-9090-000
Lower stand part Axioscope 7 
for LED / HAL 100 illumination
Filter slider A, 14x40 mm, 
3 positions for filter diameter 25 mm
423730-9080-000
Filter slider A, 14x40 mm, 
2 positions for filter diameter 25 mm
428307-9000-000
Polarizer slider A, 6x30 mm, 
90° rotatable
427710-9000-000
Upper stand part Axioscope 7, 
HAL 100 / HBO, 6x HD, DIC, M27
Binocular Ergophototube 
15°/23 (50:50), vertically 
adjustable and extendable, 
upright image 
425520-9050-000
Binocular Ergophototube 20°/23 MAT 
(100:0/0:100), upright image variable, 
continuous vertical adjustment 44 mm
425514-0000-000
(not usable with: Multidiscussion equipment 
or Intermediate plate for analyzer slider 12x46
425313-9020-000)
Binocular Ergophototube 20°/23 
(100:0/0:100), reversed image variable, 
continuous vertical adjustment 44 mm
425512-0000-000
Binocular phototube Pol 
20°/23 (100:0/0:100), 
upright image
425520-9100-000
Eyepiece PL 10x/23, 
GW, focusable, Pol 
with crossline graticule
444038-9000-000
Quartz depolarizer 
with tube lens
428106-9000-000
(in combination with 
intermediate plate)
Lower stand part Axioscope 5
Filter diameter 36 mm 
(by choice see price list)
Filter slider D, 14x40 mm, 
2 positions for filter diameter 36 mm
423910-9000-000
Microscope stand Axioscope 5
Options include:
430035-9091-000  RL, LED/HAL
430035-9121-000  TL&RL, LED/HAL
430035-9261-000  TL POL, LED/HAL
430035-9291-000  TL&RL POL, LED/HAL
Microscope stand Axioscope 7
430035-9330-000  TL&RL mot. LED/HAL
or:
Microscope stand Axioscope Vario
430035-9150-000  RL, LED/HAL
Binocular Ergophototube 
5-30°/23 (100:0/0:100), 
upright image
425520-9040-000
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System Overview 
LM-Set
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5
5
6
Circular polarizer D, fixed, 
with rotary lambda/4 plate
453623-0000-000
Containing:
Slider 6x20 with lambda/4 plate
Low-power system 
for 2.5x/4x objectives, 
for 0.9/1.25 BF condenser 
424225-9050-000
Color filter carrier 3x 
for filter d=32 mm
428305-0000-000
Polarizer, rotary, 
with color filter carrier
427707-0000-000
Polarizer D, fixed, 
removable
427701-0000-000
Polarizer, fixed, 
with lambda plate, rotary
445226-0000-000
Circular polarizing equipment D ACR, 
with rotary lambda/4 plate
427703-9901-000
Containing:
Reflector module lambda/4 plate, ACR
Polarizer D, 90° rotary, 
removable
427706-0000-000
HAL 100 illuminator 
with quartz collector
423000-9901-000
HBO 100 illuminator 
with lamp mount 
and collector
423010-0000-000
HBO 100 illuminator, 
self-adjusting with lamp mount and collector
423011-9901-000
Power supply unit 
for HBO 100, 90...250 V, 
50...60 Hz, 265 VA
432604-9902-000
External Power supply 
for HAL 100 and LED lamps
432610-9060-000
Illuminator HXP 120
423013-9010-000
Shutter remote control 
for HXP 120
000000-0544-644
Lightguide HXP 120 with liquid fill
000000-0482-760
Illumination adapter 
for light sources with light guide
423302-0000-000
Mechanical stage 75x50 L 
with hardcoat anodized surface
432035-9012-000
Mechanical stage 75x50 R 
with hardcoat anodized surface
432035-9002-000
Specimen holder for dual slides 76x26
432333-9001-000
Specimen holder for reflected light
432302-9000-000
Stage carrier D/A, 
attachable and 
vertically adjustable
430710-9001-000
Stage carrier D/A, attachable and 
vertically adjustable, rotary 
430710-9011-000
Further specimen holders
(see price list 40.04.04)
Mechanical stage 75x50/240° R 
with hardcoat anodized surface
coaxial drive 160 mm
432035-9051-000
Mechanical stage, 80x60, motorized
432039-9200-000
Mounting frame 
for two specimen sliders 76x26  
432318-9000-000
Note:  The foot plate 000000-2202-526 is required for 
              the HAL illuminator used for transmitted light.
Rotary stage, Pol, 360° with clickstop
432035-9131-000
Attachable object guide Pol, 28x48
453561-9901-000
(only for use with Axioscope 7)
Microscope stand 
Axioscope Vario
430035-9150-000
consists of:
Focusing gear box for Axioscope Vario, 
15 mm focus lift
Stage carrier, H=140 mm 
for Axioscope Vario base plate 
451016-9902-000 
Upper stand for Axioscope,
HAL 100/HBO, 6x HD DIC M27
Dust protection set L
434304-0000-000 
Stages with drive legth < 140 mm 
can be used
Antiglare screen
452163-0000-000
Analyzer slider D, fixed 6x20
433605-0000-000
Lambda compensator, 6x20
473704-0000-000
Lambda/4 compensator, 6x20
473714-0000-000
TIC slider 6x20
000000-1105-190
(usable with: 
Reflector module C-DIC/TIC ACR P&C
424941-9000-000)
DIC slider C 6x20 for EC EPN 5x-20x/
LD EC EPN 20x-50x/EC EP 5x-100x
000000-1105-192
DIC slider C 6x20 for 
EC EPN 50x-100x/LD EC EPN 100x
000000-1105-193
Adapter 
M 27x0.75 / 
W 0.8 H "0"
000000-1095-168
Object marker 
for W 0.8 
objective thread
000000-1105-072
Refill set for object marker
000000-0428-327
Objectives W 0.8
Objectives M27 
For transmitted light:
Pol ACR P&C analyzer module 
424937-9901-000
For fluorescence:
FL EC ACR P&C reflector module
424933-0000-000
Filter set for FL reflector modules
(on request)
Optovar modules
(on request)
For reflected light:
Brightfield ACR P&C reflector module
424928-9901-000
Darkfield ACR P&C reflector module
424922-9901-000
C-DIC/TIC ACR P&C reflector module 
424941-9000-000
DIC/Pol ACR P&C reflector module 
424939-9000-000
DIC/Pol red I Lambda ACR P&C
reflector module 
424938-0000-000
Polarizer ACR P&C reflector module
424923-9901-000
Pol ACR P&C reflector module 
for HBO 100
424924-9901-000
Pol P&C Bertrand system module 
with analyzer
424941-9040-000
DIC sliders
Stand column for Axioscope Vario, 
560 mm
Note:  The HAL 100 illuminator used for reflected light
              cannot be used with stand 430035-9061-000.
Ultra condenser 
1.2/1.4 (0.75-1.0)
465500-0000-000
Dry darkfield condenser 
0.8/0.95 (0.6/0.75)
465505-0000-000
Condenser 0.9/1.25 H 
424225-9001-000
Condenser holder Z 
for darkfield 
condenser
445323-0000-000
Condenser, 
achrom.-aplan. 0.9 H
424225-9060-000
Condenser, 
achrom.-aplan. 
0.9 H D Ph DIC
424225-9070-000
for Pol stands:
Condenser, 
achrom.-aplan. 
0.9 H Pol
424225-9090-000
Condenser 0.9 H Pol
424225-9080-000
Modulator disk H, D 0.65, 
Ph 1, 2, 3, PlasDIC 
for condenser 0.9/1.25 
424225-9010-000
Slit-diaphragm 
2 mm for PlasDIC
426715-9000-000
Slit-diaphragm 
4.5 mm for PlasDIC
426715-9010-000
Condenser module DIC I/0.9 
with polarizer
426715-9020-000
Condenser module DIC II/0.9 
with polarizer
426715-9030-000
Condenser module DIC III/0.9 
with polarizer
426715-9040-000
Condenser carrier 
with vertical adjustment 
on both sides
430720-9002-000
Mechanical stage 75x50 R, for reflected light 
with hardcoat anodized surface (without fig.)
453527-9903-000
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Product Dimensions: Axioscope
Axioscope 5
Axioscope 7
Axioscope 5 Polarization
Axioscope Vario
Axiocam 305 color
240
340
432
216
485
136
368
470
537
Axiocam 305 color
240
340
216
485
136
432
368
470
537
Axiocam 305 color
240
340
432
216
485
136
368
470
537
Axiocam 305 color
459
95
138
391
537
640
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions (length x width x height)
Microscope stand for Axioscope 5/7
approx. 293.5 mm x 240 mm x 367.5 mm
Microscope stand for Axioscope Vario
approx. 429 mm x 458.5 mm x 700 mm
Weight
Microscope stand for Axioscope 5/7
(depending on stand configurations and accessories)
approx. 14 to 20 kg
Microscope stand for Axioscope Vario
approx. 32 kg
Ambient conditions 
Shipping (in packaging):
Permissible ambient temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Permissible humidity (no condensation)
max. 75% at 35 °C
Storage:
Permissible ambient temperature
+10 to +40 °C
Permissible humidity (no condensation)
max. 75% at 35 °C
Operation:
Permissible ambient temperature
+10 to +40 °C
Permissible relative humidity (no condensation)
max. 75% at 35 °C 
Highest permitted altitude of use
max. 2000 m
Air pressure
800 hPa to 1060 hPa
Degree of pollution
2
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Technical Specifications
Operational specifications
Operational area
Closed rooms
Protective class
 I
Protection type
IP 20
Electrical safety
in accordance with DIN EN 61010-1 (IEC 61010-1)
in conjunction with CSA and UL regulations
Overvoltage category
II
RFI suppression
conforming to EN 55011 Class B
Noise immunity
conforming to DIN EN 61326/A1
Mains voltage for the Axioscope 5/7 with internal power supply unit
100 to 240 V
Mains voltage for the Axioscope Vario with external power supply unit
100 to 240 V
Mains frequency
50/60 Hz
Power consumption of the Axioscope 5 with internal power supply unit
60 VA
Power consumption of the Axioscope 7 with internal power supply unit
100 VA
Power consumption of the Axioscope Vario with external  
power supply unit
30 VA
HBO 100 W power supply unit
Range of application
indoor
Protection class
I
Protection type
IP 20
Mains voltage
100 VAC ... 240 VAC
No voltage adjustment required
Mains frequency
50 ... 60 Hz 
Power consumption with HBO 103 in operation
155 VA
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Technical Specifications
Fuses in accordance with IEC 127
Axioscope 5/7 microscope stand for LED illumination in transmitted light:
2 T 3.15 A/H, 5x20 mm
Axioscope 5/7 microscope stand for HAL 50 illumination in transmitted light:
2 T 3.15 A/H, 5x20 mm
HBO 100 W power supply unit
T 2.0 A/H, 5x20 mm
12 V DC 100 W external power supply unit
2 T 5.0 A/H, 5x20 m
Light sources
LED illumination transmitted light/reflected light
Power consumption
max. 10 W
Adjustment of light source
continuous approx. 10 to 800 mA 
Halogen lamp
12 V/50 W
Adjustment of light source
infinitely variable from approx. 3 to 12 V
Halogen lamp
12 V/100 W
Adjustment of light source
infinitely variable from approx. 3 to 12 V
Mercury vapor short arc lamp
HBO 103 W/2
Power consumption for HBO 103 W/2
100 W
Axioscope 5/7/Vario
Stand with manual/motorized stage focusing
Coarse drive
approx. 4 mm/rotation
Fine drive
approx. 0.4 mm/rotation; approx. 4 μm scale intervals
Lifting range
approx. 25 mm
Height stop
mechanically variable
Condenser 0.9/1.25 H with optional modulator disk
for brightfield, darkfield and phase contrast 1, 2, 3 or PlasDIC 
Manual objective change
via nosepiece, 6x H, M27 encoded
Manual reflector module change
via reflector slider 2x encoded, reflector turret 4x encoded or 6x encoded
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