For Sale ZEISS AXIO Imager.Z2 Microscope

For Sale Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Fluorescence Motorized Microscope

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
• Customized to your requirements
• Includes new fluorescence filters
• Technical sales consultation available
• Continental USA 180 DAYS WARRANTY & 60 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
• Includes remote microscope training session and software overview
• More info about our Microscopy Capabilities or view the Microscope Buying Guide
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The Predecessor to AXIO Imager 2

This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:
Standard Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Motorized Microscope Configuration:

Microscopy Techniques:
Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopy

Microscope Base:
• Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Upright Microscope
• TFT Display
Microscope Head:
• Trinocular Head
• (2) Pl 10x/23 Eyepieces
Fluorescence Light Path:
• Base
Fluorescence Illumination:
• EXFO Metal Halide Light Source w/ light guide and collimating adapter
Fluorescence filter cube turret:
• 10-position Motorized Filter Cube Turret w/ 3 filters of the following below
Fluorescence filters:
• Three empty filter cubes
• Three Brand New filter sets of either DAPI, FITC, Texas Red, CY3 or CY5
Brightfield Light Path:
• Base
Brightfield Illumination:
• 12V LED Lamp w/ 232 Power Supply
Objective Turret:
• 7-position Motorized Objective Turret
Objectives:
• 5x/0.25 FLUAR
• 10x/0.50 Plan-NEOFLUAR
• 20x/0.4 Plan-NEOFLUAR
• *Other objectives available - please inquire*
Condenser:
• Mechanical
Stage:
• Prior Motorized Stage with Prior III control box
• Microplate, Petridish, and Slide inserts
• Joystick
Photo/ Port splits:
• 100% Eye
• 100% Camera
Camera:
• Bestscope 830EC CMOS USB 3.0 8.3MP Camera
Computer & Software:
• Computer running applicable camera software and MicroManager software
Accessories:
• Necessary power and communication cables

This configuration includes any 3 of these new filter sets.
• New filter set - DAPI (EX: 365/28nm, DM: 405nm, EM: 445/50nm) (Dye compatibility: DAPI/Hoechst/AlexaFluor 350)
• New filter set - EGFP/FITC/Cy2 (EX: 475/30nm, DM: 500nm, EM: 530/40nm) (Dye compatibility: EGFP/FITC/Cy2/AlexaFluor 488)
• New filter set - TRITC/Cy3/Dsred (EX: 545/20nm, DM: 562nm, EM: 605/60nm) (Dye compatibility: TRITC/Cy3/RFP/Rhodamine/AlexaFluor 546)
• New filter set - Texas Red (EX: 560/20nm, DM: 585nm, EM: 630/40nm) (Dye compatibility: Texas Red/mCherry/AlexaFluor 594)
• New filter set - Cy5 (May require an upgraded light source) (EX: 630/50nm, DM: 662nm, EM: 695/50nm) (Dye compatibility: Cy5/AlexaFluor 647/Draq5)

Automated/motorized capabilities of this microscope:
Installed automation/motorized components:
• Motorized XY Stage
• Motorized Z-Axis Drive
• Motorized fluorescence turret
• Motorized objective(nosepiece) turret
• Motorized field diaphragm

Benefits of motorized/Automated Z-Axis drive:
• Automatic parfocality adjustment
• The ability to recall previously saved focus levels
• Automated management of Z positioning/ Fine-coarse control

This microscope's imaging capabilities:
Imaging software highlights:
• Ability to take still images and live videos of your samples
• Display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster
• Variable linear measurements such as line segment, radius values, and others
• Open source Micromanager Multi-dimensional Image acquisition & automation software capabilities
• Multi-frame (Time lapse/Image acquisition over time)
• Multi-slice (Z coordinate/Z Stacking)
• *Multi-position (XY coordinate/Stitching/Mosaic) – only available when equipped with a motorized XY Stage

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:
Add Microscopy Techniques (In addition to installed Brightfield and Fluorescence)
• Phase Contrast, DIC or Polarization Add-on Components may be added (subject to availability)

Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:
• Microscope can be configured for magnification between 10x and 400x (with 10x Eyepieces)
• We can add standard higher magnification Zeiss microscope objectives
• We can add high-end Zeiss Apochromat objectives

Enhance fluorescence capabilities by adding/changing filters and upgrading light sources.
• Additional filter cubes
• Additional filter sets to match your fluorochromes.
• Xenon, Metal Halide, or LED Fluorescence microscope light sources

We will also ensure the fluorescence light source matches your selected filter sets.

Enhance imaging capabilities:
• We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.

We can configure it to work with the sample medium you need:
• Slide, Petri dish, microplate, etc.

Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades
• High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
• LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
• Phase Contrast, Polarization or DIC configurations
• Higher Magnification Objectives
• Higher performance Fluor or APO objectives

We are excited to help build and configure the right microscope for you!

Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Motorized Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)
• This Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Motorized Microscope is currently set up for Brightfield with Fluorescence Studies.
• Enhancing components, such as Fluorescence Filter Cubes, have been added.
• The total current magnification range of this microscope is 10x to 400x (with included objectives)
• The Bestscope 830EC Camera is capable of taking extremely detailed digital images.
• This Zeiss AXIO Imager.Z2 Motorized Microscope system includes a laptop running applicable camera and micromanager software.
• The MicroManager software enables control of motorized components and allows for slide scanning (with motorized XY stage) and z stacking(with motorized Z focus)
• The easy-to-use interface also allows for the customization of color and resolution settings

Suited for the following applications as configured:
• Fluorescence imaging: enables multicolor studies in cellular and molecular biology.
• Automation: motorized stages support high-throughput imaging.
• Multichannel imaging: supports simultaneous analysis of multiple markers.
• Z-Stacking: captures 3D structures for detailed biological studies.
• High resolution: delivers excellent image quality for detailed research

Other potential applications:
• Phase Contrast microscopy: ideal for live cell imaging without staining.
• Cell culture analysis: monitoring and characterizing live cell growth and behavior over time.
• Immunofluorescence studies: visualizing specific proteins or antigens within cells and tissues using labeled antibodies.
• Time-lapse imaging: capturing dynamic biological processes in real-time, such as cell migration and division.
• Developmental biology: studying embryonic development by visualizing early-stage embryos and organogenesis.
• Neuroscience research: investigating neuronal structures, connections, and activity in brain tissues.
• Pathology: analyzing tissue sections for diagnostic purposes, including cancer detection and study of disease progression.
• Drug discovery: assessing the effects of compounds on cell viability, morphology, and protein expression.
• Microbial studies: observing bacteria, yeast, and other microorganisms in biofilms and environmental samples.

Why do so many customers choose to order from us?

Our Advantage
• We make sure to match the microscope capabilities to your requirements.
• We have experience servicing and repairing these microscopes.
• This microscope goes through an extensive set of service steps before shipping.
• We offer detailed photos and videos of the microscopes you buy.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many large US, Canadian, and EU Universities.
• We are an approved pre-owned equipment vendor to many Fortune 500 US and International Biopharma companies.
• Many upgrade and repair parts are in stock.
• Remote installation and microscope operation training are available.
• On-site installation may be available in the Boston Area (New England area)
• Expert US or International shipping is available (see the shipping tab on how we pack and feel at ease)

Our Guarantee
• Warranty
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Customer references are available.
• The microscope will be complete and working!
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.

*SM* Small Crate
300#

PLEASE NOTE QUESTIONS BELOW ARE ANSWERED IN MORE THOROUGH DETAIL ON OUR WEBSITE

Q: I am not 100% sure about the configuration I need, can your team assist me with selecting the right microscope for me?
A: Absolutely, we can start with your application, samples, or challenge to assist you in selecting the right configuration and the right microscope for you.

Q: Can you make the necessary modifications to the standard configuration to fit my application?
A: Certainly, we carry a large variety of upgrade components to ensure the final microscope configuration will fit your application

Q: What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of this Microscope?
A: Each microscope goes through extensive service to ensure it performs to specification.

Q: Can I view this microscope in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?
A: We can accommodate both in-person or Zoom demos.

Q: What about the warranty?
A: The microscope comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.

Q: Do you offer installation, service, etc?
A: We offer remote installation and training packages to get you familiar with this microscope

Q: What should I watch out for when buying a used/pre-owned microscope from another lab?
A: That it has no missing, broken, or incorrect parts for your application, any mechanical or motorized components have been serviced and lubricated, controller issues, good quality filter cubes, proper and undamaged objectives, and most importantly no dust in the light path or objectives.

Q: Do you have these and other microscopes on hand?
A: We carry this and many other microscopes from Nikon, Zeiss, Olympus, and Leica.

Q: I am from the University or College, do you accept Purchase Orders?
A: We accept purchase orders from all major US and Canadian universities.

Q: How fast will you ship?
A: We can ship within 2-3 days to about 2 weeks, depending on the final configuration required.

Q: Will my instrument be insured during shipping?
A: Absolutely! We insure all our shipments as long as we are the shipper. If a customer ships on their account, they handle insurance.

Q: Have you packed and shipped microscopes in the past?
A: We have extensive experience in safely shipping high-end and complex microscopes all over the world.

Q: Do you ship Internationally?
A: So far, we have shipped to almost every continent and over 30 countries.

Q: How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?
A: When compared to buying a new one, you will save up to 60% to 80% and have plenty of funds left over for an additional instrument or two.

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Return Policy

Items are sold as-is with no returns or refunds available unless explicitly stated.