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MICROSCOPE
COMPONENTS GUIDE
Choosing The Ideal UIS2 Optics Components For Your Equipment
2008-10
The wide range of Olympus components introduced here

allows users in such diverse fields as research, inspection and production
to take advantage of the quality, flexibility and
outstanding optical performance of the UIS2 Optical System.
That's why installing Olympus microscope components is,
quite simply, the right choice for your equipment.
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS ---------------------------------------------- 3 4
EYEPIECES/FILAR MICROMETER EYEPIECE --------------------------------- 33

Widefield eyepieces
SYSTEM DIAGRAM --------------------------------------------------------------- 5 6
Super widefield eyepieces

Filar micrometer eyepiece
UIS2/UIS OBJECTIVE LENSES ----------------------------------------------- 7 18

NEW
M Plan Apochromat
MPLAPON series -------------------------------8
M Plan SemiApochromat
MPLFLN series -------------------------------- 9
Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat LMPLFLN series ---------------------------- 10
M Plan Achromat
MPLN series --------------------------------- 11
LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat
LCPLFLN-LCD series -------------------------12
Super Long WD M Plan Achromat SLMPLN series -------------------------------13
IR Long WD M Plan Achromat
LMPlan-IR series -----------------------------14
IR M Plan Achromat
MPlan-IR -------------------------------------14
M Plan SemiApochromat BD
MPLFLN-BD series ---------------------------15
M Plan SemiApochromat BDP
MPLFLN-BDP series --------------------------16
Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD
LMPLFLN-BD series --------------------------17
M Plan Achromat BD
MPLN-BD series ------------------------------18
WHN10x, WHN10x-H,
CROSSWHN10x, WH15x --------------------- 33
SWH10x-H, MICROSWH10x,
CROSSSWH10x ------------------------------ 33
U-OSM --------------------------------------- 33
REVOLVING NOSEPIECES ---------------------------------------------------- 34 35
BXFM-F -------------------------------------- 19
BXFM-F+BXFM-ILH+BXFM-ILHSPU---------- 20
BXFM-F+BXFM-ILHS ------------------------ 21
SZ2-STU2 ----------------------------------- 22
U-ST ----------------------------------------- 22
SZ-STL -------------------------------------- 22
Quintuple revolving nosepiece

U-5RE-2-------------------------------------- 34
Sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-D6RE--------------------------------------- 34
Sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC with ESD treatment
U-D6RE-ESD --------------------------------- 34
Septuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-D7RE -------------------------------------- 34
Centerable quadruple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-P4RE -------------------------------------- 34
Centerable sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-P6RE -------------------------------------- 34
Quintuple revolving nosepiece for BF/DF
U-5BDRE ------------------------------------ 35
Quintuple revolving nosepiece for BF/DF with slider slot for DIC
U-D5BDRE ----------------------------------- 35
Sextuple revolving nosepiece for BF/DF with slider slot for DIC/
U-D6BDRE ----------------------------------- 35
Centerable quintuple revolving nosepiece
U-P5BDRE ----------------------------------- 35
Adapter to mount BF objectives
BD-M-AD ------------------------------------ 35
ILLUMINATION UNITS --------------------------------------------------------- 23 25
VIDEO CAMERA ADAPTERS ------------------------------------------------- 36 37
NEW
MICROSCOPE SYSTEM BXFM ---------------------------------------------- 19 22

BXFM frame
BXFM
BXFM-S
Universal stand type 2
Compact stand
Large stand
C-mount video camera ports
Reflected light illuminator for BF/DF

BX-RLA2 ------------------------------------- 23
Universal reflected light illuminator BX-URA2 ------------------------------------ 23
Reflected light illuminators for BF BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD ----------------------- 24
Reflected light illuminator for BF U-KMAS ------------------------------------- 25
Video camera mount adapters

Video camera port
U-TV0.25xC, U-TV0.35xC-2,
U-TV0.5xC-3, U-TV0.63xC ------------------- 36
U-CMAD3, U-BMAD, U-SMAD,
U-TMAD, U-FMT ----------------------------- 37
U-TV1x-2 ------------------------------------ 37
LAMP HOUSING & ACCESSORIES ----------------------------------------- 26 28
MOTORIZED UNITS------------------------------------------------------------- 38 41
75W xenon apo lamp housing

U-LH75XEAPO ------------------------------- 26
100W mercury apo lamp housing U-LH100HGAPO ----------------------------- 26
100W mercury lamp housing
U-LH100HG ---------------------------------- 26
100W halogen lamp housings
U-LH100-3/U-LH100IR/U-LH100L-3 -------- 26
External power supply
TH4-100/200 -------------------------------- 27
Hand switch
TH4-HS -------------------------------------- 27
Extension cord
U-RMT --------------------------------------- 27
DF converter for BX-URA2
U-RCV --------------------------------------- 27
Fiber adapter for reflected light observation
U-LGAD -------------------------------------- 27
Transmitted light guide adapter SZX-TLGAD ---------------------------------- 27
Light source
LG-PS2 -------------------------------------- 28
Light guide
LG-SF ---------------------------------------- 28
Double lamp house adapter
U-DULHA ------------------------------------ 28
Motorized BF/DF reflected light illuminator+motorized Nomarski DIC sextuple

revolving nosepiece+100W halogen lamp housing
BX-RLAA+U-D6REMC+U-LH100-3 ---------- 38
Motorized universal reflected light illuminator
BX-RFAA ------------------------------------- 38
Motorized sextuple BD revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-D6BDREMC ------------------------------- 39
Motorized centerable quintuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-P5BDREMC -------------------------------- 39
Motorized quintuple BD revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-D5BDREMC ------------------------------- 39
Motorized sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-D6REMC ---------------------------------- 39
Motorized centerable quintuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
U-P5REMC ----------------------------------- 39
Control unit
BX-UCB -------------------------------------- 39
Hand switch
U-HSTR2 ------------------------------------ 39
Control box for motorized nosepiece and BF/DF illuminator
BX-REMCB ---------------------------------- 39
AC adapter for BX-REMCB
U-ACAD4515 -------------------------------- 39
Active auto focus unit
U-AFA2M-VIS -------------------------------- 40
Motorized reflected filter wheel U-FWR --------------------------------------- 40
Motorized illumination with power focus
BXFMA-F ------------------------------------ 41
NEW
NEW
OBSERVATION TUBES -------------------------------------------------------- 29 30

Widefield trinocular tube
U-TR30-2 ------------------------------------ 29
Widefield trinocular tube for IR
U-TR30IR ------------------------------------ 29
Widefield erect image trinocular tube
U-ETR-4 ------------------------------------- 29
Single port tube with lens
U-TLU ---------------------------------------- 29
Single port tube with lens for IR U-TLUIR ------------------------------------- 29
Super widefield trinocular tube
U-SWTR-3 ----------------------------------- 30
Super widefield erect image trinocular tube
U-SWETR ------------------------------------ 30
Super widefield erect image tilting trinocular tube
MX-SWETTR --------------------------------- 30
NEW
DEEP ULTRAVIOLET OBSERVATION SYSTEM -------------------------------- 42

UV248 compatible intermediate tube
U-UVF248IM --------------------------------- 42
UV quartz light guide
U-UVF2FV/5FB ------------------------------- 42
UV248 compatible light source box + Mercury Xenon lamp housing
U-UVF248LB+U-LH80HBXE ----------------- 42
INTERMEDIATE TUBES & ACCESSORIES ------------------------------- 31 32

Magnification changer
U-CA ----------------------------------------- 31
Magnification changer 2x
U-ECA --------------------------------------- 31
Trinocular intermediate attachment
U-TRU --------------------------------------- 31
Dual port
U-DP ----------------------------------------- 32
Dual port 1x
U-DP1xC ------------------------------------- 32
Eyepoint adjuster
U-EPA2 -------------------------------------- 32
Arrow pointer
U-APT --------------------------------------- 32
OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------- 43 47
WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS
UIS2/UIS:
The System That Maximizes The Advantage Of Infinity-Corrected Optics
What's infinity-corrected optics?
light between the objective lens and tube lens,

allowing the creation of user-specific or taskspecific optical systems. To establish real flexibility
with such a system, it is necessary to eliminate the
occurrence of coma aberration.
UIS2/UIS optics is an infinity-corrected optical

system in other words, a system in which light
passes from the specimen through the objective
lens without forming an image along the way.
Instead, it travels in the form of infinity parallel rays
to the tube lens. The tube lens is where the
intermediate image is formed, whereas in finitecorrected optics, this is done by the objective lens.
*In UIS2/UIS objective lenses, the parfocal distance is designed

at 45mm and the focal length of the tube lens is 180mm.
Figure 2 Advantages of Infinity-corrected
optical system
Infinity-corrected optical system
Finite-corrected optical system
Figure 1 Infinity-corrected and

finite-corrected optical system principles
UIS/UIS2
objective lens
Tube lens
Finite-corrected optical system
Objective
lens
Objective
lens
Eyepiece
Parallel light beam
Intermediate
image
Tube lens
Objective
lens
Basic dimensions of UIS2/UIS optical system

Eyepiece
The UIS2/UIS optical system optimally corrects

aberration with a dedicated telan lens and an
eyepiece so that the coma aberration and flatness
are not degraded even when the telan lens exit
pupil position is changed by changing the
objective lens and telan distance. This makes it
possible to use a distance of 50mm to 170mm
from objective lens mounting position to the single
port tube with lens.
Intermediate
image
Advantages of infinity-corrected optics

This system, known as "infinity-corrected optics",
offers a number of advantages:
*Coma aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the end of
There is no change in magnification even when

the distance between the objective lens and tube
lens is altered.
With the total magnification remaining constant,
there is no image aberration even when
prisms or sliders are interposed between the
objective lens and the tube lens.
this document.
Figure 3 Basic dimensions of UIS2/UIS2
optical system
U-TLU
(Single port tube with lens)
Objective lens
* 40mm
45mm
As thousands of users have found by experience,

these advantages are crucial to composing the
ideal microscope optical system. What's more, it
is even possible to freely insert or remove
intermediate attachments in the parallel rays of
Image
* 84mm
Recommended distance
50-170mm
57.6mm
102mm
*Basic dimensions when our revolving nosepiece and illuminator are

combined. When the position of the illuminator above is changed,
illumination performance cannot be maintained.
WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS
Features of UIS2 objective lenses
4. Lightening
Weight has been reduced to approximately 2/3
that of conventional products by using an
aluminum objective lens barrel cover. This has
the effect of lightening the load on the devices at
objective lens up/down, suppressing vibrations
by lowering the inertial force at objective lens
switching, etc. (MPLFLN series, LMPLFLN
series)
UIS2 objective lenses ensure compatibility (screw

diameter, optical performance) with the UIS optical
system and have the following features compared
to conventional objective lenses.
1. Wavefront aberration control
The Olympus UIS2 objective lenses set a new
standard, with wavefront aberration control in
addition to common performance standards of
N.A. and W.D. Olympus challenges farther
highest order optics which has not been fulfilled
by the conventional standards. We offer
excellent performance objective lenses by
minimizing the aberrations that lower resolution.
5. Adoption of eco-lens
The glass materials of UIS2 objective lenses are
all lead- and cadmium-free eco-glass.
Based on our conviction that the UIS2/UIS

system is the best way to maximize the
advantages of infinity-corrected optical
systems, we confidently recommend the
UIS2/UIS-featured Olympus microscope units
for all your high-precision needs in research,
inspection and production equipment.
*Wave front aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the

end of this document.
2. Objective lenses with excellent image

parcentricity
High power SemiApochromatic UIS2 objective
lenses make the centration tolerance between
objective lenses on the microscope nosepiece
keep the image within the enter of the field of
view even with digital cameras. (50x or higher
power in both MPLFLN and LMPLFLN series)
* Refer to the Olympus home page for detailed

objective lenses specifications.
3. Improvement of color reproducibility

UIS2 objective lenses realize natural color
reproduction without any chromatic shifts using
stringently selected high transmittance glass
and advanced coating technology that provides
high transmittance which is flat over an ultrawide band wavelength. In addition, since the
total optical system, including the tube lens is
designed to reproduce a natural color, clear
images faithful to the specimen are obtained
even with digital imaging.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
BXFM SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Video system
Refer to pages 36-37

Video camera
Video camera
C-mount
B mount 2/3"
Video camera
S mount 2/3"
Video camera
F mount
U-FMT
U-CMAD3
U-BMAD
U-SMAD
U-TMAD
U-TV0.25xC
U-TV0.35xC-2
U-TV0.5xC-3
U-TV0.63xC
U-TV1x-2
Observation/single tubes
and eyepieces
WHN
Eyepieces
Widefield trinocular
observation tubes
SWH
Eyepieces
Super widefield trinocular

observation tubes
U-TLU
U-TLUIR
Illumination systems and power supply
U-AN360-3
U-AN360IR
U-AN
U-PO3
U-POIR
U-25ND6, U-25ND25,
U-25LBD, U-25IF550,
U-25L42, U-25FR,
U-BP1100IR, U-BP1200IR
U-POTP3
Revolving nosepiece
(Refer to pages 34-35)

FS
FS
AS
5
AS
6
SHUTTER
ND
BX-RLA2
BX-URA2
U-KMAS
BX-KMA/
BX-KMA-ESD
SZX-TLGAD
U-RCV
LG-SF
LG-PS2
U-LGAD
Focusing units
U-DULHA
U-LH100-3
U-LH100L-3
U-LH100IR
BXFM-ILHS
BXFM-ILH
TH4-100
TH4-HS
U-LH100HGAPO
U-LH100HG
BXFM-ILHSPU
U-LH75XEAPO
BXFM-F
Stands
Refer to page 22
SZ-STL
U-ST
SZ2-STU2
*Different types may be offered in each area.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
MOTORIZED UNIT SYSTEM DIAGRAM
Observation tubes
U-AN
U-AN
MX-AFDIC
U-AN360-3
Intermediate tubes
U-FWO
Refer to page 26
U-PO3
U-AFA2M-VIS
U-LH75XEAPO
U-LH100HGAPO
U-LH100HG
U-POTP3
U-25ND6,
U-25ND25
U-25LBD
U-25IF550
U-25L42
U-25FR
Mirror units
U-LH100-3
U-LH100L-3
U-FWR
BX-RLAA
BX-RFAA
U-ZPCB
Z board
BX-UCB*
U-DICR
U-D6REMC
Refer to
page 35
Refer to pages 7-18

See manual
U-HSTR2
BF objective lenses
U-DICRH
BD-M-AD
U-D5BDREMC
U-D6BDREMC
U-DICRHC
PC
BF/DF objective lenses
analySIS FIVE
Control software
* BX-REMCB is also available for BX-RLAA + motorized revolving nosepiece control (refer to page 39)
BXFM-A SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Refer to page 41
Refer to page 26
32filter
Video system
Auxiliary lens
(provided with the BXFMA-F)
Observation tubes
MX-AFDIC
Power source
U-LH100HG
U-LH75XEAPO
U-AN
U-AFA2M-VIS
LG-SF
LG-PS2
U-LGAD
BXFMA-F
U-FWR
U-LH100-3
U-LH100L-3
U-RMT
BX-UCB
U-ZPCB
Z board
See manual
U-D6REMC
U-P5REMC
U-D5BDREMC
U-D6BDREMC
U-P6BDREMC
Objective lenses
U-HSTR2
U-IFFH
PC
analySIS FIVE
Control software
U-FH
UIS2/UIS OBJECTIVE LENSES

Meaning of abbreviations shown on objective lens
M P L (Plan) F L N - 1 0 0
M:
LM:
Metallurgical (no cover)

Long working distance
metallurgical use
SLM: Super long working
distance metallurgical use
LC: Observation through
substrate
PL: Plan/
Corrects field
curvature of
the periphery of
the image plane
Objective lens notation
None: Achromat/
Corrects aberration at 2 wavelengths of
blue and red
FL:
SemiApochromat/
Corrects chromatic aberration in the
visible range (violet~red)
APO: Apochromat/
Optimally corrects chromatic aberration
in the entire visible band (violet~red)
B D
None: UIS
N:
UIS2
Number:
Objective lens
magnification
None: Brightfield
BD: Brightfield/darkfield
BDP: Brightfield/darkfield/
polarizing
IR:
IR
LCD: LCD
Objective lenses series abbreviation (PL: Plan)

Magnification
N.A. (Numerical Aperture)

For brightfield observation
Field Number
Cover glass thickness (no cover)
Objective lens series list

UIS2
UIS
UIS2
Series
MPLAPON
MPLFLN
LMPLFLN
MPLN
LCPLFLN-LCD
SLMPLN
LMPlanIR/MPlanIR
MPLFLN-BD
MPLFLN-BDP
LMPLFLN-BD
MPLN-BD
Magnification
50/100
BF
\
1.25/2.5
5/10/20/50/100
5/10/20/50/100
5/10/20/50/100
20/50/100
20/50/100
5/10/20/50/100 *4
5/10/20/50/100/150
5/10/20/50/100
5/10/20/50/100
5/10/20/50/100
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
DF
DIC*1
\U
POL
\
FL
F.N. (Field Number)

26.5
1.25x: 22 /2.5x: 26.5
\U
\L
\
\
\*2
\
\L
\
\
\
\
\U
aU
\L
\
a
\
\*2
\*2
\
26.5
26.5
22
26.5
26.5
22
26.5
26.5
26.5
22
Remarks
Use together with polarizer and
analyzer recommended
For LCD
For near-IR observation
*1 DIC prism U-DICR: UM/LM position, U-DICRHC: LM position fixed, U-DICRH: UM position fixed. *2 5~20x: U excitation also possible
*3 50x: DIC observation not applicable *4 MPlanIR: available 100x only \: Responds a: Optimally responds BF: Brightfield DF: Darkfield
DIC: Differential Interference Contrast POL: Polarized light FL: Fluorescence
Features of objective lens series

a MPLAPON: Plan Apochromat P 8
Plan Apochromat objective lenses that correct chromatic aberrations at the highest level.
Olympus guarantees*1 optical performance (wavefront aberration) with a Strehl ratio*2
of 95% or better. They are also designed for use with Olympus' U-AFA2M active AF unit.
*1 Definition of guaranteed values: Measurements assessed with Olympus Interferometer for
Transmitted Wavefront Measurement under specified conditions (measurement: temp.
23C1C; assessment: measurement within the 97% range of the pupil dia.).
2
* Strehl ratio: Indicates in percent (%) the ratio of the proportion of light that an actual
optical system can concentrate with respect to the proportion of light concentrated in the
image plane (central intensity) by an ideal, aberration-free optical system, with the latter
serving as 100%. A higher percentage indicates a higher quality optical system.
a SLMPLN series: Super Long WD M Plan Achromat P 13

Plan Achromat objective lenses with high magnification and super long working distance.
Three magnifications, 20x, 50x and 100x are available. For 5x or 10x objective lenses,
select from the LMPLFLN Series.
a LMPlan-IR series: IR Long WD M Plan Achromat P 14
MPlan-IR: IR M Plan Achromat P 14
IR objective lenses which compensate for aberrations from visible to near infrared light.
Ideal for the observations of semiconductor interiors and the back surface of a chip package
as well as CSP bump inspection.
a MPLFLN-BD series: M Plan SemiApochromat BD P 15
Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.
The series secures a W.D. of 1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-150x
objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched
when changing the magnification.
a MPLFLN-BDP series: M Plan SemiApochromat BDP P 16
The series secures a W.D. of 1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x
when changing the magnification. The BDP series optimizing brightfield/darkfield and
polarized light characteristics is perfect for Nomarski DIC and polarized light observations.
a LMPLFLN-BD series: Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD P 17
Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction
for chromatic aberration. Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventing
collision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x
a MPLN-BD series: M Plan Achromat BD P 18
Plan Achromat objective lenses providing excellent image flatness up to F.N. 22.
a MPLFLN series: M Plan SemiApochromat P 9

The lineup consists of 7 objective lenses ranging from 1.25x to 100x, and secures a W.D. of
1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized,
the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched when changing the magnification.
For ultra low magnifications (1.25x, 2.5x), use together with analyzer and polarizer of the
reflected light illuminator.
a LMPLFLN series: Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat P 10
Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction
for chromatic aberration. Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventing
collision, as the working distance is long. Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x
a MPLN series: M Plan Achromat P 11
a LCPLFLN-LCD series: LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat P 12
Perfect objective lens series for observation of LCD panels and other samples through a
glass substrate. Aberration correction matched to the glass thickness is accomplished using
a correction ring.
UIS2 OBJECTIVE LENSES
Plan Apochromat
MPLAPON series
Plan Apochromat objective lenses that correct chromatic aberrations at the highest level.
Olympus guarantees*1 optical performance (wavefront aberration) with a Strehl ratio*2 of 95% or better.
They are also designed for use with Olympus' U-AFA2M active AF unit.
MPLAPON100x
20.32
20.32
8.8
5.5
16
WD=0.35
WD=0.35
18.9
20.3
28.5
20.2
MPLAPON 50x
MPLAPON 100x
Numerical
Aperture
0.95
0.95
Widefield eyepiece WHN10x

Field Number 22
Working distance Focal distance

f (mm)
(mm)
0.35
0.35
Unit: mm
28
UIS2 objective lenses

Objective lens
(magnification)
*1 Definition of guaranteed values: Measurements

assessed with Olympus Interferometer for
Transmitted Wavefront Measurement under specified
conditions (measurement: temp. 23C1C;
assessment: measurement within the 97% range of
the pupil dia.).
2
* Strehl ratio: Indicates in percent (%) the ratio of the
proportion of light that an actual optical system can
concentrate with respect to the proportion of light
concentrated in the image plane (central intensity) by
an ideal, aberration-free optical system, with the latter
serving as 100%. A higher percentage indicates a
higher quality optical system.
38.43
42.4
42.78
4.5
45
(44.65)
41
37.98
41.62
(44.65)
45
4.5
MPLAPON50x
3.6
1.8
Weight
(g)
139
125
Total
Practical field Depth of
Total
magnifications of view (mm) focus (m) magnifications of view (mm) focus (m)
500
1000
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")
Super widefield eyepiece SWH10x

Field Number 26.5
0.44
0.22
1.0
0.67
500
1000
0.53
0.27
1.0
0.7
M Plan SemiApochromat
MPLFLN series
Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. The lineup consists of 7 objective
lenses ranging from 1.25x to 100x, and secures a W.D. of 1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective
lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched when changing the magnification.
For ultra low magnifications (1.25x, 2.5x), use together with analyzer and polarizer of the reflected light illuminator.
MPLFLN2.5x*
28
20.32
20.32
4.5
(34)
45
45
29
30
14.5
WD=11
20.9
WD=20
30
20.32
22.55
31.6
24.5
WD=10.7
29
26
MPLFLN20x
MPLFLN50x
MPLFLN100x
20.32
20.32
20.32
38.4
42.4
42.61
45
(44)
36.8
40.8
41.78
45
(44)
35.1
10.7
7.8
WD=1
WD=1
WD=3.1
12.1
26
26
4.8
4.8
4.5
(41.9)
45
(25)
4.9
45
41.2
(34.3)
4.9
(41.5)
45
WD=3.5
28.6
MPLFLN10x
4.5
28
20.32
MPLFLN5x
28.41
MPLFLN1.25x*
15.2
17.8
15.2
17.8
26
26
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
MPLFLN
1.25x*
2.5x*
5x
10x
20x
50x
100x
Numerical
Aperture
0.04
0.08
0.15
0.30
0.45
0.80
0.90

f (mm)
(mm)
3.5
10.7
20.0
11.0
3.1
1.0
1.0
145
72
36
18
9
3.6
1.8
Weight
(g)
122
106
51.5
68.1
70.4
89.9
90.9
Total
Total
12.5
25
50
100
200
500
1000
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

Field Number 26.5
17.6
8.8
4.4
2.2
1.1
0.44
0.22
870
220
59
15
5.2
1.3
0.73
25
50
100
200
500
1000
10.6
5.3
2.7
1.3
0.53
0.27
220
59
15
5.1
1.3
0.73
Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat
(WD: Working Distance)
LMPLFLN series
Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.
Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventing collision, as the working distance is long.
Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have
to be switched when changing the magnification.
LMPLFLN10x
LMPLFLN20x
20.32
20.32
20.32
25.4
17
26
WD=12
15.2
WD=21
WD=22.5
29.31
4.8
45
45
45
(33)
22.1
(24)
22.2
(22.5)
4.9
4.5
LMPLFLN5x
22.4
26
LMPLFLN100x
20.32
20.32
37.26
41.1
45
(41.6)
30.4
45
(34.4)
4.9
4.7
LMPLFLN50x
26
12.5
WD=3.4
WD=10.6
18.2
26
15
18.1
26
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
LMPLFLN
LMPLFLN
LMPLFLN
LMPLFLN
LMPLFLN
5x
10x
20x
50x
100x
Numerical
Aperture
0.13
0.25
0.40
0.50
0.80

f (mm)
(mm)
22.5
21.0
12.0
10.6
3.4
36
18
9
3.6
1.8
Weight
(g)
50
54
73
77
94
Total
Total
50
100
200
500
1000
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")
10

Field Number 26.5
4.4
2.2
1.1
0.44
0.22
70
18
6.1
2.5
0.87
50
100
200
500
1000
5.3
2.7
1.3
0.53
0.27
70
18
6.1
2.5
0.87
M Plan Achromat
MPLN series
MPLN10x
MPLN20x
20.32
20.32
20.32
41.3
37.2
6
11.9
16
15.8
24
24
MPLN50x
MPLN100x
20.32
20.32
38.7
42.8
43.16
45
15.8
WD=0.21
6
11.9
(44.79)
37.2
41.3
42.62
(44.62)
4.5
4.5
42.4
45
12
WD=1.3
24
(43.7)
28.8
33.6
32.71
4.5
WD=10.6
WD=20
(34.4)
45
23.4
4.5
(25)
45
10.5
21
WD=0.38
45
4.5
MPLN5x
4.4
11.6
15.6
24
24
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
MPLN
5x
MPLN
10x
MPLN
20x
MPLN
50x
MPLN
100x
Numerical
Aperture
0.10
0.25
0.40
0.75
0.90
Working distance
(mm)
20.0
10.6
1.3
0.38
0.21
Focal distance
f (mm)
36
18
9
3.6
1.8
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")
11
Weight
(g)
64
80
111
113
116
Total
Practical field of
magnifications
view (mm)
50
4.4
100
2.2
200
1.1
500
0.44
1000
0.22
Depth of focus
(m)
98
18
6.1
1.4
0.73
LCD Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat

LCPLFLN-LCD series
Perfect objective lens series for observation of LCD panels and other samples through a glass substrate.
Aberration correction matched to the glass thickness is accomplished using a correction ring.
LCPLFLN50xLCD***
LCPLFLN100xLCD***
20.32
20.32
20.32
20
27.5
17.84
25
31
15.2
WD=0.9
29.5
t=0.7
WD=2.5
t=0.7
25
25
t=0.7
41.6
43.4
45.238 *
(43.638)
25
38.65
40.45
(42.038)
45.238 *
12.77
15
WD=7.8
20
4.8
20
24.5
34.75
36.55
4.5
(36.738)
45.238 *
4.5
LCPLFLN20xLCD***
29.5
31
29.5
Unit: mm
31
* Value at glass thickness 0.7mm observation
Objective lens
Corresponding glass thickness (mm)
Correction ring indication
Working distance (mm)
Correction system
0
8.3
LCPLFLN20xLCD
0-1.2
0.7
7.8
Correction ring
1.2
7.4
0
3.0
Numerical
Aperture
LCPLFLN 20xLCD***
0.45
LCPLFLN 50xLCD***
0.70
LCPLFLN 100xLCD***
0.85
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")
1.2
2.2

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
LCPLFLN50xLCD
0-1.2
0.7
2.5
Correction ring
Working distance** Focal distance

f (mm)
(mm)
0
1.2
LCPLFLN100xLCD
0-0.7
0.5
0.98
Correction ring
0.7
0.9

Field Number 26.5
Total
Total
Weight
(g)
7.8
9
146
200
1.1
5.2
200
1.3
5.2
2.5
3.6
170
500
0.44
1.6
500
0.53
1.6
0.9
1.8
185
1000
0.22
0.79
1000
0.27
0.79
**The figure shown here is the value when the correction ring indication is 0.7. *** To be available in the beginning of 2007
12
Super Long WD M Plan Achromat

SLMPLN series
Plan Achromat objective lenses with high magnification and super long working distance.
Three magnifications, 20x, 50x and 100x are available. For 5x or 10x objective lenses, select from the LMPLFLN series.
SLMPLN20x
SLMPLN50x
20.32
SLMPLN100x
36.2
37.2
(37.4)
24.1
45
45
16.9
14.7
25
17.3
23.8
26
WD=7.6
16.1
WD=18
WD=25
(27)
26.3
19.3
19.8
45
(20)
4.9
20.32
4.9
4.9
20.32
21.4
26
26
Unit: mm

Objective lens
(magnification)
Numerical
Aperture
SLMPLN 20x
0.25
SLMPLN 50x
0.35
SLMPLN 100x
0.6
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")

f (mm)
(mm)
25
18
7.6
9
3.6
1.8
Weight
(g)
56
74
100

Field Number 22
Field Number 26.5
Total
Total
200
500
1000
13
1.1
0.44
0.22
11.4
4.2
1.3
200
500
1000
1.3
0.53
0.27
11.4
4.2
1.3
UIS OBJECTIVE LENSES
IR Long WD M Plan Achromat/IR M Plan Achromat

LMPlan-IR series/MPlan-IR
UNIVERSAL
INFINITY SYSTEM
IR objective lenses which compensate for aberrations from visible to near infrared light.
Ideal for the observations of semiconductor interiors and the back surface of a chip package as well as CSP bump inspection.
LMPlan5xIR
LMPlan10xIR
LMPlan20xIR
20.32
30.3
34.3
4.5
45
45
(36.9)
4.5
20.32
(26.5)
25
23
22.5
45
(25)
4.5
20.32
WD=8.1
26
10.4
12.4
WD=18.5
WD=20
21
15
22
18
26
26
LMPlan100xIR
MPlan100xIR
20.32
20.32
20.32
37
42.6
43.4
4.5
45
(44.7)
36.8
40.8
45
(41.6)
12.5
15.6
18
15
18.12
26
4.95
12.2
WD=0.3
WD=3.4
36.9
37.5
(39)
32.9
12.5
WD=6
45
4.5
4.7
LMPlan50xIR
14.8
26
26
Unit: mm

Field Number 22
UIS objective lenses

Objective lens
(magnification)
LMPlan
5xIR
LMPlan
10xIR
LMPlan
20xIR
LMPlan
50xIR
LMPlan
100xIR
MPlan
100xIR
Numerical
Aperture
0.10
0.25
0.40
0.55
0.80
0.95
Working distance
(mm)
20.0
18.5
8.1
6.0
3.4
0.3
Focal distance
f (mm)
36
18
9
3.6
1.8
1.8
Screw: W20.32x0.706 (0.8"x1/36")
14
Weight
(g)
73
73
110
115
122
130
Total
magnifications
50
100
200
500
1000
1000
Practical field of Depth of focus

view (mm)
(m)
4.4
98
2.2
18
1.1
6.1
0.44
2.2
0.22
0.87
0.22
0.67
M Plan SemiApochromat BD
(BD:Brightfield/Darkfield)
MPLFLN-BD series
The series secures a W.D. of 1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-150x objective lenses is standardized, the
position of the DIC prism does not have to be switched when changing the magnification.
MPLFLN10xBD
MPLFLN20xBD
26
26
26
22
26.2
32
35.97
39
39.5
22
27.5
27
28.5
32
32
MPLFLN50xBD
MPLFLN100xBD
MPLFLN150xBD
26
26
26
45
WD=1
41
4.5
32
20
27.2
(44)
41
(44)
45
WD=1
20
27.2
WD=1
41
4.5
4.5
45
(44)
17
WD=3
29.5
16.8
WD=6.5
WD=12
16
22.4
(42)
45
34.1
37
36.5
(38.5)
45
45
31
30.25
31.5
(33)
4.5
4.5
4.5
MPLFLN5xBD
32
20
27.2
32
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
MPLFLN 5xBD
MPLFLN 10xBD
MPLFLN 20xBD
MPLFLN 50xBD
MPLFLN 100xBD
MPLFLN 150xBD
Numerical
Aperture
0.15
0.30
0.45
0.80
0.90
0.90

f (mm)
(mm)
12.0
36
6.5
18
3.0
9
1.0
3.6
1.0
1.8
1.0
1.2
Weight
(g)
95.5
82.8
87.7
99.8
98.9
104.8
Screw: W26x0.706
15

Field Number 26.5
Total
Total
50
4.4
59
50
5.3
59
100
2.2
15
100
2.7
15
200
1.1
5.2
200
1.3
5.2
500
0.44
1.3
500
0.53
1.3
1000
0.22
0.73
1000
0.27
0.73
1500
0.15
0.6
1500
0.18
0.6
M Plan SemiApochromat BDP
(BDP:Brightfield/Darkfield/Polarizing)
MPLFLN-BDP series
Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration. The series secures a W.D. of
1mm or longer. Since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism
does not have to be switched when changing the magnification. The BDP series optimizing brightfield/darkfield and polarized
light characteristics is perfect for Nomarski DIC and polarized light observations
MPLFLN10xBDP
MPLFLN20xBDP
26
26
26
35.97
39
39.5
4.5
22
26
32
22
27.5
27
28.5
32
32
MPLFLN100xBDP
26
26
41
45
41
(44)
4.5
MPLFLN50xBDP
4.5
(44)
45
(42)
45
34.1
37
36.5
WD=6.5
WD=12
29.3
17
16.8
16
22.4
WD=3
45
(38.5)
31
30.25
31.5
45
(33)
4.5
4.5
MPLFLN5xBDP
32
20
WD=1
WD=1
20
27.5
27.5
32
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
MPLFLN 5xBDP
MPLFLN 10xBDP
MPLFLN 20xBDP
MPLFLN 50xBDP
MPLFLN 100xBDP
Numerical
Aperture
0.15
0.25
0.40
0.75
0.90

f (mm)
(mm)
12.0
36
6.5
18
3.0
9
1.0
3.6
1.0
1.8
Weight
(g)
95.5
83.3
88.5
100.5
101.5
Screw: W26x0.706
16

Field Number 26.5
Total
Total
50
4.4
59
50
5.3
59
100
2.2
18
100
2.7
18
200
1.1
6.1
200
1.3
6.1
500
0.44
1.4
500
0.53
1.4
1000
0.22
0.73
1000
0.27
0.73
Long WD M Plan SemiApochromat BD

LMPLFLN-BD series
Long working distance Plan SemiApochromat objective lenses, giving high-level correction for chromatic aberration.
Suitable with samples having a height difference and in preventing collision, as the working distance is long.
Also, since the exit pupil position of the 5x-100x objective lenses is standardized, the position of the DIC prism does not have
to be switched when changing the magnification.
LMPLFLN10xBD
LMPLFLN20xBD
26
26
26
31.3
32.2
22
WD=10
22.4
28
WD=12
15.5
16.2
WD=15
32.5
4.5
45
45
(33)
30.2
32
32.3
(35)
24
26.2
26.6
45
(30)
4.5
LMPLFLN5xBD
21.9
28.2
23
28
29.5
30
30
32
32
32
LMPLFLN50xBD
LMPLFLN100xBD
26
36.5
37.3
37.7
(41.7)
45
45
31.8
33
32.7
(34.4)
4.8
4.7
26
23
28
21
WD=3.3
WD=10.6
20.7
32
29
30.3
32
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
LMPLFLN 5xBD
LMPLFLN 10xBD
LMPLFLN 20xBD
LMPLFLN 50xBD
LMPLFLN 100xBD
Numerical
Aperture
0.13
0.25
0.40
0.50
0.80

f (mm)
(mm)
15.0
36
10.0
18
12.0
9
10.6
3.6
3.3
1.8
Weight
(g)
81
84
86
85
102
Screw: W26x0.706
17

Field Number 26.5
Total
Total
Practical field
magnifications of view (mm) focus (m) magnifications of view (mm)
50
4.4
70
50
5.3
100
2.2
18
100
2.7
200
1.1
6.1
200
1.3
500
0.44
2.5
500
0.53
1000
0.22
0.87
1000
0.27
Depth of
focus (m)
70
18
6.1
2.5
0.87
M Plan Achromat BD
MPLN-BD series
MPLN10xBD
26
26
MPLN20xBD
26
30.5
41
17
WD=1.3
WD=6.5
16.8
29.3
WD=12
42.5
45
16
(43.7)
34.01
37
36.5
45
(38.5)
31
30.25
31.5
45
(33)
4.5
4.5
(4.5)
MPLN5xBD
22
26
32
23.6
29
27
32
32
MPLN100xBD
26
26
41
42.5
43.33
43.71
45
(44.79)
41
42.5
43.68
45
(44.62)
4.5
4.5
MPLN50xBD
10
23.1
WD=0.21
WD=0.38
10
20.7
23
27
29
29
32
32
Unit: mm

Field Number 22

Objective lens
(magnification)
MPLN
MPLN
MPLN
MPLN
MPLN
5xBD
10xBD
20xBD
50xBD
100xBD
Numerical
Aperture
Working distance
(mm)
Focal distance
f (mm)
Weight
(g)
0.10
0.25
0.40
0.75
0.90
12.0
6.5
1.3
0.38
0.21
36
18
9
3.6
1.8
137
155
162
157
160
Screw: W26x0.706
18
Total
Practical field of
magnifications
view (mm)
50
100
200
500
1000
4.4
2.2
1.1
0.44
0.22
Depth of focus
(m)
98
18
6.1
1.4
0.73
MICROSCOPE SYSTEM BXFM
BXFM frame
BXFM-F
Widely used system that allows use in combination with fiber illumination, motorized revolving nosepiece and telan lens unit.
Can easily be integrated into other equipment. Attach to the equipment by rear bolt mounting screw or pillar mounting hole.
84
36
82
4M4 depth9
(13)
Stroke
35
0.5
0.5
4M4 depth7
66.2
16
17
Pillar mount hole center
(13)
17
80
55
124
100
17
34
23
4-M8 depth8
(Bolt mount screw)
58.5
36
2A00002
3
2H
(Pi 8
llar
mo
un
98
th
Weight: 1.9kg
19
ole
110
Unit: mm
BXFM
BXFM-F+BXFM-ILH+BXFM-ILHSPU
180
Accommodates the reflected light brightfield/darkfield and fluorescence illuminators.
Light axis
165
Pillar axis
130
Holder mounting position
Revolving nosepiece mounting position
Objective lens
mounting position
11
45
72
23
40
Stroke
3.5
Light axis
83
Specimen position
Weight: 3.2kg
Unit: mm
BXFM combination sample

BXFM-F+BXFM-ILH+BXFM-ILHSPU+TR30-2+BX-RLA2+U-LH100L-3
165
130
87.5
83
17-47(stroke)
124
45
11
40
3.5
249
32
220
Specimen
surface
180
587
* For installation dimensions, refer to those for the BXFM-F (page 19).
Weight: 8.2kg (exclude objective lens)
20
Unit: mm
BXFM-S
BXFM-F+BXFM-ILHS
84
Compact focusing unit suitable for building into existing equipment.
141
106
Pillar axis
Holder mounting position

Light axis
Stroke
Revolving nosepiece
mounting position
45
Objective lens
mounting position
23
40
20
59
Weight: 2.4kg
Unit: mm
Specimen position
BXFM-S combination sample

BXFM-F+BXFM-ILHS+TR30-2+U-KMAS+U-LH100L-3
290
187
92.5
106
19-49
(Stroke)
169
20
45
40
124
32
Specimen surface
84
208
* For installation dimensions, refer to those for the BXFM-F (page 19).
Weight: 5.5kg (exclude objective lens)
21
Unit: mm
Stands
A wide variety of stands are available to suit different applications and purposes.
SZ2-STU2
Universal stand type 2
250
300
Major specifications
Item
1 Diameter of focusing arm or
fixing section of tube
2 Vertical pole diameter
3 Horizontal poles diameters
4 Stroke
5 Movement range
300
350
6 Maximum specimen weight
622
7 Weight
40mm
25mm
(both upper and lower poles)
Horizontal: 234mm,
Vertical: 205mm
Horizontal: 541 (435+106) mm max.
(Vertical pole
BXFM-S optical axis)
Forward: 10kg
(within 90-degree area)
Transverse direction: 6kg
Backward direction: 7kg
(at maximum stroke)
30kg
90
30
25
180
214~435
Specifications
32mm
503
32
40
50.5
130
* The rotation angle of the horizontal arm can restrict to 90 degrees with stopper.
U-ST
Compact stand
160
133
320
SZ-STL
Large stand
88
110
400
35
106
73
32
143
17.5
45
20
49
46
133
267
32
Weight: 1.8kg
Weight: 5kg
22
Unit: mm
ILLUMINATION UNITS
Reflected light illuminator for BF/DF

BX-RLA2
ND filters are linked when exchanging between brightfield and darkfield.
Accessories
35
16.2
12
29.4
Revolving
nosepiece
mounting
position
Illuminator
mounting
position
13
11.8
17
26
79
50
130
130
130
17.5
75
88
107.5
46
108
7.5
38.7
56.8
41
U-DICRHC
Weight (g)
20
20
20
20
20
20
71
71
84
U-AN360-3
U-AN
U-DICR
U-DICRH
Description
LBD filter slider
IF550 filter slider
ND filter
ND filter
Frost filter slider
UV-cut filter
Polarizer slider for reflected light
with tint plate
360 rotatable analyzer slider
Analyzer slider for reflected light
DIC slider for reflected light
(high resolution type)
(high contrast type)
3.5
Unit name
U-25LBD
U-25IF550
U-25ND6
U-25ND25
U-25FR
U-25L42
U-PO3
U-POTP3
30
31.5
30
144
45
265
335
Weight: 3.4kg
Universal reflected light illuminator

BX-URA2
Suitable for observations ranging from brightfield to fluorescence.
Six mirror units can be attached to this reflected light illuminator simultaneously.
Accessories
U-MWUS3
U-MWBS3
U-MWGS3
84
88
(152)
11.6
11.6
12
17
76
86.8
27.2
80
Revolving
nosepiece
mounting
position
41
80
80
80
80
84
130
3.5
U-MBF3
U-MDF3*
U-MDIC3
U-MBFL3
79
50
130
130
U-DICRHC
Weight (g)
20
20
20
20
20
20
71
71
.9
U-AN360-3
U-AN
U-DICR
U-DICRH
Description
LBD filter slider
IF550 filter slider
ND filter
ND filter
Frost filter slider
UV-cut filter
with tint plate
Mirror unit for reflected brightfield
Mirror unit for reflected darkfield
Mirror unit for reflected DIC
Mirror unit for reflected brightfield,
for high intensity light source
Fluorescence mirror unit for
reflected (U excitation)
reflected (B excitation)
reflected (G excitation)
(17
Unit name
U-25LBD
U-25IF550
U-25ND6
U-25ND25
U-25FR
U-25L42
U-PO3
U-POTP3
41
13
Illuminator
mounting
position
261
367
80
Weight: 3.8kg
80
* U-RCV (DF converter for BX-URA2) is needed with darkfield observation.
Unit: mm
23
ILLUMINATION UNITS
Reflected light illuminators for BF

BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD
Enables brightfield, Nomarski DIC and simple polarizing observations. ESD model is also available.
U-DICRHC
130
Revolving
nosepiece
mounting
position
70
41
79
50
130
130
108
Weight (g)
20
20
20
20
20
20
71
71
84
U-AN360-3
U-AN
U-DICR
U-DICRH
Description
LBD filter slider
IF550 filter slider
ND filter
ND filter
Frost filter slider
UV-cut filter
with tint plate
3.5
Unit name
U-25LBD
U-25IF550
U-25ND6
U-25ND25
U-25FR
U-25L42
U-PO3
U-POTP3
88
Accessories
Cable length 260.5mm

Illuminator
mounting
position
30
250
312.5
* Combine SZX-TLGAD when using fiber illumination.
Weight: 3.1kg
Unit: mm
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS OF ILLUMINATORS (BX-RLA2, BX-URA2 and BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD)
100 (0.1)
21
36 (0.1)
170 (Distance to the light axis)
5.5
52 (Revolving nosepiece relief dimension)
4-M5 depth12 or more
62 (0.1)
(6)
(11)
Location face
37 0.1 (45 location face)
45
2.5
(10
')
3.5
Location face
ss
Le
an
th
R6
82 (Revolving nosepiece relief dimension)

Convex section(2-4) for positioning
Fix illuminator using four M5 screws and projection for fastening.
Unit: mm
24
LAMP HOUSING & ACCESSORIES
Reflected light illuminator for BF

U-KMAS
Very compact reflected light illuminator with reduced depth.
U-DICRHC
88
Weight (g)
20
20
20
20
20
20
71
71
64
79
50
130
130
21
U-AN360-3
U-AN
U-DICR
U-DICRH
Description
LBD filter slider
IF550 filter slider
ND filter
ND filter
Frost filter slider
UV-cut filter
with tint plate
Unit name
U-25LBD
U-25IF550
U-25ND6
U-25ND25
U-25FR
U-25L42
U-PO3
U-POTP3
75
Accessories
155
198
130
21
Weight: 1.2kg
Unit: mm
25
Lamp housings
Various different lamp housings are available, for use with different light sources: choose to suit the intended purpose.
* If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand.
U-LH75XEAPO
75W xenon apo lamp housing
(148.5)
30.2
(148.5)
83.5
65
65
U-LH100HGAPO
100W mercury apo lamp housing
U-LH100HG
100W mercury lamp housing
(30.2)
83.5
65
93
65
93
8
8
130
70
75
75
55
20
6 20
40.8
40.8
115
30
25
115
30
25
169 (depth dimension for installation)

130
180.5
18.5
169 (depth dimension for installation)

180.5
Cable length 2,000mm
Accepted lamp: UXL-75XB
Weight: 3.1kg
Cable length 2,000mm
Accepted lamp: USH-103OL
Weight: 2.7kg
* Power supply unit (U-RFL-T200) and power cable (UYCP) are necessary for 100W
mercury lamp housings. These items are sold separately.
U-RFL-T200 dimensions: 150(W)x295(D)x200(H), weight approx. 4.8kg
*Power supply unit (U-RX-T200) and power cable (UYCP) are necessary for 75W xenon
lamp housing. These items are sold separately.
U-RX-T200 dimensions: 115(W)x195(D)x260(H), weight approx. 3kg
107
U-LH100-3/U-LH100IR/U-LH100L-3
100W halogen lamp housings
Weight: 880g
Accepted lamp: 12V100WHAL (high intensity lamp)

12V100WHAL-L (long life lamp)
37
85.5
Cable length U-LH100-3: 290mm

U-LH100IR: 290mm
U-LH100L-3: 800mm
135(depth dimension for installation)

146.5
* External power supply (TH4-100 or TH4-200) and power cable (UYCP) are necessary for 100W halogen
lamp housings. These items are sold separately. For TH4-100/200 installation dimensions, refer to the next page.
Unit: mm
26
Lamp housing accessories

For the 100W halogen lamp, the external power supply TH4-100/200 with an intensity adjustment switch and an ON/OFF switch,
both are located close to the operator's hand, are provided. All Olympus reflected light illuminators can be used with fiber illumination.
* If you use the units in your production line, please consult your nearest Olympus representative in your region about the use conditions beforehand.
TH4-100/200
External power supply
TH4-HS
Hand switch
Cable length:
2,000mm
77
120
125
18.5
Weight: 2.2kg
Weight: 140g
42
75
14.5
38
200
U-RMT
Extension cord
1,700
37.5
21
Darkfield light excluding tube

which is built into the BX-URA2.
12
30
26
31.5
(42.5)
51
(dimensions
for installation)
Weight: 315g
62.5
(dimension
for installation)
Light guide mount hole 12

Weight: 390g
24
44
49
SZX-TLGAD
Transmitted light guide adapter
32
67
59
75
U-LGAD
Fiber adapter for reflected light
observation
59
43
U-RCV
DF converter for BX-URA2
Weight:200 g
(dimension
for installation)
* Mountable with BX-KMA/BX-KMA-ESD only.
Light guide mount hole 12

Weight: 135g
Unit: mm
27
LG-PS2*
Light source
15 (Light guide mounting position)
8
235
10
86
130
76
10
126
251
*The types of model varies by country in use.

Weight: 1.6kg
LG-SF
Light guide
Groove: Width3, Depth1
61
13
25
30
31
10.1
12
15
10
25
20
1,000
Weight: 210g
U-DULHA
Double lamp house adapter
82
88
202
14
171
Weight: 1.2kg
28
Unit: mm
OBSERVATION TUBES
Widefield trinocular observation tubes

Trinocular observation tubes with widefield of view. Compatible with F.N. 22.
U-ETR-4
Widefield erect image trinocular tube
60.6
62.5
103.9
104.9
92
47.9
62.5 (IR: 64.5)
150.5
186.6 (IR: 188.9)
95.8
18
92.5* (IR: 93.9)
59.65
33.5
16
120
175
U-TR30-2/
Widefield trinocular tube
U-TR30IR
Widefield trinocular tube for IR
43.5
163.1
199.9
51.6
Unit: mm
Name
U-TR30-2
U-TR30IR
U-ETR-4
Field Number
(F.N.)
Inclination angle
(degree)
Interpupillary distance
(mm)
Light path selector

(eyepiece/video port)
Observation image
Weight
(g)
22
22
22
30
30
30
50-76
50-76
50-76
100/0, 20/80, 0/100

100/0, 0/100
100/0, 0/100
Inverted
Inverted
Erect
1600
1600
1900
*Length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. The distance for figure shown is 62mm.

When the visual observation is not needed and only video observation is required, a single port tube with a built-in telan lens
can be attached directly to the video port.
U-TLU
U-TLUIR
Single port tube with lens for IR
56
60
Weight: 350g
For attachable video camera adapters, refer to video camera adapters system diagram page (pages 5-6).
Unit: mm
29
OBSERVATION TUBES
Super widefield trinocular observation tubes

Trinocular observation tubes with super widefield of view. Compatible with F.N. 26.5.
U-SWETR
Super widefield erect image trinocular tube
224
76.4*
55.6
79.6
98.8
68.6
173.8
220.8
73
83.4
92.9
36.5
19
14
82.3*
63.1
180.8
U-SWTR-3
Super widefield trinocular tube
49.9
98.6
62
201.9
248.9
139.400
61.981
117.223
MX-SWETTR
Super widefield erect image tilting trinocular tube
88.000
95.929
101.929
149.081
2.837
70.330
20 0' 0"
42
0' 0
"
318.527
Name
U-SWTR-3
U-SWETR
MX-SWETTR
Field Number
(F.N.)
26.5
26.5
26.5
Inclination angle
(degree)
24
24
0-42
328.338
337.718
Interpupillary distance
(mm)
50-76
50-76
50-76
72.200
Unit: mm
Light path selector

(eyepiece/video port)
100/0, 20/80, 0/100
100/0, 0/100
100/0, 0/100
*Length marked with an asterisk (*) may vary according to interpupillary distance. The distance for figure shown is 62mm.
30
Observation image
Inverted
Erect
Erect
Weight
(g)
2300
4200
4200
INTERMEDIATE TUBES & ACCESSORIES
Intermediate tubes
Various accessories for various observation need.
U-ECA
Magnification changer 2x
Provides 1x and 2x intermediate magnifications.
138
U-CA
Magnification changer
Provides 1x, 1.2x, 1.6x and 2x intermediate magnifications.
150
140
88
96
42
42
45
37
75
Weight: 1.3kg
52
70
Weight: 1.3kg
U-TRU
Trinocular intermediate attachment
Intermediate attachment which divides the light path,
allowing attachment of both digital and video cameras.
37
150
140
183.9
52
58.2
106.9
BI:PT=100:0/20:80
Weight: 1.3kg
31
Unit: mm
INTERMEDIATE TUBES & ACCESSORIES
U-DP
Dual port
Use this intermediate tube to divide the light path.
U-DP1xC
Dual port 1x
Combine with U-DP to obtain a 1x image.
140
88
44
30
151
44
25
17.53
1-32UN
4.5
170.5(mount face)
182
Weight: 500g
57
38
51(mount face)
Weight: 1kg
Light path selector by mirror unit
Transmitted side port: side port = 70:30 (with use of U-MBF3)
21.2
89
(8)
U-EPA2
Eyepoint adjuster
Raises eyepoint by 30mm.
115
U-APT
Arrow pointer
Projects an arrow into the field of view.
Transmitted side port: side port = 100:0
(45)
45
88
15V0.2A
30
0.92 (tolerence from light axis)

120
45.3
Weight: 1.2kg
Weight: approximately 500g
Unit: mm
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EYEPIECES/FILAR MICROMETER EYEPIECE
Eyepieces
Eyepieces for UIS2 optical system.
WHN10x
Widefield eyepiece
WHN10x-H
CROSSWHN10x
Widefield eyepieces
WH15x
Widefield eyepiece
SWH10x-H
MICROSWH10x
CROSSSWH10x
Super widefield eyepieces
46.2
43.2
39
41
36.5
EP
36.8
53.2
18.7
29.6
48.6
27.8
(28.5)
30
30
30
Name
Field
Number
WHN10x
WHN10x-H
CROSSWHN10x
WH15x
SWH10x-H
MICROSWH10x
CROSSSWH10x
*EP=eyepoint
22
22
22
14
26.5
26.5
26.5
Diopter
adjustment range
(1/m)
-8 +5
-8 +5
-8 +2
-8 +2
-8 +2
30
Weight
Micrometer
diameter (mm)
(g)
24
24
24
90
170
170
90
210
210
210
69.9
(23.2)
(23.1)
(25)
43.7
62.6
39.4
51.2
28
39.6
48.6
EP
60.2
41
38.5
41.4
41
38.5
Remarks
With adjustable diopter

With cross lines and adjustable diopter
With adjustable diopter
With micrometer and adjustable diopter
With cross lines and adjustable diopter
Unit: mm
Filar micrometer eyepiece

U-OSM
Used for precise measurement in the field of view.
23.5
Eyepiece
30
65
41
137
129.2
117.8
EP
Magnification 10, erect image (inverted when

used with erect image observation tube),
F.N. 14. Diopter adjustment range: 5 1/m.
Provided with rubber eye shade.
Measuring scale Scale lines graduated in increments of 1mm in

the entire 10mm length. Shift of scale lines: 1mm
per rotation of the shift ring, the circumference of
which is divided into 100 graduations.
60.9
Measuring range 10mm/objective lens magnification

Mounting position
(inside)
Compensation
limit for objective
lens magnification
tolerance
Actual size
29.5
5% by combined use of the zoom

compensation ring and the provided stage
micrometer. Compensation ring clamping screw.
Magnification compensation scale.
Actual size (mm) =
Measured value (mm)

Objective lens magnification
75.5
Weight: 580g
Repeatability
0.007
mm
A
(A Objective lens magnification)
Accuracy
*Measuring error
(A Objective lens magnification:
L Measured length in mm)
0.007
[ (0.0002A+0.002) L +
] mm
A
Repeatability error
Unit: mm
33
REVOLVING NOSEPIECES
Revolving nosepieces for BF objective lenses

Choose from following 6 types. For motorized nosepieces, refer to motorized unit page.
U-D7RE
Septuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
104
116.5
U-D6RE
U-D6RE-ESD
with ESD treatment
83
U-5RE-2
Quintuple revolving nosepiece
(87.4)
(125.6)
60.9
87.6
76.4
47.2
40
48.2
40
38
40.8
38
(114.4)
40
26.5
.4
102
116.5
84
Weight: 520g
Weight: 800g
Weight: 980g
U-P6RE
Centerable sextuple revolving nosepiece with slider slot for DIC
104
116.5
U-P4RE
Centerable quadruple revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
(125.6)
(114.4)
76.4
87.6
40
47.2
38
40
48.2
38
.4
102
.5
116
Weight: 1kg
Weight: 1kg
Insert the DIC dummy when not using the DIC slider
34
Unit: mm
REVOLVING NOSEPIECES
Revolving nosepieces for BF/DF objective lenses

Choose from following 3 types. Use of adapter to mount BF objectives (BD-M-AD) enables attachment of brightfield objective
lenses. For motorized nosepieces, refer to motorized unit page.
U-D6BDRE
Sextuple revolving nosepiece for BF/DF
with slider slot for DIC/
U-P5BDRE
Centerable quintuple revolving nosepiece
2A00002
JAPAN
104
U-D6BDRE
U-D6BDRE
116.5
U-D5BDRE
with slider slot for DIC
104
U-5BDRE
PA
JA
(125.6)
87.6
47.2
40
76.4
.4
102
.4
102
.5
116
Weight: 800g
Weight: 1kg
Insert the DIC dummy when not using the DIC slider
BD-M-AD
Adapter to mount BF objectives
W260.706
28.2
+0.2
0
W20.320.706
30
Weight: 800g
38
40
38
48.2
40
48.2
34.8
(114.4)
(111.2)
76.4
Weight: 10g
(4)
Unit: mm
8
35
VIDEO CAMERA ADAPTERS
C-mount video camera ports

Allows direct attachment of a C-mount video camera. Four types are provided: 0.63x, 0.5x, 0.35x and 0.25x.
All models feature a focus adjustment function
U-TV0.25xC
C-mount video port with 0.25x lens
17.53
36
1-32UN
3.5
Image plane
U-TV0.35xC-2
1-32UN
4
12.4
22.4
147.3
156.84
17.53
Image plane
60
60
64
Weight: 1.2kg
Weight: 100g
U-TV0.5xC-3
U-TV0.63xC
30
1-32UN
3.5
17.53
Image plane
1-32UN
68.75
78.25
3.5
30
30.1
32.6
42.1
17.53
Image plane
2 A0 0 0 0 1
60
60
Weight: 200g
Weight: 430g
Unit: mm
Field of view (F.N.)

2/3" CCD
1/2" CCD
]Video camera adapter

(Projection lens)
Projection area (F.N.)
Projection
magnifications
2/3" CCD
1/2" CCD
1x
11
0.63x
17.5
12.7
9.5
U-TV0.5xC-3
0.5x
22
16
12
U-TV0.35xC-2
0.35x
22
17.1
U-TV0.25xC
0.25x
24
U-TV1x-2
U-TV0.63xC
Practical field of view (mm) =
1/3" CCD
Projection area (Field Number)

Objective lens magnifications
Projection area
Focus the video camera adapter to prevent defocusing the eyepiece image and defocusing by magnification switching.
Generally, the video camera adapter is focused by switching to a low magnification after focusing at a high magnification.objective lens.
36
VIDEO CAMERA ADAPTERS
Video camera mount adapters

Allows attachment to video cameras with C, Bayonet, Sony and F mounts.
Use with the U-TV1x-2. Focus by amount of screwing into U-TV1x-2.
U-CMAD3
C-mount adapter
U-BMAD
Bayonet mount adapter
U-SMAD
Sony mount adapter
44.5
30
1-32UN
Image
plane
Image plane
M56X2
48
40
60
3
30
M56X2
49
60.5
80.5
20
48.7
42
48
38
17.53
Image plane
M56X2
64.4
64
64
Weight: 165g
Weight: 80g
Weight: 90g
U-TMAD
T mount adapter
U-FMT
F/T mount adapter *
Image plane
46.5
55
Image plane
M42X0.75
45.7
23
43
13
42
54.7
M56X2
64
Weight: 70g
Weight: 30g
* It must be combined with U-TMAD
Unit: mm
Video camera port

This port can be attached directly to the trinocular observation tube as well as to the single port tube with lens.
U-TV1x-2
Video port 1x
28
22
64
60
Weight: 150g
Unit: mm
37
MOTORIZED UNITS
Motorized units
Various motorized units, perfect for automation of equipment, are available.
11.8
12
115
108
107
80
BX-RLAA+U-D6REMC+U-LH100-3
Motorized BF/DF reflected light illuminator+motorized Nomarski DIC sextuple revolving nosepiece+100W halogen lamp housing
Enables motorized exchange of objective lenses, selection between brightfield and darkfield observations as well as aperture diaphragm
closing/opening. The BX-UCB control unit has an RS232C connector, allowing control via a PC.
For method of attaching illuminator, refer to page 24.
86.2
(487)
400
64.8
45
81.5
40
(169)
41
211.5
84
87
Illuminator cable length: 1.800mm
Weight: 5.5kg(exclude objective lens)
88
11.6
87.5
27.2
41
Revolving
nosepiece
mounting
position
126
109.5
86.8
11.6
17
12
76
84
14
92
15
BX-RFAA
Motorized universal reflected light illuminator
Reflected light fluorescence illuminator with simultaneous attachment of six mirror units. Incorporates motorized mirror unit changeover and shutter.
Illuminator
mounting
position
Illuminator cable length: 1.800mm

135
Weight: 4.3kg
41
261
371
38
Unit: mm
MOTORIZED UNITS
U-D6BDREMC
Motorized sextuple BD revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
U-P5BDREMC
Motorized centerable quintuple BD revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
U-D5BDREMC
Motorized quintuple BD revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
U-D6REMC
Motorized sextuple revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
U-P5REMC*
Motorized centerable quintuple revolving nosepiece with
slider slot for DIC
34
115
14
50
46
115.5
46
103.5
135
150
Weight: 1.4 kg
40
*Please contact Olympus for the availability. Weight: 1.1kg
BX-UCB
Control unit
Motorized units including motorized illuminator and auto focus unit can be totally controlled
from BX-UCB
U-HSTR2
Hand switch
108
32
212
216
50
68.3
40
51.1
69.8
40.5
25.5
40.5
25.5
150
105
50
14
34
74.5
83.5
103.5
135
7
146
Cable length 2000mm
Weight: 370g
310
125
332 (depth)
Weight: 1.0kg
* Extension cord U-RMT (1700mm) should be used to connect the lamp housing (U-LH100-3) to the BX-UCB.
BX-REMCB
Control box for motorized nosepiece and BF/DF illuminator
BX-RLAA and U-D5BDREMC/U-D6REMC/U-P5REMC can be controlled from
U-HSTR2, or direct from the computer keyboard via an RS232C connector.
* BX-RFAA and U-D5BDREM/U-D6REM combination not applicable.
U-ACAD4515
AC adapter for BX-REMCB
2000 +100
0
39.8
34
144
711
190.4
351
129.51
39
Unit: mm
MOTORIZED UNITS
U-AFA2M-VIS
Active auto focus unit
Featuring an AF laser light source in wavelength 785 nm. The multiple-spots sensor enables the high-speed and stable focusing of specimens with
variable height differences.
108
313
45
Weight: 2.6kg
Weight: 0.23kg
Weight: 0.36kg
length: 2m
length: 3m
* Consult your Olympus dealer about the motorized focus.
U-FWR
Motorized reflected filter wheel
Accomplish maximum 6 filter position exchange
180.5
Weight: 1.0kg
24.5
58.5
130
147.9
42
Cable
AFA2M-CBL2M
AFA2M-CBL3M
30.5
51
62.5
2000
Unit: mm
40
MOTORIZED UNITS
133
45
56
310.5
206
77
BXFMA-F
Motorized illumination with power focus
A motorized microscope unit for integration with your equipment. Motorized operations such as revolving nosepiece up/down, objective lens
switching, aperture diaphragm open/close, and brightfield/darkfield switching are accomplished with this component.
Several microscopic operations are totally controlled from an external unit by combining this component with an auto focus unit.
This is the configuration combined with Active Auto Focus Unit U-AFA2M-VIS, Single Port Tube with Lens U-TLU, a lamphousing, a motorized
nosepiece and objective lenses.
36
169
32.5
Stroke
Specimen surface
(standard focusing position)
51
7
77
334
342.1
92
* Consult your Olympus dealer about the mounting dimensions.
U-FH
Focus adjustment knob unit
Weight: 13kg
(BXFMA-F frame 7.6kg)
U-IFFH
Focus adjustment knob interface
70
50
100
104
91.5
33.6
Weight: 760g
70
75.5
210
54
82.3
214
Weight: 1450g
Unit: mm
41
DEEP ULTRAVIOLET OBSERVATION SYSTEM
Deep ultraviolet observation system

This module adds a deep ultraviolet (248nm) optical system to a general microscope.
An ultra-high resolution observation is executed by using an extremely short wavelength ray.
U-UVF2FB/5FB
UV quartz light guide
2000
+200
0
or 5000
+200
0
79
69
30.4
108
34
8 (light guide)
U-UVF248IM
UV248 compatible intermediate tube
Weight: U-UVF2FB 50g

U-UVF5FB 80g
105.8
258.5
39.4
196.8
20
(39.5) 5.5
70
196
Weight: 1.9kg
U-UVF248LB+U-LH80HGXE
UV248 compatible light source box + Mercury Xenon lamp housing
45
180
210.3
170
150
150
30
4-4.5, 8 C'bore 5 Deep
227
4-4.5, 13 C'bore 5 Deep
170
45
(distance between
mounting positions)
1-32 UNF
(C Mount Thread)
157.5
102.5
30
240
41
Weight:6.5kg
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Unit: mm
OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY
1. Field Number (F.N.) and Practical Field of View
5. Total Magnification
The field number (F.N.) is referred to as the diaphragm size of

eyepiece in mm unit which defines the image area of specimen.
The diaphragm diameter actually seen through eyepiece is
known as the practical field of view (F.O.V.) which is determined
by the formula:
5.1 Observation through eyepiece (binocular observation)
F.O.V. =
M(bino)=M(ob)M(oc)
M(bino): Total magnification for binocular observation
M(ob): Objective lens magnification
M(oc): Eyepiece magnification
Eyepiece F.N.
(mm)
Objective lens magnification
5.2 Video monitor observation

Total magnification for video monitor
M(video monitor)=M(ob)M(video camera adapter)Monitor magnification*

M(video monitor): Total magnification on the video monitor
M(video camera adapter): Projected magnification for video camera
2. Working Distance (W.D.)

The distance between the front edge of the objective lens and
the specimen surface (with the surface of the cover glass in case
of the cover glass objective lens) when the specimen is focused.
adapter including photo eyepiece

(refer to Figure 1)
* Refer to Figure 3 for "Monitor magnification"
Practical field of view for video monitor observation

3. Parfocal Distance
Practical field of view for
=
video monitor observation
It is the distance between the objective lens mounting plane and

the specimen. In UIS2/UIS objective lenses, the parfocal
distance is designed at 45mm.
Working distance and parfocal distance
Image device size *
M(ob)M(video camera adapter)

M(video camera adapter): Projected magnification for video camera
adapter including photo eyepiece
Objective lens
mounting position
(refer to Figure 1 for projected magnifications)

* Refer to Figure 2 for image device size
Figure 1 Video camera adapter and projection magnifications
Video camera adapter (Projection lens)
U-TV1x-1 +
video camera mount adapters
Parfocal distance
Working Distance (W.D.)
Projection magnifications
1x
U-TV0.63xC
U-TV0.5xC-3
U-TV0.35xC-2
U-TV0.25xC
0.63x
0.5x
0.35x
0.25x
Focal plane
Figure 2 Imaging device size

Camera format
1/3"
1/2"
2/3"
For parfocal distance of the LCPLFLN-LCD series objective

lenses, refer to the appropriate objective lens page.
Diagonal
6.0mm
8.0mm
11.0mm
Horizontal
4.8mm
6.4mm
8.8mm
Vertical
3.6mm
4.8mm
6.6mm
The above table is for standard image device sizes.

Check your device size for precise calculation.
4. Relationship between the objective lens's focal length

and magnifications
Figure 3 Imaging device size and monitor magnifications

Monitor size (diagonal)
Camera format
10"
15"
17"
19"
1/3"
42.3x
63.5x
72.0x
80.4x
1/2"
31.8x
47.6x
54.0x
60.3x
2/3"
23.1x
34.6x
39.3x
43.9x
Indicated magnifications of UIS2/UIS objective lenses are the

values when the focal length of the tube lens is 180 mm.
M(ob)=
Focal length of tube lens

f
21"
88.9x
66.7x
48.5x
Example
What is total magnifications for video monitor when objective
lens is 50x, video camera adapter U-TV0.5xC, 2/3" video
camera and 21" monitor are used ?

f: Objective lens's focal length
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OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY
Total magnification on the video monitor:
m(ob)=50, M(video camera adapter) is 0.5 from Figure 1 and monitor
magnification is 48.5 from Figure 3.
M(monitor observation)=M(ob)M(video camera adapter)monitor magnification
=500.548.5=1213
Resolving power formula

The following formula is generally used for determing resolution.
(Reyleigh formula)
= 0.61
N.A.
: Wavelength or radiation in use
(=0.55m is used for visible light)
N.A.: Objective lens N.A.
Practical filed of view for video observation(horizontal side):

M(ob)=50, M(video camera adapter) is 0.5 from Figure 1 and
horizontal side of 2/3" imaging device is 8.8mm from Figure 2
Practical field of view
=
for video observation
Example
MPLFLN100(N.A.=0.90), =0.55m
Image device size
M(ob) M(video camera adapter)
= 0.61
8.8 (mm)
=
=352m
50 0.5
0.3355
0.3355
=
=
= 0.37m
N.A.
N.A.
0.90
8. Focal depth of Microscope

6. Numerical Aperture (N.A.)
The focal depth refers to the depth of the specimen layer which
is in sharp focus at the same time, even if the distance between
the objective lens and the specimen plane is changed when
observing and shooting the specimen plane by microscope. As
human eyes are individually different in the ability of their focus
adjustment, each person's perception of the focal depth varies.
At present, the Berek formula is generally used, because it gives
a focal depth value that often coincides with that obtained
through experiments.
The numerical aperture is a key factor to the performance of

objective lens (resolving power, focal depth and brightness).
The N.A. is determined by the following formula:
N.A.= n sin
n=Refraction rate of the medium between specimen and
objective lenses. (Air: n=1, oil: n=1.515)
: Angle which is made by the optical axis and refraction of the
light farthest from the center of the lens.
Focal depth formula

Visual observation (Berek formula)
The visual field brightness (B) of the microscope is determined

by the following formula in relation to the objective lens
magnification (M). The larger the N.A. and the lower the
objective magnification, brightness will increase in the factor of
the second power.
D.O.F.=
D.O.F.: Depth Of Focus
N.A.2
B
M2
: Resolving power of eyes 0.0014

(when optical angle is 0.5 degrees)
M: Total magnification
(objective lens magnification x eyepiece magnification)
Numerical aperture
350
0.275
D.O.F. = N.A. M + N.A.2 (=0.55m)
Objective
n=1
(air)
250,000
(m)
+
N.A. M
2(N.A.) 2
This indicates that the focal depth becomes smaller as the

numerical aperture becomes larger.
Sample
surface
Example
With MPLFLN100(N.A.=0.90), WHN10:
D.O.F. =
350
0.275
+
= 0.39 + 0.34 = 0.73m
0.90 1,000
0.81
7. Resolving Power
Video camera
In the case of a video camera, the focal depth will vary according
to number of pixels of CCD, optical magnification, and numerical
aperture. The above-mentioned formula is used as a rough
guide only.
The resolving power of an objective lens is measured by its

ability to differentiate two lines or points in an object. The greater
the resolving power, the smaller the minimum distance between
two lines or points that can still be distinguished. The larger the
N.A., the higher the resolving power.
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OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY
characteristics of glass materials used for the optical system.

Expansion of a point image can also be expressed by
wavefront aberration that regards the light as waves and
takes account of the phase to include the influence of diffraction.
9. Aberrations
A difference between an ideal image and an actual image that
passes through an optical system is called an aberration.
(1) Spherical aberration

When light rays coming out of an axial object point enter a lens,
the light rays with a larger numerical aperture (N.A.) are
subjected to stronger refraction power and cross the optical axis
in positions with larger differences from the ideal image
formation position. The aberration caused this way by different
image forming positions due to differences in N.A. of axial light
rays is called spherical aberration. (Spherical aberration is
proportional to the cube of N.A.)
9.1 Requirements for Ideal Image Formation

The following three requirements must be satisfied to form an
image with no aberration, or an ideal image.
(i) All the light rays coming from a single point and passing
through an image formation optical system converge on a
single point.
(ii) Image points, which correspond to object points on the
same plane perpendicular to the optical axis, are present
on the same plane.
(iii) The planar shape of an object and the planar shape of an
image that are on the same plane perpendicular to the
optical axis have a similarity relation.
Figure 9-1
Object
Figure 9-3
Requirements for Ideal Image Formation
i
Image plane
ii
Specimen
Spherical Aberration
Aplanatic
tube lens
iii
Objective lens with

spherical aberration
It is said that objective lenses with larger N.A. have better

resolution but worsen spherical aberration. Our advanced
design and manufacturing techniques have realized good optical
performance even with large numerical aperture.
In an actual optical system, however, it is very difficult to strictly

meet the requirements for ideal image formation and this causes
aberrations that interfere with image forming performance.
(2) Coma aberration

Even though spherical aberration is compensated to be very
small, there are cases where light rays coming out of an off-axis
object point are not condensed to a single point on the image
plane but generate asymmetric blur just like a comet leaving
traces. This is called coma aberration.
9.2 Classification of Aberrations

Aberrations that interfere with image forming performance are
classified as shown below in Figure 9-2.
Seidels aberration = Expansion of a point image +
Curvature of image plane + Deformation
Figure 9-2
Image plane
Figure 9-4
Classification of Aberrations
Coma Aberration and Spot Shape

on the Image Plane
(1) Spherical aberration

Specimen
(2) Coma aberration

Seidel's
aberration
Aplanatic
tube lens
(3) Astigmatism
(4) Field curvature
(5) Distortion
Aberration
Chromatic
aberration
Objective lens with

coma aberration
Image plane
(6) Longitudinal (axial)

chromatic aberration
(7) Chromatic aberration
of magnification
(3) Astigmatism
Even though a lens is compensated for spherical aberration and
coma aberration, there are cases where an image of an off-axis
object point is not focused to a single point but separated to a
concentric line image and a radial line image. This is called
astigmatism. When astigmatism is present, a point image
blurs vertically and horizontally, before and after the focus
position.
Types (1) to (3) correspond to expansion of a point image that

goes against requirement (i) for ideal image formation in Figure 91. Type (4) corresponds to curvature of image plane that goes
against requirement (ii) in Figure 9-1. Type (5) corresponds to
deformation that goes against requirement (iii) in Figure 9-1.
Types (6) and (7) correspond to color blur of images caused by
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OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY
Figure 9-5
aberration of magnitude.
Many special glass materials are used, e.g., for apochromats
(MPlanApo in Olympus), to eliminate chromatic aberration in a
wide range from violet light (g-rays with wavelength of 435 nm)
to red light (c-rays with wavelength of 656 nm).
Astigmatism and Change in Spot

Shape in Different Focus Positions
9.3 Wavefront Aberration

Since a long time ago, aberrations have been used in geometric
optics, which considers light as light rays. Microscope optical
systems are often used for observation of very small specimens
at a wavelength level, and sometimes adopt wave optics,
which regards light as waves and handles the phase
information, taking account of the influence of diffraction.
In such a case, wavefront aberration is used for evaluation.
As shown below, when requirements for ideal imaging are
satisfied in a microscope optical system, the spherical wavefront
(spherical waves) coming from a single point on an object
(specimen) is converted to plane waves through an ideal
objective lens. The plane waves are converted to spherical
waves through an ideal tube lens, and condensed to a single
point. The wavefront of these waves is called the ideal
wavefront.
(a) (b) (c)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(4) Field curvature

An image plane of an object on a plane perpendicular to an
optical axis does not always become a plane perpendicular to
the optical axis, but it generally becomes a curved plane. This
symptom is called field curvature.
When field curvature is present, the image is more displaced as
it becomes closer to the periphery of the visual field. Therefore,
when the center of an image is brought into focus, blur occurs in
the peripheral areas of the image. To bring the entire image,
including the periphery, into clear focus, it is necessary to
adequately compensate for this type of aberration.
Figure 9-7
Specimen Ideal
objective
lens
(5) Distortion
When there is no similar relation between a planar shape on an
object and a shape on the image plane, this is called distortion.
When distortion is present, a square image appears in a shape
of a barrel or pin-cushion as shown in Figure 9-6.
Figure 9-6
Spherical
wave
Distortion
(a) Barrel shape
type
Ideal Microscope Optical System
Ideal
tube lens
Plane
wave
Image plane
Spherical
wave
Based on the figure indicated for (1) spherical aberration, the

behavior of the wavefront in an optical system that has an
aberration is described below.
(a) Pin-cushion
type
Figure 9-8
Illustration of Wavefront Aberration

Actual
wavefront
Specimen
The microscope optical system contains some distortion. When

distortion is present, it can bring erroneous results of shape
measurements. When a microscope is used for precision
measurements, pay close attention to this aberration, for
example, by providing it with an aberration compensation
function.
Ideal
wavefront
Objective lens with

spherical aberration
A difference (a degree of disagreement) between the ideal

wavefront and the actual wavefront shown above is called
wavefront aberration.
(6) Chromatic aberration

Glasses used for optical systems have different refractive
indexes depending on the wavelength. This causes differences
in focal length between wavelengths and generates
displacement of image forming position. This phenomenon is
called chromatic aberration, which is sometimes subdivided
into axial displacement on the optical axis, called axial
chromatic aberration (or lateral chromatic aberration) and
displacement on the image plane, called chromatic
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OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY
9.4 Strehl ratio
When a point light source is observed with an aberration-free
optical system and an aberrated optical system , the former
concentrates the focal point to a point at the image formation
position. In contrast, the latter fails to produce a focal point,
instead causing a spread in the intensity distribution of the point
image (this is known as point spread). The specific
appearance of such a point image (i.e. point spread) is shown in
Fig. 9-9.
Figure 9-9
Appearance of condensed light in

the image plane (point spread)
Aberration-free optical system
Aberrated optical system
With the proportion of light concentrated in the image plane

(intensity of light concentrated in the Airy disk) by an aberrationfree optical system serving as 100%, the proportion of light
concentrated by an aberrated optical system is known as the
Strehl ratio. When graphed, the Strehl ratio reveals peaks in
intensity as shown in Fig. 9-10. The higher the SR, the closer an
optical system is to being aberration-free.
Figure 9-10
Strehl ratio
Intensity
Aberration-free
optical system
100%
Aberrated
optical system
SR
Image plane
A Strehl ratio of 80% is typically called the diffraction limit, and

lenses with a lower ratio lack the performance required to serve
as an objective lens. A ratio of over 95% means that the lens
performance in general observations is comparable to that of an
aplanatic lens (which is corrected for spherical aberrations and
coma).
Note) A laser interferometer is used for actual assessment of
optical performance, so assessment is done at a single
wavelength. Unless otherwise noted, Strehl ratio measurements
are at the e-line (544nm).
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MICROSCOPE

Choosing The Ideal UIS2 Optics Components For Your Equipment

The wide range of Olympus components introduced here

WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS ---------------------------------------------- 3 4

EYEPIECES/FILAR MICROMETER EYEPIECE --------------------------------- 33

SYSTEM DIAGRAM --------------------------------------------------------------- 5 6

Super widefield eyepieces

UIS2/UIS OBJECTIVE LENSES ----------------------------------------------- 7 18

REVOLVING NOSEPIECES ---------------------------------------------------- 34 35

Quintuple revolving nosepiece

ILLUMINATION UNITS --------------------------------------------------------- 23 25

VIDEO CAMERA ADAPTERS ------------------------------------------------- 36 37

MICROSCOPE SYSTEM BXFM ---------------------------------------------- 19 22

C-mount video camera ports

Reflected light illuminator for BF/DF

Video camera mount adapters

LAMP HOUSING & ACCESSORIES ----------------------------------------- 26 28

75W xenon apo lamp housing

Motorized BF/DF reflected light illuminator+motorized Nomarski DIC sextuple

OBSERVATION TUBES -------------------------------------------------------- 29 30

DEEP ULTRAVIOLET OBSERVATION SYSTEM -------------------------------- 42

INTERMEDIATE TUBES & ACCESSORIES ------------------------------- 31 32

OPTICAL TERMINOLOGY ---------------------------------------------------- 43 47

WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS

What's infinity-corrected optics?

light between the objective lens and tube lens,

UIS2/UIS optics is an infinity-corrected optical

*In UIS2/UIS objective lenses, the parfocal distance is designed

Finite-corrected optical system

Figure 1 Infinity-corrected and

Finite-corrected optical system

Parallel light beam

Basic dimensions of UIS2/UIS optical system

The UIS2/UIS optical system optimally corrects

Advantages of infinity-corrected optics

*Coma aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the end of

There is no change in magnification even when

As thousands of users have found by experience,

*Basic dimensions when our revolving nosepiece and illuminator are

WELCOME TO UIS2/UIS OPTICS

Features of UIS2 objective lenses

UIS2 objective lenses ensure compatibility (screw

Based on our conviction that the UIS2/UIS

*Wave front aberration: refer to the optical terminology at the

2. Objective lenses with excellent image

* Refer to the Olympus home page for detailed

3. Improvement of color reproducibility

Refer to pages 36-37

Refer to pages 29-30

Super widefield trinocular

Illumination systems and power supply

Refer to pages 23-28

Refer to pages 19-21

*Different types may be offered in each area.

Refer to pages 7-18

BXFM-A SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Refer to pages 27-28

Refer to pages 26-27

UIS2/UIS OBJECTIVE LENSES

Metallurgical (no cover)

Objective lens notation

Objective lenses series abbreviation (PL: Plan)

N.A. (Numerical Aperture)