Industrial Microscopes

ECLIPSE LV150/LV150A/LV100D/LV100DA
LV Focusing Modules
LV-IM/LV-IMA/LV-FM/LV-FMA

Industrial Microscopes

LV Focusing Modules
 MEMS Semiconductors Materials IC Packages

Extend
Versatility Your
Vision

• Printer heads • Bare wafers • Macromolecules, monomeric materials • LF/TAB • WL-CSP

• Micro sensors • Lithography process • Organic/inorganic materials • QFP • SIP
• Optical switches • Probe, test processes • Polymers • Thin film • BGA, CSP, FC
• GMR heads for HDD • Post-dicing • Magnetic materials
• Crystals • Metallography

Casts and Parts

LV-ECON

LV-IMA
• OA equipment parts
• Cell phones, PDAs, DSC, PC parts
• Automobiles, aeronautics

(To be released in Feb. 2006) (To be released in Feb. 2006)

A versatile microscope system with a modular design

PCB Precision FPD Display Devices
Molds

Optical Improved
Performance Performance

• Medium/small PCB • Precision molds • LCD, color filters • CCD • CMOS

• FPC • Polarizing filters • LCOS • DMD
• Interposer substrates • Organic EL
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Versatility
The modular design of the Eclipse LV series
allows an unprecedented level of versatility.
Modular Design
The Eclipse LV series offers flexibility that
Major parts of the microscope main body—arm, stand, base,
enables it to cover a wide variety of products and
etc.—have been modularized for greater flexibility according
applications, extending from development and to use. The LV-ARM Basic Arm, LV-FM FM Module, LV-FMA
quality control to inspection in the manufacturing FM Module A, LV-EPI Epi Base, and LV-DIA Dia Base can be
process. Users will recognize the superb freely combined or incorporated into the system.
performance of the Eclipse LV series when
inspecting semiconductors, FPD, packages,
electronics substrates, materials (material
science), medical devices, cast/metallic/ceramic
parts, precision molds, MEMS, telecommuni-
cations devices, and a wide variety of other
LV-ARM Basic Arm
samples.

LV-FMA FM Module A (motorized) LV-FM FM Module (manual)

Modular Design

LV-EPI Epi Base LV-DIA Dia Base

If the LV-DIA Dia Base is used, a diascopic illuminator can be

incorporated into the system*.
* An optional power source, the TE2-PS100W, and related options are needed to
perform diascopic illumination.

Roll-out section Roll-in section

Tape-suction
section Tape-transport
section

Stage section

An example configuration of the LV150

An example of the LV-DIA Dia Base incorporated into a tape-transport sample

inspection system.

Versatility
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 Accepts Thicker Samples Extensive Range of Industrial Stages and
The maximum sample height can be increased to 82mm from Accessories
47mm by inserting the LV-CR Column Riser 35 between the Users can select suitable models based on sample and stage
main body and arm of the microscope. This feature is useful stroke. All stages are highly durable with their triple-plate design.
for viewing the surfaces of precision molds, optical materials
and other thick samples. Compact Industrial Stage: LV-S32 3x2 Stage
The newly designed LV-S32 3x2 is a compact stage for
industrial microscopes. Its triple-plate design ensures
durability, stability and ease of
use, even when heavy samples
such as metallic materials are
observed. The standard glass
82mm
plate makes this stage suitable
47mm for episcopic and diascopic
LV-S32 3x2 Stage illumination.
Stroke: 75 x 50 mm

Without column riser With column riser

LV-S32PL ESD Plate LV-S32SGH Slideglass Holder

(for LV-S32 3x2 Stage) (for LV-S32 3x2 Stage)
Non-Nikon Stages (LV150 or LV150A
only)
Use of non-Nikon stages, such as the Suruga Seiki B23-60CR,
in combination with the LV-SUB Substage 2 allows the
microscope to handle thicker samples of up to 116.5 mm,
thereby enabling the observation of fiber ends and other
tools.
LV-S64 6x4 Stage
Stroke: 150 x 100 mm

LV-S6 6x6 Stage

Stroke: 150 x 150 mm

Combination of LV-150 with LV-SUB Substage 2 L-S6WH Wafer Holder L-S6PL ESD Plate
and Suruga Seiki B23-60CR stage (for LV-S6 6x6 Stage) (for LV-S6 6x6 Stage)

LV-SUB Stage LV-SUB Substage 2

(exclusive for LV150/LV150A) (exclusive for LV150/LV150A)

Appropriate holder and substage are selected based on

sample and stage combination.

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 Extend Your Vision
A wide variety of observation methods are available with the Eclipse LV series. Observation with first-order red compensator,
UV polarizing, and epi-fluorescence observation with UV excitation, in addition to brightfield, darkfield, DIC, simple polarizing,
epi-fluorescence (excitation using visible light) and double-beam interferometry are all possible. A new motorized illuminator
has been added to the existing manual type. A 12V-50W halogen light source—equivalent to or even brighter than the 12V-
100W type—and a high-intensity mercury fiber light source are available. The inclusion of a compact and lightweight white LED
illuminator exclusively for brightfield use gives you the option of selecting the most appropriate combination for your purpose.

Universal Epi-Illuminator: LV-UEPI

The LV-UEPI universal epi-illuminator enables brightfield,
darkfield, simple polarizing and DIC observations. Field and
aperture diaphragms are automatically opened when the
observation is switched from brightfield to darkfield, and
return to their original position when switched back to
• Brightfield
brightfield. • Darkfield
• Simple polarizing
• DIC
• Double-beam interferometry

Universal Epi-Illuminator 2: LV-UEPI2 Motorized Universal Epi-Illuminator 2:

The LV-UEPI2 universal episcopic illuminator is
equipped with advanced optics suitable for a wide variety of
observation methods—brightfield, darkfield, DIC and epi-
fluorescence. It allows the operator to concentrate on the
observation by automatically maintaining optimal
illumination conditions for the aperture diaphragm, shutter,
filters, including diffuser and ND filter.
LV-UEPI2A
In this illuminator, the illumination changeover turret and the
aperture diaphragm, as well as the illumination voltage
control, have been motorized, for accurate reproduction of
illumination—therefore, images can be taken under
consistent illumination. Aperture is automatically optimized
according to the objective and illumination technique in use.
It can, however, also be changed manually depending on the
sample and purpose.
When configured with the LV100DA microscope, this
illuminator can be controlled on the microscope or from the
connected PC. Control from the PC is possible when the
illuminator is incorporated into the system using the LV-
ECON E controller.

• Brightfield
• Darkfield
• Simple polarizing
• Observation with first-order red compensator
• DIC
• Epi-fluorescence (UV excitation possible)
• UV polarizing epi-fluorescence • Brightfield
• Double-beam interferometry • Darkfield
• Simple polarizing
• Observation with first-order red compensator
• DIC
Optimal Illumination Function • Epi-fluorescence (UV excitation possible)
• UV polarizing epi-fluorescence
Field Aperture Shutter UV-cut • Double-beam interferometry
diaphragm diaphragm filter
BF Any diameter Any diameter Open Insert
DF Open Open Open Insert LV-PAB PA Cube
FL1 Any diameter Any diameter Open —
With a polarizer and analyzer attached in
FL2 Any diameter Any diameter Open —
the shape of a crossed Nicol prism, this
cube is used for DIC observations. It is
used by installing it into the turret of the
LV-UEPI2 or LV-UEPI2A epi-illuminator;
to begin observations simply insert a
DIC slider into the optical path.

Extend your v
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 High-Intensity 12V-50W Halogen Light
Source:
LV-LH50PC Precentered Lamphouse
Although the LV-LH50PC Precentered Lamphouse is 12V-
50W, the brightness is equivalent to or higher than that of
12V-100W. The low power-consumption halogen light
source contributes to the compact design of the
microscope while also being friendly to the environment.
Defocus induced by heat is substantially reduced.
High-intensity Mercury Fiber Light
Source (for LV-UEPI2/LV-UEPI2A)
Use of the fiber light source eliminates the centering
process when replacing the lamp and reduces the
influence of heat to the microscope. Brightness can be
mechanically adjusted in 5 steps from 0-100%. Two types
are available: manual type and PC-control type that
enables external control via RS-232C interface. When
configured with the LV150A or LV100DA microscope, use
the PC-control type that enables control via the LV-ECON
controller.

Manual control type

Why is 50W brighter than 100W?

Image brightness is not determined by wattage. Nikon’s new light source delivers greater brightness by optimizing the
lamp filament size and improving pupil illumination fulfillment by optically expanding the size of the light source. This
has resulted in a 50W light source that is brighter than a 100W lamp. With 50x or higher objectives, brightness is about
20% greater under episcopic illumination, 40-50% greater with diascopic illumination, than previous Nikon
illuminators.

LV-EPILED White LED Illuminator

With emphasis on light weight and compact design,
this white LED illuminator was specially developed for
brightfield use. It is operated via the attached power
source controller. By using the LV-ECON E controller,
external control is also possible.

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 Optical Performance

Improved Transmission Rate for UV

Wavelength
CFI LU Plan Fluor series
The transmission rate in the UV wavelength range has been
improved for the new CFI LU Plan Fluor series. These objective
lenses are suitable for various research, analysis and
examination needs, while maintaining Nikon’s commitment to CFI60 LU Plan Fluor EPI series
high NA and long working distance. Only one kind of objective
lens is needed for brightfield, darkfield, simple polarizing,
observation with first-order red compensator, DIC and UV epi-
fluorescence observations. These objective lenses, which offer
high resolution and easy-to-use performance, can be combined
not only with microscopes but also with other equipment for
even greater versatility.

Objective Lenses with Correction Ring

CFI L Plan EPI CR series CFI60 LU Plan Fluor BD series
The CFI60 series now includes the CFI L Plan EPI CR series to
ptical Performance

cope with the thinner coverglass used in liquid crystal displays,

and highly integrated, and dense devices. Coverglass correction
can be continuously made from 0 mm up to 1.2 mm (0-0.7 mm
and 0.6-1.3 mm for 100x) with the correction ring. The 100x
objective lens offers 0.85 high NA, while enabling high-contrast
imaging of cells and patterns without being affected by the
coverglass.
CFI60 L Plan EPI CR series of objective lenses
with correction ring

Environment Friendly
The eco glass used in the CFI LU Plan Fluor and L Plan EPI CR
series does not contain harmful substances such as lead and
arsenic.

Without correction (50x) With correction at 0.7 mm (50x)

CFI60 Series Objectives
Brightfield Bright/darkfield
Model Magnification NA Working Distance (mm) Model Magnification NA Working Distance (mm)
CFI L Plan EPI 2.5X 0.075 8.8 CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 5X 0.15 18.0
CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 5X 0.15 23.5 10X 0.30 15.0
10X 0.30 17.5 20X 0.45 4.5
20X 0.45 4.5 50X 0.80 1.0
50X 0.80 1.0 100X 0.90 1.0
100X 0.90 1.0 CFI LU Plan BD ELWD 20X 0.40 13.0
CFI LU Plan EPI ELWD 20X 0.40 13.0 50X 0.55 9.8
50X 0.55 10.1 100X 0.80 3.5
100X 0.80 3.5 CFI LU Plan Apo BD 100X 0.90 0.51
CFI L Plan EPI SLWD 20X 0.35 24.0 150X 0.90 0.4
50X 0.45 17.0
100X 0.70 6.5
CFI LU Plan Apo EPI 100X 0.95 0.4
150X 0.95 0.3
CFI L Plan Apo EPI WI 150X 1.25 0.25
Condensers
With correction mechanism Product Name N.A. W.D.
Model Magnification NA Working Distance Glass Thickness (mm)
(mm) (mm) Correction Range LWD Achromat condenser 0.65 10.2
CFI L Plan EPI CR 20x 0.45 10.9-10.0 0-1.2mm C-C Slide Achromat condenser 2-100X 0.9 1.2-2.2
CFI L Plan EPI CR 50x 0.7 3.9-3.0 0-1.2mm C-C Abbe condenser 0.9 1.9
CFI L Plan EPI CRA 100x 0.85 1.2-0.85 0-0.7mm C-C Achromat condenser 0.85 4.2
CFI L Plan EPI CRB 100x 0.85 1.3-0.95 0.6-1.3mm Darkfield (dry) condenser 0.8-0.95 4

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Improved Performance
Overall performance has been improved with better durability and rigidity.

Tilting Trinocular Eyepiece Tube Thorough ESD Protection

LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular Eyepiece

mproved Performance
Tube
The newly developed LV-TT2 tilting trinocular
eyepiece tube (erect image) offers comfort to all
users, regardless of their stature or viewing
positions. The optical path changeover of
100:0/20:80 allows simultaneous use of monitor.
*C-mount adapter 0.55x can be directly mounted to LV-TT2
and LV-TI3 for the DS-2M series.

Highly Durable Motorized Universal All parts of the microscope that might be touched,
Nosepieces including the body, tube and stage, have been
insulated. This improves anti-contamination and
prevents samples from being harmed by
electrostatic, thereby improving yields.

Electrostatic decay time: 1000-10V, within 0.2 sec.

LV-NU5A LV-NU5AC
Nosepiece Nosepiece
Highly Rigid, Vibration-Free Body
LV-NU5A and LV-NU5AC Nosepieces The use of structural analysis during the design process
Two types of motorized universal quintuple has improved rigidity and anti-vibration parameters to
nosepieces are available. The LV-NU5A boasts yield clear images even at high magnification.
greater durability thanks to a new click mechanism
and control system. The LV-NU5AC comes with a
centering mechanism that suppresses image drift
during objective changeover. These nosepieces can
not only be configured with the LV150A or LV100A
microscope, but also incorporated into other
devices in combination with the LV-NCNT
nosepiece controller and LV-ECON controller.

Manual Nosepiece
A variety of manual control nosepieces are
available to suit all needs.

C-N6 Nosepiece L-NBD5 Nosepiece L-NU5 Nosepiece

(Brightfield) (Bright/darkfield) (Universal)

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 A motorized system that optimizes image capturing conditions—

An example configuration of the LV100DA

LV100DA Interface
Motorized universal illuminator
USB1.1
High-intensity mercury fiber
illuminator
TE2-PS 100W power supply
(simultaneous epi/dia illumination)
Among performance requirements demanded of a
microscope, those associated with digital imaging—
digital image capture, analysis, and database
formation—are growing faster than ever before. The
LV100DA motorized system squarely addresses these
demands and now comes equipped with a mechanism
that automatically optimizes observation technique and
illumination—and these settings can be quantitatively
controlled from external devices.

Auto Optimization of Illumination

In configuration with the LV-UEPI2A motorized
universal illuminator, the system automatically sets
optimum illumination conditions for the objective and
observation technique in use, for quick recall of
observation conditions.

Synchronized control window (setup software)

Motorized universal illuminator

Objective lens window (setup software)

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LV100DA, Focusi
 Focusing Modules and Controller Amply Support Motorized Control

Four types of new focusing modules are available.

• For incorporation into system:
LV-IMA IM Module A (motorized)
LV-IM IM Module (manual)
• For incorporation into microscope:
LV-FMA FM Module A (motorized)
LV-FM FM Module (manual)
The new offerings complement Nikon’s rich variety of modular units—such as the LV-UEPI2A Motorized Universal Illuminator, LV-
NU5A Motorized Universal Nosepiece, LV-NU5AC Motorized Universal Nosepiece with centering mechanism, and LV-ECON E
Controller—to give you greater flexibility in configuring a system best suited to your purpose.

LV-IMA IM Module A (motorized)/LV-IM IM Module (manual)

LV-IMA IM Module A

An example configuration of the LV-IMA

LV-IM IM Module

These modules are suitable for incorporation into systems.

The position for the mounting screw holes is selectable from the back or bottom.
• The LV-IMA IM Module A (motorized) has a vertical stroke of 20mm, while the LV-IM IM Module (manual) has one of 30mm.
• To ensure a good grip of hefty modules such as the LV-UEPI2A motorized universal illuminator, the rigidity of the modules has
been greatly enhanced.
• The LV-IMA IM Module A (motorized) can be externally controlled via the LV-ECON E controller.

LV-FMA FM Module A (motorized)/LV-FM FM Module (manual)

Nosepiece moves up and down. LV-FMA FM Module A

An example configuration of the LV-FMA

LV-FM FM Module

These modules are suitable for incorporation into microscopes. Mounting screw holes are located on the bottom of the units only.
• The LV-FMA FM Module A (motorized) has a 20mm vertical stroke. When configured with the LV-EPI Epi Base or the LV-DIA Dia
Base, it turns your microscope into a system with a motorized nosepiece up/down mechanism; the system can be externally
controlled via the LV-ECON E Controller.
• The combination of the LV-FM FM Module (manual; 30mm vertical stroke) and the LV-EPI Epi Base creates a system with a
nosepiece up/down mechanism that has an ultra-long vertical stroke of 68mm—it facilitates operations such as semiconductor
probe inspections.

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LV-ECON E Controller
This controller provides interface to externally control the light source, motorized illuminator, nosepiece, focusing module
and other motorized units from the connected PC and other devices. Communication between this and the PC is established
via USB1.1 It is also possible to manually operate the connected units from the front panel. A Software Development Kit
(SDK) is available to support the user in creating software for proper incorporation and operation of the units.
* Nikon’s warranty covers Nikon equipment only.

Interface
• Motorized universal illuminator, LV-UEPI2A
• Halogen lamphouse, LV-LH50PC (TE2-PS100W power supply is required)
• PC-control type high-intensity mercury fiber light source
• White LED illuminator, LV-EPILED
• Motorized universal nosepiece, LV-NU5A, LV-NU5AC (with centering mechanism)
• Motorized focusing module, LV-IMA IM Module A
• Motorized focusing module, LV-FMA FM Module A
• USB1.1

LV-UEPI2A Motorized Universal Illuminator

LV-EPILED White LED Illuminator

LV-IMA IM Module A

LV-NU5AC
Nosepiece
LV-ECON Controller

LV-NU5A
Nosepiece

LV-FMA FM Module A

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 (Episcopic Illumination Type)

LV-TI3 Trinocular Tube LV-LH50PC Precentered Lamphouse

A trinocular tube with an A low power-consumption 12V-50W
optical path changeover halogen light source equivalent to or
of 100:0/0:100. higher than the 12V-100W type.

CFI-Series Eyepiece

LV-UEPI
An illuminator that can be
used for brightfield,
darkfield, simple LV150/LV150A
polarizing and DIC The LV150 and LV150A
observations. microscopes are used for
episcopic illumination.

LV-NU5A Nosepiece
A universal motorized
nosepiece that is 10 times CFI LU Plan Fluor Series
more durable than its These objective lenses feature
predecessors. high NA, long working distances
and improved transmission rate
in the UV range.

LV-S6 6x6 Stage

An episcopic illumination
stage capable of inspecting
150mm wafers. (With 6”
wafer holder)

L150A controls

An example configuration of the LV150A

Motorized nosepiece controls

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 (Episcopic/Diascopic Illumination Type)

LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular Tube

The LV-TT2 is a tilting trinocular tube LV-LH50PC 12V-50W Lamphouse
that has an optical path changeover of
100:0/20:80. A low power-consumption 12V-50W
halogen light source equivalent to or
higher than the 12V-100W type.

CFI-Series Eyepiece

LV-UEPI2
The LV-UEPI2 illuminator LV100D
enables brightfield,
darkfield, DIC, simple The LV100D microscope is
polarizing, and UV capable of episcopic and
excitation epi-fluorescence diascopic illumination.
observations.

Nosepiece
CFI LU Plan Fluor Series
Selectable from C-N6
(brightfield), L-NBD5 These objective lenses feature
(bright/darkfield) and L- high NA, long working distances
NU5 (universal) nosepieces. and improved transmission rate
in the UV range.

LV-S32 3x2 Stage

This small, industrial-use
stage has a triple-plate
design and can be used for
episcopic and diascopic
illumination.

An example configuration of the LV100D

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 (Episcopic/Diascopic Illumination Type)

LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular Tube LV-LH50PC 12V-50W Lamphouse

The LV-TT2 is a tilting trinocular A low power-consumption 12V-50W
tube that has an optical path halogen light source equivalent to or
changeover of 100:0/20:80. higher than the 12V-100W type.

CFI-Series Eyepiece
LV100DA
Compatible with both
episcopic and diascopic
illumination and supports
the LV-UEPI2A motorized
universal epi-illuminator
and motorized nosepiece.

LV-UEPI2A
This illuminator controls
the illumination
changeover turret and
aperture diaphragm via a
motor. The diaphragm is
automatically optimized
according to the objective
in use.

Nosepiece
The LV-NU5AC motorized CFI LU Plan Fluor Series
nosepiece comes with a
centering mechanism that These objective lenses
minimizes image drift feature high NA, long
during objective working distances and
changeover. improved transmission rate
in the UV range.
LV-S64 6
4 Stage
Compatible with both
episcopic and diascopic
illumination, this stage
accommodates samples up
to 150 x 100mm.

LV100DA controls

An example configuration of the LV100DA

Enable motorized control of motorized nosepiece,

illumination changeover turrets, aperture diaphragm,
light source (epi/dia), etc.

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 Observation Methods
Brightfield
The antiflare design applied
to the objective lenses and
light source ensures bright,
and high-contrast images.
Simple Polarizing
In addition to simple
polarizing, a lambda plate
can be inserted into the
optical path to achieve first-
order red compensator
observation. This is useful
for liquid crystal
inspections (when used in
combination with the LV-
UEPI 2).

Darkfield
Nikon’s unique “Fly-eye
Lens” used in the darkfield
illuminator yields a
threefold increase in
brightness over previous
models. This allows high-
sensitivity detection of YM-PO L-AN LV-PO LV-FLAN LV-
P
Polarizer Analyzer Polarizer FL Analyzer
Plate
defects and height gaps in
samples.

Nomarski DIC Epi-Fluorescence

UV, V, BV, B or G excitation
fluorescence filter blocks can
be selected. This method is
perfect for the observation of
OLED, ion migration and
other substrate uses.

L-DIC DIC Prism (standard) L-DIHC DIC Prism (high contrast) Brightfield Epi-fluorescence B-2A
Standard or high contrast DIC
sliders can be selected to suit
the sample. This
method is useful
for the surface
observations of
various devices
YM-PO L-AN L2-DIC L-DIHC LV-PAB PA and precision
Polarizer Analyzer DIC Prism High-contrast Cube molds. Fluorescence filter blocks LV-UVPO LV-FLAN FL
DIC Prism Polarizer Analyzer

Double-Beam Interferometry Equipment

(measures nano scale height gaps)
Michelson (TI) and Mirau (DI)
types of episcopic double-
beam interferometry can be
carried out. A filar micrometer
eyepiece can be used to
examine or measure samples
while avoiding direct contact.
Diascopic Illumination
Diascopic illumination is
used to observe optical
parts, FPD and other samples
that transmit light.

Condensers

Episcopic double-beam Interferometry

Equipment TI/DI
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Applications
Semiconductor (wafer) Semiconductor (wafer) MEMS (optical switch) Micro Bump

Brightfield Darkfield Brightfield Brightfield

Compact Disc (CD) Image Sensors (CCD) PCB (ion migration) PCB (ion migration)

Simple polarizing Brightfield Brightfield Epi-fluorescence

PCB PCB Precision Mold LCD (color filter)

Brightfield Epi-fluorescence DIC Diascopic brightfield

LCD (conductive particle) Test reticle Spodumene Carbon Paper

DIC Diascopic brightfield DIC Brightfield

Nodular Graphite Cast Iron Tourmaline Tourmaline Tourmaline

DIC Brightfield DIC Double-beam interferometry

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Eyepiece Tubes Illuminators White LED Illuminator Polarizing/DIC accessories
Simple Polarizing Observation with First-Order Red UV Polarizing with Epi- DIC
Compensator Fluorescence

LV-UEPI
LV-TI3 Trinocular Eyepiece Tube LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular Eyepiece Tube LV-EPILED
Eyepieces
Model F.O.V. Remarks Double Port YM-PO
Polarizer
L-AN
Analyzer
LV-PO LV-FLAN FL LV-
P
Polarizer Analyzer
LV-UV PO UV Polarizer YM-PO L-AN L2-DIC
Polarizer Analyzer DIC Prism
L-DIHC DIC
Prism HC
CFI 10x 22
Plate
CFI 10xM 22 Photomask included
LV-UEPI2
CFI 10xCM: for C-TE binocular ergo tube 22 Crosshairs and micrometer included
CFI 12.5x 16
CFI 15x 14.5
Substages (LV150/LV150A)
CFI UW 10x 25 Y-IDP Double Port
CFI UW 10xM 25 Photomask included (Ratio 100:0/55:45)
Mirometer eyepiece 10xN 20 Stroke 10 mm Y-IDP Double Port 0/100
Main scale: 0.1 mm/increments
Sub scale: 0.01 mm/increments
LV-UEPI2A (Ratio 100:0/0:100)
LV-PAB PA Cube

LV-S6 6x6 Stage LV-S64 6x4 Stage LV-S32 3x2 Stage

Nosepieces
Substages (for LV150/LV150A)

C-N6 Nosepiece L-NBD5 Nosepiece L-NU5 Nosepiece

(Brightfield) (Bright/darkfield) (Universal)
LV-NU5A
LV-NU5AC Motorized LV-SUB Stage LV-SUB Stage 2
Motorized IN OUT

Nosepiece (Universal; with 0 100

Nosepiece 100 0

centering mechanism)
(Universal)
Holders
For LV-S6 6x6 Stage For LV-S32 3x2 Stage
Objective Lenses

L-S6WH Wafer L-S6PL ESD LV-S32PL ESD LV-S32SGH Slideglass

Holder Plate Plate Holder

CFI LU PLAN FLUOR EPI series CFI L PLAN EPI CR series

Arm Focusing Modules

CFI LU PLAN FLUOR BD series

Objective Adapters
LV-ARM Basic Arm LV-FM FM Module LV-FMA FM Module
(manual) (motorized)

LU Objective C-OA 15mm Adapter

Adapter M32-25

Bases
Diascopic Illumination Condensers

LV-EPI Epi Base LV-DIA Dia Base

LWD Slide C-C Abbe C-C Achro Darkfield

Achromat Achromat (Dry)

Modular Design
2-100x

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Digital Cameras for Microscopes

The Digital Sight series is a powerful imaging system for monitoring/capturing images taken under brightfield,
darkfield, DIC, epi-fluorescence, and other observation methods.

Standalone Type PC-Connection Type

This type comes with an LCD monitor, making it This type requires connection to PC and allows
convenient for on-screen monitoring without PC and observation on a PC monitor, image capture,
in applications that require long/multiple exposures. measurement and analysis when the special
application software ACT-2U is used.
Real-time imaging Camera—DS-2Mv-L1
• Live image display at 30fps max. Real-time imaging Camera—DS-2Mv-U1
• Image size: 1600 x 1200 pixels • Live image display at 12fps (800 x 600) max.
• 6.3” TFT monitor • Image size: 1600 x 1200 pixels
• Analog RGB output • PC connection via USB2.0
• CompactFlash card slot • Dedicated application software—ACT-2U
• USB mass-storage-class
compatible
• Direct print function (Pict
bridge compatible)
optional*1
• Ethernet (100BASE/TX) port*2

*1: A CP900DC dedicated printer

and C-mount adapter are
necessary. Provided with real 10
mode (10X printing). Dedicated camera control
*2: FTP Client/Server, HTTP Server Telnet Server functions provided. software ACT-2U

Camera Control Software for DS-L1/DS-U1

Scene mode—optimal imaging with a single mouse click
Optimal imaging parameters have been preset for each sample type, therefore anyone, regardless of experience, can easily perform
photography of the highest level.

Wafer/IC Chip Metal/Ceramics PCB

A host of measuring tools

Two-point distance Scale Point to line distance Intersection angle Circumference/diameter

Screen pattern XY measurement

Area (DS-U1 only) XY Scale
(crossline, circle) (DS-L1 only)

*Dedicated ACT-2U camera control software is necessary when using the DS-U1.

Camera Heads
The following four camera heads are available in addition to the DS-2Mv to suit your sample and application.

For brightfield, darkfield, DIC observations For fluorescence observations

(that require long exposure)

D
DS-2MBW DS-5M DS-2MBWc DS-5Mc
• Image size: 1600 x 1200 pixels • Image size: 2560 x 1920 pixels • Image size: 1600 x 1200 pixels • Image size: 2560 x 1920 pixels
• 15 fps (30 max.) • True-to-life recording of minute • Sensitivity approx. 5 times greater • Includes a Peltier device
• Superb movie images than predecessors • Brilliant images with minimum noise
• Sensitivity 5 times greater than before • Includes a Peltier device
• Brilliant images with minimum noise
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 Ultrahigh-definition Digital Camera

The DXM1200F produces true-to-life, extremely high-quality images with up to approximately 12 million output pixels. It meets
the demanding requirements of professional users and is excellent for image analysis in the advanced R&D fields.

• Approx. 12 million output pixels comparable to high-

end film cameras, thanks to Nikon’s exclusive micro-
step high-density imaging technology
• Live image display at a frame rate of 12 fps max.
• The wide exposure latitude produces true-to-life
images regardless of brightness level.

Camera Control Software

ACT-1
Option: Camera Control Software
Minimizes fatigue during large-volume and
extended time shooting.
All essential sections, including
live image preview, 
ACT-2U
captured image window,  thumbnail, and  image The optional ACT-2U software offers the following
capture parameter setting panel, are simultaneously arrays of convenient measurement tools.
displayed on a single screen, enabling users to easily
understand image capture procedures. The size of the
parameter setting panel has been reduced to leave more
space for image display. Two-point distance Circumference/diameter


Scale Area

Point to line distance XY Scale

Intersection angle Screen pattern (crossline, circle)

 

Digital Camera 21
Dimensional Diagrams
Unit: mm

LV150A/LV150

96

IN OUT

0 100

100 0

508.5
387.2

36
326

134.5
193
78 341
250
457
90 267

LV100D
96
495
391

25.5
326

JA
P
A
N

140.5
193

92

341 250
484

76 151

LV100DA
96
495
391
326

140.5
193
92

341 250
484

115 73.5

22
LV-IMA IM Module A (motorized) LV-IM IM Module (manual)
95
95
55
55

65.5
0
90

65.5
10

Vertical stroke: up 29, down 1

80
20
Vertical stroke: up 19, down 1

138.8
Eyepiece tube port

70
30
2 Eyepiece tube port

138.8
60
40

49(48∼78) 25
50

49(48∼68) 25

87
87
Nosepiece port
Nosepiece port

170 47 □
A
□
A
170 47
2-M4 深8
80±0.1
2-M4 depth 8
80±0.1

120±0.1
42
120±0.1

42
80±0.1

80±0.1
4-M6 depth 10

60

60
4-M6 depth 10
95±0.1
9

114
95±0.1 104 120.7

42
114

42
2-φ
9d
epth
3.4 2-φ
9d
epth
3.4
depth 3.4
80±0.1

depth 3.4
18 62±0.1
8+0.015

80±0.1
10
0

18 62±0.1

8 +0.015
(2-
R4 φ 10
) 8H

0
4-M6 7 + (2-
0 0.01 R4
5
de ) φ
Screw depth: less than 8H
pt 7
9mm from
A surface h 4-M6 +
0 0.0
3. 15
4 de
pt
Screw depth: less than h
3.
9mm from
A surface 4

4-M4 depth 8
LV-FMA FM Module A LV-FM FM Module
4-M4 depth 8

(motorized) (manual)

80±
80±

114
114

80±0.1 126.5±0.1

80±0.1 126.5±0.1

308 308
Eyepiece
48 120.7 104 48
Eyepiece tube port tube port
25

31 28
25

31 28

Nosepiece port Nosepiece

port
Vertical stroke:
225(224∼244)

225(224∼254)

up 19 down 1 Vertical stroke:

up 18.5 down 1
163.5

163.5
Fixed plate thickness

113

113
Fixed plate thickness
55 18 26 55
18 26

-0.001
φ8+0.001 φ8 -0.041
0.041
□
A □
A
114 95 114 95
260 260

Screw depth: less than

Screw depth: less than

A surface
A surface
φ8

φ
H7

4-M6

62±0.1 18
8H
+0

4-M6

9mm from

9mm from

0
.01

70
+0
5

.01
5
dep

de

62±0.1 18
pth
th 3

3.4
.4

(2-R4) (2-R4)
depth 3.4

10
depth 3.4

10
80±0.1
80±0.1

8+0.015
8 +0.015

0
0

2-φ 2-
φ
9d 9
ep de
th pth
3.4 3.
4

LV-UEPI Universal Epi-Illuminator LV-UEPI2 Universal Epi-Illuminator 2

510
336 370 25.5
295 110
79.5

95

45°
81.3
95
130

Cable length 220mm

φ4

40 32 (cord bush exit to

0

113.3 400 connector exit)

13 Cable length 220mm
(cord bush exit to
60 276 connector exit)
105
65
5
105

16
61

25

φ21
φ51

23
 LV-UEPI2A Motorized Universal Epi-Illuminator 2 LV-EPIELD White LED Illuminator
266.7
510 207 25 6.3
370 25.5 58
110

79.5

95

86
94
45°
68

φ8.85
54
23 32
100 400Cable length 220mm
(cord bush exit to connector exit)

φ86
65.5
105
65
5

50

22.5
16

φ21

φ51

5
φ51.2

LV-TI3 Trinocular LV-TT2 Tilting LV-CR Column Riser 35

Tube ESD Trinocular Tube
155
118

100
153
φ10

114
192.7 65.5

φ60 264.6 66 31
59

137 φ50
.3 φ52
138
E.P. .3
E.P.
20°

118

104
20°

98.5
103
96.8

92.5

73.7
82

75
54.5

IN OUT

35
0 100

100 0
5

φ51 φ51
60 67 202.5

LV-S6 6x6 Stage LV-S64 6x4 Stage LV-S32 3x2 Stage

205 129 299 140.5
227

181
JAPAN
205.5

205.5
186
174

174

φ34
188

188
111

φ34

134

134
84

φ34
JAPAN

317 40 31
217 25.5 25.5
357
299
317
25.5
25.5
31

140.5
129

140.5
45.5

45.5

45.5

φ34 φ34 φ34

109 109 109

LV-SUB Stage LV-SUB Stage 2 LV-S32PL LV-S32SGH Slide

ESD Plate Glass Holder
94
50

122 122
100
70

74

50
74

88

88

54 30
8-M4

26.5
4-M4

106 66
120 96

76.5
4
4

4.7
13

5
30.5

26.5
(39)
35

24
LV-NU5AC Nosepiece LV-NU5A Nosepiece

15°Cable length 15° Cable length:

160mm 160mm from connection point

70
70

(89)
(89)
149 149

φ
φ

(182
(182
55.7 93.7 55.7 93.7

54
54

)
)

69
69

48
48

15
15
62 62

34

88
34

88
22 45° 22 45°
1 1
φ43.5 φ43.5
7 7
φ12 φ12

LV-NCNT Nosepiece Controller LV-ARM Basic Arm

Main arm 308

3 25
reference plane Eyepiece 260
tube port 48 118 3-φ7
Nosepiece port 132
Counter boring
0.5 0.5 90 φ13 depth 9
(6 positions)
110

25
50 +0.2
+0.1

45
φ72

114
60°

60
80
90
R170

6 +0.012
30 1-φ6H7 +0.012
10°

0
48

0
Tooling hole 25
28

111

28
3

0.5
LV-DIA Dia Base 250
114 LV-EPI Epi Base
250
100 58 114

5
R12 R12
5
95

95
φ60

φ60
φ62

φ62

245
245

250 250
26
26
171.5
167.5

167
101

101
80

78

77
77

71
71

116 116
115 73.5 115 73.5
79 55 79 55
341 341
367

LV-ECON E Controller
165
95
109
14

210

DIA EPI
C-HGFIE LV-AF TE2-PS100W TE2-PS100W

UEPI2A LV-FMA LV-DICA

USB

100-240V∼ １．２Ａ ５０／６０Ｈｚ NOSEPIECE
55.8

25
 Polarizers/Analyzers/
Plate
YM-PO Polarizer LV-PO Polarizer LV-UVPO Polarizer
L-AN Analyzer
85.4 85.4 85.4
79 90
79 79

30
30

30

30

6.5
7.5
6.5

7.5
LV-FLAN FL Analyzer LV-
P
Plate
113.5 47

30 ction
±'
45°
dire
30

late
λp

10
90
6.5

Objective Lenses

CFI LU PLAN FLUOR

CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 5X CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 10X CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 20X CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 50X CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 100X
φ30 φ30
φ29 φ29 φ29 φ23.8 φ23.8
M25x0.75 M25x0.75
φ23.8 M25x0.75 φ23.8 M25x0.75 φ23.8 M25x0.75
5

JAPAN
JAPAN
L.U JAPAN JAPAN
L.U JAPAN
36.5

45° 5X /
W.D.=23.5

47.5
15A
42.5

L.U L.U
30° 10X / 30 A L.U 47.5
W.D.=17.5

WD 23.5
59

59
55.5

60

60
WD 17.5
20X / 50X / 80 A 100X / 90 A
45 A 45°
60

60

60

WD 4.5
WD 1.0 45° WD 1.0

50°

W.D.=1
W.D.=1
W.D.=4.5

4.5

4.5
40°

30°
2.3

3.5
φ8.5 φ8.8
φ20 φ17.5 φ9
φ17.5 φ18
φ21.8 φ21.8
φ24 φ24

CFI LU PLAN FLUOR BD

CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 5X CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 10X CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 20X CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 50X CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 100X
40.4
(Over head screw) 40.4
φ36 φ36 φ36 (Over head screw)
φ34 φ34 φ34 φ40
φ40
φ35
φ30.8 M32x0.75 φ30.8 M32x0.75 φ30.8 M32x0.75 φ35
φ30.8 M32x0.75 M32x0.75
φ30.8
5

5
0.2

0.2

0.2

0.5

JAPAN JAPAN
0.5

L.U L.U JAPAN JAPAN

35

JAPAN
42

5X / 15A 10X / 30 A L.U L.U

45

L.U
51
W.D.=18

55.5

WD 18 WD 15 20X / 45 A 50X / 100X /

54

90 A
W.D.=15

54
60

60

60

80 A
59
60
59

60

WD 4.5 WD 1.0
°
6.7

WD 1.0
45

°
3.95

° °
35
45

35
3

φ27.6
W.D.=4.5

φ25 φ26.2
W.D.=1

(φ28.4)
W.D.=1

φ35.5 (φ28.4)
φ33.5
φ37 φ37

CFI L PLAN EPI CR

CFI L PLAN EPI 20XCR CFI L PLAN EPI 50XCR CFI L PLAN EPI 100XCRA CFI L PLAN EPI 100XCRB
φ33.5 φ35.5
φ35 φ35.5
φ32 φ34 φ34
φ33.5
φ29 φ29.5 φ29.5
φ29.5 φ27 M25x0.75 M25x0.75-6g φ28.5 M25x0.75
(0.5)

(0.5)

(0.7)

φ28.5
φ27.5
(0.7)

φ23.8 φ23.8
5

5
5 11.7 10.8

°
13 14.5

13 14.3

11
6°

°)
)
14.3
6°
)

(7
(1
(1

58.2
49.1

13
56.1

58.7
60.2

60.2

60.1

60.3
3 6.5 15.5

L 20X /0.45 L 50X / 0.70 L 100X / 0.35 L 100X / 0.35

°

°
21.1

°
22
45

JAPAN JAPAN
25°6.5 45

0.9(CG)
22

JAPAN
0.6(CG)

0.3(CG)

26°6.5 45

JAPAN
°）

0.6(CG)
(45

30°

6.2

1.8 6.4
3.1

φ13
W.D.=3.5

φ11.5
W.D.=1.1

25

φ14.5
W.D.=10.5

φ20
W.D.=1.2

φ18.8 φ19.8 φ19.8

φ31.5 φ23.3 φ24.8 φ24.8
φ26 φ27 φ27
φ31.5 φ32.5 φ32.5

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Main Specifications

LV150/150A
Main body Baseless type (column riser insertable between arm and stand); Max. sample height 47mm (when configured with 3x2 stage/6x4
stage), 82mm with column riser, 116.5mm with Suruga Seiki B23-60CR; 12V-50W brightness control transformer built in
Focusing mechanism Coaxial coarse/fine focus knob, left: coarse/fine, right: fine; Stroke 40mm, coarse 14.0mm/rotation (torque adjustable, with
refocusing mechanism), fine focusing 0.1mm/rotation (1µm/increments)
Nosepiece C-N6 Nosepiece (brightfield, sextuple), L-NBD5 Nosepiece (bright/darkfield quintuple, with flare prevention), L-NU5 Nosepiece
(universal quintuple, with flare prevention), LV-NU5A Nosepiece (for LV150A, high-durability motorized universal quintuple, with
flare prevention)
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; Field (centerable) and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover;
LV-U EPI ø25mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4) insertable; Polarizer/analyzer insertable
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; 120W high-intensity mercury-fiber illuminator (with brightness control,
LV-U EPI2 no centering necessary) mountable; Centerable field and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover; ø25mm filter
(NCB11, ND16, ND4) insertable; Polarizer/analyzer/
plate insertable, excitation balancer insertable
Eyepiece tube LV-TI3 Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TF Trinocular (inverted
image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TT Trinocular (inverted image, F.O.V. 22/25)
Stage LV-S32 3x2 Stage (stroke: 75x50 mm including glass plate)
LV-S64 6x4 Stage (stroke: 150x100 mm including glass plate)
LV-S6 6x6 Stage (stroke: 150x150 mm; only for episcopic illumination)
Eyepiece CFI eyepiece series
Objective lens CFI60 series
Electrostatic decay time 1000-10V, within 0.2 sec.
Power consumption 1.2A/75W
Weight (main body) LV150: approx. 8.6kg; LV150A: approx. 8.7kg

LV100D
Main body Baseless type (column riser insertable between arm and stand); Max. sample height 29mm (with LV-S32 3x2 Stage or LV-S64 6x4
Stage), 64mm with column riser; 12V-50W brightness control transformer built in
Focusing mechanism Coaxial coarse/fine focus knob, left: coarse/fine, right: fine; Stroke 30mm, coarse 14.0mm/rotation (torque adjustable, with
refocusing mechanism), fine focusing 0.1mm/rotation (1µm/increments)
Nosepiece C-N6 Nosepiece (brightfield, sextuple), L-NBD5 Nosepiece (bright/darkfield quintuple, with flare prevention), L-NU5 Nosepiece
(universal quintuple, with flare prevention)
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; Field (centerable) and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover;
LV-U EPI ø25mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4) insertable; Polarizer/analyzer insertable
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; High-intensity mercury-fiber illuminator (with brightness control, no centering necessary);
LV-U EPI2 Centerable field and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover; ø25mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4) insertable;
Polarizer/analyzer/
plate insertable, excitation balancer insertable
Diascopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; Field (centerable) and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover; Filters
(ND8, NCB11) insertable
Condenser LWD Achromat, Sliding Achromat 2-100x, C-C Abbe, C-C Achromat, Darkfield (dry)
Eyepiece tube LV-TI3 Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TF Trinocular (inverted
image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TT Trinocular (inverted image, F.O.V. 22/25)
Stage LV-S32 3x2 Stage (stroke: 75x50 mm including glass plate)
LV-S64 6x4 Stage (stroke: 150x100 mm including glass plate)
Eyepiece CFI eyepiece series
Objective lens CFI60 series
Electrostatic decay time 1000-10V, within 0.2 sec.
Power consumption 1.2A/75W
Weight (main body) Approx. 9.4kg

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Main Specifications
100DA
Main body Baseless type (column riser insertable between arm and stand); Max. sample height 29mm (with LV-S32 3x2 Stage or LV-S64 6x4
Stage), 64mm with column riser; 12V-50W brightness control transformer built in
Focusing mechanism Coaxial coarse/fine focus knob, left: coarse/fine, right: fine; Stroke 30mm, coarse 14.0mm/rotation (torque adjustable, with
refocusing mechanism), fine focusing 0.1mm/rotation (1µm/increments)
Interface Motorized nosepiece: LV-NU5A Nosepiece, LV-NU5AC Nosepiece (with centering mechanism)
Episcopic illuminator: LV-UEPI2A, High-intensity mercury fiber illuminator (PC-control only)
Nosepiece LV-NU5A Nosepiece (high-durability motorized universal quintuple, with flare prevention mechanism)
LV-NU5AC Nosepiece (high-durability motorized universal quintuple, with flare prevention and centering mechanisms)
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; High-intensity mercury-fiber illuminator (with brightness control, PC control);
LV-UEPI2A Motorized operation/control of illumination changeover turret; Motorized aperture diaphragm (centerable, automatically
optimized for the selected objective)/field diaphragm (centerable) synchronized with B/D changeover; ø25mm filter (NCB11,
ND16, ND4) insertable; Polarizer/analyzer/
plate insertable, excitation balancer insertable
Diascopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; Centerable field and aperture diaphragms; Built-in filters (ND8, NCB11)
Condenser LWD Achromat, Sliding Achromat 2-100x, C-C Abbe, C-C Achromat, Darkfield (dry)
Eyepiece tube LV-TI3 Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TF Trinocular (inverted
image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TT Trinocular (inverted image, F.O.V. 22/25)
Stage LV-S32 3x2 Stage (stroke: 75x50 mm including glass plate)
LV-S64 6x4 Stage (stroke: 150x100 mm including glass plate)
Eyepiece CFI eyepiece series
Objective lens CFI60 series
Electrostatic decay time 1000-10V, within 0.2 sec.
Power consumption 1.2A/90W
Weight (main body) Approx. 9.9kg

LV-IMA (motorized)/LV-IM (manual)/ LV-FMA (motorized)/LV-FM (manual)

Main body LV-IMA IM Module/LV-FMA FM Module A (motorized)
Motorized nosepiece up/down section: stroke 20mm, resolving power 0.025µm, max. speed 2.5mm/sec. (resolving power 0.05µm)
LV-IM IM Module/IV-FM FM Module (manual)
Coarse/fine focus knob: stroke 30mm, coarse 5.2mm/rotation, fine 0.1mm/rotation (in 1µm increments)
Nosepiece C-N6 Nosepiece (brightfield, sextuple), L-NBD5 Nosepiece (bright/darkfield quintuple, with flare prevention), L-NU5 Nosepiece
(universal quintuple, with flare prevention), LV-NU5A Nosepiece (high-durability motorized universal quintuple, with flare
prevention), LV-NU5AC Nosepiece (high-durability motorized universal quintuple, with flare prevention and centering mechanism)
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; Field (centerable) and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover;
LV-UEPI ø25mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4) insertable; Polarizer/analyzer insertable
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; High-intensity mercury-fiber illuminator (with brightness control, manual control/PC
LV-UEPI2 control); Centerable field and aperture diaphragms synchronized with B/D changeover; ø25mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4)
insertable; 2 epi-filter cubes insertable; Polarizer/analyzer/
plate insertable, excitation balancer insertable
Episcopic illuminator 12V-50W high-intensity halogen lamp; High-intensity mercury-fiber illuminator (with brightness control, PC control);
LV-U EPI2A Motorized operation/control of illumination changeover turret; Motorized aperture diaphragm (centerable, automatically
optimized for the selected objective)/field diaphragm (centerable) synchronized with B/D changeover; ø25mm filter (NCB11,
ND16, ND4) insertable; 2 epi-filter cubes insertable; Polarizer/analyzer/
plate insertable, excitation balancer insertable
Eyepiece tube LV-TI3 Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), LV-TT2 Tilting Trinocular (erect image, F.O.V. 22/25), Y-TF Trinocular (inverted
image, F.O.V 22/25), Y-TT Trinocular (inverted image, F.O.V 22/25), TV tube lens unit 0.5x, 1x
Eyepiece CFI eyepiece series
Objective lens CFI60 series
Electrostatic decay time 1000-10V, within 0.2 sec.
Weight (main body) LV-IMA: approx. 3.7kg, LV-IM: approx. 3.5kg, LV-FMA: approx. 6.0kg, LV-FM: approx. 5.8kg,

LV-ECON Controller
Interface Motorized nosepiece: LV-NU5A, LV-NU5AC (with centering mechanism)
Episcopic illuminator: LV-UEPI2A, LV-EPILED, high-intensity mercury fiber light source (PC-control type only)
Motorized focusing module: LV-IMA, LV-FMA
Halogen lamphouse (powered by TE2-PS 100W power source): LV-LH50PC
PC (USB1.1) *Software Development Kit (SDK) is available.

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System Diagram
LV150/LV150A

Camera Mount DXM1200F

Eyepieces Filar Micrometer
10xN
Photomicrographic DS-5M DS-2M L-W C-CT
System FX-III Series ENG-mount CCTV Camera C-mount CCTV Camera CFI CFI CFI CFI CFI Centering CFI UW CFI UW
10x 10x 10x M
ESD 10x 10xM 10xCM 12.5x 15x Telescope
C-mount C-mount
ENG-mount ENG-mount Zooming CCTV Adapters
CCTV Adapter Zooming Adapter 0.35x
ENG-mount Adapter 0.45x C-mount Direct Adapter
CCTV Adapters C-mount 0.6x CCTV Adapter C-mount
Projection 0.45x CCTV Adapter 0.7x Adapter A
Lenses 0.6x 0.7x F F.N.ø22 E F.N.ø25
PLI 2x Relay
PLI 2.5x Lens 1x Relay
PLI 4x Zooming Lens
PLI 5x Lens 1x C-mount
CCTV C-mount
Adapter CCTV
VM2.5x Adapter
V-T Photo VM4x Filter Blocks and Sliders
Adapter

C-FL Fluorescence L-AN YM-PO D-FB Excitation

Filter Block Analyzer Polarizer Light Balancer
O JAPAN

P Q R D-FB

JAPAN

NCB Slider
NCB11

C-mount LV-PAB P' Q'

Adapter Cube LV-FLAN FL Analyzer LV-PO S ND Slider
LV-TV TV Tube 0.55x Polarizer ND16 ND4

T
LV-
P
Plate LV-UVPO Polarizer

Intermediate Modules
Eyepiece Tubes

E LV-TT2 Tilting C-ER Eyelevel Riser

Trinocular Tube
F
0.5x 2nd E Episcopic Illuminators
Objective F
LV-TI3 Trinocular Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 55:45)
Tube ESD
LV-UEPI Universal
P Epi-Illuminator
Other Eclipse series eyepiece
tubes can be used.
Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 0:100) I

LV-UEPI2
Q S
Universal R
Epi-Illuminator 2 P'
I
O
LV-CR Column Riser 35 I’

T Q' S
B A
LV-SUB Substage LV-EPILED White LED Illuminator

Surugaseiki
B23-60CR LV-SUB
Substage 2
LED Controller

Lamphouses
LV-HL50W 12V-50W-LL
Halogen Lamp
LV-LH50PC
Precentered Lamphouse
Stages

L-S6WH Wafer L-S6PL LV-S32SGH LV-S32PL

Holder ESD Plate Slidegalss Holder ESD Plate 12V-100W
I
Lamp
I’ D-LH 12V-100W Precentered
Lamphouse (Requires
TE2 External Power Supply)
POWER

LV-S6 LV-S64 LV-S32

MIN. MAX.

6x6 Stage 6x4 Stage 3x2 Stage TE2-PS100W Power Supply

(YM-EPI3 3-pin extension
cord is required)

B
I’
LV-HGFA Fiber
Fiber Adapter
L2-DIC DIC Prism
Nosepieces A
W

W W W Adapter
L-DIHC High
Contrast DIC Prism LV-NU5AC LV-NU5A L-NU5 U5 L-NBD5 DB5 P-N P-N5 High-intensity Mercury Fiber
U5AC C-N C-N6
Motorized Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Light Source
Nosepiece Nosepiece X-CITE120 (with LV-150)
(with LV150A) X-CITE120PC (with LV-150A)
LU Nosepiece
Adapter
M32-25

LU Plan Fluor LU Plan Fluor C-OA 15MM TI Objective Adapter

BD Objective EPI Objective Adapter
LV-NCNT LV-NCNT DI Objective
Nosepiece Nosepiece
Controller* Controller Cable
10m
*Not necessary on the LV150A as the operation unit has been built into the main body.

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System Diagram
LV100D

Camera Mount DXM1200F

Eyepieces Filar Micrometer
10xN
Photomicrographic DS-5M DS-2M L-W C-CT
System FX-III Series ENG-mount CCTV Camera C-mount CCTV Camera CFI CFI CFI CFI CFI Centering CFI UW CFI UW
10x 10x 10x M
ESD 10x 10xM 10xCM 12.5x 15x Telescope
C-mount C-mount
ENG-mount ENG-mount Zooming CCTV Adapters
CCTV Adapter Zooming Adapter 0.35x
ENG-mount Adapter 0.45x C-mount Direct Adapter
CCTV Adapters C-mount 0.6x CCTV Adapter C-mount
Projection 0.45x CCTV Adapter 0.7x Adapter A
Lenses 0.6x 0.7x F F.N.ø22 E F.N.ø25
PLI 2x Relay
PLI 2.5x Lens 1x Relay
PLI 4x Zooming Lens
PLI 5x Lens 1x C-mount
CCTV C-mount
Adapter CCTV
VM2.5x Adapter
V-T Photo VM4x Filter Blocks and Sliders
Adapter

C-FL Fluorescence L-AN YM-PO D-FB Excitation

Filter Block Analyzer Polarizer Light Balancer
O JAPAN

P Q R D-FB

JAPAN

NCB Slider
NCB11

C-mount LV-PAB P' Q'

Adapter Cube LV-FLAN FL Analyzer LV-PO S ND Slider
LV-TV TV Tube 0.55x Polarizer ND16 ND4

T
LV-
P
Plate LV-UVPO Polarizer

Intermediate Modules
Eyepiece Tubes

E LV-TT2 Tilting C-ER Eyelevel Riser

Trinocular Tube
F Episcopic Illuminators
0.5x 2nd E
Objective F
LV-TI3 Trinocular Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 55:45)
Tube ESD
LV-UEPI Universal
P Epi-Illuminator
Other Eclipse series eyepiece
tubes can be used.
Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 0:100) I

LV-UEPI2 Q S
Universal
Epi-Illuminator 2 P' R
I
O
LV-CR Column Riser 35 I’

C-SP Simple T Q' S

Polarizing A
Polarizer
B LV-EPILED White LED Illuminator
C

I LED Controller

Condensers
D-C C-C LWD Slide Achromat
DF (dry) Abbe Achromat Achromat 2-100x

Stages LV-S32SGH LV-S32PL

Slidegalss Holder ESD Plate
C

Lamphouses
LV-HL50W 12V-50W-LL
Halogen Lamp
LV-S64 LV-S32 LV-LH50PC
6x4 Stage 3x2 Stage Precentered Lamphouse

B
I 12V-100W
Lamp
I’ D-LH 12V-100W Precentered
L2-DIC DIC Prism Lamphouse (Requires
Nosepieces A TE2 External Power Supply)
TE2-PS100W Power
POWER

Supply (YM-EPI3
MIN. MAX.

3-pin extension
cord is required)
I’
Adapter
L-DIHC High Fiber
L-NU5 U5 C-N C-N6 P-N P-N5 LV-HGFA
Contrast DIC Prism L-NBD5 DB5 Fiber Adapter
Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece

External Light Source

LU Nosepiece
Adapter
M32-25

LU Plan Fluor LU Plan Fluor C-OA 15MM High-intensity Mercury Fiber

BD Objective EPI Objective Adapter Light Source
TI Objective Adapter
X-CITE120
DI Objective

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LV100DA/LV-FMA/LV-FM/LV-IMA/LV-IM
Camera Mount DXM1200F
Eyepieces Filar Micrometer
10xN
Photomicrographic DS-5M DS-2M L-W C-CT
System FX-III Series ENG-mount CCTV Camera C-mount CCTV Camera CFI CFI CFI CFI CFI Centering CFI UW CFI UW
10x 10x 10x M
ESD 10x 10xM 10xCM 12.5x 15x Telescope
C-mount C-mount
ENG-mount ENG-mount Zooming CCTV Adapters
CCTV Adapter Zooming Adapter 0.35x
ENG-mount Adapter 0.45x C-mount Direct Adapter
CCTV Adapters C-mount 0.6x CCTV Adapter C-mount
Projection 0.45x CCTV Adapter 0.7x Adapter A
Lenses 0.6x 0.7x F F.N.ø22 E F.N.ø25
PLI 2x Relay
PLI 2.5x Lens 1x Relay
PLI 4x Zooming Lens
PLI 5x Lens 1x C-mount Filter Blocks and Sliders
CCTV C-mount
Adapter CCTV
VM2.5x Adapter
V-T Photo VM4x
C-FL Fluorescence L-AN YM-PO D-FB Excitation
Adapter Filter Block Analyzer Polarizer Light Balancer
O JAPAN

P Q R D-FB

JAPAN

NCB Slider
NCB11

LV-PAB P' Q'

C-mount Cube LV-FLAN FL Analyzer LV-PO S ND Slider
LV-TV TV Tube Adapter Polarizer ND16 ND4

0.55x
T
LV-
P
Plate LV-UVPO Polarizer

Intermediate Modules
Eyepiece Tubes
LV-TT2 Tilting C-ER Eyelevel Riser
E Trinocular Tube
F
0.5x 2nd E Episcopic Illuminators
Objective F
LV-TI3 Trinocular Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 55:45)
Tube ESD
LV-UEPI Universal
P Epi-Illuminator
Other Eclipse series eyepiece
tubes can be used.
Y-IDP Double Port (100:0 / 0:100) I

LV-UEPI2 Q S
Universal
Epi-Illuminator 2 P' R
K I
O
I’
Condensers
K LV-ARM Basic Arm T Q' S
D-C C-C LWD Slide Achromat LV-UEPI2A
DF (dry) Abbe Achromat Achromat 2-100x Motorized Universal
Epi-illuminator 2 P'
R
A I
O
I’
BF DF FL1 FL2

FL1 FL2

C T Q' S
LV-EPILED White LED Illuminator
C-SP
Simple Polarizing
Polarizer LV-CR K LV-FM LV-FMA
Column Riser 35 FM Module K FM Module A
K
LED Controller
D A A LV-IM LV-IMA
IM Module IM Module A
A B
B B K K
LV-SUB Substage
C C
D Surugaseiki D A A
B23-60CR LV-SUB
I Substage 2 I
LV-EPI Epi Base LV-DIA Dia Base

LV-HL50W 12V-50W-LL
Lamphouses Halogen Lamp
LV-LH50PC
Precentered Lamphouse
L-S6WH Wafer L-S6PL LV-S32SGH LV-S32PL
Stages Holder ESD Plate Slidegalss Holder ESD Plate

12V-100W
I Lamp
I’ D-LH 12V-100W Precentered
Lamphouse (Requires
LV-S6 LV-S64 LV-S32 TE2 External Power Supply)
6x6 Stage 6x4 Stage 3x2 Stage POWER
TE2-PS100W Power
Supply (YM-EPI3
3-pin extension
MIN. MAX.

cord is required)
I’
B Fiber
LV-HGFA
Fiber Adapter
L2-DIC DIC Prism
Nosepieces A
W

W W W Adapter
L-DIHC High
Contrast DIC Prism LV-NU5AC LV-NU5A L-NU5 U5 L-NBD5 DB5 C-N C-N6 P-N P-N5 High-intensity Mercury Fiber
U5AC Motorized Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Nosepiece Light Source
Nosepiece Nosepiece X-CITE120PC (with LV100DA)

LU Nosepiece
Adapter
M32-25
C-OA 15MM
LU Plan Fluor LU Plan Fluor Adapter
BD Objective EPI Objective
E Controller
LV-NCNT LV-NCNT DI Objective TI Objective Adapter
(See page 28 for interface)
Nosepiece Nosepiece
Controller* Controller Cable
10m
*Not necessary on the LV150A as the operation unit has been built into the main body.

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Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation
on the part of the manufacturer. December 2005. ©2005 NIKON CORPORATION
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