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Linkam - Imaging Station for High-Resolution Sample Imaging
The Imaging Station by Linkam is crafted to provide high-resolution sample imaging while integrating seamlessly with Linkam's advanced temperature and environmental control systems. Unlike conventional microscopes, which are limited by their standard frame designs, this station has been reconfigured by removing non-essential elements from a research-grade microscope. The optics have been pivoted to grant easier sample access, with the camera mounted directly above the objective lens to ensure light passes efficiently without loss. A custom LED array offers uniform illumination for transmitted light, while the optional RLS20 provides enhanced lighting for reflected light applications. Connectivity and control are managed through a USB port, with light intensity adjustable via a side-mounted button or through LINK or NEXUS software. Standard microscope objectives ensure superb image quality optimized for temperature-controlled applications, making the Imaging Station an essential tool for researchers requiring precision and adaptability.
High resolution sample imaging with Linkam temperature and environmental control systems
Microscopes are optimised to get the best possible image for a number of different techniques (such as phase contrast, DIC and polarized). However, the confines of the standard microscope frame mean that it is not always easy to get samples under the objective lens and into the stage.
We have designed the Imaging Station specifically to be used with Linkam’s temperature controlled stages. We have stripped down a research grade microscope to the bare essentials and pivoted the optics to give greater access to the sample.
The camera mounts directly above the objective lens and hence no light is lost passing through secondary lenses and reflectors.
There are no unnecessary slots for adapters and filters; there is a polariser and analyser and a slot in the long working distance condenser for a phase ring.
Transmitted light is provided by a specially designed LED array to give uniform constant illumination. For reflected light applications the optional RLS20 features 20 LED lights and is connected through a USB port. Light intensity can be controlled by a button on the side of the unit, or by using LINK or NEXUS software (Imaging Capture Module required).
Standard microscope objectives are used so image quality is not only comparable to a research grade microscope, but improved, due to our configuration specific to temperature stage applications.
By using the Imaging Station you can leave the XY table on your research microscope and have a dedicated temperature control setup.
- LED transmitted illumination with variable intensity control
- Optional LED reflected light adapter (RLS20) with full intensity control with LINK software
- 10X brightfield objective lens with 10.6mm working distance 0.25NA
- Optimised strain free condenser with 0.5NA and built in diaphragm – ideal for polarised and phase imaging
- Polariser and Analyser
- Spare objective loading adaptor
- Optional objective adapters available for M25, M32, RMS threads
- Tiltable optics for easy sample loading and unloading
- C-mount optimised for Linkam approved cameras
- Optional phase contrast kit