For Sale OLYMPUS BX60 Microscope

For Sale Olympus BX60 Upright Brightfield Darkfield Microscope Pred Olympus Pred/BX53

Pre-owned microscope (this microscope can be fully customized)

• Fully Functional
• Serviced & in Stock
• Good cosmetic condition
• Continental US Warranty 120 Days & 60 Days International.
• An extended warranty option and training package are available.
• Renewable single or multi-year warranty agreements are available.

The Predecessor to Olympus BX53 Upright Brightfield Darkfield Microscope

This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:
Standard Olympus BX60 Microscope Configuration:

Microscopy Techniques:
Brightfield and Darkfield Microscopy

Microscope Base:
• Olympus BX60 upright Base
• with a Mechanical Z-Axis
Microscope Head:
• Trinocular with camera port
• Two Eyepieces
Fluorescence Light Path:
• Olympus BF/DF lightpath
Reflective Illumination:
• Olympus 100 Watt halogen light source
• Olympus 100 Watt halogen power supply
Brightfield Light Path:
• Built into microscope base
Brightfield Illumination:
• Olympus 100 Watt halogen light source
Objective Turret:
• Mechanical 5-position objectives turret
Objectives:
• MplanFL BD 5x objective
• MplanFL BD 10x objective
• MplanFL BD 20x objective
Condenser:
• Mechanical condenser
Stage:
• Mechanical XY Stage
Camera ports:
• 100% Eyepiece, 0% Camera
• 50% Eyepiece, 50% Camera
• 0% Eyepiece, 100% Camera
Camera adapter:
• 1x C-mount adapter
Camera:
• CMOS USB 3.0 10MP Camera
Computer & Software:
• Dell laptop computer with Windows 10
• Micromanager w/ImageJ analysis software
• Camera software
Accessories:
• Necessary power and communication cables

This microscope's imaging capabilities:
Imaging software highlights:
• Ability to take still images and live videos of your samples
• Display, annotate, edit, calibrate, measure, analyze, process, print, and save raster
• Variable linear measurements such as line segment, radius values, and others

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:
Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:
• Microscope can be configured for magnification between 40x and 1000x (with 10x Eyepieces)
• We can add standard higher magnification Olympus microscope objectives
• We can add high-end Olympus objectives

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

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

Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades
• High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
• LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
• Polarization, or the DIC configurations
• Higher Magnification Objectives
• Higher performance Fluor or APO objectives
• Motorized XY Stage (stage, controller, joystick)

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

Olympus BX60 Brightfield/Darkfield Microscope Overview
(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)

The Olympus BX60 microscope setup offers a versatile platform for both brightfield and darkfield reflective observations. In brightfield microscopy, light passes directly through the specimen, providing detailed, high-contrast images of samples with varying transparency levels. Darkfield microscopy, on the other hand, utilizes oblique illumination, resulting in enhanced contrast by selectively illuminating objects against a dark background. The BX60's adaptable design allows for seamless switching between these techniques, enabling researchers to explore a wide range of reflective samples with precision and clarity, making it an indispensable tool in material science, metallurgy, and other fields where surface features are of importance.

The microscope is suitable for the following applications as configured:
• Material science research: Suitable for examining material properties and structures.
• Biological research: Essential for cellular structure, function, and behavior studies.
• Pharmacological studies: Facilitates the investigation of drug effects on cells and tissues.
• Biotechnology applications: Enables genetic engineering and molecular biology research.
• Educational purposes: Serves as a teaching tool in universities and research institutes.

Other potential applications:
• High-resolution imaging: Provides clear, detailed images for in-depth analysis of samples.
• DIC: Enhances visibility of transparent specimens without staining.

Why should you buy from us?

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

Our Guarantee
• The microscope will be complete and working!
• Continental US Warranty 120 Days & 60 Days International.
• An extended warranty may be available.
• You get after-sales technical support.
• Smooth process from the initial quote to order fulfillment.
• Customer references are available.

*SM* Small Crate
200#

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Return Policy

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