Olympus BX46F Upright Fluorescence Microscope (New Filters) in Walpole, MA, USA

- Includes new fluorescence filters
- Technical sales consultation available
- Continental USA 120 DAYS WARRANTY & 60 DAYS INTERNATIONAL
- Includes remote microscope training session and software overview
- More info about our Microscopy Capabilities or view the Microscope Buying Guide
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This is what you will receive before customizing this microscope:

Standard Olympus BX46F Fluorescence Microscope Configuration:

Microscopy Techniques:

Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopy

Microscope Base:

- Olympus BX46 Upright Microscope

Microscope Head:

- U-TR30-2 Trinocular head
- (2) WH10X/22 eyepieces

Fluorescence Light Path:

- BX-RFA fluorescence path

Fluorescence Illumination:

- EXFO X-Cite 120 Metal Halide w/ light guide and Collimating adapter

Fluorescence filter cube turret:

- 6-position Reflector Turret

Fluorescence filters:

- Three empty filter cubes
- Three Brand New filter sets of either DAPI, FITC, Texas Red or CY5

Brightfield Light Path:

- Built-in

Brightfield Illumination:

- U-LHLEDC LED Lamp w/ built-in power supply

Objective Turret:

- 5-Position Mechanical turret

Objectives:

- 4x/0.13 UPlanFLN
- 10x/0.30 UPlanFLN
- 20x/0.50 UPlanFLN

Condenser:

- Mechanical 0.9 Condenser

Stage:

- U-SVRD-2 Mechanical XY stage

Camera ports:

- 100% Eye
- 100% Camera

Camera:

- BestScope Digital Camera

Computer & Software:

- Computer running applicable camera software

Accessories:

- Necessary power and communication cables

This configuration includes any 3 of these new filter sets.

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

We can customize this microscope to fit your requirements:

Add Microscopy Techniques (In addition to installed Brightfield and Fluorescence)

- Phase Contrast, DIC, or Polarization Add-on Components may be added (subject to availability)

Increase Maximum Magnification and Image Quality:

- Microscope can be configured for magnification between 40x and 400x (with 10x Eyepieces)
- We can add standard higher magnification microscope objectives
- We can add high-end Apochromat objectives

Enhance fluorescence capabilities by adding/changing filters and upgrading light sources.

- Additional filter cubes
- Additional filter sets to match your fluorochromes.
- Xenon, Metal Halide, or LED Fluorescence microscope light sources

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

Enhance imaging capabilities:

- We offer various advanced CCD, sCMOS, and EMCCD camera options for higher-quality images.

Add other Motorized/Automation Capabilities:

In addition to installed motorized capabilities, the microscope can be configured

- Motorized Stage
- Motorized/automated Z-Axis Drive
- Motorized filter cube turret
- Motorized objective turret
- Motorized condenser

We can configure it to work with the sample medium you need:

- Slide, Petri dish, microplate, etc.
- It may also be set up with a motorized XY stage for multi-slide or full microplate scans.

Commonly Requested Customer Upgrades

- High-End CCD, sCMOS Cameras
- LED or Metal Halide Fluorescence Light Sources
- Phase Contrast, 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 BX46F Fluorescence Microscope Overview

(Final microscope capabilities will depend on the modifications you request)

- Olympus BX46 upright microscope with U-TR30-2 trinocular head and 10x/22 eyepieces for comfortable viewing
- EXFO X-Cite 120 metal halide illumination with light guide and collimating adapter for fluorescence imaging
- 6-position reflector turret with three brand new fluorescence filter sets (DAPI, FITC, Texas Red, CY5)
- Built-in brightfield light path with U-LHLEDC LED lamp for efficient and stable illumination
- 5-position mechanical objective turret with 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x UPlanFLN objectives for versatile imaging
- U-SVRD-2 mechanical XY stage for precise sample movement and BestScope 830EC digital camera for high-quality imaging

Suited for the following applications as configured:

- Fluorescence imaging for multicolor sample analysis and colocalization studies
- Live-cell and fixed-cell imaging with filter sets
- High-resolution imaging of biological specimens with various magnification objectives
- Brightfield microscopy for routine sample examination and differential contrast imaging
- Time-lapse imaging and fluorescence microscopy with stable illumination and optical clarity
- Imaging and documentation using digital camera integration for clear, high-quality results

Other potential applications:

- Immunofluorescence and protein localization studies
- Gene expression analysis using fluorescence markers
- Cell morphology and cellular structure analysis
- Microbial and bacterial imaging in fluorescence microscopy
- Tissue section analysis for pathology and histology research
- Multimodal imaging combining brightfield and fluorescence for enhanced sample characterization

- Brochure: Olympus BX46F Fluorescence Microscope Brochure
- Brochure: Olympus BX46F Fluorescence Microscope Brochure
- Manual: Olympus BX46F Fluorescence Microscope Manual

Check out our microscopy capabilities:

https://www.bostonind.com/our-microscopy-capabilities

Why do so many customers choose to order from us?

Our Advantage

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

Our Guarantee

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

*SM* Small Crate

300#

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

Q: I am not 100% sure about the configuration I need, can your team assist me with selecting the right microscope for me?

A: Absolutely, we can start with your application, samples, or challenge to assist you in selecting the right configuration and the right microscope for you.

Q: Can you make the necessary modifications to the standard configuration to fit my application?

A: Certainly, we carry a large variety of upgrade components to ensure the final microscope configuration will fit your application

Q: What steps do you take to verify, service, and confirm the functionality of this Microscope?

A: Each microscope goes through extensive service to ensure it performs to specification.

Q: Can I view this microscope in person at your facility or do a live Zoom demo before it is shipped to me?

A: We can accommodate both in-person or Zoom demos.

Q: What about the warranty?

A: The microscope comes fully warranted for both parts and labor.

Q: Do you offer installation, service, etc?

A: We offer remote installation and training packages to get you familiar with this microscope

Q: What should I watch out for when buying a used/pre-owned microscope from another lab?

A: That it has no missing, broken, or incorrect parts for your application, any mechanical or motorized components have been serviced and lubricated, controller issues, good quality filter cubes, proper and undamaged objectives, and most importantly no dust in the light path or objectives.

Q: Do you have these and other microscopes on hand?

A: We carry this and many other microscopes from Nikon, Zeiss, Olympus, and Leica.

Q: I am from the University or College, do you accept Purchase Orders?

A: We accept purchase orders from all major US and Canadian universities.

Q: How fast will you ship?

A: We can ship within 2-3 days to about 2 weeks, depending on the final configuration required.

Q: Will my instrument be insured during shipping?

A: Absolutely! We insure all our shipments as long as we are the shipper. If a customer ships on their account, they handle insurance.

Q: Have you packed and shipped microscopes in the past?

A: We have extensive experience in safely shipping high-end and complex microscopes all over the world.

Q: Do you ship Internationally?

A: So far, we have shipped to almost every continent and over 30 countries.

Q: How much will I save buying it pre-owned, and is it worth it?

A: When compared to buying a new one, you will save up to 60% to 80% and have plenty of funds left over for an additional instrument or two.