The Labomed LX 500 LED Trinocular Microscope is Labomed's flagship upright model, engineered to meet the stringent demands of advanced digital pathology, high-level academic research, and quality control. This microscope features a sophisticated **Infinity Corrected Plan Achromat Optical System**, which provides unparalleled image clarity, high contrast, and a wide, distortion-free field of view (typically FN 22). The trinocular port is specifically designed for seamless digital integration, accommodating high-resolution cameras for detailed documentation, quantitative analysis, and tele-pathology applications. The LX 500 combines its superior optics with advanced mechanical components, including a precise rackless stage and ergonomic controls, minimizing user fatigue during prolonged use. Its modular design, a key benefit of the Infinity System, allows easy upgrading for techniques such as Fluorescence and DIC, making it an excellent long-term investment for major research facilities and high-throughput diagnostic centers across the globe, from Europe and the USA to key research hubs like Bangalore and Hyderabad in India.
Significance
The combination of **Trinocular Head** and **Infinity Optics** provides unmatched digital documentation capabilities. The optical path remains stable when adding modular components, guaranteeing research-grade imaging quality and facilitating specialized techniques like FRET or multi-channel Fluorescence.
Applications
Ideal for advanced research in molecular biology, complex quantitative histology, high-resolution live cell imaging (with a proper stage incubator), and precise photomicrography for publication. It serves as an upgrade path from the LX 400 Trinocular model.
Uses
Utilized heavily in top-tier medical colleges and pharmaceutical R&D labs across India (Tamil Nadu, Delhi) and internationally for complex diagnostic screening, digital archiving, and high-stakes research where optical performance cannot be compromised.
1. What is the minimum precision of the fine focus adjustment on the LX 500?
The LX 500's high-precision focusing system is typically calibrated to allow for movements as fine as $1\ \mu m$ or less, offering the control needed for critical high-magnification work with oil immersion objectives.
2. How does the LX 500's Trinocular Head support advanced techniques like Fluorescence?
The Infinity Corrected Optical System (ICOS) is key. It creates a parallel light path that allows complex modular components, such as fluorescence filter cubes, to be inserted without introducing optical errors or chromatic aberration to the final image.
3. How does the LX 500 compare to the research-grade Inverted Microscopes?
The LX 500 is an upright microscope for fixed slides. For observing live, non-fixed cell cultures in flasks and dishes, the inverted design of the
TCM 400 series is specifically required.
4. Does the LX 500 offer ergonomic features for long periods of use?
Yes, it features highly ergonomic design elements, including a low-position coaxial stage control, a comfortable 30-degree inclined head, and often adjustable viewing heights to minimize physical strain during extended diagnostic or research sessions.
5. What is the typical Field Number (FN) of the eyepieces supplied with the LX 500?
The LX 500 is typically equipped with high-performance wide-field eyepieces featuring a Field Number (FN) of 22, providing a significantly larger viewing area than standard microscopes, which is vital for efficient sample scanning.
