Axio Imager 2
Polarized light microscope provides identification of anisotropic materials based on their interaction with polarized light. The Axio Imager 2 is Zeiss' modular high-grade option with several automated/motorized features.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH |
| Product Name |
| Axio Imager 2 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Microscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM); |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Polarized light microscope provides identification of anisotropic materials based on their interaction with polarized light. The Axio Imager 2 is Zeiss' modular high-grade option with several automated/motorized features. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 68.2 cm x 38.9 cm x 50.5 cm (LxWxH) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs. |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Fragile |
| Operating Conditions |
| Laboratory |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Glass slides, coverslips |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| As needed for microchemical reactions and recrystallizations |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Before use |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Bulb replacement and lens/filter cleaning as needed. |
| Available Accessories |
| Mechanical stage, compensators/filters, camera control units |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Camera optional |
| Communications Interface |
| Touchscreen on-board |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Decades |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $100/year |
| Tested For Explosives |
| All |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| All |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| General chemicals, geologic crystalline materials, fibers |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| All |
| Other Biological Targets |
| All |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg; up to 1000x magnification |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <10 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| <10 min |
| Software Control |
| None |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Diascopic, episcopic, orthoscopic and conoscopic observations available |
| Training Required |
| >1 week training |
| Training Available |
| PLM training available |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
| Data File Type Format |
| Picture format (.jpeg or equivalent) with camera option |
