EPO800 — Research Grade Professional Compound Microscope Family · Binocular / Trinocular · Infinity Optics
EPO800 research grade microscope family from COLO.Science. Infinity optics, binocular or trinocular heads, and modular options for phase contrast, DIC, fluorescence and dark field. family
OVERVIEW
EPO800 is a research grade professional compound microscope family designed for laboratories that require a versatile upright microscope platform for advanced biological observation, clinical work, laboratory teaching and research applications. The series combines infinity independent plan achromatic optics, solid construction, ergonomic operation and a highly flexible modular architecture for expanded microscopy workflows.
The EPO800 family includes multiple configurations such as EPO800, EPO800M, EPO800F and EPO800L / LM, supporting binocular or trinocular viewing, transmitted-light microscopy, metallurgical observation and fluorescence-ready configurations. The modular building blocks design allows expansion toward phase contrast, dark field, DIC, polarization, fluorescence and digital camera integration.
Research grade microscope family with binocular and trinocular configurations, infinity optics, modular contrast expansion and COLO.Science support for biology, clinical, teaching and advanced laboratory microscopy workflows. EPO800 combines upgrade flexibility, high optical performance and daily laboratory usability in one adaptable microscope family.COLO.Science · Practical and robust equipment for everyday laboratory workflows.
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Product overview
EPO800 is designed as a flexible family platform for laboratories that need research grade transmitted-light microscopy, robust professional construction, ergonomic daily operation and future upgrade flexibility within one microscope series. The family concept makes it suitable for laboratories that want a single microscope platform for biology, clinical laboratory work, teaching, materials observation and advanced imaging-oriented workflows.
Configuration notice — delivered version depends on selected model and options
EPO800 is presented here as a family page. The final delivered configuration depends on whether the selected version is EPO800, EPO800M, EPO800F or EPO800L / LM, and whether it includes a binocular or trinocular head, standard or advanced objectives, fluorescence attachment, phase contrast, DIC, dark field accessories, specific stage options or camera integration. The official HTML/PDF technical specification defines the exact scope of supply and available options. Specifications may change without prior notice.
Key features
Upright microscope platform
Binocular / trinocular
Ceramic coated stage
Coaxial focusing
LED / halogen illumination
Phase contrast ready
Dark field ready
DIC ready
Camera integration
MicroscopyFlexible research microscopy for biology, clinical observation, materials work and advanced laboratory workflows
Scalable family structure
The EPO800 family helps laboratories select a suitable binocular or trinocular configuration while keeping one common research grade microscope platform for multiple laboratory workflows.
Advanced contrast expansion
Selected family configurations support modular expansion toward phase contrast, dark field, DIC, fluorescence and polarization for more advanced observation needs.
Practical daily operation
A stable metal body, ergonomic focusing, ceramic coated mechanical stage and routine-friendly optical layout make the EPO800 family suitable for continuous laboratory use.
Optical platform
- Infinity independent plan achromatic optical system
- Binocular and trinocular viewing options
- Wide-field eyepiece configurations up to large field of view
- Reversed multiple-position nosepiece concept
- Upgrade-ready platform for advanced contrast techniques
Stage and focusing
- Ultra-hard ceramic coated double-layer mechanical stage
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing
- Adjustable rack stop and ergonomic operation
- Left/right interchangeable stage handle
- Stable daily laboratory handling
Illumination and expansions
- LED or tungsten-halogen illumination depending on configuration
- Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
- Optional phase contrast and dark field accessories
- Support for DIC, polarization and fluorescence expansions
- Camera adapters and digital documentation accessories
Family variants (EPO800 series)
| Model | Configuration direction | Typical role in the family | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPO800 | Main biological family platform | Research grade laboratory microscope base | Suitable as main carrier page for the family |
| EPO800M | Metallurgical direction | Material science and reflected-light observation | Supports metallurgical bright field / dark field / polarizing workflows |
| EPO800F | Fluorescence direction | Advanced fluorescence observation and documentation | Compatible with fluorescence attachments and filter cube options |
| EPO800L / LM | Enhanced biological / smart workflow direction | Professional observation with light manager support | Objective-linked brightness memory for faster workflow control |
Note: For the full family specification and model overview, refer to the EPO800 catalog (PDF) or the technical specification (HTML).
Typical configured package
- EPO800 family microscope body according to selected variant
- Selected binocular or trinocular viewing head
- Eyepiece pair according to configuration
- Selected objective package according to quotation
- Mechanical stage and condenser system
- Illumination system according to LED or halogen pathway
- Power accessories, protective cover and user documentation
- Optional camera and contrast accessories depending on application scope
The exact package depends on family configuration and quotation. Use the official technical specification for the final scope of supply.
Typical applications
EPO800 is suitable for microscopy workflows where laboratories require routine and advanced biological observation, clinical and educational microscopy, camera-based documentation or future-ready expansion toward advanced optical contrast techniques and fluorescence observation.
| Application area | Typical use | System advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Educational laboratories | Routine teaching microscopy and biology observation | Stable platform and practical daily operation |
| Clinical laboratory work | Routine specimen observation in transmitted light | Professional optics platform and ergonomic use |
| Biology research | Observation, documentation and advanced microscopy workflows | Modular expansion toward advanced contrast methods |
| Materials and metallurgy | Reflected-light and materials-oriented observation | Dedicated metallurgical family direction available |
| Digital documentation | Image capture, reporting and teaching display | Selected trinocular configurations and adapter compatibility |
EPO800 — Research Grade Professional Compound Microscope Family
Flexible upright microscope family with binocular and trinocular configurations, infinity optics and COLO.Science application support for laboratory, educational, clinical and research workflows.
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