COLO.Science — INVE550T INVERTED BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE
INVE550T — Inverted Biological Microscope (Trinocular) with Phase Contrast Options
INVE550T inverted biological microscope is designed for routine and advanced cell culture observation in medicine, clinical diagnostics and biology research. It combines an infinity-corrected optical system, Koehler illumination, a 5-position reversed nosepiece and a trinocular head for comfortable observation and camera-ready workflows (configuration dependent per PDF).
Koehler illumination
5-position reversed nosepiece
Infinity Plan Achromat optics
LED 3W or 6V/30W halogen*
COLO.SCIENCE – INVERTED MICROSCOPES / INVE SERIES
Why INVE550T is a practical inverted microscope for cell culture, Petri dishes and plates
INVE550T is an inverted biological microscope built for everyday life-science work where samples are inside culture vessels. The inverted geometry supports comfortable handling and reduces the risk of disturbing living cells during observation, while Koehler illumination helps maintain consistent contrast across the field of view.
Typical use cases include routine inspection of adherent cells, documentation for QC and training, and phase-contrast workflows (depending on objectives and slider configuration per PDF). The trinocular head supports camera adapters and digital imaging set-ups.
Key features (short)
- Infinity-corrected plan achromatic optical system (F=200 mm), anti-fungus and anti-reflection treated (typ.).
- Trinocular Siedentopf viewing head; 45° inclined; diopter adjustment; IPD settings (per PDF).
- Revolving reversed quintuple nosepiece (5 objectives) for fast objective changes.
- ELWD condenser NA 0.30 with iris diaphragm; long working distance 72 mm (per PDF).
- Illumination options: 3 W adjustable LED or 6V/30W halogen* (configuration dependent).
Where it fits best
- Cell culture observation in Petri dishes, multi-well plates and culture flasks.
- Clinical and routine biology labs: sample screening and documentation.
- Phase-contrast observation for low-contrast living cells (per configured objectives/slider).
- Teaching and training: stable, repeatable illumination for demonstrations.
PRACTICAL USE & CHECKLISTS
Daily setup checklist (fast)
Start with the lowest objective and low illumination. Set interpupillary distance (IPD) and diopters, then optimize Koehler illumination (field diaphragm and aperture diaphragm) for uniform brightness and contrast. Use bright field for general screening and switch to phase contrast only when configured with matching objectives and phase slider.
For repeatable QC imaging, standardize illumination intensity, condenser height and exposure settings, and record objective + contrast mode per sample batch.
COLO.Science & equipment
COLO.Science supports selection and configuration of inverted microscopy for your workflow: phase-contrast packages, camera adapters, C-mount options and stage holders for common cultureware.
If you need routine documentation, we propose a camera-ready configuration (trinocular head + adapter + calibrated scale workflow) aligned with your QC requirements.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS — INVE550T (CONFIGURATION DEPENDENT)
| Microscope type | Inverted biological microscope; Koehler illumination; phase contrast options (per PDF) |
| Optical system | Infinity Independent Plan Achromatic Optical System (F=200 mm) |
| Viewing head | Trinocular Siedentopf tube; 45° inclined; 360° rotatable; diopter adjustable; IPD settings (per PDF) |
| Nosepiece | Revolving and reversed nosepiece for 5 objectives (quintuple) |
| Objectives (typ.) | Infinity Long WD Plan Achromatic: 10× (NA 0.25, WD 10.3 mm), 20× (NA 0.45, WD 5.7 mm), 40× (NA 0.65, WD 5.1 mm) (typ.) |
| Working distance | 50–100 mm (application/configuration dependent) |
| Condenser (bright field) | ELWD condenser NA 0.30, LWD 72 mm; with iris diaphragm; phase-contrast slide supported (per PDF) |
| Focusing | Coaxial coarse & fine; 1 μm per gradation; 100 μm per rotation; travel approx. 14 mm; rack stop; friction control |
| Illumination | 3 W adjustable LED illumination or 6V/30W adjustable halogen illumination (internal 100–240 V power supply)* |
| Stage / holders (typ.) | Stage options and specimen holders (Petri dish / microtiter plate / slide holders) per PDF; low-positioned X/Y coaxial control (typ.) |
| Imaging options | C-mount options (0.5× typical); digital camera packages available (5.1–20 MP) with measurement software (option) |
| PDF reference | Open official TechSpec |
Included items (typ.)
- Microscope body + trinocular head (per configured variant)
- Quintuple reversed nosepiece
- Transmitted illumination system (LED or halogen*, per PDF/configuration)
- Phase-contrast slide and compatible objectives (if configured)
- Power cord and dust cover (typ.)
Manufacturer reserves the right to change technical specifications. *Illumination type depends on configuration/variant per PDF.
Configuration notice — microscopes are assembled per user requirements
Inverted microscopes are typically configured and assembled according to the user’s application and required accessories (illumination variant, objectives, phase contrast slider, stage holders, camera adapters and C-mount options).
The official PDF technical specification defines the exact configuration, included components and available options for each model/variant.
Content shown on this website is provided for general informational purposes only and may not represent the final delivered configuration.
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