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INVE600T
Inverted Cell Culture Microscope · Phase Contrast · Trinocular · UIS2 Infinity Optics
INVE600T is an inverted cell culture microscope configured for phase contrast observation and routine live cell laboratory work.
The system combines a UIS2 infinity corrected optical system, trinocular 45° viewing head, pre-centered phase contrast slider, quintuple nosepiece, mechanical stage and intelligent operating system with LCD status display for efficient daily microscopy workflows.
Phase contrast
Inverted microscope
UIS2 optics
3W S-LED 4000K
Kohler illumination
Trinocular head
1x C-mount
Quintuple nosepiece
LCD status display
Model
INVE600T · phase contrast configuration
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Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
SI-3255, Slovenia
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INVE600T · Inverted Cell Culture Microscope with Phase Contrast · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-INVE600T-EN
Version: Responsive layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Responsive layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
INVE600T Inverted Cell Culture Microscope with Phase Contrast Trinocular · UIS2 infinity optics · pre-centered phase contrast slider · intelligent operation
Live cell observation
Phase contrast slider
SW10x FN22
1x C-mount
Fine division 1 μm
Mechanical stage
110 × 74 mm travel
ELWD-compatible workflow
LCD screen
Product family and configuration note
| Series | INVE600 series |
| Model covered by this sheet | INVE600T |
| Main configuration | Phase contrast |
| Other family variants | INVE600B (bright field), INVE600F (fluorescence) |
| Configuration note | This sheet is focused on INVE600T. Optional accessories and workstation items may depend on final quotation and application setup. |
Technical specifications
| Product type | Inverted cell culture microscope |
| Main configuration | Phase contrast |
| Illumination | Transmitted illumination, 3W S-LED 4000K, Kohler illumination |
| Alternative light source note | Catalog overview also mentions 30W tungsten-halogen lamp as an alternative light source option |
| Viewing head | Seidentopf trinocular viewing head, inclined at 45°, interpupillary distance 48–75 mm, light path: eyepieces 0% / camera 100% and eyepieces 100% / camera 0% |
| Optical system | UIS2 – Infinity corrected optical system |
| C-mount | 1x C-mount |
| Eyepieces | 2 pcs SW10x (FN22), 1 pc centering eyepiece |
| Phase contrast slider | Pre-centered phase contrast slider for 4x, 10x, 20x and 40x, with two additional empty holes min. Ø45 mm for future ring additions |
| Focusing | Coaxial coarse and fine adjustment, coarse tightness adjustment, fine division 1 μm, fine stroke 0.2 mm per rotation, coarse stroke 37.5 mm per rotation, up 7 mm / down 1.5 mm |
| Nosepiece | Quintuple nosepiece |
| LCD screen function | Displays magnification, timing sleep, brightness indication and lock, and general microscope operating status |
| Objectives |
Lplan PH4X N.A. 0.13 W.D. 16.4 (IPC) Lplan PH10X N.A. 0.25 W.D. 8.8 (IPC) Lplan PH20X N.A. 0.40 W.D. 3.2 (IPC) Lplan PH40X N.A. 0.55 W.D. 2.2 (IPC) |
| Mechanical stage | 252 × 200 mm, with metal center insert plate, movement range 110 mm (X) × 74 mm (Y), 37 mm movement per rotation, supplied with removable micro plate holder |
| Plain stage | Exchangeable transparent insert plate is incorporated |
| Sample holder | Additional universal sample holder for Petri dishes (adjustable holder diameter), standard slides, Terasaki plates and smaller 25 cm² cell culture flasks |
| Condenser | Maximum numerical aperture 0.3, working distance 76 mm, applicable magnification 2X / 4X / 10X / 20X / 40X, minimum sample height with condenser removed 190 mm |
| Standard accessories | Dust cover, instruction manual, power cord |
Highlights
Optical and observation system
- Inverted microscope platform for cell culture workflows
- UIS2 infinity corrected optical system
- Phase contrast configuration for routine cell observation
- Trinocular head with direct camera path switching
- Quintuple nosepiece and dedicated phase objectives
- FN22 eyepieces with centering eyepiece included
Intelligent operation and ergonomics
- Objective lens code converter memorizes brightness by objective
- Single knob multi-function control for standby and brightness
- LCD screen shows microscope usage status
- Removable condenser for larger operating space
- LED non-heat source causes little damage to cells
- Designed for efficient daily laboratory cell observation
Typical applications
- Cell culture observation
- Live cell routine microscopy
- Phase contrast observation of unstained samples
- Micromanipulation support platform
- Research laboratories
- Biological and medical laboratory work
- Routine teaching and training microscopy
- Work with diverse cell culture containers
Optional and application-oriented accessories
| Digital camera adapter | C-mount digital camera adapter for output to computer or monitor and for image analysis, processing, storage and transmission |
| COLO workstation with software | Optional workstation platform supporting Win10 / Win11 Pro / Linux / MAC with image processing, measurement, photography, video recording and data storage functions |
| Additional phase contrast / observation options | The phase contrast slider includes two additional empty holes for future ring additions, including inversion contrast-related options and improved observation with 2x objective |
| Container adaptability | Larger working distance and wider operating space support a broad range of cell culture containers and sample vessels |
What's in the box
| Standard supply | INVE600T microscope configured as quoted, dust cover, instruction manual, power cord |
| Installed configuration items | Trinocular head, 1x C-mount, SW10x eyepieces, centering eyepiece, phase contrast slider, quintuple nosepiece, phase objectives, stage and condenser according to standard INVE600T setup |
| Optional items | Digital camera adapter, workstation and software, application-specific holders and other accessories depending on the final project scope |
*Final delivered scope should always be confirmed in the quotation.
FAQ – INVE600T
Is INVE600T intended for phase contrast work? Yes. INVE600T is the phase contrast configuration within the INVE600 microscope family.
Can it be used for cell culture observation? Yes. The inverted format, removable condenser and wide operating space are intended for cell observation and container adaptability.
Does it support camera connection? Yes. The trinocular head and 1x C-mount support digital imaging workflows.
What makes the operation “intelligent”? The system includes brightness memory by objective, multi-function dimmer control and LCD operating status display.
Is fluorescence standard on INVE600T? No. This sheet is for the phase contrast model INVE600T; fluorescence belongs to other family configurations and optional application pathways.
Is INVE600T intended for phase contrast work? Yes. INVE600T is the phase contrast configuration within the INVE600 microscope family.
Can it be used for cell culture observation? Yes. The inverted format, removable condenser and wide operating space are intended for cell observation and container adaptability.
Does it support camera connection? Yes. The trinocular head and 1x C-mount support digital imaging workflows.
What makes the operation “intelligent”? The system includes brightness memory by objective, multi-function dimmer control and LCD operating status display.
Is fluorescence standard on INVE600T? No. This sheet is for the phase contrast model INVE600T; fluorescence belongs to other family configurations and optional application pathways.
Please note: If this microscope does not exactly match your application, contact us. Our team can recommend the appropriate INVE600 configuration, imaging setup, holder package or workstation combination. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contact & Support
COLO LabExperts
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
Support note: Contact our team for microscope configuration, camera compatibility, cell culture holder selection and application-specific recommendations.
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Manufacturer & configuration notice:
Specifications in this document are based on the INVE600 catalog family and the INVE600T phase contrast configuration. COLO.Science reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO.Science quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.
Specifications in this document are based on the INVE600 catalog family and the INVE600T phase contrast configuration. COLO.Science reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO.Science quotation and the accompanying technical specification that is engineering-approved.