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FLUO-UP950
Research Grade Fluorescence Microscope · Full Motorized Upright System
Research-grade upright fluorescence microscope with full motorized operation, motorized sextuple nosepiece, motorized X/Y/Z stage, full Köhler illumination, touch screen control, autofocus workflow and integrated digital imaging. The FLUO-UP950 platform is designed for advanced bright field and fluorescence microscopy, with DIC and phase contrast accessories, programmable control and COLO Workstation imaging software.
Upright microscope
Full motorized
Infinite optical system
Full Köhler illumination
Motorized sextuple nosepiece
Motorized X/Y/Z stage
Touch screen control
Autofocus capable
Coded 10W LED
6-position filter turntable
5 MP camera
COLO Workstation
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FLUO-UP950 · fluorescence microscope
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Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
SI-3255, Slovenia
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FLUO-UP950 · Research Grade Fluorescence Microscope · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-FLUO-UP950-EN
Version: Responsive layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Responsive layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
FLUO-UP950 Research Grade Fluorescence Microscope Full motorized operation · trinocular imaging setup · programmable control
Bright field
Fluorescence
Phase contrast
DIC accessories
0–35° tilting head
47–78 mm IPD
1 μm fine focus
35 mm focus travel
XY 125 × 75 mm
6 filter positions
USB 3.0 camera
220V 50/60Hz
Technical specifications – Microscope platform
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Microscope type | FLUO-UP950 research grade fluorescence microscope, upright, full motorized |
| Optical system | Infinite optical system |
| Main body | Research-grade robust metal microscope body with integrated electric control concept |
| Eyepieces | SW10× / 25 |
| Viewing head | Tilting trinocular viewing head, Eyepiece/Port: 100/0, 20/80, 0/100; inclined at 0–35° |
| Interpupillary distance | 47–78 mm |
| C-mount | 1× C-mount |
| Illumination | 10W LED illumination with coded, adjustable constant-intensity light control |
| LED control features | ECO mode goes to standby after 15 minutes of inactivity; LED source control is integrated in the software |
| Nosepiece | Motorized coded sextuple nosepiece with Active Light Manager support |
| Objective 1 | S-APO PH 10×, NA 0.25, WD 16 mm |
| Objective 2 | S-APO FL 20×, NA 0.50, WD 2.7 mm |
| Objective 3 | S-APO FL 40×, NA 0.75, WD 1.4 mm |
| Objective 4 | S-APO FL 100× oil, NA 1.25, WD 0.18 mm |
| Additional magnification | 1.6× additional magnification for all contrast methods |
| Condenser | Universal condenser NA 0.9 for objective magnification 1–100× |
| Condenser inserts | Aplanatic-achromatic condenser, 5-position phase contrast including 10×, 20× and 40× PH inserts |
| DIC accessories | DIC condenser including 20×–40× DIC insert, polarizer and analyzer |
| Focusing | Motorized coaxial coarse and fine adjustment |
| Fine division | 1 μm |
| Focusing range | 35 mm |
| Stage | Motorized stage size 305 × 178.5 mm, XY travel 125 × 75 mm, fine 0.1 mm, four-slide holder, XYZ control joystick |
| Motorized movement | Micro electric control platform with controlled movement in X, Y and Z directions |
| Integrated control concept | Single USB cable connection from computer to built-in controller for integrated electric control |
| Z-axis design | High-precision motor screw structure for nano-scale Z-axis layer cutting scanning |
Technical specifications – Fluorescence module & digital imaging
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Observation methods | Bright field and fluorescence; platform also supports phase contrast and DIC accessory workflow |
| Filter turntable | Motorized 6-position fluorescent filter turntable, coded |
| Excitation source | Coded LED fluorescence light source: 385 nm, 470 nm, 565 nm, 625 nm |
| Multi-band filter excitation | 385, 475, 555 and 630 nm |
| UV band | 435/30; suitable examples include DAPI, Hoechst 33342, Hoechst 33258, Alexa Fluor 350, Alexa Fluor 405, Indo-1, eBFP/BFP, eGFP (wt), True Blue |
| B band | 514/30; suitable examples include FM1-43, Cy2, eGFP, NBD, MitoTracker Green, Alexa Fluor 488, BCECF, Calcein, DiO, SNAFL, YO-Pro-1, Nissl, LysoSensor Green, mHoneydew, FITC / Fluorescein, Kaede, PerCP, YoYo-1, FuraRed |
| G band | 592/25; suitable examples include TRITC, 7-AAD, Cy3, tdTomato, Alexa Fluor 546, Alexa Fluor 555, DsRed, mOrange, TagRFP, SNARF, DyLight 549, Spectrum Orange |
| R band | 709/100; suitable examples include Alexa Fluor 633, Alexa Fluor 647, Cy5, DRAQ5, ToTo-3, ATTO-655, MitoTracker DeepRed, APC, ATTO-647N |
| Turntable application note | The fluorescence turntable can be equipped with up to 6 color filter sets for simultaneous imaging of multiple stained specimens; one-click switching improves efficiency and reduces dye quenching |
| Fluorescence filter technology | High-transmittance, sharp-cutoff fluorescence color filter sets with sub-ripple elimination coating technology for high sensitivity and improved signal-to-noise ratio |
| Optional fluorescence source choices | Mercury light source, metal halide lamp, or LED light source depending on final configuration |
| Mercury source note | Cost-effective, wide spectral range, simple to operate, effective life of 200 hours |
| Metal halide note | Brighter broad-spectrum source with use time up to 2,000 hours |
| LED source note | Cold light source with service life up to 5,000 hours and low damage to cells; UP950 series can be installed with 4 LED light sources |
| Camera | 2/3" sensor, 5 MP, pixel size 3.45 μm, USB 3.0, resolution 2448 × 2048, 35 fps @ 2448 × 2048, dynamic range 4800:1, C-mount |
Technical specifications – Touch control & COLO Workstation
| Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Touch control screen | Front-mounted touch control screen integrated with the microscope, space-saving and programmable |
| Touch control functions | Three-axis coordinate display, speed gear display, objective electric switching, dual hole orientation switching, position memory and return, relative coordinate display, objective parfocal compensation, temporary upper limit setting, platform escape and recovery, day/night mode |
| Software platform | COLO Workstation: computer controlled plus motorized microscope imaging system software |
| Software functions | Integrated control for microscope, camera, motorized platform and components; motorized control, autofocus, sequence scanning, fixed-point scanning, surface fitting scanning, full-field focusing scanning, measurement, synthesis and data recording |
| Additional software modules | Multichannel fluorescence, manual panorama, manual extended focus, plus COLO NOMIS basic imaging analysis software |
| Processor | Intel® CPU with 6 cores, 3 GHz clock frequency, e.g. Intel® Core® i5-12500 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| PCI Express | 1 × PCI Express Generation 3 ×16 |
| Graphics | Minimum 1920 × 1200 resolution, 32-bit true color, DirectX® 11.0 or higher, e.g. integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 630 or NVIDIA T1000 8 GB |
| Storage | 1 × 512 GB SSD NVMe |
| USB ports | 2 × USB 2.0 and 2 × USB 3.0 |
| Monitor | 27" TFT display, vertical resolution 1200 pixels |
| Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® 10 x64 Professional |
| Power supply | 220V, 50/60Hz |
Key Features of FLUO-UP950
Motorization & Precision
- Full motorized microscope platform for advanced research imaging
- Motorized X, Y and Z movement with joystick and touch screen control
- Motorized coded sextuple nosepiece with Active Light Manager support
- Motorized coaxial coarse and fine focus with 1 μm fine division
- Integrated electric control with a single USB connection to the workstation
- Programmable operation with position memory, return and recovery functions
Optics & Fluorescence
- Infinite optical system with full Köhler illumination
- Tilting trinocular head with flexible port split options
- S-APO objective configuration for phase contrast and fluorescence work
- Motorized 6-position coded fluorescence filter turntable
- Coded LED fluorescence light source with 385 / 470 / 565 / 625 nm channels
- Phase contrast and DIC accessory capability for multi-contrast workflows
Software & Imaging Workflow
- Front-mounted touch control screen saves bench space
- Integrated COLO Workstation software for microscope, camera and stage control
- Autofocus, sequence scanning and fixed-point scanning support
- Surface fitting and full-field focusing scanning functions
- Measurement, synthesis and data recording workflow
- 5 MP USB 3.0 digital imaging with COLO NOMIS analysis support
Typical applications
- Research fluorescence microscopy in life science laboratories
- Bright field and fluorescence image acquisition
- Multi-stained specimen imaging with color filter turntable
- Phase contrast and DIC observation workflows
- Autofocus and repeatable motorized imaging procedures
- Digital documentation, measurement and image synthesis
- University, institute and advanced laboratory microscopy
- Workstation-based observation and image processing tasks
Configured package in this specification
| Configured microscope set | FLUO-UP950 microscope body, trinocular viewing head, SW10×/25 eyepieces, motorized coded sextuple nosepiece, listed S-APO objective set, motorized stage, motorized focus system, universal condenser, coded 10W LED illumination and fluorescence filter turntable system |
| Imaging bundle | 5 MP USB 3.0 C-mount camera with 2448 × 2048 resolution and COLO Workstation / COLO NOMIS software environment |
| Workstation bundle | Recommended PC specification with Intel® 6-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD NVMe, 27" TFT monitor and Windows 10 x64 Professional |
| Configuration note | The catalog describes mercury, metal halide and LED fluorescence source options. Final supplied configuration should follow quotation and order confirmation. |
Configuration note – FLUO-UP950
This technical sheet follows the uploaded FLUO-UP950 series overview and the detailed technical specification page. The series brochure mentions binocular / trinocular versions and different fluorescence source options, while this sheet is organized around the motorized research configuration shown in the technical specification. Final delivery scope should always be confirmed in the quotation.
This technical sheet follows the uploaded FLUO-UP950 series overview and the detailed technical specification page. The series brochure mentions binocular / trinocular versions and different fluorescence source options, while this sheet is organized around the motorized research configuration shown in the technical specification. Final delivery scope should always be confirmed in the quotation.
Frequently asked questions – FLUO-UP950
Is the microscope motorized? Yes. The platform is described as full motorized and includes motorized stage movement in X, Y and Z as well as a motorized coded sextuple nosepiece.
Does it support fluorescence imaging? Yes. The microscope uses a motorized coded fluorescence filter turntable and coded LED fluorescence channels at 385, 470, 565 and 625 nm.
Can it be used for advanced imaging workflows? Yes. The software supports autofocus, sequence scanning, fixed-point scanning, surface fitting scanning and full-field focusing scanning.
Is digital imaging included? Yes. The specification includes a 5 MP USB 3.0 camera with C-mount connection.
Can the system support multiple stains? Yes. The turntable excitation module can be equipped with up to 6 color filter sets for multiple stained specimens.
Does it include workstation requirements? Yes. Recommended processor, RAM, graphics, storage, monitor and operating system are listed in the technical specification.
Is the microscope motorized? Yes. The platform is described as full motorized and includes motorized stage movement in X, Y and Z as well as a motorized coded sextuple nosepiece.
Does it support fluorescence imaging? Yes. The microscope uses a motorized coded fluorescence filter turntable and coded LED fluorescence channels at 385, 470, 565 and 625 nm.
Can it be used for advanced imaging workflows? Yes. The software supports autofocus, sequence scanning, fixed-point scanning, surface fitting scanning and full-field focusing scanning.
Is digital imaging included? Yes. The specification includes a 5 MP USB 3.0 camera with C-mount connection.
Can the system support multiple stains? Yes. The turntable excitation module can be equipped with up to 6 color filter sets for multiple stained specimens.
Does it include workstation requirements? Yes. Recommended processor, RAM, graphics, storage, monitor and operating system are listed in the technical specification.
Please note: If this fluorescence microscope configuration does not exactly match your application, contact our team. We can help with microscope configuration, contrast method selection, camera integration, fluorescence source selection and imaging workflow setup. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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COLO LabExperts
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
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Manufacturer & configuration notice:
Specifications in this document are based on the uploaded FLUO-UP950 technical catalog and arranged into the COLO.Science technical sheet format.
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 uploaded FLUO-UP950 technical catalog and arranged into the COLO.Science technical sheet format.
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.