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Olympus · CKX53 · ref ML-7A316879
Description
About this model
The CKX53SF is an inverted microscope for routine observation of cell cultures and other samples in flasks and dishes. The inverted configuration allows viewing through the base of culture vessels, and the optics deliver clear contrast for monitoring cell morphology, confluence and growth during everyday laboratory work.
This unit
Olympus CKX53 inverted cell culture microscope configured for phase contrast and fluorescence, with a CoolLED pE-300 white LED fluorescence illuminator and an Olympus DP23 camera. Objectives: Olympus LUCPlanFLN 20x/0.45 Ph1, PlanApo N 2x/0.08, UPlanFL N 10x/0.30 Ph1, UPlanFL N 4x/0.13 PhL. Stated to be in good working order; camera and software were tested, with Olympus cellSens Entry 4.2.1 installed on the supplied laptop. Known issues: the 4x objective is stuck in the nosepiece and could not be removed, and no slide holder is included for the stage. Last service 21 October 2021.
Equipment History & Condition
Surplus from a UK research facility.
What's Included
CKX53 microscope with 4 objectives (2x, 4x, 10x, 20x); CoolLED pE-300 white illumination system with control pod; Olympus DP23 camera; Lenovo laptop with cellSens Entry 4.2.1; cellSens 4.1 software disc; 2 x CKX53 instruction manuals; cellSens user manual; DP23/DP28 manual; pE-300 quick-start guide.
Pre-owned equipment sold by a third-party reseller through MerkaLoop. Ships directly from the reseller.
Specifications
- Condition
- Good
- Manufacturer
- Olympus
- Model
- CKX53
- Microscope Type
- inverted
- Camera Included
- true
- Culture Formats
- Flasks, dishes and plates
- Objective Count
- 4
- Manuals Included
- true
Service History
Last service 21/10/2021
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