Optical system: CFI infinity optical system
Lighting: Bright white LED lighting, filter with 45 mm diameter can be used
- Eyepieces (field of view, mm): With diopter adjustment, EC-E CFI 10X (20)*
- Focusing: Coaxial coarse/fine focusing, cross roller guide
- Focusing travel: 2 mm upwards / 13 mm downwards, coarse: 37.7 mm / revolution, fine: 0.2 mm / revolution, with adjustment ring for smoothness of coarse focus knob, including height stop adjustment
- EC-T-TF Trinocular tube, eyes/output: 50/50, viewing angle: 25°, eye relief: 50 - 75 mm, viewing height: adjustable to 2 heights
- Objective turret: 4-fold (permanently attached to the tripod), rotating mechanism with multiple ball bearings, grip ring made of elastic material
- Cross table: Cross table (permanently attached to the tripod), with specimen holder, vernier calibrations. Travel ranges: 76 (X) x 30 (Y) mm
- Objectives: (NA / working distance)
CFI BE2 Plan Achromat 4X (0.1 / 25mm)
CFI BE2 Plan Achromat 10X (0.25 / 6.7mm)
CFI BE2 Plan Achromat 40X (0.65 / 0.6mm)
CFI BE2 Plan Achromat 100X Oil (1.25/0.14mm)*
- Condenser: Abbe condenser, NA 0.1 - 1.25, colour-coded lever positions for setting the aperture diaphragm for each lens used
- Observation method: Bright field
- Anti-mould coating: on the optical system
- Optional accessories: Object marker, eyepiece pointer, filter with 45 mm diameter, object micrometer
- Power pack Power pack not included (input: 100-240 VAC 0.48 Amax. 50-60 Hz, output: DC 4.7-5.3 V 3.0 A max.)
- Power consumption (max.) Nominal value: 4 W
- Weight (approx.): 5.5 kg
Spark curiosity
The ECLIPSE Ei educational microscope was developed with the aim of providing "an intuitive, easy-to-use microscope for students who have never used a microscope before". By flattening the learning curve, students can focus their curiosity on the images they see and explore through the microscope. Members of Nikon's marketing, design and development departments share their thoughts on the design and production process of this unique microscope.
Learning together through the microscope
The online manual has been developed to help new users. By scanning the QR code on the microscope, users can quickly access the operating instructions. The manual contains short, easy-to-understand videos on how to use the microscope. The online manual can be integrated into lessons: for preparation before the practical parts of the course and for consolidating specific teaching content after the practical parts. The Eclipse Ei can also be connected to a digital camera. A connected monitor allows larger groups of people to easily view what is being observed under the microscope in real time. This method is not only useful for direct teaching with the participants present, but also makes web-based, virtual or remote teaching experiences much more effective. The Eclipse Ei was developed to move from the concept of a "personal" microscope for one user to a concept of a microscope for everyone, where a single user can instantly share the wonderful world of microscopy with many people. The ECLIPSE Ei educational microscope was developed with the aim of "providing students who have never used a microscope before with an intuitive, easy-to-use microscope". By flattening the learning curve, students can focus their curiosity on the images they see and explore through the microscope. Members of Nikon's marketing, design and development departments share their thoughts on the design and production process of this unique microscope.
Sparking curiosity with modern digital solutions
With the smartphone-based online manual, students can learn how to use the ECLIPSE Ei in no time. Digital cameras that allow discoveries and images seen through the microscope to be shared immediately further stimulate students' curiosity.
Share images, discoveries and microscopic results
The optional Digital Sight 1000 microscope camera is easy to use and ideal for use with the ECLIPSE Ei. Users can not only capture images and videos of samples, but also view images with others simultaneously via a monitor or network.
Perfect for online teaching
By connecting the Digital Sight 1000 microscope camera to a tablet PC and the NIS-Elements L imaging software, images of samples on the ECLIPSE Ei can be easily shared with other PCs and smart devices in real time. Such a system is a powerful tool for virtual teaching, online conferences and training courses using web-based conference software.
The intuitive design opens up additional learning opportunities
Both ease of understanding and intuitive operation are required, enabling stress-free use of the microscope. Our unique development expertise is evident in every detail of the microscope. The online description motivates students to learn how to use the microscope on their own. Traditional classroom teaching is being revamped and new time slots are being created for practical work with the microscope.
Simple and intuitive device operation
Even the ECLIPSE Ei tripod is designed for smooth, practical and precise operation and immediate concentration on the view through the microscope. Intuitive, easy-to-understand labels, markings and colour coding on the ECLIPSE Ei make it easy for students to quickly understand how to perform the various operations on the microscope.
