Nikon LV-N Metallographic Microscope

model		LV150N	LV150NL	LV150NA
Type of microscope		Manual type		Motorized type (Nosepiece)
Compatible observation methods		Brightfield Dark field DIC Fluorescence Polarizing Two-beam Interferometry LV150/ LV150NA Episcopic O O O O O O Episcopic (LED) O O O - Δ - LV150NL Episcopic O - O - O O *Use an objective lens suitable for the inspection method. Δ: only simple polarizing observation
Compatible stage		LV-S32 3×2 stage (stroke: 75 × 50 mm, with glass plate) *Can be used with LV-S32SPL ESD plate LV-S6 6×6 stage (stroke: 150 × 150 mm) *Can be fitted with LV-S6WH wafer holder / LV-S6PL ESD plate LV-SRP P revolving stage P-GS2 G stage 2 (Used with stage adapter LV-SAD)
Integration with Digital Sight microscope digital camera	DS-L3 (independent control device)	Objective lens information detection (when used with intelligent objective lens converter LV-NU5I and LV-INAD)		Objective lens information detection and control
	DS-U3+NIS-Elements (Control device based on personal computer control + imaging software)	Objective lens information detection (when used with intelligent objective lens converter LV-NU5I and LV-INAD)		Objective lens information detection and control

 

 

model		LV100ND	LV100DA-U
Type of microscope		Manual type	Motorized type (Nosepiece / light intensity / aperture stop / observation method selector)
Compatible observation methods		Brightfield Dark field DIC Fluorescence Polarized light relatively Double beam interferometry LV100ND, LV100DA-U Episcopic O O O O O O - Episcopic (LED) O O O - Δ - - Diascopic O O O - O - O * Use an objective lens suitable for the observation method. Δ: only simple polarizing observation
Compatible stage		LV-S32 3x2 stage (Stroke: 75 x 50 mm with glass plate) *Can be fitted with LV-S32SGH slide glass holder LV-S64 6x4 stage (Stroke: 150 x 100 mm with glass plate) LV-SRP P revolving stage P-GS2 G stage 2 (Used with stage adapter LV-SAD) NIU-CSRR2 Ni-U right handle rotatable ceramic stage (Stroke: 78 x 54 mm) C-SR2S right handle stage (Stroke: 78 x 54 mm: Used with stage adapter LV-SAD)
Integration with Digital Sight microscope digital camera	DS-L3 (independent control device)	Objective lens information detection (when used with intelligent objective lens converter LV-NU5I and LV-INAD)	Objective lens, light intensity, aperture stop and observation method (field/dark field/fluorescence) information detection
	DS-U3+NIS-Elements (Control device based on personal computer control + imaging software)	Objective lens information detection (when used with intelligent objective lens converter LV-NU5I and LV-INAD)	Objective lens, light intensity, aperture stop and observation method (bright field/dark field/fluorescence) information detection and control

 

	LV150N	LV150NA	LV150NL
Base unit	Maximum sample height: 38 mm (when used with LVNU5A U5A nosepiece and LV-S32 3x2 stage / LV-S64 6x4 stage) * 73 mm when used with one column riser 12V50W internal power source for dimmer, coarse and fine adjustment knobs Left: coarse and fine adjustment / Right: fine adjustment, 40 mm stroke Coarse adjustment: 14 mm/turn (with torque adjustment, refocusing mechanism) Fine adjustment: 0.1 mm/turn (1 μm/graduation) Stage mounting hole intervals: 70 x 94 (fixed by 4-M4 screw)		Maximum sample height: 38 mm (when used with LV-S32 3x2 stage) * 73 mm when used with one column riser Internal LED illumination power source, coarse and fine adjustment knobs Left: coarse and fine adjustment / Right: fine adjustment, 40mm stroke Coarse adjustment: 14 mm/turn (with torque adjustment, refocusing mechanism) Fine adjustment: 0.1 mm/turn (1 μm/graduation) Stage mounting hole intervals: 70 x 94 (fixed by 4-M4 screw)
Nosepieces	C-N6 ESD Sextuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NU5 Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NBD5 BD Quintuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NU5I Intelligent Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD	LV-NU5A Motorized Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NU5AC Motorized Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD	C-N6 ESD Sextuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NU5 Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD
Episcopic Illuminator	LV-UEPI-N LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse, LV-LL LED Lamphouse Bright/darkfield switch and linked aperture stop (centerable), field diaphragm (centerable) Accepts ø 25 mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4), polarizer/analyzer, λ plate, excitation light balancer; equipped with noise terminator LV-UEPI2 LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse, LV-LL LED Lamphouse HG precentered fiber illuminator: C-HGFIE (with light adjustment) *option Bright/darkfield switch and linked aperture stop (centerable), field diaphragm (centerable), automated optical element switching feature matched to brightfield, darkfield, and epi-fluorescence switch Accepts ø 25 mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4), polarizer/analyzer, λ plate, excitation light balancer; equipped with noise terminator		1.1W white LED Accepts polarizer/analyzer
Eyepiece tubes	LV-TI3 trinocular eyepiece tube ESD (Erected image, FOV: 22/25) LV-TT2 TT2 tilting trinocular eyepiece tube (Erected image, FOV: 22/25) C-TB binocular tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22) P-TB Binocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22) P-TT2 Trinocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22)		LV-TI3 trinocular eyepiece tube ESD (Erected image, FOV: 22/25) C-TB binocular tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22) P-TB Binocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22) P-TT2 Trinocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22)
Stages	LV-S32 3x2 stage (Stroke: 75 x 50 mm with glass plate) ESD compatible LV-S64 6x4 stage (Stroke: 150 x 100 mm with glass plate) ESD compatible LV-S6 6x6 stage (Stroke: 150 x 150 mm) ESD compatible		LV-S32 3x2 stage (Stroke: 75 x 50 mm with glass plate) ESD compatible LV-S6 6x6 stage (Stroke: 150 x 150 mm) ESD compatible
Eyepieces	CFI eyepiece series
Objective lenses	Industrial Microscope CFI₆₀-2/CFI₆₀ optical system Objective lens series: Combinations in accordance with the observation method
ESD performance	1,000 to 10V, within 0.2 sec. (excluding certain accessories)
Power consumption	1.2 A / 75 W		0.1A / 3W
Weight	Approx. 8.6 kg	Approx. 8.7 kg	Approx. 8.6 kg

	LV100ND	LV100NDA
Base unit	Maximum sample height: 38 mm (when used with LV-NU5 U5 nosepiece and LV-S32 3x2 stage / LV-S64 6x4 stage) 12V50W internal power source for dimmer, coarse and fine adjustment knobs) Left: coarse and fine adjustment / Right: fine adjustment, 40 mm stroke) Coarse adjustment: 14 mm/turn (with torque adjustment, refocusing mechanism) Fine adjustment: 0.1 mm/turn (1 μm/graduation)	Maximum sample height: 33 mm (when used with LVNU5AI U5AI nosepiece and LV-S32 3x2 stage / LV-S64 6x4 stage) 12V50W internal power source for dimmer, coarse and fine adjustment knobs Left: coarse and fine adjustment / Right: fine adjustment, 40 mm stroke Coarse adjustment: 14 mm/turn (with torque adjustment, refocusing mechanism) Fine adjustment: 0.1 mm/turn (1 μm/graduation)
Nosepieces	C-N6 ESD Sextuple Nosepiece ESD, LV-NU5 Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD LV-NBD5 BD Quintuple Nosepiece ESD, LV-NU5I Intelligent Universal Quintuple Nosepiece ESD D-ND6 Sextuple DIC Nosepiece	LV-NU5AI Motorized Universal Quintuple Nosepiece (High-durability motorized 5-hole universal nosepiece)
Episcopic Illuminator	LV-UEPI-N LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse, LV-LL LED Lamphouse Bright/darkfield switch and linked aperture stop (centerable), field diaphragm (centerable), accepts ø 25 mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4), polarizer/analyzer; equipped with noise terminator LV-UEPI2 LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse, LV-LL LED Lamphouse HG precentered fiber illuminator: C-HGFIE (with light adjustment) *option Bright/darkfield switch and linked aperture stop (centerable), field diaphragm (centerable), automated optical element switching feature matched to brightfield, darkfield, and epi-fluorescence switch Accepts ø 25 mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4), polarizer/analyzer, λ plate, excitation light balancer; equipped with noise terminator	LV-UEPI2A LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse, LV-LL LED Lamphouse HG precentered fiber illuminator: C-HGFIE (with light adjustment: PC controlled) *option Motorized operation and control of illumination selector turret Motorized aperture stop linked to bright/darkfield selector (automatic optimization matched to objective lens), field diaphragm (centerable) Accepts ø 25 mm filter (NCB11, ND16, ND4), polarizer/analyzer, λ plate, excitation light balancer; equipped with noise terminator
Diascopic Illuminator	LV-LH50PC 12V50W Precentered Lamphouse (Fly Eye optical system) Internal aperture, field diaphragm, filter (ND8, NCB11); transmitted/reflected selector switch; 12V100W also available (option)
Eyepiece tubes	LV-TI3 trinocular eyepiece tube ESD (Erected image, FOV: 22/25), LV-TT2 TT2 tilting trinocular eyepiece tube (Erected image, FOV: 22/25), P-TB Binocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22), P-TT2 Trinocular Tube (Inverted image, FOV: 22)
Stages	LV-S32 3x2 stage (Stroke: 75 x 50 mm with glass plate) / LV-S32SGH slide glass holder LV-S64 6x4 stage (Stroke: 150 x 100 mm with glass plate), LV-SRP P revolving stage / P-GS2 revolving stage: Used with stage adapter LV-SAD NIU-CSRR2 Ni-U right handle rotatable ceramic stage (Stroke: 78 x 54 mm), C-SR2S right handle stage (Stroke: 78 x 54 mm: Used with stage adapter LV-SAD)
Condensers	LWD achromat condenser (brightfield), LV-CUD U condenser dry (phase contrast, diascopic DIC, darkfield), Achromat 2x-100x slide condenser (brightfield), DF dry condenser (darkfield), and others
Eyepieces	CFI eyepiece series
Objective lenses	Industrial Microscope CFI₆₀-2/CFI₆₀ optical system Objective lens series: Combinations in accordance with the observation method
ESD performance	1,000 to 10V, within 0.2 sec. (excluding certain accessories)
Power consumption	1.2 A / 75 W	1.2 A / 90 W
Weight	Approx. 9.5 kg	Approx. 10 kg

Evolved optical performance

Nikon's CFI₆₀ optical system, highly evaluated for its unique concept of high NA and long working distance, has achieved the apex in long working distance, chromatic aberration correction, and light weight.

T Plan & TU Plan Fluor & TU Plan Apo Lenses (Standard Plan objective lenses)

Standard objective lenses
TU Plan Fluor Series

Enable brightfield, darkfield, simple polarizing, sensitive polarizing, differential interference, and epi-fluorescence observations with just one lens. Achieves superior chromatic aberration performance with long working distance for all magnifications to adapt to any application.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
TU Plan Fluor EPI (brightfield type)	5×	0.15	23.5
	10×	0.30	17.5
	20×	0.45	4.5
	50×	0.80	1.0
	100×	0.90	1.0
TU Plan Fluor BD (brightfield/ darkfield type)	5×	0.15	18.0
	10×	0.30	15.0
	20×	0.45	4.5
	50×	0.80	1.0
	100×	0.90	1.0

*Uses fly-eye lens.

Low-magnification objective lenses
T Plan EPI

Both clear observation using a conventional analyzer/polarizer and operability-oriented observation without the need of an analyzer/ polarizer are possible.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
T Plan EPI (brightfield type)	1×	0.0.3	3.8
	2.5×	0.075	6.5

Apochromatic objective lenses
TU Plan Apo Series

By using phase Fresnel lenses, these objective lenses achieve significantly longer operating distances while maintaining the superior chromatic aberration performance of apochromatic lenses.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
TU Plan Apo EPI (brightfield type)	50×	0.8	2.0
	100×	0.9	2.0
	150×	0.9	1.5
TU Plan Apo EPI (brightfield/ darkfield type)	50×	0.8	2.0
	100×	0.9	2.0
	150×	0.9	1.5

TU Plan ELWD & T Plan SLWD Lenses (Long working distance / Super-long working distance objective lenses)

Long working distance objective lenses
TU Plan ELWD Series

With the phase Fresnel lenses, these objective lenses enable long working distances while offering higher level chromatic aberration correction than conventional objective lenses. This improves operability for samples with different heights.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
TU Plan EPI ELWD (brightfield type)	20×	0.4	19.0
	50×	0.6	11.0
	100×	0.8	4.5
TU Plan BD ELWD (brightfield/ darkfield type)	20×	0.4	19.0
	50×	0.6	11.0
	100×	0.8	4.5

Super-long working distance objective lenses
T Plan EPI SLWD

Improving on chromatic aberration while prioritizing working distance, the T Plan SLWD Series achieve the best-in-class super-long working distance. The SLWD 10x (WD: 37 mm) lens enables use with a greater diversity of samples.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
T Plan EPI SLWD (brightfield type)	10×	0.2	37.0
	20×	0.3	30.0
	50×	0.4	22.0
	100×	0.6	10.0

Color aberration correction and longer working distance through phase Fresnel lenses

Other lenses

Objective lenses with glass thickness correction features
CFI L Plan EPI CR

Equipped with corrective features that enable high contrast observation of cells or patterns, these observation lenses are unaffected by the glass substrate.

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
CFI L Plan EPI CR (brightfield type)	20× CR	0.45	10.90 - 10.00
	50× CR;	0.70	3.90 - 3.00
	100× CRA	0.85	1.20 - 0.85
	100× CRB	0.85	1.30 - 0.95

Objective lenses for brightfield/darkfield observation
CFI LE Plan EPI/BD

 

Model	Magnification	NA	Working Distance(mm)
LE Plan EPI (brightfield type)	5×	0.1	31.0
	10×	0.25	13.0
	20×	0.4	3.6
	50×	0.75	0.5
	100×	0.9	0.31
LE Plan BD (brightfield type)	5×	0.1	18.0
	10×	0.25	13.0
	20×	0.4	3.6
	50×	0.75	0.5

Combination with digital camera

●：Information detection and control possible O：Information detection only	LV150N/LV100ND (When using LV-NU5I and LV-INAD)	LV150NA	LV100NDA (When using LV-UEPI2A Illuminator)
	DS-Ri2/DS-Fi3 (+NIS-Elements)	DS-Ri2/DS-Fi3 (+NIS-Elements)	DS-Ri2/DS-Fi3 (+NIS-Elements)
Objective lens	O	●	●
Reflected illumination (ON/OFF, light intensity adjustment) *When using LV-LH50PC	-	-	●
Transmitted illumination (ON/OFF, light intensity adjustment)	-	-	●
Aperture stop	-	-	●
Observation method selector (brightfield / darkfield / fluorescence)	-	-	●

※Note: With NIS-Elements L and F, functions above are not available. Use NIS-Elements D/Br/Ar.

Frame Rate	30 fps (1440×1024)	45 fps (1636×1088)
Max Recordable Pixels	2880×2048	2880×2048

	Type	Model	Magnification	Product Code No.	NA	Working Distance (mm)
	Brightfield	T Plan EPI Plan (Semi-apochromat)	1×	MUE12010	0.03	3.8
			2.5×	MUE12030	0.075	6.5
		TU Plan Fluor EPI Universal Plan Fluor (Semi-apochromat)	5×	MUE12050	0.15	23.5
			10×	MUE12100	0.3	17.5
			20×	MUE12200	0.45	4.5
			50×	MUE12500	0.8	1.0
			100×	MUE12900	0.9	1.0
		TU Plan Apo EPI Universal Plan Apo (Apochromat)	50×	MUC11500	0.8	2.0
			100×	MUC11900	0.9	2.0
			150×	MUC11150	0.9	1.5
	Polarizing	TU Plan Fluor EPI P Polarizing Universal Plan Fluor (Semi-apochromat)	5×	MUE13050	0.15	23.5
			10×	MUE13100	0.3	17.5
			20×	MUE13200	0.45	4.5
			50×	MUE13500	0.8	1.0
			100×	MUE13900	0.9	1.0
	Brightfield Long Working Distance	TU Plan EPI ELWD Long Working Distance Universal Plan (Semi-apochromat)	20×	MUE21200	0.4	19.0
			50×	MUE21500	0.6	11.0
			100×	MUE21900	0.8	4.5
	Brightfield Super-long Working Distance	T Plan EPI SLWD Super-long Working Distance Plan (Semi-apochromat)	10×	MUE31100	0.2	37.0
			20×	MUE31200	0.3	30.0
			50×	MUE31500	0.4	22.0
			100×	MUE31900	0.6	10.0
	Brightfield/Darkfield	TU Plan Fluor BD Universal Plan Fluor (Semi-apochromat)	5×	MUE42050	0.15	18.0
			10×	MUE42100	0.3	15.0
			20×	MUE42200	0.45	4.5
			50×	MUE42500	0.8	1.0
			100×	MUE42900	0.9	1.0
		TU Plan Apo BD Universal Plan Apo (Apochromat)	50×	MUC41500	0.8	2.0
			100×	MUC41900	0.9	2.0
			150×	MUC41150	0.9	1.5
	Brightfield/Darkfield Long Working Distance	TU Plan BD ELWD Long Working Distance Universal Plan (Semi-apochromat)	20×	MUE61200	0.4	19.0
			50×	MUE61500	0.6	11.0
			100×	MUE61900	0.8	4.5

• : Phase Fresnel lens (diffraction optical element) type
• A circular polarizing plate and depolarizer are built into T Plan EPI 1x/2.5x. (Circular polarizing plate can be attached/detached.)

	Type	Model	Magnification	Product Code No.	NA	Working Distance (mm)
	Brightfield With Correction Mechanism	L Plan EPI CR For Inspecting LCDs Plan	20×	MUE35200	0.45	10.9 - 10.0
			50×	MUE35500	0.7	3.9 - 3.0
			100×	MUE35900	0.85	1.2 - 0.85
			100×	MUE35910	0.85	1.3 - 0.95
	Brightfield	L Plan EPI Plan (Achromat)	40×	MUE00400	0.65	1.0
	Brightfield	LU Plan Apo EPI Universal Plan Apo (Apochromat)	100×	MUC00090	0.95	0.4
			150×	MUC10151	0.95	0.3
	Brightfield/Darkfield	LU Plan Apo BD Universal Plan Apo (Apochromat)	100×	MUC40900	0.9	0.51
			150×	MUC50151	0.9	0.42
	Brightfield	LE Plan EPI (Aprochromat)	5×	MUD00050	0.1	31.0
			10×	MUD00100	0.25	13.0
			20×	MUD00200	0.4	3.6
			50×	MUD00500	0.75	0.5
			100×	MUD00900	0.9	0.31
	Brightfield/Darkfield	LE Plan BD (Aprochromat)	5×	MUD10050	0.1	18.0
			10×	MUD10100	0.25	13.0
			20×	MUD10200	0.4	3.6
			50×	MUD10500	0.75	0.5

for LV150N/LV150ND/LV100NDA/LV100NDA

for LV150NL