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idDescription
titleDescription

Zeiss Axio-Observer Z1 inverted microscope

Roger Gaudry Building, Room R-421
Simple Microscope usage price

Instrument awarded to Dr. Audrey Claing and Jean-Philippe Gratton by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI)

  • Applications
    • Bright-field
    • Phase contrast
    • Fluorescence

  • Light sources

    • LED lamp for transmitted light

    • Colibri

Développer
titleX-Cite complete specifications


Emission peak (nm)Power (mW)
3347
36545
40534
43643
54637
57926

X-Cite 120Q Brochure (pdf)
X-Cite 120Q quick start guide (pdf)
X-Cite 120Q user guide (pdf)
Comparison between mercury and X-Cite emission spectra (Source)

  • Objectives

    1. 2.5x/0.085 Air WD 8.8

    2. Empty

    3. 10x/0.25 Air Ph1 WD 6.5

    4. Empty
    5. 20x/0.5 Air Ph2 WD 2.0
    6. 40x/0.95 Air WD 0.25
Développer
titleObjectives complete specifications


PositionNameBrandFull nameIDMagnificationNumerical ApertureImmersionTypeWorking distance (mm)Transmittance
(% [nm])		TechniqueCover glass thickness (mm)
120x/0.5 AirZeiss20x/0.50 Ph2
EC Plan-Neofluar
M27		420351-991020x2.0AirPlan Neofluar2.0Not AvailableBF, PhC, Fluo0.17
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40x/0.95

Zeiss40x/0.95
Plan-Apochromat Corr
M27		420660-9970

40x

0.95

Air

Plan ApoChromat0.25>80% [400-840]BF, Fluo

0.13 - 0.21
Correction ring

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52.5x/0.085 AirZeiss2.5x/0.085
EC Plan-Neofluar
M27 		420320-99022.5x0.085AirPlan Neofluar8.8>95% [400-750]BF, Fluo0.17
610x/0.25 AirZeiss10x/0.25 Ph1
N-Achroplan
M27 		420941-991110x0.25AirAchroPlan

6.5

Not availableBF, PhC, Fluo0.17


  • Filter cubes
    1. DAPI
    2. GFP
    3. Rhodamine
    4. DHE (dihydroethidium)
    5. Cy5
Développer
titleFilters complete specifications


PositionNameBrandIDExcitation filterDichroic mirrorEmission filterComments
1DAPI
Filter Set 49		Zeiss

488049-9901

365/50
[325-375]		395LP445/50
[420-470]
2GFP
Filter Set 13		Zeiss488013-0000

470/20
[460-480]

495LP

517/25
[505-530]
3Rhodamine
Filter Set 43		Zeiss

000000-1114-101

545/25
[533-567]		570LP605/70
[570-640]
4DHECustom

Custom

500/50
[475-525]

540LP580/20
[570-590]		Undefined specifications
Best guess values
5Cy5
Filter Set 50		Zeiss488050-9901640/30
[625-655]		660LP

690/50
[665-715]


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  • Détector
    • Zeiss AxioCam MR R3 CCD Camera 1388 x 1040 pixels, 12-bit, 13 images/s at full resolution, detector size 8.9 mm x 6.7 mm
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idUser Guide
titleUser Guide
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titleStartup

  1. Remove the dust cover from the microscope

  2. Turn on the computer (#1)

  3. Turn on the power bar at the bak f the computer monitor (#2)

  4. Press the microscope start button located on the rear left of the microscope (#3)

  5. Log in Windows using your UdM credentials
    Remarque

    When using for the first time, it is necessary to import the microscope-specific parameters BEFORE starting the software. See the First Use section below.

  6. Startup Zen Blue
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titleFirst Use

When using for the first time, it is necessary to import the microscope-specific parameters into the software. This procedure is usually carried out during the training session.However, it is also possible to use it to reset the software if it is not displayed correctly, for example.

Remarque

Please note, this procedure will delete all your experiment protocols and restore the software to its original settings.

  1. If open, close the Zen Blue software and wait for it to close completely (up to 30 seconds)
  2. On the Desktop open the Documentation folder
  3. Double-click Settings for Axio-Osberver Z1
  4. A script will run and a black window will appear briefly
  5. You can then reopen the Zen Blue software

 

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titleLoading samples

This procedure puts the microscope in a safe configuration and performs a focus calibration. At the end of this procedure the microscope will be ready for acquisition.

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titleFocus Calibration Z

On the microscope touch screen:

  1. Press Home>Load Position to lower the stage to its lowest position
  2. Press Set Work Position to store this position
  3. If necessary, move the focus slightly up to remove the “Lower Z limit reached” message displayed on the touchscreen
  4. Press Home>Microscope>Turret>Objectives>10x to select the 10x objective
  5. If asked, tap Done to remove the oil lens cleaning warning
  6. Press Home>Microscope>XYZ>Position>Z-Position>Set zero>Auto to perform focus calibration
  7. Press OK to start the focus calibration procedure
  8. Wait a few seconds for the calibration to be completed
Remarque

Once calibrated, the focus can be found at Z = 11 mm). The Z value can be found on the microscope touch screen Home>Z-Position


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titleFirst focus
Avertissement
titleImportant

Make sure to calibrate the focus before performing the first focus.

On the microscope touch screen:

  1. Press Home>Microscope>Turret>Objectives
  2. Press 10x to select the 10x lens
    Info

    The 10x objective is the safest because it has the longest working distance (5.3 mm). The sample will appear perfectly sharp long before the lens approaches it. It is recommended to always first focus with the safest lens. The objectives are para-focal, focusing with the safest objective will then allow you to easily find your sample with another objective.

  3. Press Home>Load Position to lower the stage to its lowest position
  4. Press Set Work Position to store this position
  5. If necessary, move the focus slightly up to remove the “Lower Z limit reached” message displayed on the touchscreen
  6. Place the test slide on the microscope stage with the coverslip toward the objective
    Remarque
    titleImportant

    Always use the test slide to perform the first focus.

  7. If necessary, move the stage so that the sample is centered on the objective

On the computer:

  1. Open the Zen Blue software
  2. In the Locate tab, select BF or the desired fluorescence (GFP, DsRed, DAPI, etc…) to activate the configuration
  3. Adjust the focus with the main dial while looking through the eyepieces until the image is perfectly sharp

    Remarque

    Once calibrated, the focus can be found at Z = 11 mm). The Z value can be found on the microscope touch screen Home>Z-Position


  4. In the Locate tab, select Off to turn off the illumination


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titleSeconday focus
Avertissement
titleImportant

First focus with the safest lens before selecting another lens and continuing with secondary focus.


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titleFocusing with air objectives

After performing the first focus, on the microscope touch screen:

  1. Press Home>Microscope>Turret>Objectives
  2. Press 20x or 40x to select the desired lens

    Info

    The 20x objective is the best Air objective because it has the greatest number of optical corrections (Plan Apochromat) and the largest numerical aperture (0.8). It offers a lateral resolution of 420nm at a wavelength of 550nm.


  3. Adjust the focus with the precision dial while looking through the eyepieces until the image is perfectly sharp
  4. Your sample is ready for acquisition!


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titleFocusing with oil lenses

After performing the first focus, on the microscope touch screen:

  1. Press Home>Microscope>Turret>Objectives

  2. Press 63x Oil, 100x Oil (1.3) ou 100x Oil (1.4) to select the desired lens. The microscope will automatically lower the stage so that the sample is accessible.

    Info

    The 63x objective is the best oil objective because it has the most optical corrections (Plan Apochromat) and the largest numerical aperture (1.4). It offers a lateral resolution of 240nm at a wavelength of 550nm.


  3. Place a drop of oil on your sample
  4. Press Done. The microscope will automatically return the sample to its original position

In Zen Blue software:

  1. In the Locate tab, select BF or the desired fluorescence (GFP, DsRed, DAPI, etc…) to activate the configuration
  2. Adjust the focus with the precision dial while looking through the eyepieces until the image is perfectly sharp
  3. In the Locate tab, select Off to turn the illumination off
  4. Your sample is ready for acquisition!
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titleStorage management
  • Files can be saved saved temporarily (during acquisition) on the local C: drive (desktop)
  • At the end of each session, copy your data to your external drive and delete it from the local C: drive
  • You can store your files on the D: drive (Data Storage). If you do, please create a folder per laboratory using the principal investigator last name. Within, create one folder per user (Firstname_Lastname).
Remarque

In any case, your files should be removed from the C: drive.

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titleShutdown
  1. Save your data
  2. Close Zen Blue
  3. Transfer your data to the D: drive (Data Storage) or to your external drive and delete it from the local C: drive

  4. Turn off the microscope power bar (#2)

  5. Turn off the computer
  6. Cover the microscope
Remarque
titleImportant Reminders
  • Take back your samples including ones in the microscope
  • Leave the microscope and the working area clean
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titleLightpath


The following schematics depict the light path for transmitted (bright-field and Phase Contrast) and reflected (fluorescence) lights.

PDF
nameLightPath_Zeiss_Z1.pdf


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titleManuals


Available manuals


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idLog
titleLog
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titleTo do
  • Check stage tilt
  • Ask for Colibri Remote
  • Ask for fluorescence backlight from LED
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title2022-05-09
  • Computer replacement
  • Added Colibri
  • Added startup procedure
  • Parafocality and paracentrality
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title2022-03-17
  • Added complete description
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title2021-09-27
  • Added to wiki
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titleTechnical Datasheet

Stand

  • Zeiss Axio-Observer Z1 inverted  Serial: 3851001242 Part Number: 431007-9902-000
    System ID: 1024979772

  • Camera adapter Model 60N-C, 1", 1x, Model: 426114

Light sources

  • Transmitted LED light
    • TBD Filters
  • X-Cite 120Q Serial: TBD

Condenser

  • Manual condenser Product number: TBD, Serial: TBD

  • Lens NA 0.35 WD 70 mm Part Number: 424241

  • Filter turret 6 positions manual

    1. H

    2. Ph0

    3. Ph1

    4. Ph2

    5. DIC

    6. DUC

Objectives

  • 2.5x/0.085 Air WD 8.8

  • Empty

  • 10x/0.25 Air Ph1 WD 6.5

  • Empty
  • 20x/0.5 Air Ph2 WD 2.0
  • 40x/0.95 Air WD 0.25

Stage

  • Motorized stage Marzhauser Sensotech, Part number 432903-9011-000, #14 07 132052; 90-76-200-0820
  • Remote control joystick
  • Inserts
    • Slide combo
    • 6-well plate
    • 35 mm dish
    • Multi-well plat

Filters

  1. DAPI Filter Set 49
  2. GFP Filter Set 13
  3. Rhodamine Filter Set 43
  4. DHE (dihydroethidium)
  5. Cy5 Filter Set 50
  6. Empty

Detector

  • Zeiss AxioCam MR R3 CCD Camera 1388 x 1040 pixels, 12-bit, 13 images/s at full resolution, detector size 8.9 mm x 6.7 mm. Model: r3.1 Part Number: 426509-9901-000. Serial: 1 22 12 5537

Workstation

  • Fujitsu Esprimo P920 E90+
  • Intel Core i5-4670 @ 3.4 GHz
  • RAM 32 GB DDR3 1600 MHz ECC (4 x 8 GB)
  • OS 500 GB SSD 550 MB/s
  • 2 TB HD Data Storage (2 x 1 TB spanned volume) 110 MB/s
  • Video Card AMD FirePro V4900 1 GB DDR5 dedicated memory
  • Monitor TBD display TBD' 1920 x 1200
  • Software Zen Blue 2.0

Incubation

  • Pecon incubation
  • TBD

Consumables

  • CO2 Tank
  • N2 Tank
  • Liquid Light Guide
  • 100 W Mercury lamp


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idFAQ
titleTroubleshooting & FAQ

Troubleshooting

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titleI don't see any fluorescence!

This microscope is motorized for most of its components, yet the X-Cite light source is manual. Ensure the X-Cite diaphragm (#4B) fully opened (high position).

  1. On the X-Cite lamp
  2. Turn the intensity diaphragm (#4B) up

FAQ

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titleCan I use this microscope to look at cell in a dish?
  • Yes. This is an inverted microscope designed to look at specimen in a dish or a multi-well plate
  • The objectives are optimized to image through thin glass bottom multi-well plates
  • You may also image specimen mounted between a slide and a 0.17mm thick coverslip
  • For long timelapse, be aware of photo-toxicity
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titleCan I use this microscope to perform timelapse experiments?

Yes, but... This microscope has an incubation module to maintain temperature, humidity and gas. Yet it does not have a Definite focus which can maintain focus throughout time. Therefore, it is possible to loose the focus over long period.


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