ECLIPSE LV100N
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Overview
The Nikon Eclipse LV100N POL LED is a high-performance polarizing microscope designed to deliver exceptional stability, optical clarity, and durability for advanced materials research. Built on Nikon’s CFI60 infinity-optics platform, this instrument offers long working distances and high numerical aperture, giving you crisp, high-contrast images under both transmitted (diascopic) and reflected (episcopic) light. The built-in, high color-rendering LED illuminator minimizes heat and focus drift while providing consistent, uniform lighting — ideal for sensitive or temperature-sensitive samples. With a robust 30 mm focus stroke, a precise 360° rotatable graduated stage, and a centering quintuple nosepiece with a DIN compensator slot, the LV100N POL LED supports both qualitative and quantitative polarizing microscopy. The integrated intermediate tube includes a Bertrand lens for conoscopic and orthoscopic observations, and the analyzer rotates smoothly through 360°. This microscope is engineered for demanding polarizing applications, whether for geological, metallurgical, or industrial inspection purposes, combining precision mechanics with long-term reliability.
Specifications
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Optical System:
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CFI60 Infinity-corrected optical system
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Illumination:
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High color-rendering LED light source
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Built-in 12 V, 24 W power supply
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Diascopic / Episcopic illumination switch
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Fly-eye lens for uniform field illumination
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Built-in NCB11 and ND8 filters
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Focusing:
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Coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs
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Focus stroke: 30 mm
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Coarse focus: 14 mm per rotation
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Fine focus: 0.1 mm per rotation
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Minimum reading increment: 1 µm
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Eyepieces:
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CFI 10× (22 mm FOV)
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CFI 10× CM (22 mm, with crosshair)
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CFI 12.5× (16 mm)
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CFI 15× (14.5 mm)
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Eyepiece Tube Options:
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P-TT3 Trinocular tube (for polarizing microscopy)
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P-TB2 Binocular tube (for polarizing microscopy)
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Intermediate Tube:
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Integrated focusable Bertrand lens (removable from the optical path)
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Switchable between conoscopic and orthoscopic observation modes
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Built-in analyzer and accessory / compensator slot
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Analyzer:
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360° rotary dial
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Minimum angle reading: 0.1°
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Nosepiece:
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Centering, quintuple (five-position) nosepiece (detachable)
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Includes a DIN-standard compensator slotStage:
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Dedicated circular graduated stage optimized for polarizing microscopy
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Rotates 360° horizontally, lockable at any position
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Graduated in 1° increments, with click-stops every 45°
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Optional mechanical stage can be attached; travel = 35 × 25 mm, with 0.1 mm vernier scale
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Condenser:
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Strain-free swing-out condenser design
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Numerical aperture (N.A.): 0.9 (P Achromat)Polarizer:
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Fixed to the underside of the condenser holder
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Includes scale markings for alignment
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Objectives:
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Diascopic (transmitted light): CFI Achromat P series — 4×, 10×, LWD 20×, 40×, 100× (oil)
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Episcopic (reflected light): CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI P series — 5×, 10×, 20×, 50×, 100× (oil)
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Episcopic Illuminator:
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Comes with the LV-UEPI-N universal epi-illuminator
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Uses the same built-in 12 V, 24 W supply as diascopic illumination
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Compensators:
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Supports P-CL standard ¼ λ & tint plate
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Optional quartz wedge or Sénarmont compensator can be inserted into the intermediate tube slot
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Power Consumption:
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0.7 A / 58 W
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Weight:
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Approx. 17 kg (with standard trinocular configuration)
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