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Inverted Metallographic Microscopes ECLIPSE MA200/MA100
Specifications (MA200)
Focusing mechanism Focusing nosepiece (Fixed stage) Coaxial coarse/fine adjustment knob (torque adjustable)
Coarse adjustment of 4.0mm per rotation, fine adjustment of 0.2mm per rotation
Illumination With flare prevention, Built in UV cut filter
Field diaphragm: dialing continuous variable (centerable), Aperture diaphragm: dialing continuous variable (centerable)
Filter: Double turret (ND16, ND4/GIF, NCB, Additional option available), Polarizing block (Selectable with or without 1/4 λPlate)
Fluorescence filter blocks: B/G/V/BV, Built in 12V50W halogen lamp, C-HGFI HG Fiber Illuminator
Light Distribution Eyepiece tube/Back port: 100/0, 55/45
Optics CFI60 Optics
Image orientation Erect
Observation method Bright/Darkfield/Simple Polarizing/DIC/Epi-Fluorescence
Revolving nosepieces MA2-NUI5: Bright/Darkfield/DIC 5 position nosepiece, LV-NU5A: Motorized Bright/Darkfield/DIC 5 position nosepiece
D-NID6: Bright/Darkfield 6 position nosepiece (Intelligent), D-NI7: Brightfield 7 position nosepiece (Intelligent)
Stage MA2-SR Mechanical Stage (X/Y flexible handle)
Dimension: 295x215mm, Stroke: 50mmx50mm (with distance graduation), Standard accessory:φ22 universal specimen holder (with sample clip)
Trinocular eyepiece Seidentopf, Interpupillary Distance Adjustment 50-75mm
Power input 100-240V, 50-60Hz
Electric power consumption 1.2A 50/60Hz
Maximum electric power consumption
1.2A 75W
Weight Approximately 26kg
Intermediate magnification Turret (1x, 1.5x, 2x), Status detection (Output magnification information to main unit)
Scale MA2-GR Grain Reticle (ASTM E112-63 grain sizing numbers 1 to 8), Grid Reticle(20 lines, 0.5mm)
MA2-MR Scale Reticle (compatible with 5-100x, Read in um, Dialing System)
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Specifications (MA100)
Optics CFI60 LU system
Observation image Upright reversed image
Observation method Brightfield and polarization (with MA P/A simple polarizer/analyzer set)
Focusing Focusing nosepiece (fixed stage)
Coaxial coarse/fine adjustment knob with 8.5-mm stroke (Coarse adjustment of 37.7mm per turn, fine adjustment of 0.2mm per turn)
Nosepiece revolver Brightfield 5-position nosepiece
Stage MA-SP Plain Stage: 170 x 230mm - Includes two stage inserts (1) clear acrylic stage insert with φ30mm opening, (2) clear acrylic stage insert with crescent opening
(width 30mm) to allow clearance for rotation of high magnification objectives
Optional stage inserts: MA-SRSH1 Specimen Holder 1 with 15mm opening or MA-SH3 Specimen Holder 3 with 2mm to 32mm adjustable opening
Accepts Attachable Mechanical Stage TI-SM
TI-SM Attachable Mechanical Stage CH for use with Plain Stage: 126mm x 80mm stroke, handle can be attached on the right or left side of the plain stage
Optional Specimen Holders to fit Attachable Mechanical stage: MA-SH1 Specimen Holder 1 (φ15mm opening)
MA-SH2 Specimen Holder 2 (φ30mm opening), or C-HU Universal Holder (30mm to 65mm adjustable opening)
MA-SR Rectangular 3-plate Stage: 50 x 50 mm stroke (includes two stage inserts (φ20mm and 40mm opening) and coaxial control handle on the right side
The 3-plate design allows entire top surface to move. Optional Stage inserts: MA-SRSH1 Specimen Holder 1 with (φ15mm opening or MA-SH3 Specimen Holder 3
with 2mm to 32mm adjustable opening
Illuminator Internal power supply 6V 30W Halogen Lamp (long-life type)
Condenser built-in (lever operated) φ25mm filter (includes NCB11 and ND4) can be inserted
Binocular body Built-in Siedentopf binocular
with photo tube 45° inclination angle and 50 to 75-mm interpupillary adjustment; photo tube accepts ISO type CCTV/Digital Camera "C" mount adapters
Light path knob switches between 100% visual and 20% visual: 80% photo
Electrical specification Input: 100v/110v/120v, 220v/230v/240v 50-60Hz; Output: 1.5v to 6v; Max. power consumption: 96VA
Lamp 6V 30W Halogen
External dimensions 228 x 663 x 382 mm (W x D x H)
Weight Approx. 9kg
Inverted Metallographic Microscopes
Main body
Option
2 3
Front Operation
Box Structure
High Performance
All controls are on the front of the instrument.
Delivers ease-of-use by placing all important controls on the front.
Smaller footprint than conventional models:
Three times free spaces left!
Improved durability thanks to the unique box structure.
TME300
(Conventional model)
Links the attachment/release of the analyzer/polarizer.
Basic performance dramatically improved. Provides a more ergonomic and clear image observation.
Conventional model’s field
MA200's field
ø13.3mm
ø25mm
Automatically detects the
address of the objective lens
currently in use and displays
it on the main unit front panel.
Reflection flashes when switching objective lenses are automatically
prevented.
The field stop and aperture stop automatically open when switched
from brightfield to darkfield. When returning to brightfield observation,
the previous field and aperture stop settings are reproduced.
Employs internal turrets that keep dust off the illumination
filters, maintaining bright uniform illumination. Also, the
power supply is built in to save space.
Compact built-in design
The observation position of the objective lens and sample can be
checked easily from the microscope’s front panel.
Quick Status Check
Single-action operation
A box shaped microscope, not only the width but also the depth is reduced
dramatically: The foot print is only one-third of the conventional model!
Compact structure with a depth of 315 mm
The ultra wide field of view eyepiece and
with the combination of the newly
developed 1x objective lens, a sample of
25mm diameter can be observed in an
one field of view.
Super-wide field of view
Improved uniformity of illumination delivers clear images, especially
for digital imaging
Even Illumination
Nikon’s world-class CFI60 optics, which provide clear, high-contrast
brightfield images and darkfield images with three times the
brightness of conventional models. New 1x and 40x objective
lenses have been added to the line up.
CFI60 optics
The 50W halogen light source realizes the same brightness as the
previous 100W light source with only about half the power
consumption.
Energy saving
Vibration during high-power observation is reduced. Extremely high rigidity.
High stability/durability
Analyzer/polarizer interlock mechanism
Brightfield/Darkfield auto-aperture switching
Flash prevention mechanism
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810
5
34
2
Nosepiece
Aperture diaphragm dial
Field diaphragm dial
Brightness control dial
Optical path changeover lever
(vertical tube/binocular tube)
BD field changeover lever
Scale slider slot
Flexible handle stage
Display
Combine up to eight images
with the stitching feature
7
1
Aperture settings
are kept
Brightfield
Aperture opens
simultaneously
Darkfield
New solution from Nikon: An ideal new microscope
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Operation port for the
polarizer/analyzer unit
and the fluorescent unit
Combine up to eight images with
the stitching feature. Get natural
looking images with uniform
lighting and no seams.
600
597
341
315
4 5
Stage
Stable control even with heavy samples
A newly developed stage boasting superior durability
CFI60
Sharp, clear images using CFI60 optics
Aperture Diaphragm
Aperture diaphragm comes standard
Mirror
Identify objective magnification at a glance
Nikon developed the new MA-SR Rectangular Stage especially
for the MA100. The three-plate structure gives the microscope
superior control and durability for observation of heavy samples,
such as a grinder resin
mounted samples.
Nikon’s proprietary CFI60 System optics provide high Numerical
aperture and longer working distance. CFI60 LU optics deliver
bright, high-resolution images with superior contrast. The built-in
photo port, makes the MA100 ideally suited for digital image
capture. The built-in nosepiece
turret mounts up to five
objective lenses for a complete
range of magnifications.
The epi illuminator comes standard with a variable aperture
diaphragm to control image contrast and depth of field.
Polarizer/Analyzer
Simple polarization with a single-action polarizer/analyzer mechanism
The MA-P/A Pol Set makes reflected polarized light observation simple. It takes just a single
action to slide the polarizer and analyzer in the light path. The polarizer can rotate 360°
degrees, allowing users to set a polarization direction suited for the sample being observed.
Samples typically observed under polarized light include: plastics, thin-films, metals,
contaminants, chemicals, strain-tested materials, glasses and other materials etc.
The ECLIPSE MA100 incorporates a unique feature, a mirror to
check under the stage. Now users can verify what objective lens
is being used as well as the
position of the sample without
having to look beneath the
stage.
Cost-effective microscopy, now simpler than ever The ECLIPSE MA100 is a compact inverted microscope specially designed to meet the needs of reflected light
observations requiring either brightfield or simple polarization illumination techniques. Its small foot-print,
durable construction, simple operation, and superior Nikon optics, make it an ideal bench-top solution for:
metallurgical samples, electronic components, failure analysis, materials science and quality control/quality
assurance applications.
Introducing a durable, user-friendly Inverted
Microscope with, superior image quality,
a small footprint, and great cost performance
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Image Capture
Image Analysis
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2
Adjacent images can be put together to create
an image with a wide field. It is now possible
to capture even more vivid images due to the
improved uniformity of the illumination.
Stitching
Detects and measures grains in one and two
phase samples according to JIS G0551or
ASTM E112-96/E1382-97 standards.
Grain Size analysis
Detects, measures and classifies graphite
content as well as ferrite content in graphite-
corrected samples according to JIS G5502
or ASTM A247-06 standards.
Cast Iron analysis
Captured images can be saved to USB memory or a CF card. In
addition to printing directly via a PictBridge-compatible printer, you
can save data onto a server over a LAN.
Easily save/print data
The calibration data is automatically
changed when the objective magnification
is changed. This feature makes it easy to
use the measurement function in the
DS-L2. Quantitative illumination adjustment
can be made manually by viewing the
voltage value. This is crucial when
acquiring the optimum settings for
observation and image capture.
Status Display
The calibration data is automatically changed when the
objective magnification is changed. This feature makes
the measurement function and other optional software
modules such as grain sizing and cast iron analysis
in the NIS-Elements easy to use.
Quantitative illumination adjustment which is crucial when
acquiring the optimum settings for observation, image
capture and especially large image stitching, can be
made via PC control.
Status Display
1
2
Illumination information
(halogen lamp/Intensilight)
(Also displays intermediate variable power)
Objective lens/nosepiece information
Objective lens information
1
Nosepiece information
2
Intermediate
magnification information
3
Halogen illumination
information
4
Original image
Images combined by stitching
Main applications
· Graphite shape and size classification
· Nodularity
· Graphite, Ferrite, Pearlite fractions
· Other basic iron analysis statistics
· Customizable functionality includes image masks,
size restrictions and nodule shape classification.
Measurement results include:
· G grain size · Grain size by area and/or intercepts
· Number of grains · Anisotropy index
· Other basic grain size statistics
Customizable measurement techniques provided:
· Planimetric · Linear · Circular · Abrams
The built-in, high-definition, large 8.4-inch XGA LCD screen lets you
view & discuss the sample without the need to look in the eyepieces.
Camera heads suited to specific applications
High-definition color camera head
Cooled high-definition color camera head High-speed color camera head
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1
3
4
OptionOption
MA200 only
1.27-megapixel 2/3-inch color CCD 5-megapixel 2/3-inch color CCD 2-megapixel 1/1.8-inch color CCD
DS-L2 camera control unit
Stand-alone type
DS-U2 camera control unit
PC-controlled type
Control software
The ultimate imaging that only Nikon can offer.
MA200 only
Imaging software NIS-Elements
*See the NIS-Elements catalog for more information.
DS-U2 and NIS-Elements allow the user to
perform everything from basic image capture
to the measurement, analysis, and
management of captured images.
Type
Power
Numerical aperture
(NA)
Working distance
(W.D.)(mm)
CFI L Plan EPI 1x 0.03 3.8
2.5x 0.075 8.8
40x 0.65 1.0
CFI LU Plan Fluor EPI 5x 0.15 23.5
10x 0.30 17.5
20x 0.45 4.5
50x 0.80 1.0
100x 0.90 1.0
CFI LU Plan EPI ELWD 20xA 0.40 13.0
50xA 0.55 10.1
100xA 0.80 3.5
CFI L Plan EPI SLWD 20x 0.35 24.0
50x 0.45 17.0
100x 0.70 6.5
Digital Sight Series
Stage
MA-2 SR Stage
The holder comes with a stage clip that enable sample
rotation. This flexible handle stage delivers high durability
needed to support heavy samples.
1
1
Holders
We offer a full lineup of
holders.
3
MA2-SRSH Holder Set
MA2-SRSH 10 Holder
MA2-SRSH 40 Holder
MA2-SRSH 25-40 Holder
1
CFI L Plan EPI 1x, 40x
1
2
4
3
2
4
1
Diascopic Unit
Accessory required for transmitted
illumination observation.
MA2-DP 100W Pillar
1
1
Stage+Holders A
MA-SP Plain Stage
Acrylic Sample Holder (standard accessory/φ30mm aperture)
MA-SH3 Specimen Holder 3
MA-SRSH1 Universal Specimen Holder
Acrylic Sample Holder
(standard accessory/
crescent aperture)
A simple fixed stage.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Grain Size Reticle
MA100-EPRGS Grain Size Reticle
The class of grain size in a sample can be easily
distinguished while observing its image.
A flexible system that enables various configurations
consisting of a camera head and a control unit to suit the
needs of each sample or application.
1
Stage+Holders C
MA-SR Rectangular Stage
Specimen Holder (standard
accessory/φ20mm aperture)
MA-SH3 Specimen Holder 3
MA-SRSH1 Universal
Specimen Holder
Specimen Holder (standard
accessory/φ40mm aperture)
A triple-platform stage structure lets you use heavy samples.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
Stage+Holders B
TI-SM Mechanical Stage CH
C-HU Universal Holder
MA-SH1 Specimen Holder 1
MA-SH2 Specimen Holder 2
A dual-platform stage.
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Objective Lenses
CFI60 optics that provide uniform and clear images with both high NA and long working distance.
Nosepiece & Magnification Module
Enables communication of objective lens position,
magnification and intermediate magnification module
information with the DS-L2 control unit and NIS-Elements
image software.
1
3
Fluorescence
MA2-FL FL G
MA2-FL FL B
MA2-FL FL BV
MA2-FL FL V
Accessory required for fluorescence observation.
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
3
DIC
MA2-PA Unit
L-DIHC DIC Prism (High Contrast)
L-DIC DIC Prism
Accessory required for DIC
observation.
1
2
Polarizing
MA2-PA Unit
MA2-UPA Unit*
MA2-λP λPlate
Accessory required for
simple polarizing observation.
1
2
1
Simple Polarizing
MA-P/A Simple Polarizer
An accessory necessary for simple
polarization observation.
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1
12
3
3
Grain Size Reticle & Scale
Overlays a pattern onto the observed image. MA2-GR
Grain Size Reticle is used for grain size analysis which is
compliant to JIS G0551 and ASTM E112 standards.
The MA2-MR Scale is used for scale display for each
objective magnification.
1
212
3
1
2
2
Type
Power
Numerical aperture
(NA)
Working distance
(W.D.)(mm)
CFI LU Plan Apo EPI 100x 0.95 0.4
150x 0.95 0.3
CFI LU Plan Fluor BD 5x 0.15 18.0
10x 0.30 15.0
20x 0.45 4.5
50x 0.80 1.0
100xA 0.90 1.0
CFI LU Plan BD ELWD 20xA 0.40 13.0
50xA 0.55 9.8
100xA 0.80 3.5
CFI LU Plan Apo BD 100x 0.90 0.51
150x 0.90 0.4
*When using CFI L Plan EPI 1x with MA100 and MA200, the following accessories
are required. "MA2-PA Unit" when using with MA200 and "MA-P/A Simple
Polarizing Set" when using with MA100. (Sales will start in January 2009)
MA2-GR Grain Size Reticle
MA2-MR Scale
MA2-MC Magnification Module
MA2-NUI5 Universal Intelligent Quintuple Nosepiece
1
2
*
*It is suitable for inspecting aluminium sample.
Accessories
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Dimensions
System Diagram (MA200) System Diagram (MA100)
C-ER
Eyelevel Riser
MA2-MC
Magnification Module
MA2-MR Scale
MA2-GR Grain Size
C-mount
Adapter
0.55x
LV-TV
TV Adapter
V-T Photo
Adapter
ENG-
mount
Adapter
0.45x
0.6x
ENG-
mount
Adapter
Relay
Lens 1x
ENG-
mount
Zoom
TV Zoom
Lens
C-mount
Zoom
C-mount
Adapter
Relay
Lens
1x
C-mount
Adapter
0.35x
0.45x
0.6x
0.7x
C-mount
Adapter
VM2.5x
C-mount
Adapter
VM4x
C-mount
TV Adapter A
C-mount
Adapter
0.7x
ENG-mount CCD Camera C-mount CCD Camera
LV-HGFA
HG Fiber
Adapter
C-HGFIF
HG Fiber (1.5m/3m)
C-HGFI
Fiber Light Sourse
(Manual)
C-HGFIE
Fiber Light Sourse
(Motorized)
C-LHGFI
HG Lamp
LV-LH50PC
12V50W
Lamphouse
LV-HL50W
12V-50W-LL Lamp
MA2-SR
Stage
FE
E
CFI
UW
10x
CFI
UW
10xM
F
F
E
F
C
D
C
D
C-CT
Centering
Telescope
CFI
15x
CFI
12.5x
CFI
10xCM
CFI
10xM
CFI
10x
Measurement
Telescope
Adapter
Standard
Holder φ22
(Comes standard)
MA-SRSH
25-40 Holder
MA-SRSH1
Holder
MA-SRSH 10
Holder
MA-SRSH 40
Holder
MA2-SRSH Holder Set (Guide type)
φ23
(φ26)
for 1"
φ30
(φ33)
for 1 1/4"
φ36
(φ39)
for 1 1/2"
B
TI-C
Condenser
Turret
TE-C
ELWD-S
Condenser
MC TMD2
ELWD Lens
TI-C-LWD
LWD Lens
MA2-DP
100W Pillar
DS-L2
MA2-MP
Monitor Pillar
(Interface cable
included)
TI-PS 100W
PS100-240
D-LH/LC
Lamphouse W/LC
Filter φ45mm
Filter 45mm ND16 A
Filter 45mm ND2 A
Filter 45mm NCB11
Filter 45mm GFI
T-P2
DIC Polarizer
MA2-TI3
Trinocular
Tube TI3
Y-TB
Binocular Tube
MA-TT2
Tilting Trinocular Tube*1
MA2-λP λPlate
MA2-UPA Unit
(Polarizer + Analyzer +
1/4 λPlate)
MA2-PA Unit
(Polarizer + Analyzer)
MA2-FL Unit
(G,B,BV,V Excitation) A
B
2
3
4
LU Plan
Fluor BD
Objective Lens
LU Plan EPI
Objective Lens
ELWD, APO
LU Plan
Fluor EPI
Objective Lens
D-NID6
Intelligent
Sextuple
DIC Nosepiece
D-NI7
Intelligent
Septuple
Nosepiece
LU Plan BD
Objective Lens
ELWD, APO
LV-NCNT2
Nosepiece
Controller
S
UV
A
MA2-NUI5
Universal
Intelligent
Quintupule
Nosepeice
LU Nosepiece
Adapter
M32-25
L PLAN EPI
Objective Lens
1x*2, 2.5x, 40x,
SLWD, CR
LV-DIC Slider
Position A&B
LV-DIHC Slider
(High Contrast)
Position A&B
D-DA
DIC Analyzer
D-LP λ Plate
S
U
V
LV-NU5A
Universal
Motorized
Quintuple
Nosepeice L-DIC
DIC Prism
WWW
L-DIHC
DIC Prism
High Contrast
*1: Built to order.
*2: When using CFI L Plan EPI 1x with MA100 and MA200, the following accessories are required.
"MA2-PA Unit" when using with MA200 and "MA-P/A Simple Polarizing Set" when using with MA100. (Sales will start in January 2009)
*1: When using CFI L Plan EPI 1x with MA100 and MA200, the following accessories are required.
"MA2-PA Unit" when using with MA200 and "MA-P/A Simple Polarizing Set" when using with MA100. (Sales will start in January 2009)
12V100W
Lamp
10 11
210
118
170
228
50
124
118
231110
318
45
205
400
123
210
118
228
673
226
90
174
230
167
188
MA-SH1
Specimen Holder 2
LU Plan Fluor EPI
Objective Lens
6V30W
Halogen Lamp
●100V/120V
●230V
MA-P/A
Simple Polarizing Set
MA-SP Plain Stage
(Includes two holders
for acrylic samples)
MA-SR
Rectangular Stage
(Includes two
specimen holders)
TI-SM
Mechanical Stage CH
MA-SRSH1
Universal
Specimen Holder
MA-SH3
Specimen
Holder 3
C-Mount
TV Adapter A
GIF Filter
C-Mount
Adapter 0.7x
C-W15x
C-W10xB
MA100-EPRGS
Grain Size Reticle
Digital Camera System for Microscopy
Digital Sight Series
LU Plan EPI
Objective Lens
ELWD, APO
L Plan EPI
Objective Lens
1x*1, 2.5x, 40x,
SLWD, CR
MA-SH2
Specimen Holder 2
C-HU
Universal Holder
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