The OLYMPUS BX30/U-RLA is a trinocular upright microscope engineered for simultaneous live observation and image capture in research, education, and clinical settings. The 3-position beam splitter (100% Eyes, 50/50% Eyes/Camera, 100% Camera) enables flexible workflows across brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, DIC, fluorescence, and polarized light modalities. Built on UIS2 infinity-corrected optics with color correction, it accepts a full range of Olympus objectives including the advanced X Line UPLXAPO series, delivering superior numerical apertures, image flatness, and chromatic correction.
Technical Specifications
• Microscope Type: Upright system microscope, BX3 series
• Observation Head: Trinocular with 3-position beam splitter (100% Eyes / 50/50% Eyes/Camera / 100% Camera)
• Optics: UIS2 infinity-corrected, color-corrected optics
• Compatible Objective Series: UIS2 and X Line UPLXAPO
• Illumination: White LED (newer BX3 models) or 12V / 100W halogen lamphouse (BH2-HLSH) with Kohler illumination
• Power Supply: TH3 Variable 12V / 100W (halogen configurations)
• Stage: Mechanical with ceramic coating; supports piezo-enabled control and semi-auto XY focusing
• Focus Mechanism: Silky-smooth fine focus; motorized focusing units available (e.g., BXFMA-F)
• Observation Methods: Brightfield, darkfield, phase contrast, DIC, fluorescence, polarized light
– Key Features
• Tilting trinocular tube for ergonomic photomicrography
• Stage handle extender for desk-supported operation
• Intuitive control layout with efficient specimen positioning
• Advanced image-taking engine with automatic magnification and setting recording
• Super ergonomic tube options for adjustable height accommodation
– Typical Applications
• Research imaging and analysis
• Educational microscopy
• Clinical diagnostics and pathology
– Compatibility & Integration
The U-RLA trinocular head fits BX40, BX41, BX45, BX61, BX50, BX51, BX43, BX53, and BX63 series microscopes, enabling modular system configuration with optional accessories for extended imaging capability.
