Key Features
Pursuing efficient workflow
The ECLIPSE Si has been developed with the primary goal of reducing fatigue during microscope usage. The ECLIPSE Si eliminates unnecessary adjustments and enables efficient and comfortable operation. The ergonomic design also enables natural posture, even when carrying out repetitive tasks.
Maintaining comfortable brightness when switching magnifications
Objectives with different magnifications transmit light to varying degrees. Therefore, light intensity must be adjusted every time the user changes the objective. In addition, when switching from high to low magnification objectives, the sudden increase in brightness often causes eye strain. The ECLIPSE Si features the intelligent Light Intensity Management (LIM) which automatically remembers and sets the light intensity level for each objective. The LIM feature reduces up to 40% of the time spent on adjusting light intensities*. With the ECLIPSE Si, users can increase comfort and save time even when the routine requires frequent magnification changes.
* Compared to the time required for adjusting the light intensity when switching among three different objective lenses. Test was carried out by Nikon, using a previous LED-based microscope model.
Push the brightness control knob briefly to activate the LIM feature.
LIM feature OFF
Since brightness varies depending on the objective, switching magnifications can induce eye strain.
LIM feature ON
The optimal light intensity level is automatically recalled and applied to each objective, therefore eliminating unexpected changes in light intensity when changing magnifications and streamlining workflow.
Low stage for effortless slide replacement
The height of ECLIPSE Si stage is 135 mm, which is about 50 mm lower than our conventional microscopes. The lower stage design reduces the range of motion required to exchange specimen slides, and in turn this can reduce arm and shoulder fatigue. Since the position of the stage movement knob is also lower, different areas on the specimen slide can be easily explored while resting your hands on the table. The lever for opening and closing the specimen holder has also been designed to be ergonomic with an easy-to-operate size and shape. Furthermore, the ECLIPSE Si features a 30% smaller stage compared to our conventional microscopes in order to optimise slide replacement.
Conventional microscope ECLIPSE Si
Easy-to-operate specimen holder
Enables natural posture to be maintained throughout the entire microscope workflow
The inclination angle of the eyepiece tube is 45 degrees, which enables observation through the eyepieces while maintaining a natural posture. The low stage design also allows you to seamlessly switch from looking through the eyepieces to checking the slide placement on the stage without having to adjust your posture. An optional eye-level riser is also available to further tailor the height of the eyepieces.
Eye-level riser
Check on the stage while maintaining the observation posture
Worry free focusing thanks to vertical stop
The ECLIPSE Si is equipped with a stopper that can be used to set the upper limit of the stage height. The stage stops at the set height even when the focus knob is turned, thereby eliminating the risk of over-focusing and breaking the slides or damaging the objectives. Specimen exchange and focusing can be performed with confidence, without worrying about the stage height.
Easy operation just by turning the screw at the height you want to set
The stage does not rise above the set height.
Pursuing stress-free ease of use
We wanted to design a microscope that would eliminate fatigue incurred by frequent specimen exchanges and provide a more comfortable user experience. The ECLIPSE Si combines innovative features and intelligent design to minimize unnecessary body movements, saving time and reducing strain on the user even when examining a large number of slides.
Adjusting focus and moving the stage with one hand
The coarse and fine focus knobs are located on both sides of the microscope, making it possible to focus with either hand. In addition, the stage handle is positioned close to the focus knob, allowing users to easily adjust both the stage position and focus with the same hand. With the stage movement and focus controlled by the same hand, the other hand can be dedicated to rotating the nosepiece or replacing the slides. These features provide an efficient workflow even when examining a large number of specimen slides.
Coarse focus knob Fine focus knob
Coarse/fine focus and stage movement can be operated with one hand
Status display
The illumination brightness is shown in a bar graph on the LCD. You can check the magnification at a glance while maintaining your observation posture.
❶ECO mode: ON ❷LIM function: ON ❸Objective name ❹Magnification ❺Brightness state
Knob rotation direction display
The direction of rotation of the focus and brightness control knobs can be intuitively grasped.
No hesitation in choosing a knob to operate
The icon of the stage movement knob to be operated is illustrated on the travel scale of the specimen in the forward-backward and right-left directions.
Changing magnifications comfortably
The reversed-type nosepiece provides easy access and visibility to the objective in use. The position of the nosepiece is low to reduce strain on the arm when frequent magnification changes are required. The nosepiece features an easy grip for smooth rotation, and accommodates up to five objectives to provide a wide range of magnifications.
Easy-to-rotate quintuple nosepiece
Blocks blue component in LED light
Since LED light contains a large amount of blue or short wavelength light, there is concern that prolonged observation may put a strain on the eyes. The ECLIPSE Si offers an optional blue light blocking filter that can be placed on the field lens to remove the blue component of the LED light.
Automatically turning off illumination after a certain period of time
The ECLIPSE Si is equipped with an ECO mode which automatically turns off the illumination after a certain period of inactivity. The length of the inactivity period is adjustable. With ECO mode, the ECLIPSE Si helps you save power without any effort.
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