Laboratory illuminator Aura Pro

for microscopesLED

The Cairn Aura Pro phase contrast illuminator allows true Zernike phase contrast with a working distance up to 230mm – perfect for electrophysiology where the sample platform can be very congested. Now with a universal rack and pinion design, the Aura Pro works with a range of inverted microscopes and includes a backwards tilting mechanism to move the unit out of the light path when required. Based on a concept developed by Webb et al. at the University of Nottingham, the Aura Pro uses concentric rings of super-bright LEDs in place of the conventional condenser and phase rings. It provides the highest-quality phase contrast images with very simple alignment and works for Ph1, Ph2 and Ph3 imaging, along with darkfield imaging, with a range of colour options – white, blue, green, red and NIR. Additional information Applications • Phase contrast (Ph1, Ph2 and Ph3) • Darkfield • Electrophysiology Features and Benefits • Ultra-long working distance for enhanced access (up to 260mm) • Adapters for Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss inverted frames • Backwards-tilting pillar • Rack and pinion height adjustment • Choice of colour LED rings • Central port for brightfield LED • Digital and analogue control of the active LED ring