We use the Leica TCS system, which allows us to mount a laser unit
(about the size of a shoebox) on either an inverted or upright
microscope. However, Leica advises not to use the laser for about 4
hours when changing microscopes. It is my experience that this puts
a considerable restraint on the flexibility of the system.
 
Peter Klaren
Dept. Biomedical Science
University of Sheffield
UK
 
> Leica and BioRad both offer such systems.
> Rob Palmer
> Ctr Env Biotech
> UT/ORNL
>
> >I run a multi-user microscopy facility and I have several investigators
> >interested in acquiring a LSCM. The problem is that they are equally
> >divided as to their needs,e.g. upright&inverted. So my question then is
> >it possible to purchase one system that could be switched between the two
> >platforms considering the need for critical alignment without having to
> >get a service engineer into the lab to make the adjustments. Some sales
> >reps say its not a major problem. I know Meridian offers a system that
> >can be used with two scopes that have scanner modules mounted to both
> >microscopes with the controller and laser between them. Does anyone have
> >experience with either method? I am looking forward to your comments.
> >
> >Adios, from sunny New Mexico.
> >Hank Adams
> >EML
> >NMSU, Las Cruces, NM
> >phone 505/6463600
> >email [log in to unmask]
>