Confocal Microscopes
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£ 100,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Zeiss LSM880 Inverted Confocal Microscope with Airyscan / Supported By Zeiss Lab
ITEM-47863
Zeiss LSM880 Inverted Confocal Microscope with Airyscan
This item is sold on behalf of a client where it is surplus to requirements.
This system is in good cosmetic condition and was fully functional when decommissioned. It has been professionally packed in crates and stored for approximately 18 months following decommissioning from an active research environment. The system was maintained under a Zeiss service contract and remains fully supported by Zeiss until 1st October 2027, after which it will receive ‘best effort’ support.
The system was purchased in 2017.
The system comprises the following:
- Spectral detector 32 ch GaAsP PMT+ 2 PMTs
- Airyscan super resolution GaAsP detector with fast module for 4x faster imaging
- Bandpass emission filters for Airyscan
- Axio Observer 7 inverted microscope stand
- Transmitted light (T-PMT) detector
- Objectives: 10x/0.45 Air, 20x/0.8 Air, 40x/1.2 Water
- Excitation lasers: 405, 458, 488, 514, 561, 594, and 633 nm
- AOTF laser power controller
- HXP 120 widefield illuminator with epifluorescence filter cubes (DAPI/GFP/Cy3)
- Motorised X,Y,Z stage
- Z piezo stage WSB 500 with 10nm resolution
- Full incubation chamber with temperature and CO₂ control
- 100W Halogen lamp for transmitted light imaging
- Condensor LD 0.55 H/Ph1/2/3/DIC
- Dedicated PC running Zeiss Zen Black software (latest version at decommissioning), upgraded to Windows 10
- Electrical connection box, all associated leads and connectors
- Optical table not included
- Full specifications available on request
It is available for collection from Hertfordshire, UK, but we may be able to offer shipping for an additional fee. A site visit to inspect the equipment may be arranged for serious buyers.
The normal terms and conditions do not apply to this item. This item is non-returnable and non-refundable.

£ 50,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Zeiss LSM 780 Confocal Microscope System Observer .Z1 Zeiss Zen Software Lab
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Zeiss LSM780 Confocal Microscope System Observer .Z1 with Zeiss Zen Software
This system was removed from a university lab where it was surplus to requirements.
It powers on and was reported to be in working order prior to removal.
The microscope can focus on slides, the environmental system operates, and the stage can be controlled via the joystick. CAN communication has been tested via the PC.
It is recommended that a Zeiss engineer completes the setup.
This system comprises:
- Zeiss Observer .Z1 Microscope with Scan IM 130x100 DC - 1mm motorized stage and two specimen holders
- Zeiss LSM T-PMT Transmitted Detection Module
- HAL 100 Halogen Lamp
- Objectives: C-APOCHROMAT 10x/0.45W, LD LCI Plan-APOCHROMAT 25x/0.8 1mm Korr DIC (UV) VIS-IR, C-APOCHROMAT 40x/1.2 W Korr UV-VIS-IR, Plan-APOCHROMAT 63x/1.40 Oil DIC, Plan-APOCHROMAT 100x/1.4 Oil DIC
- Two Zeiss Pl 10x/23 444036-9000 Eyepieces
- Zeiss LSM780 Scan Head
- Zeiss Main Control System (3Phase 16amp)
- Zeiss TFT LCD Touchscreen Controller
- Wienecke & Sinske JoyMach4 Joystick Stage Controller
- Zeiss Remote 1426-763
- Zeiss Safety Switch Box
- Lasos LSN 3001 and LGN7812 Laser PSUs with a Lasos RMC 7812 72 remote
- 1 x Zeiss LSM780 Scan Head with 5 x laser lines:
1. Orange - 594nm
2. 405nm
3. Red
4. Green
5. Blue
- Pecon Incubator XLmulti S1 Stage Enclosure with Pecon/Zeiss Temp Module S and Heating Unit XLS
- Zeiss MCU 2008, Power Supply 232, Fc12 Definite Focus Controller with Definite Focus Unit
- Zeiss HXP120C Fluorescence Light Source with a non-functional Kubler Lamp Hour Timer
- HP PC with monitor, keyboard, mouse, Windows 10 OS, 8TB storage, various versions of Zeiss Zen Software (latest version 2.1 SP3), and a Zeiss dongle
- Zeiss Live View PC
- All necessary cables and manuals

£ 40,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Leica DMI6000CS CTR 6000 TCS SP5 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope System Lab
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Leica CTR 6000 TCS SP5 Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope
This system was removed from a laboratory where it was surplus to requirements.
The system powers on, with all units functional, including the stage and light sources.
According to the previous owner, the system features a Leica SP5 confocal with 3 PMT and 2 hybrid detectors, along with an FCCS system that includes 2 SPAD detectors. The filters for the detectors are beginning to delaminate and will need replacing. The SP5 computer is relatively new and has been updated to Windows 10. A full environmental chamber for temperature and CO2 control is also included.
The system consists of:
- TCS SP5 Control Desk, DMI6000CS Microscope, and Scan Unit (Serial No. 510000038, Year: 2007)
- Leica CTR 6000 Controller (Serial No. 280210)
- Leica CMS Detection Unit (Part No. BS054407)
- Leica APD Detection (Serial No. 65031)
- Leica Scan Head/Trigger Box (Serial No. 0051)
- Leica Switch Console V3 (Serial No. 0028960)
- Leica Cooling Fan and Flexible Duct (Part No. 1531229001)
- Leica Mercury Lamp Box (Type 11307072071/BZ)
- LEJ Mercury Bulb Controller (Type ebq 100mc-L, Serial No. 06 2380802161, 217 hours bulb run time)
- Leica Stage Controller (Part No. 11505180)
- The Box polycarbonate microscope enclosure
- The Cube CB02A Enclosure Heater with probe (Serial No. 10585)
- The Brick Air Humidity and CO2 Regulator (Serial No. 10654)
- Gecomp PC running Windows XP Pro (Serial No. 071362)
- HP Z4 PC running Windows 10 (Serial No. CZC026C55L, Product No. 1JP11AV)
- 2 x NEC 1990SXi Monitors (Serial Nos. 6Z009731YB, 6Y008209YB)
- Cherry Keyboard (Model MY 3000 USB, Serial No. G0006934)
- HP KB-1469 Keyboard (Serial No. 803180-L31)
- 2 x HP Mice (Part Nos. 672651-001, 458407-002)
The microscope is fitted with five objectives:
- Leica 784 HCX PL APO 100x/1.4-0.7 oil cs
- Leica 510 HCX PL APO 63x/1.4-0.6 oil cs
- Leica 214 HCX PL APO 20x/0.70 1MM corr bl
- Leica 506251 HCX PL APO 40x/1.25-0.75 oil
- Leica 506279 HCX PL APO 63x/1.2 W corr cs
Additional components:
- Twin binocular eyepieces HC PLAN s 10x/125 M
- 7 x colour filter and mirror blocks, 2 x filter block covers
- 12 x stage parts
- 1 x humidity water cylinder for The Brick
Included Software & Manuals:
- Leica Software Discs: Confocal Software v. 2.585 (2x), LAS AF v. 2.73-9723, SP5 WS Premium Recovery, SP5 SP8 Standard G4 Recovery W10, SP5 Workstation Recovery
- 2 x copies of Windows XP Professional OS
- Manuals: Newport PR 50 compact high-speed rotation stage, Coherent Sapphire 488-20 & 410-10 OEM Laser, The Brick operating manual, The Cube 2 temperature controller manual

£ 18,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Zeiss Axioplan 2 with LSM 5 Pascal Confocal Microscope & Multi-Laser System Lab
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Zeiss Axioplan 2/LSM 5 Pascal Confocal Laser System
This system was removed from a university laboratory where it was surplus to requirements.
The Axioplan 2 microscope has been successfully controlled via the included Pascal software.
While the laser modules have not been fully tested, the software allows toggling of the laser control.
All components are in good used cosmetic condition.
The system comprises the following:
- Zeiss Axioplan 2ie MOT microscope stand, fitted with:
- Zeiss LSM 5 Pascal VarioTwo
- HBO 100 Mercury Lamp with ebq100 power supply
- 4 x Filter Cubes: DIC, DAPI, FITC, Rhod
- 2 x Zeiss 44 40 34 Pl 10x/25 Eyepieces
- Zeiss 1067-325 Axio Mechanical Rotating Stage
- Zeiss 1159-530 Condenser
- Zeiss 1058-431 Light Channel
- Zeiss 1095-490 Switching Mirror
- HAL 100 Halogen Lamp
- 6-position nosepiece with objectives:
- Zeiss Plan-NEOFLUAR 10x/0.3 ∞/0.17
- Zeiss Plan-NEOFLUAR 20x/0.50 ∞/0.17
- Zeiss Plan-NEOFLUAR 40x/1.3 Oil ∞/0.17
- Zeiss Plan-APOCHROMAT 63x/1.4 Oil Ph3 ∞/0.17
- Zeiss LSM 5 Pascal Laser Module, including:
- Lasos LGK 7786 P 543nm Laser (June 2011) with Lasos SAN 7460A power supply
- Lasos LGK 7812 ML04 450–530nm Laser (November 2014) with Lasos LGN 7812-01 power supply
- Zeiss LSM 5 Pascal Laser Module +, including:
- Lasos LGK 7628-1 633nm Laser (May 2002) with Lasos SAN 7460A power supply
- Computer & Software:
- Fujitsu Siemens Celsius PC with Windows XP (password removed), Pascal Software installed, and serial hardware dongle
- 2 x NEC monitors, keyboard & mouse
- AxioVision software CDs
- Zeiss Pascal 5 ECU Units:
- 1 x ECU tested and working with this system
- 1 x ECU marked 'DEAD 5v' (included untested as a spare)
- Spare PC:
- Fujitsu Siemens Celsius 670 (non-booting, Windows 2000) – included for spare parts
- Other:
- Isolation table is included
- Table pictured with lasers is not included

£ 15,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Zeiss LSM510 META Confocal System - Axiovert 200M Multi-Laser System Lab
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Zeiss Axiovert 200M Confocal Microscope System with LSM510 META & Multi-Laser Setup
This system was removed from a university laboratory where it was surplus to requirements.
The previous owner confirmed it was in good working condition prior to removal.
The microscope connects to the PC and communicates successfully. The Meta software displays CAN errors on startup, which appear to be due to the lasers not being connected. Further testing was not possible without the lasers, but all indications suggest the system is otherwise functioning as intended.
The system is in good used cosmetic condition with typical signs of general use. It includes a comprehensive confocal setup featuring multiple laser modules, incubation controls, computing equipment, and imaging software.
The system comprises the following:
Zeiss Axiovert 200M Confocal Microscope, fitted with:
- Zeiss Plan-NEOFLUAR 20x/0.50.
- Zeiss Plan-NEOFLUAR 10x/0.30 ∞/0.17
- Zeiss 1095-490 Switching Mirror
- Zeiss 1058-431 Light Channel
- Zeiss 1039-685 HAL100 Halogen Lamp
- Zeiss 1007-980 HBO100 Mercury Lamp
- Zeiss 1005-847 LD Condenser 0.55 H, Ph1, Ph2, Ph3, DIC II, DIC III
- Zeiss 1005-834 Mechanical Stage
- Zeiss 1005-827 Binocular Tube 45º/23
- 2 x Zeiss 1016-758 W-PI 10x/23 Eyepieces
Laser Scanning & Illumination Components:
- Zeiss LSM510 META Module
- Carl Zeiss LSM 5 Laser Module 1018-382, including:
- Coherent Enterprise II Laser with ENTCII-653 Controller (October 1997)
- Coherent LASERPURE 5 LP-5I Cooling System with hoses
- Lasos LGK 7812 ML4
- Lasos LGK 7628-1 (October 2005)
- Lasos LGK 7786 P (March 2010)
- Lasos LGN3000 PSU
- Zeiss AIM-System 2101000343 ECU
- ebq100 Power Supply Unit
Environmental Control:
- Solent Scientific Incubation Chamber
- Solent Scientific Heater & Controller
Computing & Software:
- Fujitsu Siemens Celsius 600 PC (Windows 2000, passwords removed), with:
- Carl Zeiss AxioSet
- Carl Zeiss AIM – LSM510 Version 3.2SP2
- HP Compaq DC7600 PC (no key software or PCI cards)
- 2 x NEC monitors, mouse, and keyboard
- Manuals and software for most components
Additional:
- Various connection cables
- Small equipment table (included)

£ 5,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Olympus Lext OLS3100 Confocal Microscope w/ MM6-ASPS Controller & OLS3000 PSU
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Olympus Lext OLS3100 Confocal Microscope w/ MM6-ASPS Controller & OLS3000 PSU
This was removed from a university lab where it was surplus to requirements.
The lab it was removed from confirmed it was in working order prior to removal but were unable to supply the software.
All parts power on and appear to be in working condition. The control unit and emergency stop button are working correctly. The stage control appears to be working correctly with a smooth motor. Only the cables shown are included.
The system is in good cosmetic condition, but the rubber foot ends are crumbling.
There is no software included with the system.
Items included:
Main Units:
Olympus Lext OLS3100
Dimensions: 464(W)x559(D)x620(H)mm
Weight: 56.5kg
Olympus MM6-ASPS Controller
Dimensions: 381(W)x304.8(D)254(H)mm
Weight: 14.33kg
Olympus OLS3000 Power Supply
Dimensions: 355.6(W)x177.8(D)355.6(H)mm
Weight: 9kg
Accessories:
Olympus U-DICR
Olympus U-P03
Olympus U-AN360-3

£ 4,000.00 (ex. VAT) 1 in stock
Leica Microsystems Type - TCS SP2 Confocal Microscope System Lab
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Leica Microsystems Type - TCS SP2 Confocal Microscope System
This was removed from a university lab where it was surplus to requirements.
What is included is in good working order, but the system is not complete.
It is missing the following;
Table top
Cooling unit
Microscope isolation table
Camera
Flexi tube for prior unit.
Bulb for prior unit.
There may be more missing parts, but we are unable to confirm.
It is in good cosmetic condition with minor marks.
Included are;
Leica TCS SP2 Microscope
Model: RCS SP2
Serial#: 142400026
Attached to microscope:
Leica ∞/0.17/E HCX PL APO 40x/1.25-0.75 OIL CS
Leica ∞/-/C HC PL APO 20x/0.75
Leica ∞/0.17/E HC PL APO 10x/0.40 CS
2 x Eyepieces HC PLAN S 10x/22
Leica Condenser 0.53 S 23 (521500)
Leica C Mount Adaptor 0.5x : 1/2" = 16 (541511)
All other items included:
Prior Lumen200
Model: L200/C
Serial#: 70808
Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Gmbh
Type: 307-072.45
Hg 100 W Bulb
Leica Power Supply for DiodeLaser COH 405nm, 25mW
Part#: 1530910001 03
Leica DM R Manual
Leica Confocal Software
Leica TCS User Manual
Leica PC with Software installed.
Leica Dust cover for Microscope and PC.
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