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Microscope Accessories
FCS3 ® - Focht Chamber System 3

The Focht Chamber System 3 (FCS3) is a live-cell micro-observation system specifically for upright microscopes. It has all of the optical, thermal and fluidic capabilities of its predecessor the FCS2. Therefore, it provides compatibility with all modes of microscopy, uniform temperature control throughout the observation aperture, a near laminar flow that is adjustable to provide the user with the ability to modify the separation of optical surfaces, flow path geometry, and fluid volume.
FCS2 ® - Focht Chamber System 2
The Focht Chamber System 2 (FCS2 ®) is a closed system, live-cell micro-observation chamber, that offers several advantages over other chambers. In addition to its unique perfusion and thermal control systems it is fully compatible with all modes of microscopy. It is also the only chamber to combine high-volume laminar flow perfusion rates with Koehler illumination and precise temperature control without an air curtain.
Objective Cooling Collar
The Objective Cooling Collar is an isolated fluid and thermal transfer device that attaches to the top of the objective and provides a means of attaching coolant lines from a cold source or chiller bath.  The removal of energy from the objective is more difficult and less efficient than heating.  Make sure you have enough sub stage room for the additional diameter required for the cooling collar and tubing.
Delta T ® Open Dish Systems
Delta T dishes have 35mm O.D. and a 23mm central aperture. The peripheral region of the dish is tapered to reduce the dead-volume and the height of the dish is 6mm to allow better access for micro-injection and micromanipulation. The dishes are a hybrid of polystyrene plastic and Desag 263 glass. The outer structure of the dish is available in opaque black or clear and come with a clear 0.5mm or no.1.5 glass coverslip bottom bonded to it.  The dishes are also available in a plain glass unheated version.
Objective Heater ®
Bioptechs offers a patented Objective Heater® System which includes a heater/sensor and an electronic controller. The heater/sensor is comprised of an adjustable thin-film heating band which surrounds 3/4 of the diameter of the upper region of the central retracting tube of the objective.
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