Adapters for Cerna® Microscopes
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- Adapters for Epi-Illumination, Camera, Trinocular, Eyepiece, and Condenser Ports, as well as Camera Tubes and Nosepieces
- Customize Cerna Microscopes Using Thorlabs' Optomechanical Components
SM1A58
Camera Port Adapter
CSA1003
Trinocular Adapter
SM2A56
Epi-Illumination
Module Adapter
LCPN1
Condenser Port
Adapter
SM2N2
Eyepiece Adapter
Application Idea
SM2A56 Epi-Illumination Module Adapter Used to Mount a Solis® High-Power LED to an Epi-Illumination Module on a Cerna Microscope
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Features
- Extends Versatility of Thorlabs' Construction Systems to Cerna® Microscopes
- Provides Compatibility with SM1 (1.035"-40) Lens Tubes, SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) Lens Tubes, SM2 (2.035"-40) Lens Tubes, and 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems
- Contact Tech Support About Custom Adapters, Including for Other Microscopes
Trinocular Port Adapters
The LCPN2, LCPN3, and LCPN4 adapters integrate the Cerna platform with Thorlabs' 30 mm and 60 mm cage construction systems, while the WFA4111 and SM2A59 adapters directly accept one of our infinity-corrected tube lenses. These adapters are ideal for creating custom widefield viewing and epi-illumination apparatuses.
Camera Port Adapter
The SM1A58 adapter is designed to allow components with SM1 threading, SM2 threading, or 30 mm cage system compatibility to be mounted to the camera port. This adapter is ideal for inserting custom optics, as well as our scientific cameras, into brightfield and fluorescence microscope systems.
Camera Tube Adapter
The LCPN6 adapter is designed to allow Nikon and Cerna camera tubes to be integrated into systems built from Thorlabs' optomechanics. The female D2N dovetail connects to the camera tube, which can then be incorporated into a custom microscope system using SM1 threading, a 30 mm cage system, or a 60 mm cage system.
Condenser Port Adapters
These condenser adapters connect to the condenser holder, allowing DIY light conditioning setups to be integrated into a Cerna microscope.
Epi-Illumination Module Adapter
The SM2A56 adapter allows a collimated illumination source to attach to the epi-illumination module of a Cerna microscope.
Eyepiece Adapter
The SM2N2 adapter replaces the lens element on an eyepiece of the Cerna microscope's trinoculars, allowing custom-built optical detection systems to attach to either eyepiece on the trinoculars.
Nosepiece Adapters
The SM1N5 adapter is designed to allow Nikon Eclipse Ti2 nosepieces to be mounted onto Cerna microscope nosepieces and mounting arms with 60 mm cage compatibility.
Nosepiece Mounting Arm Adapter
The CSN110 adapter connects to a Cerna nosepiece mounting arm to allow fixed objectives with M32 x 0.75 threading to be integrated into a Cerna microscope system.
Note: Thorlabs does not guarantee compatibility with other industry-standard microscopes not mentioned on this wepage.
Adapters for Industry Standard Microscopes |
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Cerna DIY Series |
Leica DMI |
Nikon Eclipse Ti (Inverted) |
Nikon Eclipse Ti2 (Inverted) |
Upright Nikon Eclipse |
Olympus BX and IX |
Zeiss Axioskop and Examiner |
Thorlabs Dovetail Referencea | |||
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Type | Shape | Outer Dimension | Angle |
95 mm | Linear | 95 mm | 45° |
D1N | Circular | Ø2.018" | 60° |
D2Nb | Circular | Ø1.50" | 90° |
D2NBb | Circular | Ø1.50" | 90° |
D3N | Circular | Ø45 mm | 70° |
D5N | Circular | Ø1.58" | 90° |
D6N | Circular | Ø1.90" | 90° |
D7N | Circular | Ø2.05" | 90° |
D1T | Circular | Ø1.50" | 60° |
D3T | Circular | Ø1.65" | 90° |
D1Y | Circular | Ø107 mm | 60° |
D2Y | Circular | Ø2.32" | 50° |
D3Y | Circular | Ø1.75" | 90° |
D4Y | Circular | Ø56 mm | 60° |
D5Y | Circular | Ø46 mm | 60° |
D6Y | Circular | Ø41.9 mm | 45° |
D1Z | Circular | Ø54 mm | 60° |
D2Z | Circular | Ø57 mm | 60° |
D3Z | Circular | Ø54 mm | 45° |
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This photo shows the male D1N dovetail on the trinoculars next to the female D1N dovetail on the epi-illumination arm.
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This photo shows the male 95 mm dovetail on the microscope body and the female 95 mm dovetail on the CSA1002 Fixed Arm.
Introduction to Microscope Dovetails
Dovetails are used for mechanical mating and optical port alignment of microscope components. Components are connected by inserting one dovetail into another, then tightening one or more locking setscrews on the female dovetail. Dovetails come in two shapes: linear and circular. Linear dovetails allow the mating components to slide before being locked down, providing flexible positioning options while limiting unneeded degrees of freedom. Circular dovetails align optical ports on different components, maintaining a single optical axis with minimal user intervention.
Thorlabs manufactures many components which use dovetails to mate with our own components or those of other manufacturers. To make it easier to identify dovetail compatibility, we have developed a set of dovetail designations. The naming convention of these designations is used only by Thorlabs and not other microscope manufacturers. The table to the right lists all the dovetails Thorlabs makes, along with their key dimensions.
In the case of Thorlabs’ Cerna® microscopes, different dovetail types are used on different sections of the microscope to ensure that only compatible components can be mated. For example, our WFA2002 Epi-Illuminator Module has a male D1N dovetail that mates with the female D1N dovetail on the microscope body's epi-illumination arm, while the CSS2001 XY Microscopy Stage has a female D1Y dovetail that mates with the male D1Y dovetail on the CSA1051 Mounting Arm.
To learn which dovetail type(s) are on a particular component, consult its mechanical drawing, available by clicking on the red Docs icon () below. For adapters with a female dovetail, the drawing also indicates the size of the hex key needed for the locking setscrew(s). It is important to note that mechanical compatibility does not ensure optical compatibility. Information on optical compatibility is available from Thorlabs' web presentations.
For customers interested in machining their own dovetails, the table to the right gives the outer diameter and angle (as defined by the drawings below) of each Thorlabs dovetail designation. However, the dovetail's height must be determined by the user, and for circular dovetails, the user must also determine the inner diameter and bore diameter. These quantities can vary for dovetails of the same type. One can use the intended mating part to verify compatibility.
In order to reduce wear and simplify connections, dovetails are often machined with chamfers, recesses, and other mechanical features. Some examples of these variations are shown by the drawings below.
![Male Microscope Dovetails](https://www.thorlabs.de/images/TabImages/Male_Dovetail_Examples_D1-400.gif)
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Two examples of how circular male dovetails can be manufactured.
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Two examples of how circular female dovetails can be manufactured.
Standard Mechanical Interfaces on DIY Cerna® Components
The table below gives the dovetail, optical component threads, and cage system interfaces that are present on each DIY Cerna component. If a DIY Cerna component does not have one of the standard interfaces in the table, it is not listed here. Please note that mechanical compatibility does not ensure optical compatibility. Information on optical compatibility is available from Thorlabs' web presentations.
Item # | Microscope Dovetails | Optical Component Threadsa | Cage Systemsb | ||||||||||
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95 mm | D1N | D2N | D2NB | D3N | D5N | D1T | D3T | D1Y | D5Y | Internal | External | ||
2CM1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) and SM2d (2.035"-40) | SM1c (1.035"-40) | 60 mmd |
2CM2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) and SM2d (2.035"-40) | SM1c (1.035"-40) | 30 mmc |
BSA2000e | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CEA1350 | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CEA1400 | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CEA1500 | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CEA1600 | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CFB1500 | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSA1000 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSA1001 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc |
CSA1002 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
CSA1003 | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CSA1051 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - |
CSA1200e,f | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CSA1400e | - | - | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CSA1500e,g | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSA2000e | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
CSA2001 | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - |
CSA2100e | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
CSA3000(/M) | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSA3010(/M) | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
Item # | 95 mm | D1N | D2N | D2NB | D3N | D5N | D1T | D3T | D1Y | D5Y | Internal | External | Cage Systems |
CSC1001 | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSC1002 | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSC2001 | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSD1001 | - | Male & Female | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
CSD1002 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | C-Mounth | - |
CSE2000 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 60 mmd |
CSE2100 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
CSE2200 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
CSN100e | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | 60 mmd |
CSN110 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
CSNK10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | 60 mmd |
CSNK100e | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | 60 mmd |
CSN200 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | - |
CSN210 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | - |
CSN1201f | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | M32 x 0.75 | - | - |
CSN1202f | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | M25 x 0.75 | - | - |
CSS2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - |
LAURE1 | - | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
LAURE2 | - | Male | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
LCPN1 | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
LCPN2 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
Item # | 95 mm | D1N | D2N | D2NB | D3N | D5N | D1T | D3T | D1Y | D5Y | Internal | External | Cage Systems |
LCPN3 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Female | SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) | - | 60 mmd |
LCPN4 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
LCPN5 | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
LCPN6 | - | - | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
LCPY2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
LCPY3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Female | - | - | 30 mmc and 60 mmd |
OPX2400(/M) | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | 60 mmd |
SM1A70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - |
SM1A58 | - | - | Male | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | SM2d (2.035"-40) | 30 mmc |
SM2A56 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - |
SM2A59 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - | - |
TC1X | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
WFA0150 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
WFA1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30 mmc |
WFA1010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc |
WFA1020 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc |
WFA1051 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc |
WFA1100 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 30 mmc |
WFA2001 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - |
WFA2002 | - | Male & Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | - | 30 mmc |
Item # | 95 mm | D1N | D2N | D2NB | D3N | D5N | D1T | D3T | D1Y | D5Y | Internal | External | Cage Systems |
WFA4100 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | C-Mounth | - |
WFA4101 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | C-Mounth | - |
WFA4102 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM1c (1.035"-40) | C-Mounth | - |
WFA4111 | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | SM2d (2.035"-40) | - |
WFA4112 | - | - | - | Male | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | C-Mounth | - |
Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
XT95P12(/M) | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ZFM1020 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ZFM1030 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ZFM2020 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
ZFM2030 | Female | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Here, our WFA4111 D1N Adapter is being used to support an SM2 lens tube that contains user-selected optics for forming an image on a Scientific Camera.
- Extend Versatility of Thorlabs' Lens Tube and Cage Construction Systems to Cerna Systems
- Compatible with Cerna Modules that Have D1N or D5Y Dovetails
- LCPN2: Compatible with SM30 Lens Tubes, 30 mm Cage, and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
- LCPN3: Compatible with SM30 Lens Tubes and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
- LCPN4: Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
- WFA4111: Compatible with M38 x 0.5-Threaded Tube Lenses and SM2 Lens Tubes
- SM2A59: Compatible with SM2-Threaded Tube Lenses and Lens Tubes
These adapters integrate the Cerna platform with our SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) lens tube, SM2 (2.035"-40) lens tube, 30 mm cage, and 60 mm cage construction systems, making them ideal for creating custom widefield viewing and epi-illumination apparatuses. Additionally, the WFA4111 and SM2A59 adapters feature internal M38 x 0.5 and SM2 threads, respectively, that can directly accept one of our infinity-corrected tube lenses. We also offer the LCPN3 trinocular port adapter, designed to allow Olympus trinoculars that have a male D5Y dovetail to be used with DIY Cerna systems. See the image to the right for an application idea and the table below for the adapters' mechanical features and microscope compatibility.
The dovetail designations are specific to Thorlabs products; see the Microscope Dovetails tab for details.
For specific compatibility between different adapters and DIY Cerna Components see the DIY Cerna Interfaces tab.
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D5Y Dovetail on the LCPN3 Adapter
- Attach Custom Widefield-Viewing Set-ups to Cerna Microscope System
- Compatible with Olympus Trinoculars, SM30 Lens Tubes, and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
The LCPN3 and LCPY3 Trinocular Adapters utilize a female D5Y dovetail to connect to an Olympus trinocular via a side-located M4 x 0.7 setscrew (5/64" [2 mm] hex). Please note that the trinoculars must be detached from the microscope itself prior to mounting these adapters.
The LCPN3 adapter features internal SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) threading for Ø30 mm lens tubes, providing a clear aperture of Ø1.10" (Ø27.9 mm); two SM30RR retaining rings are included to secure an optic inside the adapter. A male D1N dovetail is included on the side opposite the female D5Y dovetail, allowing for integration with the trinocular port on a Cerna, Upright Nikon Eclipse, Nikon Eclipse Ti, or Nikon Eclipse Ti2 Microscope. The LCPY3 adapter is unthreaded with a clear aperture of Ø1.26" (32.0 mm). Both adapters have four through holes with side-located locking M4 x 0.7 setscrews (5/64" [2 mm] hex) that can be used to attach Ø6 mm cage rods for 60 mm cage systems and integrate into Cerna microscope systems. Additionally, the LCPNY3 adapter has 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers, located on the side opposite the dovetail, for compatibility with 30 mm cage systems.
Note: Thorlabs does not guarantee compatibility with other industry-standard microscopes not explicitly mentioned on this webpage.
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In this photo, the CSA1003 D1N Adapter is connecting a 60 mm cage system to a WFA2002 Epi-Illuminator Module.
- Attach Custom Widefield Viewing Set-ups and Epi-Illumination Modules to Cerna Microscope System
- Compatible with 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
The CSA1003 adapter is designed to integrate any Cerna component with a male D1N dovetail into a DIY Cerna microscope system. The adapter features a female D1N dovetail and can attach to our LAURE1 and LAURE2 trinoculars and our WFA4100, WFA4101, and WFA4102 camera tubes for custom wide-field viewing assemblies. The CSA1003 can also connect to our WFA2001 and WFA2002 epi-illumination modules, as shown in the photo to the right, to attach to the epi-illumination arm of a Cerna microscope body. Each adapter has four Ø6 mm cage rod through holes with side-located locking setscrews (5/64" [2 mm] hex) to secure it within a 60 mm cage system, allowing for the integration into custom microscope systems. Please see the table below for the mechanical features and microscope compatibility for all trinocular adapters.
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- Attach Custom-Built Optical Systems or Detectors to the Camera Port of Thorlabs' Cerna or Nikon Upright Eclipse Microscopes
- Compatible with SM1, SM2, and 30 mm Cage Construction Systems
The SM1A58 is designed so that custom-built optical systems or detectors based on Thorlabs' components may be attached to the camera port of Thorlabs' Cerna Microscopes or Upright Nikon Eclipse Microscopes. This adapter utilizes a male D2N dovetail to secure the adapter to the port. It also features internal SM1 (1.035"-40) threading for Ø1" Lens Tubes, external SM2 (2.035"-40) threading for Ø2" Lens Tubes, and 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers for attaching cage system rods.
Thorlabs' Scientific CMOS Cameras have options with industry standard C-mount adapters or SM1 internal threading. Industry-standard C-mount cameras can be attached directly to the internal SM1 threads of the SM1A58 adapter using the SM1A39 external C-Mount to external SM1 adapter, available separately. Internally threaded SM1 Cameras can be easily integrated into microscope systems by using an SM1 lens tube spacer or an SM1 lens tube coupler with external threads to connect the camera to the SM1A58 adapter. The external SM2 threads on the SM1A58 can also be connected to an internally SM1-threaded camera with an SM1A2 adapter, which has internal SM2 to external SM1 threads.
Our SM1 or SM2 lens tubes can be used to place the camera at the correct parfocal distance; the exact distance will depend upon the specific trinoculars or other camera ports present on your Cerna microscope.
In addition, an SM1-threaded dust cover (Item # SM1CP2) is included to keep the port closed when not in use.
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- Integrates Nikon and Cerna Camera Tubes into Custom Microscope Systems
- Provides Quick-Release Mechanism for SM1 Coupling
- Compatible with SM1, 30 mm Cage, and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
The LCPN6 adapter features a female D2N dovetail and internal SM1 (1.035"-40) threads for Ø1" Lens Tubes. A locking setscrew (5/64" [2 mm] hex) is provided to secure the position of the dovetail. Four through holes, each with a side-located locking setscrew (5/64" [2 mm] hex), can be used to attach Ø6 mm cage rods for 60 mm cage systems. The adapter also includes additional 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers on the side opposite the dovetail for 30 mm cage systems.
The LCPN6 adapter is designed to allow our TC1X camera tube and Nikon camera tubes with a male D2N dovetail to be integrated into user-built optomechanical assemblies from Thorlabs components. The adapter utilizes a female D2N dovetail to connect to the camera tube, which can then be incorporated into a custom microscope system using SM1 threading, a 30 mm cage system, or a 60 mm cage system. Additionally, the LCPN6 adapter can be used with other male D2N dovetail components, such as the SM1A58 camera port adapter (sold above), to provide a quick-release mechanism for SM1-to-SM1, SM1-to-30 mm cage, and SM1-to-60 mm cage coupling.
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LCPN1 Adapter Attached to Inverted Nikon Eclipse Condenser Holder
- Attach DIY Light Conditioning Setups to Cerna Microscopes
- Extends Versatility of Thorlabs' Lens Tube and Cage Construction Systems to Cerna Systems
- LCPN1: Compatible with SM30 Lens Tubes, 30 mm Cage Systems, and 60 mm Cage Systems
- LCPN5: Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes and 60 mm Cage Systems
The LCPN1 and LCPN5 adapters allow the users to attach a custom-built condenser or other light conditioning module to a Cerna, inverted Nikon Eclipse Ti, inverted Nikon Eclipse Ti2, or upright Nikon Eclipse microscope. The LCPN1 adapter features internal SM30 (M30.5 x 0.5) threading for Ø30 mm lens tubes; two SM30RR retaining rings are included to secure an optic inside the adapter. The LCPN5 adapter features SM2 (2.035"-40) threading for SM2 lens tubes and includes one SM2RR retaining ring. Both adapters have four through holes with side-located locking setscrews (5/64" [2 mm] hex) that can be used to attach Ø6 mm cage rods for 60 mm cage systems. Additionally, the LCPN1 adapter features 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers, located on the side opposite the dovetail, which can be used for 30 mm cage systems.
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Our CSA2001 adapter has a female D3N dovetail that mates to the male D3N dovetail on a condenser. Here, the external SM2 threads on the adapter are threaded into our CXY2A mount.
- Attach Condensers to DIY Cerna Microscope Systems
- Extends Versatility of Thorlabs' Lens Tube and Cage Construction Systems to Cerna Systems
- CSA2001: Compatible with SM2 Lens Tubes
The CSA2001 adapter utilizes a female D3N dovetail to connect a Cerna condenser to a custom optical assembly using SM2-threaded components. A 2 mm hex setscrew is included to secure the dovetail of the adapter to the condenser.
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- Connect a Collimated Illumination Source to an Epi-Illumination Module of a Cerna Microscope
- Compatible with CSE2100 and CSE2200 Epi-Illuminator Modules
The SM2A56 adapter allows the user to mount a collimated illumination source to a Cerna epi-illumination module. The adapter uses a D3T dovetail to attach to the CSE2100 and CSE2200 epi-illuminator modules and uses external SM2 (2.035"-40) threading to attach collimated illumination sources, such as Thorlabs' Solis® LEDs. See the table to the left for adapter attachment compatibility.
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Two SM2N2 adapters attached to the trinocular eyepieces.
- Replace Trinocular Eyepiece for DIY Construction
- Compatible with SM1, SM2, and 30 mm Cage Construction Systems
The SM2N2 Eyepiece Adapter allows custom-built optical detection systems to attach to either eyepiece on the trinoculars of an Upright Nikon Eclipse, Nikon Eclipse Ti, Nikon Eclipse Ti2, or Cerna Microscope. This adapter replaces the lens element on the eyepiece that sets the image plane at the back of the eyes (see image to the right). Five built-in alignment slots ensure the adapter fits snugly inside the eyepiece without rotation; because of the drop-in nature of this adapter, take care the attached system does not overbalance the 40 g eyepiece adapter when it is inside the trinoculars.
This adapter features internal SM1 (1.035"-40) threading for Ø1" lens tubes; two SM1RR retaining rings are included to secure an optic inside the adapter. The adapter also has external SM2 (2.035"-40) threading for Ø2" lens tubes. The face with the item # engraving has 4-40 tapped holes for 30 mm cage systems.
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The SM1N5 Adapter mounted on a Nikon nosepiece.
- SM1N5: Supports Integration of Nikon Eclipse Ti2 Nosepieces into Cerna Microscope Systems with 60 mm Cage Compatibility
- Compatible with 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
The SM1N5 SM1-Threaded Nosepiece Adapter is designed to allow Thorlabs' externally SM1-threaded components to be threaded onto Nikon nosepieces, also known as objective turrets, that are commonly found in Nikon Eclipse Ti2 Microscopes. The adapter features an SM1-threaded central bore and two threaded M5 x 0.8 mounting through holes for use with the M5 captive screws that come with Nikon nosepieces. The adapter allows systems built from Thorlabs' optomechanics, such as illumination modules, to be integrated directly with a Nikon nosepiece. A set of four 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers and four through holes with side-located locking setscrews (5/64" [2 mm] hex) allow for integration with 30 mm and 60 mm cage systems, respectively. These through holes can be used with our cage rods to mount the SM1N5 adapter to Cerna nosepieces and mounting arms with 60 mm cage compatibility, allowing Nikon Ti2 nosepieces to be used in a Cerna microscope system.
The input port of the Nikon nosepiece can be accessed by unscrewing the captive M5 screws on the nosepiece and removing it from the Nikon Eclipse Ti2. To attach the SM1N5 adapter, align the captive M5 screws with the threaded M5 x 0.8 mounting holes of the adapter; the raised portion of the adapter should face towards the nosepiece so the adapter lays flat, allowing access to the 4-40 tapped holes as shown in the image to the right. Once aligned, the captive M5 screws can be screwed into the adapter mounting holes and the nosepiece remounted.
Note: Thorlabs does not guarantee compatibility with other industry-standard microscopes not explicitly mentioned on this webpage.
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Item # | CSN110 |
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Microscope Connection | Male D1T |
Threading | Internal M32 x 0.75 |
Cage Compatibility |
30 mm Cage System (4-40 Tap, 4 Places) 60 mm Cage System (Ø6 mm Bore, 4 Places) |
Microscope Compatibility | Cerna CSA1400 Nosepiece Mounting Arm |
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- CSN110: Creates Fixed Single-Objective Nosepiece for Cerna Microscope Systems when used with the CSA1400 Mounting Arm
- Compatible with 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Construction Systems
The CSN110 Nosepiece Mounting Arm Adapter allows for a single microscope objective to be mounted into a DIY Cerna system using the CSA1400 Mounting Arm (sold separately). The adapter utilizes a male D1T dovetail to connect to the CSA1400 mounting arm, which can then be incorporated into a custom Cerna microscope system. The nosepiece adapter is compatible with M32 x 0.75-threaded microscope objectives and accepts our microscope thread adapters to convert the internal M32 x 0.75 threads to other industry-standard objective threads. Four through holes with side-located locking setscrews (5/64" [2 mm] hex) can be used to attach Ø6 mm cage rods for 60 mm cage systems. Additionally, the side opposite the dovetail has 4-40 tapped holes on 30 mm centers for 30 mm cage systems.
Note: Thorlabs does not guarantee compatibility with other industry-standard microscopes not explicitly mentioned on this webpage.