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The CX2 Series of microscopes continue the renowned Olympus pedigree for exceptional quality and outstanding performance in the medical and educational arenas. The NEW CX21LED and market proven CX21 set new standards for durability and dependability in educational and clinical microscopes for biological applications. The CX31 and CX41 offer unparalleled versatility with extraordinary value. And the entire CX2 Series incorporates the award winning Olympus UIS2 optics.

The CX2 Series by Olympus – durable, reliable and dependable for years to come.

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Solid, easy to operate and reliable for routine clinical and educational users.


newCX21LED

The CX21LED is the latest addition to the CX2 series educational and medical microscopes.  Featuring LED illumination for exceptional energy savings and a lifespan of over 10 years*, the CX21LED continues the renowned Olympus pedigree of these popular microscopes.  Contact your sales representative or download a brochure for more information.

* Based on typical usage of 8 hours/day, 5 days/week, 50 weeks/year.

CX31 & CX41

  • Newly-developed infinity corrected Plan C Achromat objectives offer exceptional flatness producing sharp, clear images right up the edge of the field of view (4x, 10x, 40x, 100x oil).
  • Preset package economically priced for educational institutions (CX31 only).
  • F.N. 20 eyepieces (CX41 can be equipped with F.N. 20 or 22 eyepieces).
  • Anti-fungus treatment helps protect optical parts even in high humidity regions.
  • Inward-facing, quadruple (CX31), or quintuple (CX41) revolving nosepiece improves access and makes for quick, easy slide changes.
  • Fixed Abbe condenser N.A. 1.25, centerable and focusable for Köhler illumination.
  • A 6V/30W halogen bulb provides ample illumination for any observation.
  • Ergonomically designed frame with low positioned coarse and fine focusing controls, analyzer slot for linear polarized light (CX41 only), and convenient handgrips at the front and back for transportation; integrated field stop.
  • Built in left or right hand stage with rackless design (CX31 right hand only), low positioned X,Y controls with ergogrips to facilitate operation.

    CX21

  • Plan objectives are packaged as standard, providing image flatness that is among the best in this class. 4x, 10x, 100x (option).
  • The optimal aperture stop position for each objective is clearly marked on the Abbe condenser, resulting in high resolution and high contrast image.
  • Anti-fungus treatment helps protect optical parts.
  • The CX21 is only 391 mm high, compact enough to be stored in a typical classroom cabinet.
  • Ergonomically designed frame with low positioned coarse and fine focusing controls.








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