Infinity Port Expanders
IPX2 & IPX4
IPX2 & IPX4
Mightex’s Infinity Port Expanders enable researchers to increase the number of individual input devices to their microscope infinity light path. The Infinity Port Expanders (IPX) can accept patterned illuminators, such as the Polygon Pattern Illuminator , widefield illuminators, TIRF and laser/confocal scanners devices to maximize versatility of a microscope system.
Our IPX2 solution provides a flexible, yet compact solution for your integration needs, while the IPX4 provides advanced flexibility and versatile configurations where 3 or more devices are being integrated to the system.
The IPX2 and IPX4 can be used in any commercial inverted or upright microscope (e.g. Leica, Nikon, Olympus and Zeiss), or on Mightex’s OASIS Macro/Micro/Implant systems.
Infinity Port Expander (IPX)
Maximizing Patterned Illumination and Widefield Imaging Capabilities
Infinity Path Expander 2 (IPX2)
Features
- Up to three (3) port access to infinity path:
- Expands an infinity-path port on a microscope into 2 ports, with the option to add a third.
- Accept any infinity-path compatible devices:
- Compatible with all Mightex Polygon models
- Compatible with Mightex and 3rd party widefield epi-fluorescent illumination sources via standard 3mm core, 5mm liquid lightguide
- Also supports cameras and laser scanners via appropriate adaptors
- FOV centering capabilities:
- Ports 2 and 3 feature pitch-yaw adjustable dichroic holders for centering FOV
- Versatile configurations:
- Compact design to allow for versatility in small spaces
- Standard-size dichroic in interchangeable filter cube
- Optional excitation filters can be installed in filter cube.
- Front tube fits in our existing microscope and 3PS adaptors
Infinity Port Expander 4 (IPX4)
Features
- Up to four (4) port access to infinity path:
- Expands an infinity-path port on a microscope into a maximum of 4 ports.
- Accept any infinity-path compatible devices:
- Compatible with all Mightex Polygon models
- Compatible with Mightex and 3rd party widefield epi-fluorescent illumination sources via standard 3mm core, 5mm liquid lightguide
- Also supports cameras and laser scanners via appropriate adaptors
- FOV centering capabilities:
- Ports 2, 3 and 4 feature pitch-yaw adjustable dichroic holders for centering FOV
- Versatile configurations:
- Ports 2, 3 and 4 can be mounted on either sides of the main IPX chassis, to avoid mechanical conflict with surrounding environment
- Corresponding dichroic holders mounted on opposite sides.
- Standard-size dichroic in interchangeable filter cube
- Optional excitation filters can be installed in filter cube.
- Front tube fits in our existing microscope and 3PS adaptors
- Ports 2, 3 and 4 can be mounted on either sides of the main IPX chassis, to avoid mechanical conflict with surrounding environment
Infinity Path Expander 2 (IPX2)
Features
- Up to three (3) port access to infinity path:
- Expands an infinity-path port on a microscope into 2 ports, with the option to add a third.
- Accept any infinity-path compatible devices:
- Compatible with all Mightex Polygon models
- Compatible with Mightex and 3rd party widefield epi-fluorescent illumination sources via standard 3mm core, 5mm liquid lightguide
- Also supports cameras and laser scanners via appropriate adaptors
- FOV centering capabilities:
- Ports 2 and 3 feature pitch-yaw adjustable dichroic holders for centering FOV
- Versatile configurations:
- Compact design to allow for versatility in small spaces
- Standard-size dichroic in interchangeable filter cube
- Optional excitation filters can be installed in filter cube.
- Front tube fits in our existing microscope and 3PS adaptors
| Features | Infinity Port Expander 2 (IPX2) | Infinity Port Expander 4 (IPX4) |
| # of Ports | 2 Infinity ports with option to add 3rd | 3 infinity ports with the option to add 4th |
| Configurations | Compact | Versatile |
| Devices supported | 3mm core liquid lightguide coupled widefield LEDs, Polygon patterned illuminators*, TIRF, Confocal imaging systems, select cameras | 3mm core liquid lightguide coupled widefield LEDs, Polygon patterned illuminators*, TIRF, Confocal imaging systems, select cameras |
| Polygon models compatible* | All | All |
Application Examples
- Inverted Microscope:
- In cases where the back port is already occupied by a traditional epi-fluorescence illuminator. The IPX provides a solution for customers who want to expand their existing imaging capabilities.
- Upright Microscope:
- In cases where an upright microscope is not equipped with epi-fluorescence illuminator the IPX can be used to provide widefield and patterned illumination capabilities onto the microscope. The IPX can provide flexible capabilities including addition of TIRF and confocal imaging.
- OASIS Macro/Micro/Implant:
- IPX provides significant flexibility in system configuration.