Tokai-Hit TPI-UNIX Universal Thermal Plate for Stereo Microscope Bases
Regular price
$3,750.00
Tokai Hit TPi-UNIX Universal Warming Stage — 400×175mm Heating Area | Fits Any Base Up to 430×211mm | RT–50°C | Height Adjustable | PID Control
KEY FEATURES
- Universal fit — compatible with any stereo microscope base up to 430 × 211mm, including Olympus, Nikon, Leica, and Zeiss
- Large 400 × 175mm heating area with 1.5mm transparent glass for even thermal distribution across large dishes or multiple specimens
- Adjustable height (75–100mm) accommodates different base heights and stand configurations
- Transparent glass heater — no contrast loss in phase contrast or polarization imaging
- PID + Continuous Current Control minimizes thermally-induced focus drift for stable high-magnification and time-lapse imaging
- External sterilized temperature sensor for direct sample measurement and on-site calibration
- 10-year free glass breakage repair service included with TPi series thermoplates
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Technical Specifications
| Model | TPi-UNIX (Universal) |
| Temperature Range | Room temperature – 50°C |
| Plate Dimensions | 211mm (W) × 430mm (L) × 10mm (H) |
| Heating Area | 400mm × 175mm |
| Glass Thickness | 1.5mm |
| Height Adjustment | 75–100mm |
| Maximum Compatible Base Footprint | 430mm × 211mm |
| Controller Dimensions | 85mm (W) × 135mm (D) × 30mm (H) |
| Control Method | PID + Continuous Current Control |
| Temperature Logging | Yes — CSV export via TEM software |
| Glass Breakage Warranty | 10-year free-repair service |
| SKU | TPi-UNIX |
Microscope Compatibility
| Universal — fits any stereo microscope base up to 430mm × 211mm | |
| Olympus SZ, SZX, and SZH series stereo microscope bases | |
| Nikon SMZ series stereo microscope bases | |
| Leica MZ series stereo microscope bases | |
| Zeiss Stemi series stereo microscope bases | |
| Other major brand stereo microscope bases within 430 × 211mm footprint |
Typical Applications
Live cell imaging on stereo microscopes at controlled temperatures
Time-lapse imaging of developing organisms (zebrafish, Drosophila, C. elegans)
IVF and assisted reproductive technology (ART) embryo observation
Stem cell culture monitoring across large multi-well plates or dishes
Biotechnology and life science research on non-standard or multi-brand microscope setups
Neuroscience — brain slice preparation and acute slice imaging
