TL3000 Ergo

From contrast to recognition

Lighting and contrast methods are crucial for experiments and sample inspections of all kinds. They allow recognition of hidden details and help operators to reach the right conclusions. The illumination and contrast options of the TL3000 Ergo transmitted light base reveal more structural information in your samples through high resolution (NA 0.73), high color fidelity, and optimized contrasting.

See more details and drive decisions for:

• C. elegans, zebrafish, or oocytes in life sciences
• Plastics, air inclusions, or silicones in industrial applications
• Fibers and hair in forensic applications
• Geological specimens and crystals in earth sciences

Getting the full picture with best resolution & contrast

Move the slider and experience high contrast and uncompromised resolution at the same time. Operators can now effortlessly see, and capture, the finest details in high resolution.

With the innovative optical design concept of the TL bases from Leica, contrast and high resolution are no longer a trade-off.

See and capture up to 30% more colors *

Leica has designed LEDs for our transmitted light bases to efficiently reveal the full color sprectrum of your sample.

This ensures realistic and vivid colors that allow you to differentiate more details.

Image: Multicolor stained section of mouse embryo: the Leica image shows more colors: Brown, red, and blue staining are more vivid and reveal more information about the stained organs.

*Data on file - Leica Microsystems

TL3000 Ergo for manual routines with large fields of view

TL3000 Ergo from Leica stands for intuitive manual operation. Effortlessly pass through the different contrast options: brightfield, Rottermann contrast, or one-sided darkfield. Fine-tuning of the contrast is easy, and all with just a single knob.

The base is fully coded and compatible with Leica software, so all important imaging parameters are saved with your images. This allows you to use the store & recall function of LAS and LAS X software.

For life science projects the base also offers:

• Low autofluorescence under all conditions
• Passive cooling without fan, maximally 6°C above ambient temperature
• Seamless integration of incubation systems and stage inserts

Matched for highest optical performance – TL Ergo bases & microscopes from Leica

Leica transmitted light bases have been designed to match the high resolution of our stereo microscopes and macroscopes.

It’s important for a base to fill the aperture of the microscope you are using. The manual TL3000 Ergo provides a maximum NA of 0.73

With every Leica microscope installed on a TL Ergo base you can expect:

• A variety of contrast methods for various samples and specimen
• Vivid color reproduction
• Contrasting that lights your sample exactly the way you want, without compromising resolution
• Reduction of stray light for crisp images rich in detail

Contrast options in the TL3000 Ergo bases

• See the original colors with brightfield illumination. See your sample pin-sharp and with natural colors on a bright surface.
• Investigate internal structures with Rottermann Contrast. See outlines and other previously invisible structures of your sample.
• Explore the smallest details with darkfield illumination. Discover smallest light scattering structures shining bright in front of a pitch black background.