Olympus 100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U 79FT N(M)/QDS-U 0620-024

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100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U 79FT N(M)/QDS-U 0620-02431 Product Description

The Olympus 100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U is a high-numerical-aperture dry objective lens from the Olympus U Series, engineered for demanding microscopy applications where resolution, contrast, and optical clarity are non-negotiable. With a magnification of 100X and an NA of 0.95, this objective delivers exceptional resolving power without the need for immersion media, making it ideal for live-cell imaging, fluorescence microscopy, materials science inspection, and semiconductor wafer analysis.

Designed to integrate seamlessly into Olympus BX, IX, and CX series microscope platforms, the DT322663 / RG-217/U objective is compatible with the standard RMS thread and UIS2 optical system, ensuring parfocal alignment and consistent image quality across the full field of view. Its flat-field correction and chromatic aberration compensation make it a reliable choice for multi-channel fluorescence workflows and high-throughput imaging systems.

In a modern digital pathology or automated inspection workflow, the Olympus 100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U objective sits at the heart of the optical data acquisition chain. Light from the specimen passes through this high-NA dry objective, delivering a resolved image to the microscope body — whether an Olympus BX53 upright system or an Olympus IX83 inverted motorized platform. The image is then captured by a high-sensitivity scientific camera such as the Olympus DP80 dual CCD camera or a third-party sCMOS sensor, digitized, and passed downstream for analysis.

In automated slide scanning configurations, this objective pairs with motorized stage controllers and autofocus modules — such as the Olympus BX-UCB control box or the Olympus IX3-SSU stage scanning unit — to enable tile-based whole-slide imaging. The digitized image data flows into image management software such as Olympus cellSens or Olympus VS-ASW, where it is stitched, annotated, and archived. For AI-assisted pathology pipelines, the output feeds into deep learning inference engines via DICOM or proprietary API interfaces.

In semiconductor and materials science labs, the DT322663 objective integrates with Olympus LEXT OLS5100 laser scanning confocal systems or third-party profilometers, where its 0.95 NA enables sub-micron surface feature detection. Data from the objective-camera chain is routed to metrology software platforms for SPC (Statistical Process Control) analysis, defect mapping, and yield reporting — closing the loop between optical inspection and production quality systems.

For life science research, this objective is frequently deployed alongside Olympus FluoView FV3000 confocal laser scanning systems, where its high NA maximizes photon collection efficiency in multi-channel fluorescence experiments. Excitation and emission data streams are synchronized with laser control modules and PMT/GaAsP detector arrays, with time-series data exported to TIFF stacks or HDF5 archives for downstream analysis in ImageJ, MATLAB, or Python-based pipelines.

Many laboratories face a critical bottleneck: optical hardware that cannot keep pace with digital imaging demands. Mismatched NA values between objectives and condenser systems create resolution ceilings that no software post-processing can overcome. The Olympus 100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U eliminates this gap by delivering near-diffraction-limited resolution in a dry configuration — removing the variability introduced by immersion oil application in high-throughput or automated environments.

Chromatic aberration in lower-grade objectives causes multi-channel fluorescence data to misalign across wavelengths, corrupting co-localization analysis. The Plan Apochromat correction of this U-Series objective ensures that DAPI, FITC, TRITC, and far-red channels remain spatially registered, enabling reliable quantitative fluorescence measurements without post-acquisition channel shift correction.

In industrial inspection settings, inconsistent working distance across objective batches leads to autofocus failures and throughput loss. The tightly controlled manufacturing tolerances of Olympus U-Series objectives — verified at the factory in Japan — ensure parfocal consistency across units, reducing setup time and enabling reliable automated focus routines in production-line microscopy systems.

Remote diagnostics and system health monitoring are increasingly important in shared-facility and CRO environments. When integrated with Olympus cellSens Enterprise or LIMS-connected imaging platforms, objective usage logs, focus drift data, and image quality metrics can be tracked centrally, enabling predictive maintenance scheduling and minimizing unplanned downtime.

Q1: Is the Olympus 100X/0.95 DT322663 RG-217/U compatible with non-Olympus microscope bodies? A: The objective uses a standard RMS thread, which is mechanically compatible with many third-party microscope bodies. However, full optical performance — including parfocality, field flatness, and chromatic correction — is optimized for use within the Olympus UIS2 optical system (BX, IX, CX series). Use with non-Olympus bodies may result in reduced image quality or vignetting.

Q2: What is the working distance, and does it support coverslip correction? A: The working distance is approximately 0.20 mm. This objective is designed for use with standard #1.5 coverslips (0.17 mm thickness). It does not feature an adjustable correction collar; for samples requiring variable coverslip correction, consider the Olympus UPLSAPO series with correction collar variants.

Q3: How is the objective verified before shipment, and what does the 12-month warranty cover? A: Each unit undergoes optical and mechanical inspection prior to dispatch, including resolution target testing and parfocality verification. The 12-month warranty covers manufacturing defects in optical elements and mechanical components. Physical damage, contamination from improper cleaning, or damage from incompatible immersion media are excluded.

Q4: What is the lead time and stock availability for the DT322663 RG-217/U? A: This SKU is maintained as a verified in-stock item. Standard orders ship within 1–3 business days. For bulk procurement or integration into OEM imaging systems, contact our team directly to confirm allocation and lead time for larger quantities.