Trade name
Digital Microscope Hirox Europe HRX-01-IR
Technical description

The HRX-01-IR microscope system is designed for in-situ observation of liquids and solids in the visible, infrared, and ultraviolet spectral ranges. It enables 2D and 3D measurements both in the horizontal plane and vertical axis. The workstation consists of a microscope with motorized XYZ movement, two cameras, two optical systems, a control workstation, and dedicated analytical software.

  • The first camera (CMOS, 2/3") provides imaging at a resolution of 5.07 MP at 50 frames per second and supports HDR mode. The second camera (CMOS, 8.1 mm) delivers images at a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels. Both support operation in visible (VIS), infrared (IR), and ultraviolet (UV) light.
  • The first optical system includes three motorized lenses covering magnification ranges of 20x–140x, 140x–1000x, and 700x–2500x. The second optical system provides magnification in the range of 35x–350x. Both systems are compatible with C-Mount cameras and support various types of illumination: ring light, coaxial, mixed, and polarized.
  • The microscope base is anti-vibration. The stage allows movement in a 100×100 mm range with 100 nm resolution, and vertical movement (Z-axis) of 75 mm with 50 nm resolution. A second stand with a flexible arm is also included.
  • The control workstation includes: Intel i9-12900K processor, 32 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, two 27” 4K monitors, and Windows 11 Pro.
  • The software allows, among others: 3D modeling, topography measurements, particle counting (up to 20,000), panoramic imaging, autofocus, collision protection, and automatic saving of measurement settings.
Conditions for providing infrastructure

Detailed access rules are available on the website: https://acmin.agh.edu.pl/wspolpraca

Type of accreditation / certificate:
Not applicable
Access type
External
Research capabilities

The system enables measurement and imaging of various sample types, including solids and liquids. It allows time-resolved recording of dynamic processes with a defined time step and supports in-situ measurements. Simultaneous imaging of changes induced by external stimuli—such as light, temperature, or magnetic field—is possible using both visible and infrared light.

Last update date
Sept. 11, 2025, 1:31 p.m.
Year of commissioning
2025
Measurement capabilities

The system enables 3D topography and roughness measurements (ISO 25178, ISO 4287), 2D (length, angle, diameter) and surface (area, perimeter) measurements, automatic particle counting, and statistical analysis. It supports in-situ measurements of ongoing experiments and processes using visible and infrared light. The system is equipped with an additional 850 nm IR diode, autofocus, lens calibration, and full-depth-of-field measurements.

Photos
Structural color in buttefly's wing
Structural color in buttefly's wing
Thin film sensors i visible and IR light
Thin film sensors i visible and IR light
3D topography
3D topography
Hirox microscope with motorized stage
Hirox microscope with motorized stage
Hirox microscope
Hirox microscope