Upright Microscopes
Upright microscopes, commonly referred to as compound microscopes, represent a prevalent optical microscope variety employed across diverse scientific, educational, and clinical environments. Their distinctive feature lies in positioning the objective lens above the specimen stage, making them particularly suitable for the examination of thin and transparent specimens affixed to glass slides. The merits of upright microscopes encompass their versatility, capability for accommodating various observation techniques, customisable features, user-friendly design, and applicability across a wide spectrum of research and educational contexts.
KL3230 Research Materials Upright Microscope, Reflected and Transmitted LED Illumination
The KL3230 Research Materials Upright Microscope, equipped with both reflected and transmitted LED illumination, seamlessly combines exceptional performance and versatility, catering to professionals, industry applications, and research endeavours. Tailored for meticulous inspections and investigations in metallurgy, materials, precision engineering, and electronics, this microscope provides crystal-clear, precise, and high-contrast imaging, featuring a wide field of view and supporting various sample types through its transmitted and reflected illumination options.
Prominent features of this materials microscope encompass fully plan achromatic objective lenses with infinity optics, Köhler illumination for optimal contrast, a trinocular head designed for camera attachment, and a versatile magnification range spanning from 50x to 600x (expandable to 1000x). Its functionality is further enhanced with a mechanical stage boasting ergonomic XY controls, precise focusing featuring adjustable tension and a focus lock, extra-widefield eyepieces, and robust construction for durability.
This microscope excels in providing both reflected and transmitted brightfield illumination, with Köhler adjustment ensuring superior image quality. It incorporates a rotatable polariser to mitigate glare from reflective surfaces and includes a set of colour filters. The use of extra-widefield FN22 eyepieces extends the field of view, contributing to an enhanced observational experience.
Key specifications include 10X widefield eyepieces and four plan achromatic, infinity-corrected long working distance objectives. The trinocular head is designed with 30-degree inclined eyepiece tubes and an interpupillary distance adjustment. The sturdy stand incorporates a coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus Mechanism with adjustable tension and a limit stopper.
For stage and condenser functionality, the microscope is equipped with an Abbe Condenser on Rack and Pinion. Illumination features comprise reflected and transmitted LED lamps with adjustable intensity, field and aperture diaphragms, a polariser, and a set of colour and diffusion filters, ensuring comprehensive adaptability for diverse research needs.
KML3230BD, Trinocular, Research, Materials Upright Microscope, Top and Bottom LED Lights
This durable and high-quality materials microscope boasts infinity optics, providing versatile darkfield and brightfield incident and transmitted light capabilities. Featuring a trinocular head ready for digital camera attachment, it is equipped with a comprehensive set of top-notch infinity BD plan achromatic materials objectives arranged on a modern reversed objective turret. Convenient specimen placement is facilitated by the mechanical stage with ergonomically positioned XY controls for both stage movement and focus adjustments.
The microscope offers customisable focusing tension, complete with a focus lock mechanism to safeguard the objectives. It incorporates integral reflected light LED illumination with adjustable intensity, complemented by darkfield and brightfield insert fields and aperture diaphragms. Additionally, the microscope includes a polariser and a set of Y, G, B, and diffusion filters. Transmitted light is supplied by an LED illuminator with adjustable intensity and a field diaphragm, ensuring Koehler illumination. This light is directed through an adjustable aperture condenser on a rack and pinion, with blue and diffusion filters provided. The microscope is constructed on the latest and highly acclaimed KL3200 series research microscope frame, ensuring exceptional stability and durability, rendering it suitable for demanding applications.
Optional accessories include a variety of camera adaptors, digital cameras, image analysis software, additional objectives, and eyepieces. Further product details include:
- Eyepieces and Objectives: 10X Widefield Eyepieces, 4 Plan Achromatic BD, Infinity Corrected Long Working Distance Objectives, including 5X, 10X, 20X, and 40X (spring).
- Head: Trinocular head featuring 30-degree inclined eyepiece tubes and interpupillary distance adjustment.
- Stand & Focus Mechanism: Robust stand equipped with a coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus Mechanism, adjustable tension, and a limit stopper.
- Stage and Condenser: Abbe Condenser on Rack and Pinion.
- Illumination: Integral reflected light LED illuminator with adjustable intensity, field and aperture diaphragms, polariser, and a set of Y, G, B, and diffusion filters. Transmitted light from an LED lamp with adjustable intensity and field diaphragm for Koehler illumination, directed through an adjustable aperture condenser on a rack and pinion.
KMICM100BD, Trinocular, Research, Materials Upright Industrial Microscope
This practical industrial inspection microscope excels in examining reflective samples and is commonly utilised for component inspection. Mounted on a sturdy pillar stand, the entire microscope facilitates the inspection of unusually large specimens. For added versatility, the head can be optionally attached to long-reach boom arm stands. Equipped with a trinocular head ready for digital camera attachment, it features a comprehensive set of high-quality brightfield/darkfield plan achromatic infinity corrected material objectives.
Convenient specimen positioning is achieved through the mechanical stage with XY controls. The focusing tension is adjustable, and a focus lock ensures the protection of objectives from potential damage. Illumination is delivered by a reflected light illuminator housing a 5W LED lamp, offering adjustable intensity, field and aperture diaphragms, a polariser, and a set of Y, G, B, and diffusion filters. Various options are available, including camera adaptors, digital cameras, image analysis software, additional objectives, and eyepieces. Further product details include:
- Eyepieces and Objectives: Pair of 10X Widefield Eyepieces, 5 BD LWD Plan Achromatic Objectives.
- Head: Trinocular head featuring 30-degree inclined eyepiece tubes and interpupillary distance adjustment.
- Stand & Focus Mechanism: Robust stand with coaxial Coarse/Fine Focus Mechanism, adjustable tension, and limit stopper.
- Stage and Condenser: Abbe Condenser on Rack and Pinion.
- Illumination: Reflected light provided by a 5W LED lamp with adjustable intensity.
KL3030 Routine Upright Metallurgical Microscope
If you're in search of an economical materials microscope designed for enduring daily use over the long term, the KL3030 is the ideal choice. Positioned as the 'workhorse' within our lineup, it boasts a robust metal frame crafted for durability. The straightforward and user-friendly design ensures affordability without compromising on quality. The KL3030 metallurgical microscope features a trinocular head, ready for camera attachment to facilitate image and video capture as well as precise sample measurements. It is accompanied by a complete set of top-notch plan achromatic materials objectives, guaranteeing sharp and well-focused images across the entire field of view at magnifications ranging from 50x to 500x.
Metallurgical microscope samples often exhibit highly reflective surfaces, resulting in glare issues, particularly when using a camera. The KL3030 addresses this concern with an integrated rotatable polariser and diffuser filter designed to minimise glare.
The KL3030 Routine Upright Metallurgical Microscope offers a versatile range of features tailored for efficient and detailed material inspections. With a magnification range spanning from 50x to 500x, it caters to a broad spectrum of sample sizes and structures. The microscope is equipped with dual incident (reflected) and transmitted (base) illumination, facilitated by built-in LED lamps featuring adjustable intensity. This ensures optimal lighting conditions for diverse observation needs.
Facilitating precise sample positioning, the microscope features a mechanical stage with user-friendly XY controls. The inclusion of coarse and fine focus controls with ergonomically placed knobs enhances the ease of use, allowing for meticulous adjustments during observations. The adjustable focusing tension and focus lock provide added protection for objectives, contributing to the longevity of the microscope.
For enhanced image quality optimisation, the KL3030 boasts customisable field and aperture diaphragms. The microscope is equipped with a rotatable polariser, minimising glare from reflective surfaces. Additional filters in yellow, green, blue, and diffusion further contribute to versatile observation conditions.
Constructed on the robust KL3000 series microscope frame, renowned for its stability and durability, the KL3030 is well-suited for demanding applications. Users can explore various options, including camera adaptors, digital cameras, image analysis software, additional objectives, and eyepieces, providing adaptability to specific research requirements.
The microscope ensures superior image quality and versatility through reflected and transmitted Köhler illumination. Adjustable field and iris diaphragms enable precise setup for Köhler illumination, maximising the potential of its fully plan achromatic optics. The dual lamps offer both reflected and transmitted illumination, accommodating various sample types with ease.
The eyepieces and objectives included with the KL3030 comprise a pair of 10X widefield eyepieces and 4 Plan Achromatic objectives (5X, 10X, 20X, & 50X). The trinocular head features interpupillary distance adjustment with a light split of 100/0 between eyepieces and the camera port. The large, stable stand incorporates an ergonomic coaxial coarse/fine focus mechanism with 2μm intervals. The microscope's mechanical stage, measuring 210 x 140mm, provides a generous XY movement range of 75 x 50mm. Illumination is adjustable in intensity, both for reflected and transmitted LED light, ensuring optimal visibility during observations.