AmScope PZ600TC-3MT Digital Polarizing Episcopic Trinocular Microscope, WH10x and WH25x Extreme Widefield Eyepieces, 40X-1250X Magnification, Strain-Free Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives, Polarizing and Brightfield Configurations, Upper and Lower Halogen Illumination, Bertrand Lens, Kohler Condenser, Round Graduated Stage, 90V to 240V, Includes 3MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software

The AmScope PZ600TC-3MT digital compound episcopic trinocular polarizing microscope has interchangeable pairs of 10x22mm and 25x9mm extreme widefield infinity plan high eye-point eyepieces, a focusable Bertrand lens on a rotatable disc, reverse-mounted quadruple nosepiece with four strain-free DIN achromatic objectives, polarizing, transmitted, and reflected halogen illumination, and a round graduated stage with a stage stop to offer protection to slides and objectives from damage. The 3MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens, image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still or video images on a pc or projector. The microscope has a color-corrected infinity optical system (CCIS) that provides color correction and improved focal point of the intermediate image across all the focal plane. The trinocular head has a Siedentopf binocular mount with interchangeable pairs of super-widefield WH25x9mm and WH10x22mm infinity plan high eye-point eyepieces, 50 to 80mm interpupillary adjustment, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing. A Siedentopf binocular head enables the viewer to change the interpupillary distance without changing the tube length, getting rid of the wish to re-focal point the image. High eye-point objectives ease viewing for users who wear glasses, and dioptric adjustment contains individual eye-strength differences. The vertical trinocular port can be utilized as a C-Mount or 23mm photo port (camera sold one after the other). The reverse-mounted, ball-bearing driven quadruple nosepiece has 5x, 10x, 20xS (spring), and 50xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objectives that provide focal point over all the range of the viewing field, and a longer working distance for improved focal point when auxiliary components are utilized. Strain-free objectives are optimized to be used with polarized light. The 20xS and 50xS objectives are spring loaded to prevent slide damage when focusing. A reverse-mounted nosepiece helps to keep objectives out of tips on how to prevent damage and contamination, and to enable more safe slide handling. Polarizing microscopes are used in geology, petrology, mineralogy, toxicology, pharmacology, forensics, and industrial inspection applications to view and measure birefringence of anisotropic materials, including organic compounds, water, minerals, and rocks.

The 3MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a pc or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a built-in 0.5x reduction lens that ensures that the display has a an identical field of view as the microscope eyepiece. The camera will also be mounted in a C/CS-Mount or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture and editing software that provides still image and live video capture and editing. Measurement functions include length, area, and angle. The software supports JPEG, BMP, TIFF and RAW, and is compatible with Windows (32- and 64-bit XP, Vista, 7, and 8), and Mac OS X (32-bit). Camera drivers are compatible with Windows (XP, Vista, 7, and 8), Mac OS X, and Linux. The camera has a USB 2.0 data port (cable included).

The microscope has polarizing, and transmitted and reflected Brightfield illumination. A selection knob allows the operator to make a choice from illumination types. The built-in Bertrand lens has a rotating disc with centering controls, and 90-degree rotation with 1-degree graduations. The polarizer, analyzer, and Bertrand lens will also be got rid of from the optical path to make use of the microscope as a Brightfield microscope with transmitted and reflected illumination. Transmitted (lower, diascopic) 30W halogen illumination has a rheostat to keep watch over light intensity. Reflected (upper, episcopic) 50W halogen illumination has a rheostat to keep watch over light intensity. Halogen illumination provides bright light in a concentrated path. The Kohler condenser focuses and centers the light path the use of two iris diaphragms, providing optimum contrast and resolution. The round 160mm diameter floating stage has 360-degree rotation on a ball-bearing movement, and a 28mm vertical trip range. The stage is graduated in 1-degree increments and is equipped with a vernier scale for greater precision, which allows retardation measurements to be made with a minimum resolution of 6 minutes of arc. It has a locking screw to safe the stage location, detachable slide clips, and a stain-resistant finish. Nested coaxial coarse and fine focal point has tension-adjustable coarse focusing and an adjustable lock ring stopper that limits stage range to offer protection to slides and objectives from damage. All-metal mechanical parts, solid-metal frame construction, and a stain-resistant enamel finish provide durability.

Microscopes are instruments used to toughen the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, reasonably than taking a look through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers back to the size of an image. Resolution, sometimes called resolvant power, refers back to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can keep watch over magnification through a fixed focal point, or through a range of adjustments. They are able to also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to assist keep watch over viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and within the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.

United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

What’s within the Box?

• AmScope PZ600TC-3MT microscope
• WH10x22mm high eye-point plan eyepiece, 30mm, one pair
• WH25x9mm high eye-point plan eyepiece, 30mm, one pair
• 5x DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 10x DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 20xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• 50xS DIN strain-free infinity plan achromatic objective, 20mm
• Polarizer
• Color filter, blue
• 3MP digital camera with built-in reduction lens (MT300)
• USB 2.0 cable
• Software CD
• (2) Spare halogen bulbs
• Spare fuse
• Power cord
• Dust cover
• Instructions