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Walter Products 3050-100-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope, WF10x Eyepiece, 40x-1000x Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Iris Diaphragm, Mechanical Stage, 110V or Battery-Powered


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The Walter Products 3050-100-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope has a 10x widefield eyepiece with pointer, a reverse-mounted nosepiece with four achromatic objectives, LED illumination, nested coarse and fine focus, 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, and a mechanical stage. The monocular viewing head has a fixed inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and rotation capability to enable sharing. An eyepiece pointer is used to identify features for students. A reverse-mounted nosepiece keeps objectives out of the way to prevent damage and contamination, and to enable more secure slide handling. Rotation positions with secure, positive stops ensure accurate positioning and support a range of magnification options. Achromatic objectives provide color correction of magnified images. The 40xR and 100xR objectives are retractable and spring-loaded to prevent damage to the slide or objective when focusing. A basic compound microscope is used in classroom, home school, and hobbyist settings for inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional images are desired.

The microscope has lower (diascopic) brightfield illumination that transmits light up through the specimen for enhanced visibility of translucent and transparent objects. Brightfield (BF) illumination allows the specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light background. The LED light source provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live specimens, and operates on AC power, or on rechargeable batteries for cordless operation. A rheostat controls the amount of light emanating from the lamp. The Abbe condenser can be adjusted to control the distance of the light from the stage and has an iris diaphragm to optimize the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The mechanical stage locks the slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axes. Coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs are nested to speed focusing for left-and right-handed viewers. The built-in handle allows the microscope to be safely transported.

Microscope Head and Optics Specifications
HeadMonocular
Magnification range40x-1000x
Head inclination45 degrees
EyepieceWF10x with pointer
NosepieceReverse-mounted
Objectives, achromatic4x, 10x, 40xR (retractable), 100xR (retractable)

Microscope Illumination and Stage Specifications
Focus typeCoaxial nested coarse and fine
Condenser1.25 NA Abbe
Light sourceLED
DiaphragmIris
Illumination typeBrightfield
Stage typeMechanical
Power110V or (3) rechargeable NiMH batteries

Microscopes are instruments used to enhance 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, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image. Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV), numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines resolution. Microscopes can control magnification through a fixed focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control viewing capabilities. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.

Walter Products distributes microscopy and laboratory equipment and supplies. The company, founded in 1987, is headquartered in Windsor, ON, Canada.

What's in the Box?

  • Walter Products 3050-100-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope
  • WF10x eyepiece
  • 4x achromatic objective
  • 10x achromatic objective
  • 40xR (retractable) achromatic objective
  • 100xR (retractable) achromatic objective
  • (3) rechargeable NiMH batteries
  • Battery charger/power adapter
  • Dust cover
  • Instructions
  • Compound microscope provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications

  • Monocular viewing head with 10x widefield eyepiece with pointer, fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing

  • Reverse-mounted nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xR, and 100xR achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images

  • Brightfield, LED illumination with rheostat and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control

  • Mechanical stage locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axes, and nested coarse and fine focus knobs speed focusing

Product Information   Specifications for Walter Products 3050-100-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope, WF10x Eyepiece, 40x-1000x Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Iris Diaphragm, Mechanical Stage, 110V or Battery-Powered Below:

Manufacturer Walter Products
Brand Walter Products
Model 3050-100-RC
UPC 799861828686
Item Weight 5 pounds
Package Weight 6 pounds
Package Size 12 x 8 x 8 inches
Units in Package 1

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