Ken-A-Vision TU-12021C Cordless PrepScope 2 Compound Microscope with Dual View Head; 4x, 10x, 40xS Obj.

The Ken-A-Vision PrepScope 2 cordless, dual-view monocular compound microscope is 3/4-sized, has one knob focus, a round, floating stage, LED lighting with dimmer and on/off switch, a 10x widefield eyepiece with pointer and reverse-mounted 4x, 10x, 40xS DIN achromatic lens objectives with humidity and climate control protection, and is designed for biological use and educational applications. The monocular head has a fixed 45-degree incline and 360 degree rotation for comfortable viewing and a total magnification up to 400x. The dual-view monocular head can be used by a second viewer or accept a camera (not included). The floating stage has clips to hold the slide in place and a stop to prevent slide damage. The built-in bright and cool white LED light has a dimmer and on/off switch for a range of lighting options. The single-cast aluminum body has a built-in, retractable, carrying handle for strength and durability, and a rechargeable NiMH battery (included) enables the microscope to be used away from power sources. The microscope includes a cover, power supply, and instructions.

Specifications

*H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.

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.

Ken-A-Vision Manufacturing, founded in 1957 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO, manufactures educational products such as microscopes, cameras, and software.

What’s in the Box?

• Ken-A-Vision PrepScope 2 dual-view monocular microscope
• Power supply
• Microscope cover
• Instructions