Collegiate Microscopes

Microscopes for the collegiate level come in a wide variety depending on the type of microscopy needed and the level of the course. Micro-Optics carries both compound and stereo/dissecting light microscopes from several of the industries top brands.

As a microscope service company we are also sympathetic to the wear and tear the equipment tends to take during the scholastic year therefore we offer collegiate microscopes that will withstand the test of time and not require major mechanical maintenance. For more information please feel free to contact us.

COMPOUND MICROSCOPES

Carl Zeiss Axiostar Plus Compound Microscope

Budget-priced, high-performance transmitted-light compound microscope for:

teaching and training for the collegiate level
routine applications in hospitals, doctor’s offices and biomedical laboratories
available in fluorescence model

Optics
Optical design	ICS [Infinity Corrected System]
Eyepieces	PL 10x/20, PL 16x/16
Max. field of view	SF 20
Objectives	A-Plan, Achroplan, Plan-Neofluar
Condenser	Abbe sliding condenser, Abbe turret condenser, darkfield condensers
Filter	Contrast-enhancing blue filter
Mechanics
Tube	45° tube/phototube, 30° tube/phototube
Nosepiece	4-position, 5-position
Stage	Mechanical stage 75 x 30, right or left
Drive	Ergodrive
Illumination	20W halogen
Viewing angle/height	Variable with Ergo baseplate
Footprint	Variable with/without ergo baseplate

Carl Zeiss Primostar Compound Microscope

High-performance, budget-priced transmitted-light compound microscope

Great price/performance ratio
Excellent for biological applications for the collegiate level

Optics
Optical design	ICS [Infinity Corrected System]
Eyepieces	PL 10x/18, PL 10x/20
Max. field of view	SF 20
Objectives	A-Plan, Achroplan, Plan-Neofluar
Condenser	Abbe condenser 0.9/1.25
Filter	Contrast-enhancing blue filter
Mechanics
Tube	30° tube/phototube
Nosepiece	4-position inclined backward 4-position reversed
Stage	Mechanical stage 140mm x 135mm, right or left
Drive	Ergodrive
Illumination	6V/30W halogen 6V/3w LED
Viewing angle/height	397mm
Footprint	186 x 288 [W x D]

Motic B Series Binocular/Trinocular Microscope

routine screening in hospitals and clinics
inspections and research in microbiology
Low cost, professional quality
Excellent for all discipline

Optics
Optical system	Color Corrected Infinity Optical System (CCIS)
Focus	Coaxial
Field of View	20mm
Objectives	CCIS Achromat CCIS Achromat super contrast CCIS Plan Achromat CCIS Plan Achromat Phase
Condenser	N.A. 1.25 Abbe N.A. 1.25 Abbe w/ slider, Phase contrast 5 position
Eyepieces	PL 10x/18, PL 10x/20, PL 15x/12, PL 20x/11
Eye Tube	45° binocular slider 30° trinocular slider [0/100] 30° binocular Siedentopf, 30° trinocular Siedentopf [0/100]
Mechanics
Nosepiece	Quadruple reversed
Stage	Mechanical stage with 76mm x 50mm travel range
Illumination	Koehler, 12V/20W Quartz Halogen
Viewing Height	373mm
Dimensions	190.5mm x 238mm [WxD]

Motic BA-200/BA-300 Binocular/Trinocular Microscope

Motic Binocular Microscope BA-200 BA-300

routine screening in hospitals and clinics
inspections and research in microbiology
Low cost, professional quality
Excellent for all discipline

Optics
Optical system	Color Corrected Infinity Optical System (CCIS)
Focus	Coaxial, focusing range- 42mm
Field of View	20mm
Objectives	CCIS EF-Plan Achromat CCIS Plan Achromat CCIS Plan Achromat Phase
Condenser	N.A. 1.25 Abbe N.A. 1.25 Abbe w/ slider, Phase contrast 5 position
Eyepieces	PL 10/18 (BA200) PL 10x/20 (BA300)
Eye Tube	30° binocular Siedentopf 30° trinocular Siedentopf [0/100]
Mechanics
Nosepiece	Quintuple reversed
Stage	Mechanical stage 174 x 145mm, 76 x 50mm cross movement
Illumination	Koehler, 6V/20W (BA200) 6V/30W (BA300) Quartz Halogen
Viewing Height	394mm
Dimensions	200mm x 275mm [WxD]

Olympus CX Series Compound Microscopes

Olympus CX Series The CX21 & CX31 continue the outstanding worldwide reputation of the CH2 microscopes in medical and educational arenas, now with UIS2 infinity-corrected optics. The CX models improve all-around performance and even greater cost efficiency over previous models.

Solid, easy to operate and reliable for routine clinical and educational users at the collegiate level.

Olympus CX21 Compound Microscope *(see footnote)

Optical System:

UIS (Universal Infinity System) optical system

Illumination System:

Built-in transmitted illumination system
6V/20W halogen bulb
100-240V 50/60Hz universal voltage

Focusing:

Stage height movement (coarse movement stroke 20mm)
Fine focus graduation: 2.5mm

Revolving nosepiece:

Fixed quadruple nosepiece

Observation Tube

30° inclined binocular tube
Interpupillary distance adjustment range 48-75mm

Stage

Wire movement mechanical fixed stage: 120 X 132mm
Traveling range: 76mm(X) x 30mm(Y)Single specimen holder

Condenser

Abbe type with aperture iris diaphragm N.A.: 1.25

Objective Lens

Plan Achromatic objectives (anti-fungus)

4X	N.A.: 0.10	W.D.: 22.0mm
10X	N.A.: 0.25	W.D.: 10.5mm
40X	N.A.: 0.65	W.D.: 0.56mm
100X	N.A.: 1.25	W.D.: 0.13mm (option)

Eyepiece

(10X) Field Number (F.N.): 18 (anti-fungus)

Optional Accessories

Mirror unit, 15X eyepiece (F.N. 12, anti-fungus), cord rest, wooden storage box, filar micrometer, wire pointer, filter holder, darkfield stop

Olympus CX31 Compound Microscope *(see footnote)

Optical System:		UIS (Universal infinity-corrected) optical system
Illumination:		Built-in transmitted Koehler illuminator 6V30W halogen bulb 100-120V/220-240V ~ 0.85/0.45A 50/60Hz
Focusing:	Stroke per rotation:	36.8mm
	Full stroke range:	25mm
	Stage height movement by roller guide (rack and pinion)
	Upper limit stopped by simplified pre-focusing dial
	Tension adjustment on coarse focus adjustment knob
Revolving nosepiece:		Fixed quadruple nosepiece with inward tilt
Binocular observation tube:	Field Number:	20
	Tube inclination:	30°
	Interpupillary distance adjustment range:	48-75mm
Stage:	Size:	188(W) x 134(D)mm
	Movement range:	76mm X-direction x 50mm Y-direction
	Specimen holder:	Double slide holder
	Rubber grip:	Equipped as standard
Condenser:	Type:	Abbe condenser, with built-in daylight filter
	N.A.:	1.25 with oil immersion
	Aperture in diaphragm:	Built-in
Dimensions & Weight:		233mm (W) x 411mm (H) x 367.5mm (D), approximately 8kg (approx. 17.6 lbs.)

Meiji MX4000 Series Compound Microscopes

Meiji Techno's collegiate microscope line is the new and cost-effective MX4000 Series Biological Microscopes. The MX4000 Series employs all new and improved Plan optics. Meiji Techno's ICOS™ (Infinity Corrected Optical System) makes the study of mounted specimens fast and easy while delivering an excellent cost-to-performance ratio. The MX4000 Series features include:

Computer Aided Design
All New Infinity Corrected Optics
Ergonomically positioned controls
Comfortable Siedentopf viewing heads
Ergonomic Binocular Head Available
30W Halogen for Phase Contrast Models and LED Illumination for Brightfield Models
Brightfield, darkfield and phase contrast observation modes available

Carl Zeiss Axiovert 40C Compound Microscope

Carl Zeiss Axiovert 40C Collegiate Microscope

Budget-priced, high performance inverted transmitted-light microscope for:

observation and analysis of primary and permanent cell cultures
immunologic and clinical routine tests
available in fluorescence models

Optics
Optical design	ICS [Infinity Corrected System]
Eyepieces	PL 10x/20
Max. field of view	SF 20
Objectives	LD A-Plan, LD Achroplan, LD Plan-Neofluar
Condenser (NA/AA)	-/190; 0.2/90; 0.4/55; 0.55/31
Mechanics
Tube	Binocular tube with integrated photo port
Nosepiece	5-position
Stage	210 x 290mm
Drive	Manual Optional mechanical stage with multiple attachments
Illumination	12V 35W halogen lamp HBO 50 for FL HBO 103 for FL
Viewing angle/height	380mm or 410mm
Footprint	Approx. 545 cm²

Motic AE 20/21 Compound Microscope

life sciences teaching and training for the collegiate level
routine clinical work
Low cost, professional quality
Excellent for all discipline

Optics
Optical System	Color Corrected Infinity Optical System (CCIS)
Eyepieces	PL 10x/22, 15x/13
Field of View	20mm
Objectives	CCIS LWD Plan Achromat CCIS LWD Plan Achromat Phase
Condenser	Detachable LWD N.A. 0.30 Focusable [WD 72mm]
Mechanics
Tube	45° binocular Siedentopf 45° trinocular Siedentopf [0/100]
Nosepiece	Quintuple tilted
Stage	200 x 260mm plain stage, Various stage options
Illumination	Koehler, 6V/30W Quartz Halogen
Viewing Height	370mm/390mm [bino/trino]
Dimensions	329mm x 200mm [WxD]

Motic AE 30/31 Compound Microscope

routine culture and lab tests
advanced applications
Low cost, professional quality
Excellent for all discipline

Optics
Optical design	Color Corrected Infinity Optical System (CCIS)
Eyepieces	PL 10x/22
Field of View	22mm
Objectives	CCIS LWD Plan Achromat CCIS LWD Plan Achromat Phase
Condenser	ELWD N.A. 0.30 Focusable [WD 72mm]
Mechanics
Tube	45° binocular Siedentopf 45° trinocular Siedentopf [0/100]
Nosepiece	Quintuple tilted
Stage	200 x 260mm plain stage, Various stage options
Illumination	Koehler, 6V/30W Quartz Halogen
Viewing Height	380mm/400mm [bino/trino]
Dimensions	329mm x 200mm [WxD]

STEREO MICROSCOPES

Carl Zeiss Stemi DV4 Stereo Microscope

Low cost, High performance compact stereo microscope with illuminated stand Ideal for university classrooms and laboratories for routine applications industrial assembly, testing and measuring technology

	Basic Instrument	Exchangeable optics
Greenough Principle	Zoom system
Magnification range	8x – 32x	3x – 64x
Free working distance	92mm	Identical to attachment system
Maximum field of view	23mm	21/16/10mm
Maximum object field	35mm	118mm
Illumination	Please visit our stereo stands and illumination page
Stereo Stand	Please visit our stereo stands and illumination page

Carl Zeiss Stemi 2000, Stemi 2000C, Stemi 2000CS Stereo Microscopes

High-performance, compact stereo microscope for

research in natural sciences and for routine applications
industrial assembly, testing and measuring technology

	Basic Instrument	Exchangeable optics
Greenough principle	Zoom system
Magnification range	6.5x to 50x	1.95x to 225x
Free working distance	90mm	Identical to attachment system
Maximum field of view	23mm	21/16/10mm
Maximum object field	35mm	118mm
Illumination	Please visit our stereo stands and illumination page
Stereo Stand	Please visit our stereo stands and illumination page

Motic SMZ-140/143 Trinocular Microscope

Practical zoom stereo microscope

in industrial inspection and assembly applications
for collegiate level teaching and training in natural sciences
Low cost, professional quality
Excellent for all discipline

	Standard	Additional Optics
Zoom Ratio	1:4
Magnification range	10x – 40x	1.75x – 120x
Free working distance	80mm	200mm
Maximum field of view	20mm	13/22/23mm
Maximum object field	20mm	65.7mm
Model Options	SMZ-143 [Trinocular- 50/50] DMW-143 [Digital]

Monolux SZ Stereo Microscope

Clear 3D image, wide field of view, long working distance and compact design
With 1:6.9 zoom ratio, focus throughout the entire magnification range
The photography and video coupler system can be used with CCD cameras, digital cameras and SLR cameras to capture and store the microscopic images for applications in teaching, scientific research, electronic inspection and assembly industry

Specifications:
Zoom Range	0.65x – 4.5x
Zoom Ratio	1:6.9
Eyepieces	10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 30x
Auxiliary objective lens	0.3x, 0.5x, 0.75x, 1.5x, 2x
Field of view	31mm – 4.9mm
Working distance	100mm
Interpupillary adjustment	55mm – 75mm
Eyepiece diopter correction	+-5 Diopter
Binocular viewing angle	45°
Video system	0.5x or 1x CCD coupler for Trinocular model

Monolux SZII Stereo Trinocular Microscope

Stereo image with longer depth of field and higher resolution
Magnification	8x – 50x
Zoom Ratio	1:6.3
Binocular viewing angle	45°
Working distance	115mm (1x)
Interpupillary Distance	52mm – 75mm
Eyepiece diopter correction	+-5 Diopter
Video image port	True-trinocular, built-in 0.4x video coupler
Anti-static	ESD finish is available upon request
Airtight design protects from dust and other contaminants
Zoom knob with detents

*Available new in NY, NJ, CT only