AmScope T370B-10MA Digital Professional Compound Trinocular Microscope, 40X-2000X Magnification, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, Brightfield, Halogen Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Double-Layer Mechanical Stage, Includes 10.7MP Camera with Reduction Lens and Software
The AmScope T370B-10MA digital compound trinocular microscope has interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a forward-facing nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives, Brightfield halogen illumination, and a double-layer mechanical stage. The 10.7MP 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 computer or projector. The trinocular head has a Siedentopf binocular mount with an adjustable 55 to 75mm interpupillary distance, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. Dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength differences. The vertical trinocular port accepts a camera with a 23mm or C-Mount adapter. The forward-facing nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that combine with the eyepieces to provide color correction of magnified images. The 40xS objective is spring loaded to prevent slide damage when focusing. The 100xS spring-loaded oil-immersion objective uses oil between the specimen and the objective lens to provide increased resolution over a standard objective. A digital compound microscope is used for inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional images are desired, and where image capture, detailed records, or documentation is required.
The 10.7MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a built-in 0.5x reduction lens that ensures that the display has a similar field of view as the microscope eyepiece. The camera can 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 including 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 lower (transmitted, 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. Halogen illumination provides bright light in a concentrated path. The 1.25 NA Abbe condenser is mounted on a rack-and-pinion control system, 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 double-layer mechanical stage, with 1mm stage divisions, locks the slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide. Graduated coaxial coarse and fine focus enables measurements to be taken. The enamel-coated cast-steel body is durable and resistant to stains and corrosion.
| Microscope Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Head | Compound trinocular |
| Trinocular port | 23mm or C-Mount |
| Eyepieces | WF10x, WF20x |
| Objectives | 4X, 10x, 40xS, 100xS (oil) |
| Stage | Double-layer mechanical |
| Lighting configuration | Transmitted (lower) |
| Condenser | 1.25 NA Abbe |
| Diaphragm | Iris |
| Light source | Halogen, 12V/15W |
| Illumination type | Brightfield |
| Power | 110V to 240V, wideband, CE-certified |
| Camera Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 10.7MP (3856 x 2764 effective pixels) |
| Image type | Still image and video display and capture |
| Camera type | Brightfield |
| Camera sensor | 1/2.3" Color CMOS (Micron) |
| Magnification | 40x (20x with reduction lens) |
| Reduction lens | 0.5x (built-in) |
| Mounting size | 23mm or C/CS-Mount |
| Frame rate | 30 fps at 640 x 480; 15 fps at 1280 x 1024; 2.5 fps at 3856 x 2764 |
| Computer connection | USB 2.0 |
| File formats | JPG, BMP, TIF and RAW |
| Software package | Image capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 (32 & 64bit); and MAC OS X (32-bit) |
| Camera driver compatibility | Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux |
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.
United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
