Walter Products BMT-402D-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope, WF10x Eyepiece, 40x-400x Magnification, Brightfield, LED Illumination, Disc Diaphragm, Plain Stage, 110V or Battery-Powered

The Walter Products BMT-402D-RC Basic Monocular Compound Microscope has a 10x widefield eyepiece with pointer, a reverse-mounted nosepiece with three DIN achromatic objectives, LED illumination, separate coarse and fine focus, disc diaphragm, and a plain stage with stage clips. 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. Achromatic objectives provide color correction of magnified images. The 40xR objective is 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 disc diaphragm controls the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The plain stage has an opening for light transmission, stage clips to secure the slide or specimen in place while viewing, and pre-drilled holes that accept a mechanical stage (sold separately). Separate coarse and fine focus on rack-and-pinion mount provides precise focus, and tension adjustment ensures specimen stays focused during viewing. A stage stop prevents the stage or specimen from coming into contact with the objectives. The cast metal frame provides durability and has a stain-resistant finish.Microscope Head and Optics SpecificationsHeadMonocularMagnification range40x-400xHead inclination45 degreesEyepieceWF10x with pointerNosepieceReverse-mountedObjectives, DIN achromatic4x, 10x, 40xR (retractable)Microscope Illumination and Stage SpecificationsFocus typeSeparate coarse and fine focusCondenser0.65 NALight sourceLEDDiaphragmDisc, five-holeIllumination typeBrightfieldStage typePlainStage dimensions115 x 120mm (W x D)Power110V or (3) rechargeable NiMH batteriesW 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.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 BMT-402D-RC Basic Monocular Compound MicroscopeWF10x eyepiece with pointer4x DIN achromatic objective10x DIN achromatic objective40xR (retractable) DIN achromatic objective(3) rechargeable NiMH batteriesBattery charger/power adapterDust coverInstructions

• 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, and 40xR DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images
• Brightfield, LED illumination and 0.65 NA condenser with five-hole disc diaphragm for clear examination and light control
• Plain stage with clips secures slide in place, and separate coarse and fine focus knobs speed focusing