- Professional stereo micro with pillar stand has long working distance to enable users to perform work or manipulate large items, including circuit boards and dental appliances.
- Binocular viewing head with pair of 10x super-widefield eyepieces, adjustable interpupillary distance, fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing.
- 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective provides continuous zoom magnification and longer focal length for inspecting large-scale specimens, a 05.x Barlow lens extends the working distance, and a 2.0x Barlow lens extends the magnification range.
- Fiber-optic ring light with 150W cool-light halogen light source for observing temperature-sensitive specimens, and a rheostat controls light intensity.
- Large pillar-style table stand has reversible black and white stage plate to provide contrast with light- and dark-colored specimens, and large stage clips to secure the specimen during viewing.
The Am SM-1BZ-FOR professional stereo zoom micro has a
pair of 10x super-widefield high eyepoint eyepieces, a 0.7x-4.5x
zoom objective, two Barlow lenses, and a pillar stand. The
micro has an overall magnification range of 3.5x-90x. The
binocular viewing head has an interpupillary range of 55 to 75mm,
a 45-degree inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and
360-degree rotation to enable sharing. The WH10x20mm
super-widefield high-eyepoint eyepieces combine with the
0.7x-4.5x zoom objective to provide 7x-45x continuous zoom
magnification and a longer working distance for inspecting
large-scale specimens that require handling or repair.
High-eyepoint objectives ease viewing for users who wear glasses,
and dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength
differences. The micro includes 0.5x and 2.0x Barlow lenses
that can be added to the objective to increase the magnification
range. A Barlow lens with a magnification of less than 1.0
reduces magnification and increases the working distance, while a
Barlow lens with a magnification greater than 1.0 increases the
magnification and reduces the working distance. A stereo
micro, sometimes called an inspection or dissection
micro, has low magnification and a long working distance
that enables users to manipulate the object being inspected.
The fiber-optic ring light has a 150W/21V cool-light halogen
light source for observing temperature-sensitive specimens. The
ring light provides shadow-free illumination, and a rheostat
controls the a of light emanating from the lamp. The ring
light has a 2-1/8" (56mm) inner diameter, a 3-1/8" (80mm) outer
diameter, and a 35" (890mm) metal-sheathed light cable. Power and
adjustment controls are located on a control box to speed
adjustments. The light source has a forced-air cooling system to
prevent overheating, and a built-in filter slot can be used to
change the light color (filters sold separately). The top-ed
door eases access to the bulb, and automatically turns off the
power supply when opened. The light uses a 110V power supply. The
pillar-style stand secures the head for precise focusing.
Bilateral coarse focus eases use for left- and right-handed
users. The extra-large table stand has a reversible black and
white stage plate that provides contrast with light and
dark-colored specimens, and stage clips to secure the specimen in
place. The stage plate has a 3-3/4" diameter (95mm).
Specifications
Head
Binocular
Magnification range
3.5x-90x overall magnification range
Zoom objective power
0.7x-4.5x
Eyepieces (DIN, 30mm)
WH10x20mm high-eyepoint
Zoom range
26:1
Field of view range
3/16 to 1-1/4"
Optical working distance
Up to 8"
Micro stand
Pillar stand
Head movement
X-axis
Illumination type
Episcopic (reflected)
Light source
Fiber-optic, 150W/21V halogen
Power
110V-240V
Micros are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an
object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital.
Compound micros use a compound optical system with an
objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo micros show object
depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital micros are used
to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a
lens. Micros 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. Micros 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. Micros are widely used in education,
lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry,
manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and
veterinary industries.
United manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories
under the brand name Am. The company, founded in 1996, is
headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?
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* Am SM-1BZ-FOR stereo zoom micro with pillar stand
* WH10x20mm eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective
* 0.5x Barlow lens
* 2.0x Barlow lens
* Fiber-optic ring light (HL250-AR)
* Focus rack
* Eye guards, one pair
* Stage clips, one pair
* Dust cover