bScope Series

Overview

Versatile and evolutive!

The well-equipped microscopes of the bScope series are intensively used in secondary schools, universities, small and mid-sized laboratories and for veterinary applications. Apart from excellent ergonomical design, these robust and attractively priced microscopes are available in several configurations with HWF 10x/20 mm eyepieces and objectives for bright field, phase contrast and dark field.

Key Highlights

• Monocular, binocular and trinocular models
• For education and laboratories
• Robust and attractively priced microscope
• HWF 10x/20 mm eyepieces
• Digital models available
• Reversed nosepiece with slot for polarization filter
• E-plan, E-plan IOS and Plan (phase) IOS objectives
• Rackless integrated X-Y mechanical stage
• Color coded condenser
• Coaxial coarse and fine adjustment with adjustable rack-stop
• 3 W LED illumination with rechargeable batteries
• Cable Storage System
• Integrated carrying grip
• Cardioïd mirror condenser with built-in 3 W LED
• Provided with APL (Antimicrobial Protection Layer)

Specifications

EYEPIECE(S)

High wide field HWF 10x/20 mm secured eyepiece(s) with 20 mm field of view. The eyepiece of monocular models is supplied with pointer.

HEAD

• The bScope is available with a monocular head (45° inclined Ø 23.2 mm tube) or with a Siedentopf type head, 360° rotatable, with 30° inclined Ø 23.2 mm tubes
• Binocular and trinocular EPLi, PLi and PLi/4N models are equipped with diopter adjustments ± 5 on both eyepieces. The EPL models are equipped with a diopter adjustment ± 5 on left eyepiece
• The interpupillary distance is adjustable between 48 to 76 mm
• The models equipped with plan infinity corrected PLi objectives have a unique swiveling system of the eyepiece tubes for ergonomic positioning of both tubes in a high (431 mm) and in a low position (377 mm)
• The trinocular head comes with a Ø 23.2 mm tube, ensuring a maximum of flexibility and has a fixed light path beam splitter (20:80) and generates an erect image
• Models with an integrated USB-2.0 camera are supplied with a 5.0 MP 1/2.5” CMOS sensor with a resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels

NOSEPIECE

Revolving and reversed ball-beared quadruple or quintuple nosepiece.

OBJECTIVES - 45 mm PARFOCAL

The state-of-the-art production techniques and multi layer coatings used for the manufacturing of the bScope objectives enables the bScope to be used for the most demanding applications. World class spherical aberration correction and modern CNC and assembly technology ensure the perfect centering of the objectives.

• Brightfield models: E-Plan, E-plan IOS infinity corrected, Plan IOS infinity corrected 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 20x/0.40, S40x/0.65 and S100x/1.25 oil immersion objectives. Optional 60x/0.85 objective
• Phase contrast models: Plan Phase IOS infinity corrected 10x/0.25, 20x/0.40, S40x/0.65 and S100x/1.25 oil immersion objectives
• Dark field contrast model: E-Plan finity corrected 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 20x/0.40, S40x/0.65 and S100x/1.25 oil immersion objectives. The S100x objective is equipped with a built-in iris diaphragm. Optional 60x/0.85 objective

All S40x, S60x and S100x oil immersion objectives are spring loaded. All optics are anti-fungus treated and anti-reflection coated for maximum light throughput.

FOCUSING

Double coaxial, low-positioned coarse and fine adjustments with 180 graduations. Precision 1.11 µm, 200 µm per rotation, total travel approximately 19 mm. Supplied with an adjustable rack stop to prevent damage to sample and objectives. The coarse adjustment is equipped with friction control.

STAGE

• The bScope is equipped with a scratch resistant 152/197 x 131 mm stage with integrated 75 x 36 mm X-Y rackless mechanical stage, Vernier scale, soft-close removable specimen holder
• The rackless stage has no protruding parts, enables more smooth movements and is safer in use. Low-positioned X-Y control knobs prevent fatigue during long working sessions. The bScope can be equipped with a heating stage which can be set up to 50° Celsius by a PID temperature controller. Only available with newly purchased microscopes

CONDENSER FOR BRIGHTFIELD

The standard in height adjustable Abbe N.A. 1.25 condenser for brightfield comes with an iris diaphragm and swing-out filter holder. The condenser is color coded. Optionally available swing-out Abbe condenser (BS.9105).

ZERNIKE CONDENSER FOR PHASE CONTRAST

The in height adjustable Zernike NA. 1.25 phase contrast disc condenser comes with phase annuli for 10/20/S40x and S100x phase contrast objectives, an iris diaphragm, a swing-out filter holder and also a BF position for brightfield contrast. Phase contrast objectives in PLPHi phase contrast versions. Supplied with alignment telescope and green filter.

CONDENSER WITH SLIDER(S) FOR PHASE CONTRAST

The in height adjustable NA. 1.25 simple phase contrast condenser has a free slot for either a slider for 10/S40x phase contrast objectives OR a slider for 20/S100x phase contrast objectives. The condenser has an iris diaphragm and filter holder. The condenser also includes a BF position for brightfield contrast. Phase contrast objectives in PLPHi versions. Supplied with alignment telescope and green filter.

CONDENSER FOR DARKFIELD

A state-of-the-art condenser equipped with reflective cardioid mirrors, with an integrated high powered 3 W LED light source. Together with a S100x objective with built-in iris diaphragm this forms a 1000x magnification darkfield solution. The power supply of the 5 W LED light source is built in the microscope. The darkfield condenser can easily be exchanged for a brightfield condenser which is also included.

DARKFIELD EQUIPMENT

The BS.1153-EPL/DF is equipped with a darkfield oil immersion cardioïd mirror condenser with an integrated 3 W LED illumination and a plan PL S100x oil immersion objective with built-in iris.

POLARISATION

The bScope has an integrated slot above the nosepiece for an optional polarization filter.

ILLUMINATION

The microscopes of the bScope are equipped with a 3 W NeoLED adjustable illumination system for increased light output and a 100-240 Vac integrated power supply. On request, rechargeable batteries are also available.

NEOLED™ ILLUMINATION

The 3 W adjustable Köhler NeoLED diascopic illumination is powered by an internal 100-240 V power supply making it suitable for worldwide use. The innovative NeoLED design offers larger apertures, allowing the optical system of the bScope microscope to produce images at higher resolutions, very close to the theoretical diffraction limit of the optics. Other benefits of the NeoLED is the low energy consumption, no heating and a long operating lifetime.

KÖHLER ILLUMINATION

A Köhler illumination ensures for all infinity corrected IOS models the highest possible contrast and the maximum achievable resolving power. It generates a uniform illumination of the sample and eliminates all interference from dust on lenses and side glare of the light source.

The Köhler illumination is optional for non-IOS models.

bSCOPE® DIGITAL

• Binocular model
• Integrated 5.0 MP CMOS color USB.2 camera
• 2592 x 1944 pixels
• 7 frames per second (2592 x 1944 pixels)
• 27 frames per second (1280 x 960 pixels)
• ImageFocus Alpha software

CAMERA

The digital bScope microscopes are equipped with a 5.0 MP 1/2.5 inch CMOS USB-2.0 camera, 24 bits color depth, 7 frames per second (2592 x 1944 pixels) or 27 frames per second (1280 x 960 pixels). Dynamic range is 76 db and signal/noise ratio 41 db. Supplied with ImageFocus Alpha software, USB-2.0 cable and a micrometer 1mm/100 calibration slide.

SOFTWARE

The capture and analysis ImageFocus Alpha software allows to save images in .jpg, .tif, .bmp or .dicom formats as well as .avi format videos. Measurements and annotations can be done on live or captured images. Compatible with Windows 10 and higher, both 32 and 64 bits configurations. A Mac OS version is also available. Free updates can be downloaded from our website.

Further specifications are identical to the analog bScope® models.

CORDLESS USE

The optional rechargeable AA batteries turn the bScope into a cordless system.

CSS – CABLE STORAGE SYSTEM

Allows users to easily stow away excess cable length into the back of the instrument during operation and to roll up the power cable for easy storage.

CARRYING GRIP

The integrated carrying grip at the back of the microscope ensures safe transportation of the microscope.

ANTI-THEFT SLOT

At the back of the microscope a Kensington Security Slot is placed, which can be used to secure the instrument from theft.

PACKAGE CONTENT

Smart Styrofoam packaging ensures a low environmental footprint while maintaining maximum safety during transport. Supplied with power cord, dust cover, a spare fuse, white filter, user manual and 5 ml immersion oil.

Phase contrast models are supplied with green filter and alignment telescope. An optional aluminum case can be supplied.

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