bScope materials science (Metallurgical) Series

Overview

The well-equipped bScope® microscopes for materials science are especially configured for observation of all kinds of materials such as metals, plastics, wood, glass, etc.

These microscopes are extensively used in the materials research and quality assurance laboratories.

The design of the bScope® is both ergonomic and evolutive. Wide field WF 10x/22 mm eyepieces and low focusing controls to minimize fatigue during long working sessions and therefore provide more comfort for microscopists. The robust and compact size of the bScope® together with the Cable Storage System allow more working space, safer operation and easy storage.

Key Highlights

• Materials science microscopes
• Trinocular models
• WF 10x/22 mm eyepieces
• Reversed ball-bearing quadruple nosepiece
• With slot for polarization filter
• Plan M-IOS objectives
• Polarizer and analyzer filters
• Rackless integrated X-Y mechanical stage
• Color coded condenser
• 3 W NeoLED™ adjustable transmitted and reflected NeoLED™ illumination
• Integrated carrying grip
• Cable Storage System and anti-theft system

Specifications

EYEPIECES

Wide field WF 10x/22 mm eyepieces with 22 mm field of view (Ø 30 mm tube).

HEAD

The bScope® is equipped with:

• A Siedentopf type head, 360° rotatable
• 30° inclined tubes
• A ± 5 diopter adjustment on left eyepiece
• The interpupillary distance is adjustable between 48 to 76 mm
• The trinocular head comes with a Ø 23.2 mm tube, ensuring maximum flexibility
• The prisms inside the heads are designed to minimize the light absorption for perfect digital imaging
• The trinocular head has a light path selector (100:0 / 0:100) and generates an erect image

NOSEPIECE

Revolving and reversed ball-bearing quadruple nosepiece.

FOCUSING

• Double coaxial, low-positioned coarse and fine adjustments with 180 graduations
• Precision 1.1 µm, 200 µm per rotation, total travel range is 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 185 x 140 mm stage with integrated 74 x 48 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

CONDENSER FOR BRIGHTFIELD

The standard 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).

POLARIZATION

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

NEOLED™ REFLECTED ILLUMINATION

Reflected intensity adjustable 3 W NeoLED™ Köhler illumination with external power supply, push-pull type rotatable polarizer and push-pull analyzer, built-in condenser with iris diaphragm and field iris diaphragm. Integrated rotating filter disc with green, blue, yellow and white filters.

NEOLED™ TRANSMITTED 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

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

CORDLESS USE

The optional rechargeable batteries turn the bScope® into a cordless system (only available for the transmitted illumination).

CSS – CABLE STORAGE SYSTEM

This 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 and user manual.

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