The microscope model that sets the standard for high school instruction, now with cool, long life LED illumination. Includes all the most commonly specified features including add-on top mounted mechanical stage. Rugged metal construction, locked-on parts. Superior DIN optical system and precision mechanical components assure parfocalled and parcentered optical alignment for sharp, unsurpassed viewing. Recommended for instruction through grade 12.
Please Note: Pictured is a 131-CLED.
OPTICAL SYSTEM
Widefield 10x eyepiece with revolving pointer. Accepts optional #965-160 eyepiece reticle.
45° inclined viewing head rotates 360° for easy repositioning of eyepiece and sharing by more than one student.
DIN 4x, 10x and 40xR objectives are achromatic, parfocalled, parcentered, color coded.
3-hole nosepiece is ball-bearing mounted for more precise alignment, has positive click stops.
ILLUMINATION
LED light rated up to 50,000 hours life, cool burning illumination equal to a 20 watt tungsten bulb. Base-mounted on/off switch and heavy duty 3-wire cord. Convenient “grabber” clip on plug lets you wrap the cord around microscope and secure in place by pushing cord into clip for easy storage. No bulky cord hanger needed.
FOCUSING
Low position coarse and fine focusing controls.
Stage moves up or down, eyepiece and body remain fixed.
Slip clutch prevents damage to focusing system.
Tension adjustment eliminates stage drift.
Safety rack stop prevents damage to slides and objective lenses.
STAGE
Large 110mm x 120mm (4-3/8 in. x 4-3/4 in.) stage with locked-on, top mounted mechanical stage.
Built-in 0.65NA special condenser lens.
FRAME
Rugged cast metal, gray enamel finish.
Base dimensions: 133mm x 175mm (5-1/4 in. x 7 in.)
Height 360mm (14-1/8 in.) Net wt. 3.1 kgs (6.8 lbs)
PACKING
Molded Styrofoam container with vinyl dustcover.
Individual: Ship wt. 4.5 kgs (10 lbs), Dimensions 550x325x325mm (22x13x13 in.)
Master carton pack 5 each: Ship wt. 19.5 kgs (43 lbs), Dimensions 875x300x450mm (35x12x18 in.)
