The Am T360B-8M digital compound trinocular micro has
interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a
reverse-ed nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives,
Brightfield LED illumination, and a double-layer mechanical
stage. The 8MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens,
image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture
or display still or video images on a computer or projector. The
vertical trinocular port can be used to the camera. The
Siedentopf binocular viewing head has an adjustable 55 to 75mm
interpupillary distance, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination
to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation
capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable
sharing. The sliding head has an adjustable interpupillary
distance to accommodate individual eye differences. The
reverse-ed nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS
(spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that combine with the
eyepieces to provide color correction of magnified images at
eight magnifications. The 40xS objective is spring loaded to
prevent slide damage when focusing. The 100xS spring-loaded oil
objective provides increased resolution over a standard
objective. A reverse-ed nosepiece keeps objectives out of
the way to prevent damage and contamination, and to enable more
secure slide handling. A digital compound micro is used for
inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional
images are desired, and where image capture, detailed records, or
documentation is required.
The 8MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying
still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer
or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a 0.5x
reduction lens that ensures that the display has a similar field
of view as the micro eyepiece. The camera can be ed in
a C- or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture
and editing software that provides still image and live video
capture and editing capability, including measurement functions.
The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file
formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac
OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP,
Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes
Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW
that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB
2.0 data port (cable included).
The micro has lower (transmitted, 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. LED
illumination provides bright, cool light for working with
temperature-sensitive or live specimens. The 1.25 NA Abbe
condenser can be adjusted to control the distance of the light
from the stage and has an iris diaphragm to optimize the a
of light illuminating the specimen. The double-layer mechanical
stage, with 1mm stage divisions, locks the slide into place and
provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to
allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return
to a specific location on the slide. Graduated coaxial coarse and
fine focus enables measurements to be taken. The enamel-coated
cast-steel body is durable and resistant to stains and corrosion.
Micro SpecificationsHeadCompound binocularTrinocular
port23mm or C-EyepiecesWF10x, WF20xObjectives4X, 10x, 40xS,
100xS (oil)StageDouble-layer MechanicalLighting
configurationTransmitted (lower)Condenser1.25 NA
AbbeDiaphragmIrisLight sourceLED, 3WIllumination
typeBrightfieldPower110V
Camera SpecificationsResolution8MP (3264 x 2448 effective
pixels)Image typeStill image and video display and captureCamera
typeBrightfieldCamera sensor1/2.5" Aptina Special CMOS
(color)Magnification40xReduction lens0.5xing size23mm or
C-Frame rate27fps at 800x600; 8fps at 1600x1200; 1.9fps at
3264x2448Computer connectionUSB 2.0 (backward compatible on PCs
only)File formatsJPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMPSoftware
packageImage capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8;
Mac OS X; and LinuxCamera driver compatibilityWindows XP, Vista,
7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux
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 T360B-8M micro with double-layer mechanical stage
* WF10x eyepiece, one pair
* WF20x objectives, one pair
* 4x DIN achromatic objective
* 10x DIN achromatic objective
* 40xS DIN achromatic objective
* 100xS (oil) DIN achromatic objective
* Immersion oil, one bottle
* (2) Color filters, blue and green
* 8MP digital camera (MU800)
* 0.5x reduction lens
* USB 2.0 cable
* Software CD
* Mirror
* Dust cover
* Power cord (US and Canada standard)
* Instructions
- Digital compound micro and an 8MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector.
- Siedentopf trinocular viewing head with pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces and 48 to 75mm interpupillary adjustment, fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing.
- Reverse-ed nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images.
- Brightfield, LED illumination, and 1.25 NA Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm for clear examination and light control.
- Double-layer mechanical stage, with 1.0mm stage divisions, locks slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide.