The Am T120B-M digital compound trinocular micro has
interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a
forward-facing nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives,
Brightfield (BF) LED illumination, a 1.25 NA Abbe condenser, and
a double-layer mechanical stage. The 1.3MP 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 trinocular head has a
Siedentopf binocular with 53 to 77mm interpupillary
adjustment, 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 23mm vertical
trinocular port can be used to the camera. Dioptric
adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength differences. The
forward-facing 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 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 1.3MP 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 0.37x
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 (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. The stage is 128 x 127mm (W x D) and has a traveling
range of 70 x 30mm (W x D, where W is width, the horizontal
distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance
from front to back). Separate coarse and fine focus knobs speed
focusing. The enamel-coated cast-steel body is durable and
resistant to stains and corrosion.
Micro SpecificationsHeadCompound trinocularTrinocular
port23mmEyepiecesWF10x, WF20xObjectives4X, 10x, 40xS, 100xS (oil)
DIN achromaticStageDouble-layer MechanicalLighting
configurationTransmitted (lower)Condenser1.25 NA
AbbeDiaphragmIrisLight sourceLED with rheostat,
6V/20WIllumination typeBrightfieldPower110 to 240VAC
Camera SpecificationsResolution1.3MP (1280 x 1024 effective
pixels)Image typeStill image and video display and captureCamera
typeBrightfieldCamera sensor1/2" Aptina MT9M111 CMOS
(color)Magnification40xReduction lens0.37xing size23mm or
C-Frame rate50fps at 320x256; 26fps at 640x512; 15fps at
1280x1024Computer 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 T120B-M trinocular compound micro with mechanical
stage
* WF10x eyepieces, one pair
* WF20x eyepieces, one pair
* 4x DIN achromatic objective
* 10x DIN achromatic objective
* 40xS DIN achromatic objective
* 100xS (oil) DIN achromatic objective
* Blue color filter
* 1.3MP digital camera (MU130)
* 0.37x reduction lens
* Software CD
* USB 2.0 cable
* Immersion oil, one bottle
* Spare fuse
* Dust cover
* Instructions
- Digital compound micro and a 1.3MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector.
- Siedentopf trinocular head with interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces with 53 to 77mm 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.
- Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that provide color correction of magnified images at eight magnifications.
- 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.