The Am T690C-8M digital compound trinocular micro has a
Siedentopf binocular with interchangeable pairs of 10x
super-widefield and 25x super-widefield eyepieces, a
reverse-ed nosepiece with four DIN infinity objectives,
Brightfield halogen illumination, and a double-layer mechanical
stage with a stage stop to protect slides and objectives from
damage. 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
trinocular head has a vertical camera and a Siedentopf
binocular with interchangeable pairs of WH10x and WH25x
eyepieces, 55 to 75mm Siedentopf 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. Dioptric adjustment
accommodates individual eye-strength differences. The vertical
trinocular port accepts a camera with a 23mm or C- adapter.
The mechanical tube length is 6-5/16" (160mm). The
reverse-ed revolving nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS, and 100xS
(oil) DIN infinity objectives that provide a longer working
distance for improved focus when auxiliary components are
utilized. The 40xS objective is spring loaded to prevent slide
damage when focusing. The 100xS spring-loaded oil-immersion
objective uses oil between the specimen and the objective lens to
provide 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 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 Brightfield (BF) illumination which allows the
specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light
background. Halogen light source provides bright light in a
concentrated path, and a Kohler condenser focuses and centers the
light path using two iris diaphragms, providing optimum contrast
and resolution. The graduated 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. A stage stop prevents the stage
or specimen from coming into contact with the objectives. The
stage is 7.1 x 5.9 inches (180 x 150mm) and a traveling range of
3 x 2 inches (75 x 50mm). Graduated coaxial coarse and fine focus
has a focusing range of 1-3/16" (30mm) and fine-focus divisions
of 0.002mm (0.0000787") that enable measurements to be taken.
Focus knob tension control prevents the stage from drifting out
of focus. The cast-alloy enamel-coated body is durable and
resistant to stains and corrosion.
Micro Specifications Head Compound trinocular Magnification
40X-2500X Trinocular port 23mm or C- Eyepieces (30mm) WH10x,
WH25x Objectives (20mm) 4X, 10x, 40xS, 100xS (oil) infinity Stage
Double-layer mechanical Lighting configuration Transmitted
(lower) Condenser Kohler Diaphragm Iris Light source Halogen with
rheostat, 6V/20W Illumination type Brightfield Power 85V-230V,
auto-sw
Camera Specifications Resolution 8MP (3264 x 2448 effective
pixels) Image type Still image and video display and capture
Camera type Brightfield Camera sensor 1/2.5" Aptina Special CMOS
(color) Magnification 40x Reduction lens 0.5x ing size 23mm
or C- Frame rate 27fps at 800x600; 8fps at 1600x1200; 1.9fps
at 3264x2448 Computer connection USB 2.0 (backward compatible on
PCs only) File formats JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMP Software
package Image capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and
8; Mac OS X; and Linux Camera driver compatibility Windows 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 T690C-8M micro with double-layer mechanical stage
* WH10x eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* WH25x eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* 4x DIN infinity objective, 20mm
* 10x DIN infinity objective, 20mm
* 40xS DIN infinity objective, 20mm
* 100xS (oil) DIN infinity objective, 20mm
* Immersion oil, one bottle
* (3) Color filters
* 8MP digital camera (MU800)
* 0.5x reduction lens
* USB 2.0 cable
* Software CD
* Spare halogen bulb
* Spare fuse
* Dust cover
* Power cord
* Instructions
- Digital trinocular compound micro provides high magnification for biological use and educational applications, and has an 8MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector.
- Trinocular viewing head with vertical camera and Siedentopf binocular with pairs of 10x super-widefield and 25x super-widefield eyepieces with 55 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 infinity objectives that provide a longer working distance for improved focus when auxiliary components are utilized.
- Brightfield, halogen illumination with rheostat to control light intensity, and Kohler condenser with two iris diaphragms for precise focus, clear examination, and light control.
- Double-layer mechanical stage with 1mm stage divisions and stage stop; graduated coarse and fine focus with tension control to prevent stage drift.