The Van Guard 1220CM-BP clinical microscope has binocular viewing heads, Brightfield configuration, and a magnification ability of 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X (oil immersion method) for a variety of resolvant options. This microscope enhances object or image resolution, and is commonly used for research and professional applications in medical and veterinary clinics, universities and industrial laboratories.

This microscope features binocular viewing heads with fixed 30-degree vertical inclination, and 360-degree rotation. It has 55-75 mm interpupillary adjustment for individual eye spacing, and - 5 to + 5 dioptric adjustment capabilities to compensate for the difference in viewing abilities between each eye. The heads have rubber eyepieces to block out external light interference. This microscope features Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) standard achromatic objective lenses, which correct for red and yellow chromatic aberrations. Adjustable resolution provides DIN-standard resolvant options of 4X, 10X, 40X, and 100X (0.10, 0.25, 0.60, 1.25 numerical aperture [NA]). 10X widefield eyepiece magnification, and an 18 mm eyepiece field diameter provide a range of application abilities. Its optical system is fixed at 160 mm. Brightfield illumination controls light from below, allowing a specimen to absorb light for clear illumination. The unit adjusts light through an iris diaphragm, and has a 1.25 NA Abbe condenser for higher resolution. It has 20-watt variable quartz halogen lighting, and a filter holder located on the collector. The 1220CM-BP has a 10X widefield eyepiece magnifier, which locks on to the unit for ease of operation, and provides an 18 mm field diameter.

The rectangular, chemical-resistant mechanical stage has drop-down, right-hand, rack and pinion, X-Y control. It has a removable, spring-clip slide holder mechanism for specimen maneuverability, and a cross-travel range of 70 x 30 mm. The stage has a removable spring-cli