The Van Guard 1223CM clinical microscope has binocular viewing heads, Brightfield viewing, plan achromatic phase objectives, and a magnification ability of 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X (oil immersion method) for a variety of applications. 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 capabilities. 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 ability between each eye. The heads have rubber eyepieces to block out external light interference. This microscope features Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN)-standard plan achromatic objective lenses, which correct for red and yellow chromatic aberrations, and sharpen images in the field of view (FOV) perimeter. Adjustable resolution provides DIN-standard magnification options of 10X, 20X, 40X, and 100X (0.10, 0.25, 0.60, 1.25 numerical aperture [NA]). Its optical system is fixed at 160 mm. Brightfield illumination controls light from below, allowing a specimen to absorb light for clear illumination. The microscope uses phase contrast to produce clearer images of opaque or unstained objects. It has integrated Koehler illumination for brightness control. The unit adjusts light through an iris diaphragm, and has a 1.25 NA Abbe condenser for high resolution, with rack and pinion focus control. It has 20-watt variable quartz halogen lighting, and a filter holder located on the collector. The microscope 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 a drop-down, right-hand, X-Y control. A
