The VanGuard 1230CM clinical microscope has a trinocular viewing head, integrated Koehler illumination, 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 a trinocular viewing configuration, with two heads to ease eye strain and provide a more comprehensive view, and a third head to connect to an external monitor or camera for an alternative viewing option. The heads have a fixed 30-degree inclination, and rotate 360 degrees. The microscope has a 20/80 light split, which means that when the third head is used, 20% of the light goes to the third head, and 80% goes to the user’s eyes through the binocular heads. It has 55-75mm interpupillary adjustment for individual eye spacing, and - 5 to + 5 dioptric adjustment capabilities to compensate for the difference in viewing ability between each eye. Two 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 magnification options of 4X (0.10 NA), 10X (0.25 NA), 40X (0.60), and 100X (1.25 NA). 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 numerical aperture (NA) Abbe condenser for high resolution with rack and pinion control. It has 20-watt variable quartz halogen lighting, a Koehler field diaphragm for even illumination, and a filter holder located on the collector.