- Digital inverted compound microscope for observation of biological cultures or specimens within well plates, petri dishes, or vials that require a longer working distance, and an 8MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector.
- Trinocular head with Siedentopf binocular mount, pairs of 10x22mm and WH25x10mm plan high-eyepoint super-widefield eyepieces, 50 to 76mm interpupillary adjustment, and fixed 45-degree vertical inclination; vertical port accepts C-Mount or 23mm camera.
- Color-corrected infinity optical system (CCIS) with under-mounted quadruple nosepiece, five long working-distance infinity plan objectives and three long working-distance phase-contrast infinity plan objectives that provide a longer working distance and improved focus over the entire viewing field.
- Upper-mounted rheostat-controlled 30W halogen illumination provides clear examination and light control and movable 0.3 NA and 0.5 NA Kohler condenser provides long working distance.
- Oversize mechanical stage with petri dish holder and tension-adjustable coaxial coarse and fine focus.
The AmScope IN480TC-8M digital inverted trinocular compound microscope has interchangeable pairs of 10x22mm and
WH25x10mm plan high-eyepoint super-widefield eyepieces, an under-mounted quintuple nosepiece, eight DIN long
working-distance infinity plan objectives, top-mounted Brightfield 30W halogen illumination, a 0.3 NA and 0.5 NA Kohler
condenser with iris diaphragm, 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 microscope has a color-corrected
infinity optical system (CCIS) that provides color correction and improved focus of the intermediate image across the
entire focal plane. The trinocular head has a Siedentopf binocular mount with 50 to 76mm interpupillary adjustment and a
fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain. A Siedentopf binocular head enables the viewer to
change the interpupillary distance without changing the tube length, eliminating the need to refocus the image.
Anti-mold coatings protect the microscope in high-humidity environments. The microscope includes interchangeable pairs
of high-eyepoint super-widefield WH10x22mm and WH25x10mm plan eyepieces. Plan eyepieces provide improved focus over the
entire field of view (FOV). High-eyepoint eyepieces ease viewing for viewers who wear glasses. Dioptric adjustment
accommodates individual eye-strength differences. The vertical trinocular port accepts a 23mm or C-Mount camera. The
under-mounted quintuple nosepiece accepts up to five 20mm objectives at a time. The microscope includes five Brightfield
long working-distance infinity plan objectives (4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x) and three phase-contrast long
working-distance infinity plan objectives (10x, 20x, and 40x). Long working-distance plan objectives provide improved
focus over the entire range of the viewing field and a longer working distance that is required when viewing specimens
in dishes and large containers. Phase-contrast provides high contrast and visibility without the use of stains, allowing
specimens to be observed in their natural state without being killed or fixed. An inverted microscope has its light
source above the stage pointing downward and the objectives and turret below the stage pointing upward. It is most often
used for observing organisms in a large container, such as a well plate or petri dish. It can also be used when
specimens require manipulation, or in metallurgical applications.
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 microscope eyepiece. The camera can be mounted in a C-Mount 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).
Brightfield and phase-contrast illumination is mounted above the stage and has transmitted 30W halogen illumination.
Brightfield (BF) illumination allows the specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light background. .
The phase-contrast element aligns the light source with the phase-contrast objectives to optimize high contrast and
visibility without the use of stains. Halogen illumination provides bright light in a concentrated path, and a rheostat
controls the amount of light emanating from the lamp. The objectives are mounted on a turret to ease magnification
changes. The Kohler condenser has a 0.3 and 0.5 NA to provide a long working-distance of 72mm and 28mm, respectively.
Kohler illumination focuses and centers the light path using two iris diaphragms, providing optimum contrast and
resolution. The horizon can be rotated 0 to 300 degrees. The double-layer mechanical stage with 1mm stage divisions and
0.1mm vernier resolution 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 oversize stage
is 6.3 x 10 inches (160 x 250mm) (W x D, where W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the
horizontal distance from front to back). It has a traveling range of 4-3/4 x 3-1/8 inches (X- direction x Y-direction).
A petri dish holder secures specimens in place. Nested coaxial coarse and fine focus has tension-adjustable coarse
focusing and an adjustable lock ring stopper that limits stage range to protect slides and objectives from damage. The
focus system has a 38mm working distance, 2mm fine focus, and 0.002mm precision. The total working distance is 6.5mm
upward and 2.5mm downward from focus. All-metal mechanical parts, solid-metal frame construction, and a stain-resistant
enamel finish provide durability.
Microscope Specifications
Head
Siedentopf trinocular
Magnification range
40x-1500x
Trinocular port
23mm or C-Mount
Eyepieces (30mm)
WH10x22mm plan and WH25x10mm plan
Objectives, Brightfield (20mm)
4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, and 60x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objectives
Objectives, Phase-contrast (20mm)
10x, 20x, 40x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objectives
Stage
Oversize mechanical, with removable stage plate
Condenser
Movable 0.3 NA and 0.5 NA Kohler condenser
Light source
Halogen with rheostat, 12V/30W
Illumination type
Brightfield, phase-contrast
Power
90V to 240V, GS and CE-certified
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
Mounting size
23mm or C-Mount
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
Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or
digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes
show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather
than looking through a lens. Microscopes 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. Microscopes 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. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry,
manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.
United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in
1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?
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* AmScope IN480TC-8M microscope
* WH10x22mm plan eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* WH25x10mm plan eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* 4x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objective, 20mm
* 10x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objective, 20mm
* 20x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objective, 20mm
* 40x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objective, 20mm
* 60x DIN long working-distance infinity plan objective, 20mm
* 10xPH DIN long working-distance infinity plan phase-contrast objective, 20mm
* 20xPH DIN long working-distance infinity plan phase-contrast objective, 20mm
* 40xPH DIN long working-distance infinity plan phase-contrast objective, 20mm
* Color filters
* 8MP digital camera (MU800)
* 0.5x reduction lens
* USB 2.0 cable
* Software CD
* Reflected illuminations system with top light housing and electrical cord
* Episcopic light box and tube
* Power cord
* Dust cover
* Instructions
