Designed as a classroom instrument for teaching forensics and comparative sciences, Ken-a-Vision's 110 VAC US version of the TU-19241C Comparison Scope 2 Microscope features two identical microscope bodies connected by a bridge with a single binocular head for making detailed side-by-side comparative observations. It is powered by a 110 VAC US outlet or the permanently-installed rechargeable battery for use in the field. The battery will run for up to 40 hours on a single eight hour charge.
The binocular head has two 10x eyepieces - one with an integrated pointer - set at in a 30° angle for comfortable both-eyes-open observations that preserves stereoscopic vision with a depth of field that monocular heads are unable to provide. This 3-D vision is especially important when viewing objects like coins, fabrics, stones, and just about anything beyond slides.
Two identical bodies, connected by a bridge, each feature a four-objective 360° rotating turret with click-stop positions at each lens. The four objectives from 4x to 100x produce a broad magnification range of 40x to 1000x making this microscope a versatile observation and educational tool. Achromatic glass objectives are designed to correct for chromatic and spherical aberrations in the center 60% of the field of view, so images have a true color representation with virtually no distortion in the center of the viewing area.
If users need to change or replace eyepieces and objectives, Ken-a-Vision designed them to DIN standards to enable parts from many manufacturers to be installed without making modifications. For additional versatility, the TU-19241C features upper and lower LED illumination that allows transparent specimens like prepared slides to be lit from below, and opaque subjects to be let from above. A rheostat for the LEDs provide variable output for precision illumination.
- Two 19mm wide-field 10x eyepieces, one with pointer
- Dual base design features identical objectives
- 2x N.A.0.05 Achromat: 20x magnification
- 4x N.A. 0.10 Achromat: 40x magnification
- 10x N.A. 0.25 Achromat: 100x magnification
- 40x N.A. 0.65 Achromat: 400x magnification
- Achromatic glass objectives correct chromatic and spherical aberrations in the center 60% of the field of view, so images have a true color representation with virtually no distortion
- DIN standard allows for objectives to be changed/replaced using a wide-range of parts from different manufacturers
- 40x objective features built-in spring action tip that avoids crushing specimens if lowered too far
- Lead-free glass with anti-fog multicoatings
- Low-position coaxial focusers
- Dual controls for right or left-handed focus focusing
- Textured rubber grips on fine and coarse dials
- Dual body design features identical lighting systems with independent control
- Sub-stage, white LED specimen illumination
- Upper light for opaque and solid specimens
- Base-mounted activation switch
- Low-position rheostat provides brightness control
- Powered by 110 VAC US-voltage outlet or permanently-installed rechargeable battery
- Battery has a 40 hour runtime on an eight hour charge
- Dual body design features identical stage configurations
- 4.7 x 4.7" modular attachment to frame with spring-loaded slide clips
- Spring loaded stage clips
- Body: Dual body design with comparison bridge to single head
- Head: Binocular design with 30° angled eyepieces
- Nosepiece: Dual reversed 4-hole; ball-bearing mounted objective turret with click-stops
- Storage compartment for USB cable
- Retractable carrying handle integrated into body
- Storage compartment with built-in receptacle for the external power supply
- "Table Guard" protection base with polymer surface protection barrier
- Height: 21.0"
- Weight: 24.6 lb