MAGUS Bio 230TL Biological Microscope

The MAGUS Bio 230TL biological microscope is an essential tool in a sanitary control laboratory as well as a diagnostic or research center. The microscope has a trinocular head and a transmitted light source (LED), and it is suitable for observing translucent and transparent samples. In the basic configuration, the brightfield technique is used for observations. With additional accessories, microscopy techniques, such as darkfield, polarized light, and phase contrast, are available for further research.

Optics

The observation tubes can rotate 360°, which enables you to adjust the eyepieces to fit the height of the observer. It is possible to adjust the diopter settings for the left tube. There is a vertical tube for mounting a digital camera (not included).

The microscope uses infinity achromatic objectives, and 5 objectives can be mounted simultaneously into the nosepiece. One slot is left free for adding an additional objective. The revolving nosepiece with objectives is oriented toward the interior – the user can see the objectives inserted into the optical path. The magnification range of the microscope is 40 to 1000x, the upper limit can be increased up to 1500, 1600, or 2000x with additional eyepieces.

Illumination

Thanks to the LED bulb, the color temperature does not change when adjusting the illumination. The LED bulb is 3W with a lifespan of 50,000 hours, and it is powered by the AC power supply.

The Abbe condenser has a slot for a darkfield or phase slider. With sliders, switching between microscopy techniques is much faster. The microscope is also equipped with a field diaphragm for setting up the Köhler illumination. The condenser is height-adjustable and can be centered.

Stage and focusing mechanism

The movement of the specimen is smooth and accurate. The mechanical attachment can be removed from the stage if needed (e.g., manual scanning). Moreover, a stage without a positioning rack is easier to work with.

The focusing knobs are coaxial and located on each side of the microscope so that the user can place their hands freely on the table. There are fine and coarse focusing knobs. The mechanisms move smoothly and, therefore, no further effort is required. There is a coarse focusing tension adjusting knob and a coarse focusing lock knob.

Accessories

Optional accessories expand the capabilities of the MAGUS Bio 230TL microscope depending on specific applications. These include eyepieces, objectives, dark field and phase contrast condensers, polarization devices, digital cameras, calibration slides, etc.

Key features:

• Trinocular head with a vertical tube for camera, 360° rotation, diopter adjustment on the left tube
• Revolver for 5 objectives, infinity achromatic objectives
• Observations in transmitted light, light source – 3W LED lasts a long time
• Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs, coarse focusing tension adjusting knob, coarse focusing lock knob
• The condenser with a slot for a phase or darkfield slider
• Option to install additional accessories

The kit includes:

• Base with a power input, transmitted light source, focusing mechanism, stage, condenser, and revolving nosepiece
• Trinocular head
• Infinity achromatic objective: 4x/0.1
• Infinity achromatic objective: 10x/0.25
• Infinity achromatic objective: 40x/0.65 (spring-loaded)
• Infinity achromatic objective: 100x/1.25 (spring-loaded)
• Eyepieces 10x/18mm with a long eye relief (2 pcs.)
• Eyecups (2 pcs.)
• Filters (4 pcs.)
• C-mount camera adapter
• Bottle of the immersion oil
• Hex key wrench
• AC power cord
• Dust cover
• User manual and warranty card

Available on request:

• 10x/22mm eyepiece with scale
• 15x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• 16x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• 20x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
• Infinity achromatic objective: 20x/0.4
• Phase contrast device
• Phase slider
• Darkfield condenser NA 0.9
• Oil darkfield condenser NA 1.36–1.25
• Darkfield slider
• Polarization device
• Digital camera
• Calibration slide