Product Description
STAR-2M PATHOLOGICAL MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE
- Optical System: Finite Optical System.
- Stand: Aluminium Die-cast Stand (Anti-Rust) Body.
- Viewing Head: Monocular Head 45 Inclined, 360 Rotatable, IPD 48-75mm.
- Eye Guards: Adjustable Rubber Eye Guards For Comfortable Viewing.
- Eyepieces: Wide Field 10x, F.O.V 18mm (Optional 10x/20mm), Antifungal & Anti-reflection Coated.
- Nosepiece: Forward Quadruple Revolving Nosepiece With Click Stops Mechanism and Rubber Grip.
- Magnification: 40x To 1000x.
- Objectives: Achromatic 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 40x/0.65 (SL), 100x/1.25 Oil (SL).
- Mechanical Stage: Double Plate Graduated Stage Size 135mm x 150mm, X/Y Travel Range 80mm X 55mm. Double Specimen Holder Clip.
- Focusing: Co-axial Coarse And Fine Focusing with 0.2mm/rotation.
- Condenser: Movable Abbe Condenser, N.A. 1.25 Anti Fungal, Anti Reflection With Aspheric Lens With Aspheric Lens, Iris Diaphragm, Swing-In/Out Filter Holder With Frosted White/Blue Filter.
- Illumination: Halogen 6V-20W (Upto 20,000 hours) or 3W LED Light (Up To 100,000 Working hours) with Intensity Controller.
- Power: Universal Power Supply 110v-240v Integrated With Voltage Flux Stabilizer.
- Packaging: Inner Thermocol/Styrofoam Packing And Outer Cardboard Box.
Precision and Reliability for Laboratory WorkDesigned specifically for frequent use in pathology labs, educational institutions, and routine clinical work, the STAR-2M microscope offers a sturdy cast metal framework and rust-proof epoxy powder finish, ensuring longevity and reliability. The mechanical stage with X-Y controls, quadruple ball-bearing nosepiece, and anti-fungal optics guarantee both ease of use and high-quality observation.
Versatile Optical PerformanceSupporting a magnification range from 40X to 1000X and equipped with standard achromatic objectives and wide-field eyepieces, this microscope ensures crisp and detailed visual output. The monocular tube, inclined at 45, rotates a full 360, making shared observation and adjustment straightforward during educational use or collaborative research.
Designed for Comfort and DurabilityThe STAR-2M microscope features ergonomic low-tension coaxial focusing controls and diopter adjustment for fatigue-free operation. Its robust construction is matched by an anti-fungal coating on optical components and supplied spare accessories, ensuring smooth functionality and minimal maintenance requirements for busy labs.
FAQ's of STAR-2M PATHOLOGICAL MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE:
Q: How is the STAR-2M microscope used in pathology labs and education?
A: The STAR-2M microscope is widely used in pathology labs, educational settings, and routine clinical work to observe stained tissue or cell samples. Its precise X-Y slide movement and achromatic objectives deliver clear, detailed images essential for microscopic examination, teaching, or basic lab research.
Q: What are the key benefits of the microscope's design and construction?
A: Its epoxy powder-coated, rust-proof cast metal body ensures durability, while the ergonomic design with anti-fungal optics and coaxial focusing allows for comfortable, reliable operation during long periods of use. The microscope's high-quality components minimize maintenance and offer dependable performance.
Q: What is the process for changing objectives or adjusting focus?
A: Objectives are easily switched using the quadruple revolving nosepiece, which operates smoothly on ball bearings. Coarse and fine coaxial focus knobs, with a fine adjustment graduation of 0.002 mm, allow users to transition swiftly between magnifications and achieve sharp focus without image drift.
Q: Where is this microscope most effectively utilized?
A: The STAR-2M is ideal for pathology laboratories, classroom demonstrations in schools or colleges, and everyday clinic diagnostics. Its durable build and versatile optics make it suitable for a range of microscopic analysis in both academic and healthcare environments.
Q: How is illumination provided in this microscope?
A: The standard model features a plano-concave mirror for directing natural light onto the sample, while select models are equipped with an inbuilt LED or 6V lamp for enhanced illumination control, allowing work in various lighting conditions and settings.
Q: What accessories come with the STAR-2M microscope, and how is it packed?
A: The microscope is supplied with wide-field eyepieces (10X, 15X), standard objective lenses, spare bulb (if applicable), fuse, dust cover, and packed securely in a thermocol box to ensure safe transportation and storage.
Q: When is maintenance required, and how do you care for the microscope?
A: Maintenance involves regular cleaning of the optical components, checking for fungus, and replacing consumables such as bulbs or fuses. The anti-fungal optics and included dust cover help reduce the frequency of servicing, ensuring reliable function even in humid conditions.