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Kern & Sohn Compound Microscope OBL 137 4/10/40/100, WF10x/20, LED

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Condenser
Abbe N.A. 1,25
Depth
200 mm
Depth stage
130 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)
395 x 200 x 380 mm
Power supply frequency
50 Hz
Height
380 mm
Inclination angle tube
30°
Interpupillary distance
50 ... 75 mm
Light type
LED
Magnification eyepieces
HWF 10×/ 20 mm

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Product description

The Kern & Sohn Compound Microscope OBL 137 is a versatile, high-quality laboratory instrument designed for educational, research, and professional use. It features an infinity optical system with four objective lenses (4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x) and widefield WF10x/20 eyepieces for a broad, clear field of view. The ergonomic 30° inclined, 360° rotatable binocular tube offers comfortable viewing, while coaxial coarse and fine focusing allows precise specimen adjustment. Illumination options include a 3W LED or 20W halogen light source with a lightfield diaphragm and ABBE 1.25 N.A. condenser with aperture diaphragm, providing fixed, pre-centered Köhler illumination for optimal contrast and clarity.

Key Features:

  • Brand: Kern & Sohn
  • Model: OBL 137
  • Objective Lenses: 4x, 10x, 40x, 100x
  • Eyepiece: WF10x/20 for a wide field of view
  • Tube: 30° inclined, 360° rotatable
  • Focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine focusing
  • Illumination: 3W LED or 20W halogen lighting with lightfield diaphragm
  • Condenser: ABBE 1.25 N.A. with aperture diaphragm, focusable and pre-centered for Köhler illumination
  • Diopter Adjustment: One-sided
  • Application: Ideal for educational, research, and laboratory use

Scope of Supply:

  • Light microscope
  • Dust cover
  • Eye cups
  • Instruction manual

This microscope offers precision, reliability, and ease of use, making it an excellent choice for biology, medical research, material science, and general laboratory applications.

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Compound microscope OBL 137 4/10/40/100. WF10x20. LED

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Compound microscope OBL 127 4/10/40/100. WF10x20. LED

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OBL 127

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4.657 659

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It is a versatile, high-quality laboratory instrument designed for educational, research, and professional use. It features an infinity optical system with four objective lenses (4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x) and widefield WF10x/20 eyepieces for a broad, clear field of view. The ergonomic 30° inclined, 360° rotatable binocular tube offers comfortable viewing, while coaxial coarse and fine focusing allows precise specimen adjustment. Illumination options include a 3W LED or 20W halogen light source with a lightfield diaphragm and ABBE 1.25 N.A. condenser with aperture diaphragm, providing fixed, pre-centered Köhler illumination for optimal contrast and clarity.

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