Binocular microscopes

Binocular microscopes

MBL2000 series - Transmitted light microscopes

The robust all-rounder

Robust and universal. This model is ideal for general microscopy in laboratories, schools and universities. The MBL2000 offers an extensive range of add-on options: For example, with phase-contrast setting, a dark-field condenser, micrometer setup, planachromatic objectives and additional eyepieces. A binocular optical head offers inclined viewing and interocular adjustment. A wide range of accessories is available for all models.

• Dioptre compensation with compensation scale

• Sturdy metal stand

• Coarse and fine focusing, double coaxial (0–200 μm, division 2 μm), coarse and fine focusing range: 30 mm

• Right-side coarse focusing knob with fast focus adjustment, left-side knob with quick-focus setting

• Graduated XY cross table with coaxial operation

• Low-voltage illumination with lighting control and removable pre-condenser

• Twin-lens Abbe condenser: NA 1.25

• Iris diaphragm

• Pivoting filter holder

• Height adjustment

• Glass filters: blue, yellow, green

• Power supply: 230 V (115 V optional)

Typical applications

For the examination of herbal foods and feedingstuffs: Distinction and quality control of cereals, tuber starch, pure starch, legume seeds, vegetable crops, fruit, semi-luxury foods, spices, thickening agents, pollen occurring in honey and their characteristics, impurities and stocking (animal and vegetable matter) fungal pests, technical trimming, natural trimming, poisonous fruits and seeds)

In biology: Identifying different cell structures, differentiating between plant and mammalian cells, investigating cell membranes or walls, understanding cellular functions

Gemmology and Earth Sciences: Identifying and classifying minerals and rocks, gemstone analysis

Materials research: Investigating material surfaces and cross-sections, describing material properties

Forensics: Trace analysis and identification of counterfeits

Medicine: Skin and cell examination, blood test according to Enderlein

Environment: Water analysis (hydrobiology) in waters and sewage treatment plants

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