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Kern & Sohn OCM 161 Inverted Microscope HWF 10×/22 mm, 6V/30W Halogen (Transmitted Light)

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Condenser
Abbe 0,3
Depth
335 mm
Depth stage
241 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)
660 x 335 x 600 mm
Power supply frequency
50/60 Hz
Height
600 mm
Inclination angle tube
45°
Interpupillary distance
48 ... 76 mm
Light type
Halogen
Magnification eyepieces
HWF 10x/Ø 22 mm

RM 22,227.70

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Product description

The Kern & Sohn OCM 161 Inverted Microscope is a high-performance laboratory instrument designed for the observation and analysis of cell and tissue cultures. Its ergonomic and robust design ensures stability and ease of use, making it ideal for extended laboratory sessions.

Key Features:

  • Brand: Kern & Sohn
  • Optical System: Infinity optics with a trinocular tube inclined at 45°
  • Eyepieces: HWF 10×/22 mm with diopter adjustment on both sides
  • Objectives: Infinity Plan Achromatic objectives: 10×, 20×, 40×, and PH 20×
  • Illumination: 6V/30W halogen transmitted light, continuously dimmable
  • Condenser: Abbe N.A. 0.3 with aperture diaphragm and 72 mm working distance
  • Stage: Mechanical stage with specimen holder (∅ 110 mm) and additional brackets for petri dishes
  • Focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs with a minimum fine drive of 0.002 mm
  • Applications: Suitable for observing samples in culture vessels, including flasks, petri dishes, and microtitre plates; ideal for translucent, thin, low-contrast samples such as living mammal cells, tissues, and microorganisms

This microscope is an essential tool for laboratories engaged in cell culture research, offering precision, durability, and flexibility for various applications.



Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Kern & Sohn OCM 161 Inverted Microscope HWF 10×/22 mm, 6V/30W Halogen used for?

It is a high-performance laboratory instrument designed for the observation and analysis of cell and tissue cultures. Its ergonomic and robust design ensures stability and ease of use, making it ideal for extended laboratory sessions.

2. Is this product suitable for observing samples in culture vessels, including flasks, petri dishes, and microtitre plates; ideal for translucent, thin, low-contrast samples such as living mammal cells, tissues, and microorganisms?

Yes. It is designed for observing samples in culture vessels, including flasks, petri dishes, and microtitre plates; ideal for translucent, thin, low-contrast samples such as living mammal cells, tissues, and microorganisms, and offers an illumination of 6V/30W halogen transmitted light, continuously dimmable to support this kind of work.

3. What illumination does this product have?

It has an illumination of 6V/30W halogen transmitted light, continuously dimmable.

4. What optical system and eyepieces does this product offer?

It offers infinity optics with a trinocular tube inclined at 45°, HWF 10×/22 mm with diopter adjustment on both sides, infinity Plan Achromatic objectives: 10×, 20×, 40×, and PH 20× and abbe N.A. 0.3 with aperture diaphragm and 72 mm working distance.

Accessories

Accessories for Light Microscopes Educational-Line OBE and Lab-Line OBL

ProductDescriptionForMfr#Part#AvailabilityPrice
Darkfield Unit: 4x-40xOBEOBB-A11484.657 466RM 750.20
Polarisation Unit: Analyser/PolariserOBLOBB-A12774.657 543RM 1,760.55
Darkfield Condensor: 4x-40xOBLOBB-A14226.285 901RM 1,518.55
Objective: Infinity Plan 100x/1.15 (water/spring loaded) W.D. 0.18 mmOBLOBB-A14376.286 318RM 2,970.55
Polarisation Unit: Analyser/PolariserOBEOBB-A12764.657 542RM 1,760.55
C-Mount Adapter: 0.5x with adjustable focusOBEOBB-A11376.285 913RM 1,064.80
C-Mount Adapter: 0.5x with adjustable focusOBL, OCMOBB-A15156.272 562RM 1,216.05

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Frequently asked questions

It is a high-performance laboratory instrument designed for the observation and analysis of cell and tissue cultures. Its ergonomic and robust design ensures stability and ease of use, making it ideal for extended laboratory sessions.

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