MAGUS Bio D230T Biological Digital Microscope
With a camera. Magnification: 40–1000x. Trinocular head, achromatic objectives, 30W halogen bulb
Product ID | 83004 |
Brand | MAGUS |
Warranty | 5 years |
EAN | 5905555017945 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 43x27x63 cm |
Shipping Weight | 11.1 kg |
MAGUS Bio 230T is a biological trinocular microscope for laboratory and research observations in the field of medicine, pharmaceuticals, forensics, biotechnology, etc. It is suitable for the observation of flat biological translucent and transparent specimens: thin sections and smears. Equipped with achromatic objectives and a halogen bulb, the transmitted light microscopy technique (brightfield) is used for studying samples. The design of the microscope provides the possibility of installing additional accessories that allow for the use of other microscopy techniques: darkfield, phase contrast, polarized light.
Digital camera
Digital camera with a 2MP sensor for studying micro-objects using the darkfield or brightfield microscopy technique. The camera is equipped with a SONY Exmor backlit color CMOS sensor. This increases light sensitivity (2350mV at 1/30s) and improves image quality in low light. Optimal performance is achieved when working with objectives with magnifications of 40x, 60x, and 100x.
The MAGUS CDF10 camera allows you to display an image of an object on a computer monitor in Full HD 1920x1080px resolution, take photos, and record videos in different formats. Data transfer between the camera and computer is carried out via a USB3.0 interface with a data transfer speed of 5Gbps. At maximum resolution, video is displayed at 125fps with smooth transitions between frames. The camera is perfect for studying moving objects and can be used for lectures or presentations.
Optics
The trinocular head has a vertical tube for mounting a digital camera. The camera (not included) is an excellent solution for making digital archives of your studies and output images to an external monitor screen. To adjust the observation tubes to fit the user’s height, there is an option to rotate them 360°. The left tube is equipped with a diopter adjustment ring.
The revolving nosepiece is oriented toward the interior, which leaves the space above the stage free. Five objectives can be simultaneously mounted into the nosepiece (4 objectives are included in the kit and the 5th slot is left for an additional objective). In the basic configuration, the infinity-corrected objectives provide magnification from 40 to 1000x. With optional eyepieces, the upper limit can be increased up to 1500, 1600, or 2000x.
Illumination
The halogen bulb produces warm-spectrum lighting that reduces eye strain and is ideal for long hours of working with the microscope. The bulb is 30W and, therefore, the brightness and contrast of the transmitted image is high regardless of the type of objective or observation technique being used.
The Abbe condenser is height-adjustable and can be centered. The illumination is controlled by adjusting the iris and field diaphragms, and there is an option to set up the Köhler illumination for better image clarity. The condenser has a slot for installing a phase or darkfield slider, which speeds up the process and makes it easier to switch between different microscopy techniques.
Stage and focusing mechanism
There is no positioning rack on the stage. This is an advantage of the mechanical stage design as it makes it easier to operate the microscope. The specimen can be moved smoothly across the stage. The mechanical attachment is removable (it can be removed for manual scanning).
There is coarse and fine focusing adjustment, the focusing knob movement is smooth and easy, and it requires no further effort. The coarse focusing mechanism has a lock knob and tension adjustment. The focusing knobs are coaxial, positioned for maximum comfort during long hours of observation, and are located at the microscope base so that you can comfortably rest your hands on the table.
Accessories
To maximize the capabilities of the MAGUS Bio 230T microscope, you can further upgrade it with some accessories. It may include eyepieces and objectives, digital cameras and calibration slides, darkfield condensers, polarized light, and phase contrast microscopy observation devices.
Key features of the microscope:
- Trinocular head with a vertical tube for mounting a digital camera
- The 360° rotation to fit the height of the observer
- Infinity achromatic objectives, revolving nosepiece for 5 objectives
- Diopter adjustment ring on the left tube
- 30W halogen bulb powered by AC power supply, Abbe condenser with a slot for darkfield and phase contrast sliders, field diaphragm
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs, lock knob and coarse tension adjustment knob
- Optional accessories to improve microscope performance
Key features of the camera:
- SONY Exmor backlit CMOS sensor for clear images even in low light conditions
- Installation in the trinocular tube or the eyepiece tube
- Operation in darkfield or brightfield on high magnification objectives: 40x, 60x, and 100x
- Displaying images on a computer screen; viewing, taking photos, and recording videos in a resolution of 1920x1080px
- Video frame rate – 125fps, suitable for studying and showcasing moving objects in real time without delays
- Necessary drivers and software are included
The kit includes:
- MAGUS CDF10 Digital Сamera (digital camera, USB cable, installation CD with drivers and software, user manual and warranty card)
- Base with a power input, transmitted light source, focusing mechanism, stage, condenser mount, and revolving nosepiece
- Abbe condenser
- Trinocular head
- Infinity achromatic objective: 4x/0.10
- Infinity achromatic objective: 10x/0.25
- Infinity achromatic objective: 40x/0.65 (spring-loaded)
- Infinity achromatic objective: 100x/1.25 oil (spring-loaded)
- Eyepiece 10x/18mm with a long eye relief (2 pcs.)
- Eyecup (2 pcs.)
- Filter (4 pcs.)
- C-mount camera adapter
- Bottle of the immersion oil
- AC power cord
- Dust cover
- User manual and warranty card
Available on request:
- 10x/20mm eyepiece with a scale
- 15x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- 16x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- 20x/11mm eyepiece (2 pcs.)
- Infinity achromatic objective: 20x/0.40
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: 20х/0.40
- Infinity plan achromatic objective: 60x/0.80 (spring-loaded)
- Phase-contrast device
- Phase slider
- Darkfield condenser NA 0.9
- Oil darkfield condenser NA 1.36–1.25
- Darkfield slider
- Polarization devices
- Calibration slide
- LCD Monitor
Product ID | 83004 |
Brand | MAGUS |
Warranty | 5 years |
EAN | 5905555017945 |
Package size (LxWxH) | 43x27x63 cm |
Shipping Weight | 11.1 kg |
Microscope specifications | |
Type | biological, light/optical, digital |
Head | trinocular |
Nozzle | Gemel head (Siedentopf, 360° rotation) |
Head inclination angle | 30 ° |
Magnification, x | 40–1000 basic configuration (*optional: 40–1500/1600/2000) |
Eyepiece tube diameter, mm | 23.2 |
Eyepieces | 10х/18mm, eye relief: 10mm (*optional: 10х/20mm with a scale, 15x/11mm, 16x/11mm; 20x/11mm) |
Objectives | infinity achromatic: 4x/0.10; 10x/0.25; 40xs/0.65; 100xs/1.25 (oil); parfocal distance 45mm (*optional: 20x/0.40; 60xs/0.80) |
Revolving nosepiece | for 5 objectives |
Working distance, mm | 18.89 (4x); 5.95 (10x); 0.775 (40xs); 0.36 (100xs); 2.61/8.80 (20x); 0.46 (60хs) |
Interpupillary distance, mm | 48 — 75 |
Stage, mm | 180x150 |
Stage moving range, mm | 75/50 |
Stage features | two-axis mechanical stage, without a positioning rack |
Eyepiece diopter adjustment, diopters | ±5 (on the left tube) |
Condenser | Abbe condenser, N.A. 1.25, center-adjustable, height-adjustable, adjustable aperture diaphragm, a slot for a darkfield slider and phase contrast slider, dovetail mount |
Diaphragm | adjustable aperture diaphragm, adjustable iris field diaphragm |
Focus | coaxial, coarse focusing (21mm, 39.8mm/circle, with a lock knob and tension adjusting knob) and fine focusing (0.002mm) |
Illumination | halogen |
Brightness adjustment | ✓ |
Power supply | 220±22V, 50Hz, AC network |
Light source type | 12V/30W halogen bulb, G4 |
Light filters | yes |
Operating temperature range, °C | 5...+35 |
Ability to connect additional equipment | phase contrast device (condenser and objectives), darkfield condenser (dry or oil), polarization devices (polarizer and analyzer) |
User level | experienced users, professionals |
Assembly and installation difficulty level | complicated |
Application | laboratory/medical |
Illumination location | lower |
Research method | bright field |
Pouch/case/bag in set | dust cover |
Weight, kg | 8 |
Dimensions, mm | 200x436x400 |
Camera specifications | |
Sensor | SONY Exmor CMOS |
Color/monochrome | color |
Megapixels | 2 |
Maximum resolution, pix | 1920x1080 |
Sensor size | 1/2" (7.2x4.05mm) |
Pixel size, μm | 3.75x3.75 |
Light sensitivity | 2350mV at 1/30s |
Signal/noise ratio | 0.15mV at 1/30s |
Exposure time | 0.1ms–15s |
Video recording | ✓ |
Frame rate, fps at resolution | 125@1920x1080 |
Place of installation | trinocular tube, eyepiece tube instead of an eyepiece |
Image format | *.jpg, *.bmp, *.png, *.tif |
Video format | output: *.wmv, *.avi, *.h264 (Windows 8 and later), *h265 (Windows 10 and later) |
Spectral range, nm | 380–650 (built-in IR filter) |
Shutter type | ERS (electronic rolling shutter) |
White balance | manual, automatic |
Exposure control | manual, automatic |
Software features | image size, brightness, exposure time |
Software | MAGUS View |
Output | USB 3.0, 5Gb/s |
System requirements | Windows 8/10/11 (32bit and 64bit), Mac OS X, Linux, up to 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 or higher, minimum 2GB RAM, USB 3.0 port, CD-ROM, 17" or larger display |
Mount type | C-mount |
Body | solid aluminum |
Camera power supply | DC, 5V, from computer USB port; a 12V, 3A adapter for Peltier element |
Camera operating temperature range, °С | -10...+50 |
Operating humidity range, % | 30 — 80 |
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