- Elementary stereo micro for home or classroom use enables students and hobbyists to inspect biological specimens, rocks, stamps, jewelry, and large specimens that require handing or manipulation.
- Binocular viewing head with interchangeable pairs of 5x and 10x widefield eyepieces, adjustable interpupillary distance, and fixed vertical inclination to simplify viewing for young users.
- 2x objective provides low magnification and longer focal length for inspecting large-scale specimens.
- Reflected upper illumination has battery-powered 1W LED light source to illuminate specimens from above.
- Reversible black and white stage plate provides contrast with light- and dark-colored specimens, and stage clips secure the specimen.
The Am SE100X-LED elementary stereo micro has
interchangeable pairs of 5x18mm and 10x18mm widefield eyepiece, a
2x objective, LED lighting, and a reversible black and white
stage plate. The binocular viewing head has an interpupillary
range of 55 to 75mm and a fixed upright inclination to simplify
viewing for young users. The interchangeable pairs of WF5x and
WF10x eyepieces combine with the 2x objective to provide 10X or
20x magnification and a longer working distance for inspecting
large-scale specimens that require handling or repair. A stereo
micro, sometimes called an inspection or dissection
micro, has low magnification and a long working distance
that enables users to manipulate the object being inspected.
Upper (episcopic) 1W LED light reflects light off the specimen.
An LED light source provides bright, cool light for working with
temperature-sensitive or live specimens. The light is powered by
two AA batteries (included), enabling the micro to be used
away from wired power sources. Bilateral coarse focus eases use
for left- and right-handed users. The stage has a reversible
black and white stage plate that provides contrast with light-
and dark-colored specimens, and stage clips that secure the
specimen during viewing. The micro has a 2-3/4" (70mm)
working distance. All metal construction is durable and
stain-resistant.
SpecificationsHeadBinocularMagnification10x, 20xObjective power
2xEyepieces (DIN, 23mm)WF5x18mm, WF10x18mmWorking distance2-3/4"
(70mm)FocusBilateral coarseMicro standTrack-controlled table
standStage plateReversible black/whiteIllumination typeReflected
upperLight sourceLED, 1WPower2 AA batteries
Micros are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an
object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital.
Compound micros use a compound optical system with an
objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo micros show object
depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital micros are used
to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a
lens. Micros can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or
trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification
abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image.
Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity
of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV),
numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines
resolution. Micros can control magnification through a fixed
focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize
LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control
viewing capabilities. Micros are widely used in education,
lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry,
manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and
veterinary industries.
United manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories
under the brand name Am. The company, founded in 1996, is
headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?
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* Am SE100X-LED stereo micro
* WF5x18mm eyepieces, 23mm, one pair
* WF10x18mm eyepieces, 23mm, one pair
* Black/white stage plate
* (2) Stage clips
* (2) AA batteries
* Dust cover
* Instructions (by download)