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UNITRON® Z12 Stereo Microscope Series

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UNITRON Z12 stereo microscope with zoom magnification for inspection tasks

The new Z12 zoom stereo microscope by Unitron packs features found in higher priced microscopes. The Z12 has a 12:1 zoom ratio and a hefty 8X to 400X magnification range. It's sturdy yet versatile, and at an affordable price for industrial inspection, educational applications, and stem cell and embryo selection. Three new stands are available to fit a variety of settings: plain focusing stand, transmitted light base with sliding/tilting mirror, and a slim profile LED transmitted light base. The color-balanced LED light sources provide bright illumination to the specimen and are cost effective with low energy consumption. The tilting trinocular head offers ergonomic comfort. Apochromatic objectives give crisp color and high resolution of fine structures. Click-stop zoom positions allow the user to turn to specific magnification settings. Adding a digital camera is easy on the Z12 microscope.

Optical System

Galilean optical system. Variable zoom magnification system with parallel optical axis; zoom drive system: horizontal handle. Apochromatically corrected common main objective. Click-stops for various zoom positions incorporated-manual, user can turn this feature on or off.

Viewing Body

Choice of ergonomic tilting trinocular viewing head, 5° -45° adjustable(0:100 or 100:0 viewing split, or 30° fixed angle trinocular viewing head (50:50 viewing split)

Anti-Mold

Anti-mold and airtight design

Magnification

Zoom ratio: 12:1; Magnification 0.8x - 10x with click stops; magnification indications at 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10

Working Distance

78mm (with 1.0x objective); 20mm (with 2.0x objective)

Interpupillary Distance Adjustment

52mm-75mm

Eyepieces

WF 10x/23mm FOV focusing eyepieces with built-in diopter adjustment and roll-down eyeguards (eyepiece accepts a 26.5mm reticle

Auxiliary Objectives

S-APO 1.0x objective, N.A. 0.1, W.D. 78mm

Stands

Choice of diascopic transmitted light base with 360° sliding/tilting mirror with 24 watt LED fiber optic illuminator with flexible gooseneck, slim profile LED transmitted light stand with adjustable color temperature, or plain focusing stand

Accessories

Dust cover and instruction manual.

Warranty

5 year limited warranty for parts, labor, and electronic components.

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