The AmScope T360B-3M digital compound trinocular microscope has interchangeable pairs of 10x and 20x widefield eyepieces, a reverse-mounted nosepiece with four DIN achromatic objectives, Brightfield LED illumination, and a double-layer mechanical stage. The 3MP camera has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens, image capture and editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still or video images on a computer or projector. The vertical trinocular port can be used to mount the camera. The Siedentopf binocular viewing head has an adjustable 55 to 75mm interpupillary distance, a fixed 30-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and a 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing. The sliding head has an adjustable interpupillary distance to accommodate individual eye differences. The reverse-mounted nosepiece has 4x, 10x, 40xS (spring), and 100xS (spring, oil) DIN achromatic objectives that combine with the eyepieces to provide color correction of magnified images at eight magnifications. The 40xS objective is spring loaded to prevent slide damage when focusing. The 100xS spring-loaded oil objective provides increased resolution over a standard objective. A reverse-mounted nosepiece keeps objectives out of the way to prevent damage and contamination, and to enable more secure slide handling. A digital compound microscope is used for inspection and dissection of specimens when two-dimensional images are desired, and where image capture, detailed records, or documentation is required.
The 3MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a 0.5x reduction lens that ensures that the display has a similar field of view as the microscope eyepiece. The camera can be mounted in a C-Mount or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture and editing software that provides still image and live video capture and editing capability, including measurement functions. The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB 2.0 data port (cable included).
The microscope has lower (transmitted, diascopic) Brightfield illumination that transmits light up through the specimen for enhanced visibility of translucent and transparent objects. Brightfield (BF) illumination allows the specimen to absorb light, resulting in a dark image on a light background. LED illumination provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live specimens. The 1.25 NA Abbe condenser can be adjusted to control the distance of the light from the stage and has an iris diaphragm to optimize the amount of light illuminating the specimen. The double-layer mechanical stage, with 1mm stage divisions, locks the slide into place and provides precise slide manipulation along the X- and Y-axis to allow coordinates to be recorded, enabling the viewer to return to a specific location on the slide. Graduated coaxial coarse and fine focus enables measurements to be taken. The enamel-coated cast-steel body is durable and resistant to stains and corrosion.
| Microscope Specifications |
| Head |
Compound binocular |
| Trinocular port |
23mm or C-Mount |
| Eyepieces |
WF10x, WF20x |
| Objectives |
4X, 10x, 40xS, 100xS (oil) |
| Stage |
Double-layer Mechanical |
| Lighting configuration |
Transmitted (lower) |
| Condenser |
1.25 NA Abbe |
| Diaphragm |
Iris |
| Light source |
LED, 3W |
| Illumination type |
Brightfield |
| Power |
110V |
| Camera Specifications |
| Resolution |
3MP (2048 x 1536 effective pixels) |
| Image type |
Still image and video display and capture |
| Camera type |
Brightfield |
| Camera sensor |
1/2″ Aptina MT9T001 CMOS (color) |
| Magnification |
40x |
| Reduction lens |
0.5x |
| Mounting size |
23mm or C-Mount |
| Frame rate |
43fps at 680×510; 22fps at 1024×768; 8fps at 2048×1536 |
| Computer connection |
USB 2.0 (backward compatible on PCs only) |
| File formats |
JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMP |
| Software package |
Image capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux |
| Camera driver compatibility |
Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux |
Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo microscopes show object depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital microscopes are used to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a lens. Microscopes 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. Microscopes 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. Microscopes are widely used in education, lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry, manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and veterinary industries.
United Scope manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories under the brand name AmScope. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What’s in the Box?
- AmScope T360B-3M microscope with double-layer mechanical stage
- WF10x eyepiece, one pair
- WF20x objectives, one pair
- 4x DIN achromatic objective
- 10x DIN achromatic objective
- 40xS DIN achromatic objective
- 100xS (oil) DIN achromatic objective
- Immersion oil, one bottle
- (2) Color filters, blue and green
- 3MP digital camera (MU300)
- 0.5x reduction lens
- USB 2.0 cable
- Software CD
- Mirror
- Dust cover
- Power cord (US and Canada standard)
- Instructions
