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Key Features

  • 50X to 1000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using USB
  • 50X to 1000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function ultra-sensitive camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 1000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/5MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 1000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function, ultra-sensitive camera using global-shutter technology for superior performance. Built-in recording, live streaming over HDMI, and wi-fi connectivity for working with computers with multi-user ability
  • 50X to 1500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using USB
  • 50X to 1500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function ultra-sensitive camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 1500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/5MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 1500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function, ultra-sensitive camera using global-shutter technology for superior performance. Built-in recording, live streaming over HDMI, and wi-fi connectivity for working with computers with multi-user ability
  • 50X to 2000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using USB
  • 50X to 2000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function ultra-sensitive camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 2000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/5MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 2000X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function, ultra-sensitive camera using global-shutter technology for superior performance. Built-in recording, live streaming over HDMI, and wi-fi connectivity for working with computers with multi-user ability
  • 50X to 2500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using USB
  • 50X to 2500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function ultra-sensitive camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 2500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/5MP multi-function camera with built-in recording that can stream live video over HDMI and connect to a computer using wi-fi
  • 50X to 2500X magnification with a combination of seven plan-achromatic objective lenses for metallurgical, biological, and darkfield applications.
  • A versatile microscope with dual illumination for metals, plastics, and biological samples, with brightfield, darkfield, and reflected-light polarization
  • Use a combination of brightfield and simple polarization to bring out complex details such as stress in metal and other materials
  • The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates certain optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly-precise images.
  • The trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port for adding a camera for recording photos and videos.
  • Includes a 1080p/2MP multi-function, ultra-sensitive camera using global-shutter technology for superior performance. Built-in recording, live streaming over HDMI, and wi-fi connectivity for working with computers with multi-user ability

The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


Viewing Head

The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



Optics

The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



The Stage

The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


Koehler Episcopic Illumination

The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


Koehler Transmitted Illumination

Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



Digital Imaging

1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


Specifications

Optical System Infinite-conjugate
Reference Focal Length 200mm
Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
Ocular Diameter 30mm
Ocular Diopters left ocular
Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
10X
Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
Focus Range
Travel24mm
Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

Objective Lenses

This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

Camera Specifications
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
Shutter electronic rolling shutter
Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
30fps max (USB)
Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
Recording Media SecureDigital card
Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
Lens-mount C-mount
Compensating Lens 0.37X
Power 12VDC 1A

Software

OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
Features
Windows Version
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Time-lapse capture
Exposure and white-balance controls
Dark-field correction
Digital binning
Image processing
Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
Segmentation and counting tools
Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
Fluorescence color-mapping
Mac/Linux Versions
Live video preview
Captures still images and video
Exposure control
Color adjustment
Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/USB 2.0
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    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
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    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-1000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
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    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
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    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
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    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-1500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
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    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
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    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-1500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/USB 2.0
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2000X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/USB 2.0
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage
    Applications Clinic, Laboratory, Veterinary
    Camera Sensor Type CMOS
    Camera Type HDMI/Wi-Fi
    Categories Microscopes, Compound Microscopes, Special Microscopes, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical, Special Microscopes/Polarizing, Applications/Electronics Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes, Applications/Electronics Microscopes/Wafer & Semiconductor Microscopes, Applications/Asbestos, Water, Soil & Environmental Microscopes/Asbestos Microscopes, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Glass Industry, Applications/Industrial Microscopes/Petrochemical, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Mining, Applications/Metallurgical Microscopes/Petrology, Compound Microscopes/Darkfield, Compound Microscopes/Metallurgical, Compound Microscopes/Polarizing, Special Microscopes/Special Microscope Promotion, Special Microscopes/Metallurgical/promotions, Special Microscopes/Polarizing/promotions, Special Microscopes/Darkfield
    Condenser Type Brightfield
    Education Level College, Teaching/Training
    Eyepiece Mounting Size 30mm
    Field of View Class Extreme Widefield
    Head Style Trinocular
    Illumination Bulb Count 1
    Illumination Style Incident & Transmitted
    Illumination Type Halogen
    Iris With Iris
    Magnification 50X-2500X
    Magnification Type Multi-Power
    Objective Lens Power 5X, 10X, 20X, 40X, 50X, 100X
    Objective Mounting Size 20mm
    Optics Plan, Achromatic, Infinity
    Power Compatibility Wide Band
    Product Type Category Compound
    Stage Type Two-layer Mechanical Stage

    AmScope products are warranted against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, for the following years: 


    • Five Year Warranty for Microscopes: All our microscopes come with a five (5) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts. 
    • Ten Year Warranty for Euromex Microscopes: All our Euromex microscopes come with a ten (10) year factory warranty against manufacturing defects, covering labor and parts.
    • One Year Warranty for Telescopes: All our telescopes come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 
    • One Year Warranty for Accessories: All our microscope accessories (USB cameras, illuminators, illumination, dust covers, and etc.) come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description.
    • One Year Warranty for Items labeled as “Product Ships From Manufacturer”: All products that are shipped directly from the manufacturer come with a one (1) year warranty, except when specified in the description. 

    Warranty does not apply for consumable accessories and parts such as bulbs, batteries, fuses, cords, optical components or any add-on accessories such as mechanical specimen holders that are not built into the microscope stage as an integral part of the original manufacture, etc. Warranty does not cover microscopes, lenses cameras or other accessories that have become inoperable due to dirt or damage due to misuse or lack of maintenance. 

    Note: Buyers are responsible for return shipping and handling cost for warranty services. Our warranty covers parts and labor only.

    The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X eyepieces, six unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 15X eyepieces, twelve unique magnifications are available from 50X to 1500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 15X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 15X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 20X eyepieces, eight unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2000X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 20X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 20X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with a 1080p multifunction camera which can be used to record directly while streaming images to a monitor or TV, or with a computer. Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps, while recording directly to a Secure Digital card at 25fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure. Optionally, a companion HDMI monitor can be attached directly to the camera, creating a self-sufficient turnkey system.

    As an alternative solution, connect the camera to a computer via USB for remote software control. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.8"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 2.8µm x 2.8µm
    Active Sensor Area 5.38mm x 3.02mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 510mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 25fps (SecureDigital)
    30fps max (USB)
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, USB 2.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.37X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB Cable
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/2MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 2MP still images, even in low light. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including darkfield and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a wi-fi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 3.75µm x 3.75µm
    Active Sensor Area 7.2mm x 4.05mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 1120mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X (optional)
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD digital camera
  • One USB mouse
  • One USB wi-fi adapter
  • One HDMI cable
  • One SD card
  • One power adapter
  • One software CD
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p/5MP Digital Imaging with HDMI
    This microscope comes with an HDMI-capable digital camera, delivering 1080p video up to 60fps, and 5MP still images. The highly-sensitive digital sensor makes this camera ideal for low-light applications, including dark-field and fluorescence. Able to be used as a standalone recording device using Secure Digital memory, or as a WiFi camera on a networked computer, this is an extremely flexible imaging solution.

    Connected to an HDMI monitor or TV, 1080p live video can be viewed at a super-smooth 60fps. The included USB mouse allows you to make adjustments in the internal software for settings such as white-balance and exposure, and control recording functions. As an alternative solution, connect to the camera over WiFi for remote software control, with 25fps streaming. The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.9"
    Active Pixels 5.04M (2592 x 1944)
    Pixel Size 2.4µm x 2.4µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.22mm x 4.67mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Sensitivity 425mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One USB WiFi Antenna
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One CD with Software and User's Instructions
  • The ME520T is a highly versatile microscope for materials inspection using transmitted and reflected light. Primarily designed as an upright metallurgical microscope, the high-power 100W epi-illumination system can be used for brightfield, darkfield, and basic polarized-light. Wafer inspection and metallographic applications will greatly benefit from the illumination modes. The addition of transmitted lighting provides even more flexibility for biological specimens, or backlighting hollow or porous materials. This instrument will be indispensable in any biology, medical, or materials lab.


    Viewing Head

    The microscope's head is designed for precision and comfort. The super-widefield optics provide a larger field-of-view so you can see more specimen at any magnification. Compensation-free Siedentopf interpupillary adjustment allows any user to properly align the oculars without readjusting focus. For users with astigmatism or asymmetrical vision, the left ocular can be adjusted to fine-tune focus. The photo port is equipped with a 23mm tube for attaching cameras with compensating lenses, and is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces. The port is compatible with our YX series C-mount adapters which can attach directly to C-mount cameras without a compensating lens – ideal for 1” format sensors. The head is set to a 30° incline which is ideal for viewing from a standing position, and it can be rotated 360°.



    Optics

    The infinity-corrected optical system eliminates optical errors when using filters and other in-line components, ensuring highly precise images. This is important to guarantee optical resolution and field-flatness when using the episcopic illuminator and any additional filtering.

    The quintuple objective turret has three RMS objective mounts and two M25 mounts for BD brightfield/darkfield objective lenses. Five RMS lenses are included for transmitted or reflected lighting ranging from 5X to 100X. 10X and 20X BD lenses are included for use with brightfield and darkfield reflected lighting for extreme versatility. With the 10X and 25X eyepieces, ten unique magnifications are available from 50X to 2500X. The turret's reversed orientation provides more working room above the stage. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy, with planatic flat-field correction to provide edge-to-edge sharpness.



    The Stage

    The 3-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides, with a large translation range for viewing larger samples. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimens is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Symmetrical focus controls are coaxially mounted for fast, intuitive focusing. A height limit can be set to prevent contact damage, as well as presetting optimal focus distance.


    Koehler Episcopic Illumination

    The episcopic illuminator provides 100W of incandescent light, with field and aperture diaphragms for precise control of contrast. Proper adjustment will produce even illumination across the field with improved collimation. The optimized brightness and centering will result in consistent lighting for brightfield applications, and critical improvements in darkfield applications.

    The microscope is equipped with 10X and 20X BD (brightfield/darkfield) objective lenses which double as darkfield condensers when using reflected lighting. A slider on the front of the illuminator lets you quickly switch between brightfield and darkfield modes, allowing you to highlight different details.

    The illuminator is also equipped with a polarizer and analyzer for even more flexibility. Reflected polarized-lighting will pronounce details in a range of materials and microelectronics, particularly those with birefringent components.


    Koehler Transmitted Illumination

    Built on Koehler illumination principals, the sub-stage lighting provides evenly-distributed light for optimal contrast. The rear-mounted 30W halogen light-source provides 100 CRI illumination with ample brightness for contrast-enhancement methods like darkfield. The lower color temperature of the halogen light-source causes less eyestrain compared to high-Kelvin LED. The light condenser uses a swing mechanism for optimized lighting at both high and low magnifications, with a NA0.25 setting for full coverage at extremely low magnifications. An iris diaphragm allows you to adjust the aperture to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion height adjustment for precision control, and is centerable for proper alignment. The condenser is top-mounted for easier replacement when working with additional condensers. The illuminator's field lens provides an iris diaphragm to control light-spread, optimizing contrast and definition in specimen features.



    Digital Imaging

    1080p Digital Imaging using Global-Shutter Technology
    This microscope comes with a next-generation live-view imaging system. The hyper-sensitive CMOS sensor captures images with better efficiency, and much-improved speed compared to CCD sensors. The camera uses global-shutter technology which produces smoother motion in video. The camera uses a standard C-mount interface for maximum compatibility with various microscopy-systems. It can be used as a stand-alone recorder when used with an HDMI monitor or television, or live-streamed to a PC via wi-fi for image-capture and video-recording.

    The included Windows software offers image-development and measurement tools, as well as advanced compositing features such as image-stitching and extended-depth-of-focus. With the ability to calibrate scales at multiple magnifications, the software can be used for multi-level inspection. For Mac and Linux, there is a lite version of the software which can capture video and still images, and includes limited processing features.


    Specifications

    Optical System Infinite-conjugate
    Reference Focal Length 200mm
    Head Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable
    Interpupillary Adjustment Siedentopf compensation-free gemel, 48-75mm
    Ocular Diameter 30mm
    Ocular Diopters left ocular
    Eyepieces 10X eyepiece with reticle
    10X, 25X
    Photo Port height-adjustable YX series, 23mm tube mount
    Objective Lenses Infinity-corrected
    Objective Parfocal Distance 45mm
    Objective Mounting Thread 3 x RMS 20.32mm, 2 x M25
    Objective Turret Reverse quintuple, ball-bearing movement
    Focusing System Coaxial coarse and fine focus, tension control
    Focus Range
    Travel24mm
    Coarse Stroke37.7mm per rotation
    Fine Stroke0.1mm per rotation
    Stage Design Two-layer mechanical stage with caliper
    Stage Dimensions 186mm x 138mm
    X-Y Translation Range 74mm x 50mm
    Transmitted Illumination halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Episcopic Illumination 100W halogen, continuous-adjustment, rear-mount housing with aspherical collector
    Condenser NA0.9/0.25 achromatic swing condenser with iris diaphragm
    Sub-stage Condenser-holder rack and pinion
    Power 100-240VAC 50/60Hz wide-band

    Objective Lenses

    This microscope includes seven objective lenses for metallurgical and biological applications. Two lenses are designated as BD, which can be used for reflected-light darkfield.


    Brightfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    5X Plan-achromatic 0.12 15.5mm RMS
    50X Plan-achromatic 0.75 0.32mm 0 RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 0.80 2mm 0 RMS

    Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    10X Plan-achromatic 0.25 10mm 0 M25
    20X Plan-achromatic 0.40 4.3mm 0 M25

    Transmitted-light Objective Lenses

    Magnification Corrections NA Working Distance Cover-glass Thickness Mount
    40X Plan-achromatic 0.65 0.54mm 0.17mm RMS
    100X Plan-achromatic 1.25 0.13mm 0.17mm RMS

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/1.2"
    Active Pixels 2.07M (1920 x 1080)
    Pixel Size 5.86µm x 5.86µm
    Active Sensor Area 11.25mm x 6.33mm
    Shutter global shutter
    Sensitivity 1016mV @ 1/30s (f/5.6)
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Video Preview Resolution (HDMI) 1920 x 1080
    Video Preview Framerate (HDMI) 60fps
    Video Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Capture Framerate 30fps (SecureDigital)
    25fps max (wi-fi)
    Internal Video Capture Format ASF
    Photo Capture Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Internal Photo Capture Format JPG
    Recording Media SecureDigital card
    Connectivity HDMI, wi-fi
    Wi-fi Standard 802.11n 150Mbps
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.75X
    Power 12VDC 1A

    Software

    OS Requirements Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+
    Hardware Requirements Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM
    Features
    Windows Version
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Time-lapse capture
    Exposure and white-balance controls
    Dark-field correction
    Digital binning
    Image processing
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons
    Segmentation and counting tools
    Image-stitching, extended depth-of-field, HDR
    Fluorescence color-mapping
    Mac/Linux Versions
    Live video preview
    Captures still images and video
    Exposure control
    Color adjustment
    Measurement tools, including lines, arcs, polygons

    Packing List:

  • One trinocular microscope head
  • One microscope body
  • One episcopic illuminator
  • Two light housings
  • Three brightfield metallurgical objective lenses: 5X, 50X, 100X
  • Two brightfield/darkfield metallurgical objective lenses: 10X, 20X
  • Two brightfield transmitted-light objective lenses: 40X, 100X
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One pair 25X eyepieces
  • One set polarizer and analyzer
  • Two lamp bulbs
  • Two spare fuses
  • One dust cover
  • One sample immersion oil
  • One HD Digital Camera
  • One USB Mouse
  • One HDMI Cable
  • One USB Wi-fi Adapter
  • One SD Card
  • One Power Adapter
  • One Software CD
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