AmScope M500 Series Biological Student Cordless Monocular Compound Microscope 40X-2500X Magnification with LED and Extensive Slide Preparation Kit
Key Features
- 40X to 2500X magnification range magnification for studying a range of specimens including hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. 10X and 25X eyepieces provide 6 unique magnification settings.
- An entry-level, cordless biological compound microscope with a 4-lens turret and a simplified traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
- Unlike many microscopes in its class, the M500-LED uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces.
- Cool, energy-efficient LED lighting produces daylight-balanced illumination for natural colors.
- Equipped with rechargeable batteries, the microscope can be used without being plugged in.
- Includes five pre-mounted specimen slides and everything you will need to create your own specimen slides: an assortment of tools to cut, collect, mount, and stain specimens, over 50 blank slides and cover slips, and a bottle of specialized glass cleaner.
The M500-LED is a fully-functional entry-level rechargeable microscope for classrooms and clinics. Unlike many microscopes in its class, it uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces. Another feature that sets it apart is its 100X oil-immersion objective lens which provides ultra-high magnification. All of the necessary functionality is present in an intuitive form factor which is ideally suited for classroom use. The microscope uses a traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
The monocular head keeps things simple. The use of a single eyepiece means that no adjustments are necessary for eye alignment or symmetrical focus. The head can rotate 360° for viewing from different positions. Interchangeable eyepieces allow you to change the overall magnification with optional lenses, or use a camera in place of the eyepiece to view microscopic images on a computer monitor or other display.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. An additional 25X eyepiece expands the maximum magnification to 2500X with 6 unique levels. This covers magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The stage is equipped with two clips for holding slides and other specimens in place. The microscope uses independent focus knobs to control coarse and fine adjustments. An adjustable limit-stop mechanism can be used to prevent the lenses from making contact with specimens, preventing damage to the lenses and glass slides.
The LED sub-stage lighting provides cool, energy-efficient illumination. Better yet, the microscope has rechargeable batteries installed, allowing it to operate without being plugged in after a complete charge. The light-source is daylight balanced to produce natural colors for imaging. The height-adjustable light-condenser precisely focuses light onto the specimen, with an iris-diaphragm to control contrast and focus depth.
Our expanded slide preparation kit is included, with everything you’ll need to create your own specimen slides. Five pre-mounted specimen slides are included for instant viewing and to test your new microscope. Once you’re ready to make your own slides, you can use the assortment of tools to cut, collect, mount, and stain specimens like onion skin and cheek cells. Over 50 blank slides and cover slips are included for plenty of experimenting. A bottle of specialized glass cleaner is provided to clean up immersion oil and stains (not intended for children).
Specifications
| Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
| Tube Length | 160mm |
| Head | Monocular, 45° incline, 360° rotatable |
| Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
| Eyepieces | 10X, 25X |
| Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
| Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
| Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
| Objective Turret | quadruple |
| Focusing System | independent coarse and fine focus |
| Stage | single layer with clips |
| Stage Dimensions | 110mm x 120mm |
| Transmitted Illumination | LED |
| Condenser | Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, NA1.25 |
| Sub-stage Condenser-holder | spiral control |
Objective Lenses
| Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X | achromatic | 0.10 | — | 0.17mm |
| 10X | achromatic | 0.25 | — | 0.17mm |
| 40X | achromatic | 0.65 | — | 0.17mm |
| 100X | achromatic | 1.25 | oil | 0.17mm |
Packing List:
| camera connection type | N/A |
| compatibility | None |
| illumination style | Transmitted (Bottom) |
| magnification power config | 40X-2500X |
| Manufacturer | AmScope |
| microscope application | High School, College |
| microscope category | Compound |
| microscope color | White |
| microscope condenser design | Abbe-Spiral w/ diaphram |
| microscope condenser optics | NA 1.25 |
| microscope condenser type | Brightfield |
| microscope eyepiece power | 10X |
| microscope eyepiece size | 23mm |
| microscope field view | Widefield |
| microscope head style | Monocular |
| microscope iris | With Iris |
| microscope light power | 20W |
| microscope light shape | Built-in |
| microscope light type | Halogen |
| microscope magnifying power | 40X to 2000X |
| microscope number of bulbs | 1 |
| microscope objective power | 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X |
| microscope objective size | 20mm |
| microscope optics | Achromatic |
| microscope power supply | 110V, 220V |
| microscope stage | Single-layer Stage with Clips |
| optics | Achromatic |
| product condition | NEW |
| prop 65 |
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| school | High School, College |
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 M500-LED is a fully-functional entry-level rechargeable microscope for classrooms and clinics. Unlike many microscopes in its class, it uses DIN industry-standard optics, making it compatible with a large selection of objective lenses and eyepieces. Another feature that sets it apart is its 100X oil-immersion objective lens which provides ultra-high magnification. All of the necessary functionality is present in an intuitive form factor which is ideally suited for classroom use. The microscope uses a traditional layout which is beneficial for students and other first-time users.
The monocular head keeps things simple. The use of a single eyepiece means that no adjustments are necessary for eye alignment or symmetrical focus. The head can rotate 360° for viewing from different positions. Interchangeable eyepieces allow you to change the overall magnification with optional lenses, or use a camera in place of the eyepiece to view microscopic images on a computer monitor or other display.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. An additional 25X eyepiece expands the maximum magnification to 2500X with 6 unique levels. This covers magnifications needed for studying hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. These high-quality lenses are achromatically corrected to improve resolution and color accuracy.
The stage is equipped with two clips for holding slides and other specimens in place. The microscope uses independent focus knobs to control coarse and fine adjustments. An adjustable limit-stop mechanism can be used to prevent the lenses from making contact with specimens, preventing damage to the lenses and glass slides.
The LED sub-stage lighting provides cool, energy-efficient illumination. Better yet, the microscope has rechargeable batteries installed, allowing it to operate without being plugged in after a complete charge. The light-source is daylight balanced to produce natural colors for imaging. The height-adjustable light-condenser precisely focuses light onto the specimen, with an iris-diaphragm to control contrast and focus depth.
Our expanded slide preparation kit is included, with everything you’ll need to create your own specimen slides. Five pre-mounted specimen slides are included for instant viewing and to test your new microscope. Once you’re ready to make your own slides, you can use the assortment of tools to cut, collect, mount, and stain specimens like onion skin and cheek cells. Over 50 blank slides and cover slips are included for plenty of experimenting. A bottle of specialized glass cleaner is provided to clean up immersion oil and stains (not intended for children).
Specifications
| Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
| Tube Length | 160mm |
| Head | Monocular, 45° incline, 360° rotatable |
| Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
| Eyepieces | 10X, 25X |
| Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
| Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
| Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
| Objective Turret | quadruple |
| Focusing System | independent coarse and fine focus |
| Stage | single layer with clips |
| Stage Dimensions | 110mm x 120mm |
| Transmitted Illumination | LED |
| Condenser | Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, NA1.25 |
| Sub-stage Condenser-holder | spiral control |
Objective Lenses
| Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4X | achromatic | 0.10 | — | 0.17mm |
| 10X | achromatic | 0.25 | — | 0.17mm |
| 40X | achromatic | 0.65 | — | 0.17mm |
| 100X | achromatic | 1.25 | oil | 0.17mm |