AmScope PM230 Series Zoom Trinocular Stereo Microscope 8X-80X Magnification on Track Stand with Common Main Objective(CMO), Adjustable Head + 16MP USB3.0 Camera

SKU: PM230AT-16M3

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Regular price $4,684.99 $3,903.99

Key Features

  • Large 8X-80X continuous zoom magnification range with standard 10X focusable eyepieces.
  • High-resolution Common Main Objective (CMO) stereo microscope for laboratory use
  • Infinity-corrected optics and parallel light-paths eliminate keystone distortion
  • Large 10:1 zoom ratio using 0.8X-8X continuous-zoom optics
  • Tilting head with 0°-30° adjustable incline and rotating ocular adjusters
  • Transmitted and reflected LED illumination for biological and industrial applications
  • Includes an inline phot-port module with C-mount interface and 0.5X built-in reduction
  • Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 16MP USB 3.0 camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provide tools for image processing, measuring, and more.

Our PM230 line of stereo microscopes takes advantage of the common-main-objective (CMO) optical design. Different from the more traditional models which use the Greenough design characterized by tilted objective lenses, CMO microscopes use a single objective lens which focuses light into two parallel optical paths. This results in some major advantages which include the removal of keystone distortion, and the ability to introduce intermediary optical systems without loss of image integrity. The modular design of the PM series allows for multiple configurations in which components can be added or replaced.

Adjustable Viewing Head

The adjustable viewing head provides a new level of comfort. The most notable advantage is the ability to tilt the ocular assembly from 0°-30°, accommodating users of varying height, or working from sitting or standing positions. Additionally, the ocular tubes use a rotating design to adjust the interpupillary spacing and height over a large range. The tubes lack integrated diopters, so dioptric adjustments can be made by using focusable eyepieces when needed.


Optics

The zoom module provides a large 10:1 zoom range covering magnifications from 0.8X-8X. When used with the standard 1X objective and 10X eyepieces, the microscope produces images with stunning clarity at 8X-80X total magnification.

Magnifications and Working-Distances
Objective
Eyepiece Standard (78mm WD)
10X 8X-80X

Infinity Optics

This microscope uses an infinity-corrected optical system which allows for a modular design in which accessories can be added without affecting magnification or image quality. Such accessories include photo ports and coaxial illumination systems.


Keystoning

By using a single objective lens and parallel optical paths, the CMO design avoids a type of distortion seen in other stereo microscopes called the keystone effect. Tilted objective lenses cause the independent images to be distorted in a manner where one side is larger than the other. This also causes gradual changes in focus and reduced depth-of-field. CMO microscopes do not suffer from this distortion, allowing for improved resolution and depth.


Dedicated Photo Port

This model includes an inline photo-port module which can be installed between the viewing head and zoom module. This adds a dedicated port for attaching a camera, avoiding the need to use one of the ocular tubes. The side-arm-style port uses a C-mount interface with 0.5X built-in reduction, making it suitable for cameras with 1/2” format sensors. When the port is switched open, it shares light with the viewing head, allowing use of all ports simultaneously. Closing the port allows all light to be passed through to the eyepieces for maximum brightness.


Support and Illumination

The dual-illumination stand provides a turnkey solution for biological and industrial applications. LEDs are used for the overhead and sub-stage light-sources, providing bright, low-heat illumination. Reflected and transmitted illumination allows for a wide gamut of specimens to be viewed. The track-style stand uses rack-and-pinion movement and large control-knobs for coarse adjusting focus. The stage uses extra-large 140mm circular plates for placing specimens. A transparent glass plate is included for use with the sub-stage transmitted illumination, allowing for a range of biological or other translucent specimens. A reversible black-white plate can be used when transmitted light is not needed, providing two options for enhancing specimen-contrast.


Digital Imaging

Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 16.0MP USB3.0 camera. The C-mount camera is specially designed for use with microscopes, allowing you to watch live images, and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye-strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. The USB 3.0 connection provides greater bandwidth for faster frame-rates. A 0.5X reduction lens is included for use with 23mm-30.5mm ports to capture more of the microscope's field-of-view. Our professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools. A lite version of our software is available for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.


Specifications

Microscope Head
Head Type Trinocular, 0°-30° adjustable incline, 360° rotatable
Optical System CMO stereoscopic
Interpupillary Adjustment Rotating, 48mm-120mm
Ocular-port Diameter 30mm
Dioptric Adjustment none (use focusable eyepieces)
Eyepieces 10X
Photo Port 0.5X C-mount
Objective Lens 1X
Zoom Module 0.8X-8X continuous zoom
Objective Numerical Aperture NA 0.105 @ 8X
Objective Resolution 315 lp/mm @ 8X
Native Field-of-View (10X Eyepieces) 2.75mm-27.5mm
Native Working Distance 78mm
Stand
Stand Type Track stand with integrated top and bottom illumination
Reflected Illumination 3W LED
Transmitted Illumination 8W LED
Stage Illumination Plate Diameter 140mm
Power 100-240VAC 50Hz/60Hz auto-switching wide-band

Camera Specifications
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Optical Format 1/2.33"
Active Pixels 16.1M (4632 x 3488)
Pixel Size 1.335µm x 1.335µm
Active Sensor Area 6.18mm x 4.66mm
Shutter electronic rolling shutter
Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate 6fps @ 4632x3488
15fps @ 2320x1740
26fps @ 1536x1160
Connectivity USB 3.0
Lens-mount C-mount
Compensating Lens 0.5X
Power 5VDC over USB

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 viewing head
  • One zoom module
  • One 1X objective lens
  • One photo port module
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One track stand
  • One power cord for top-light
  • One glass stage plate
  • One black/white stage plate
  • One power cord
  • One hex wrench
  • One dust cover
  • One C-mount USB camera
  • One 0.5X reduction lens
  • Two sizing adapters
  • One USB 3.0 Type B to type A cable
  • One software CD
  • camera compatibility PC & Mac
    compatibility PC & Mac
    eyepiece focusability Focusable
    illumination style Incident & Transmitted
    light shape Microscope-Round Plate, Microscope-Other
    magnification type Zoom Power, CMO
    magnifying style Microscope-Zoom Power, Microscope-CMO
    Manufacturer AmScope
    microscope application College, Teaching/Training
    microscope camera pixel 16MP
    microscope category Stereo
    microscope color White
    microscope eyepiece power 10X
    microscope eyepiece size 30mm
    microscope field view Extreme Widefield
    microscope head style Trinocular
    microscope light shape Round Plate, Other
    microscope light type LED
    microscope magnifying power 8X-80X
    microscope number of bulbs 30
    microscope objective power 0.8X-8.0X
    microscope optics Plan
    microscope power supply 110V/220V
    microscope reduction lens 0.5X
    microscope sensor CMOS
    microscope stand Table Stand: track
    product condition NEW
    prop 65 Prop 65 Warning

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


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    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.

    Our PM230 line of stereo microscopes takes advantage of the common-main-objective (CMO) optical design. Different from the more traditional models which use the Greenough design characterized by tilted objective lenses, CMO microscopes use a single objective lens which focuses light into two parallel optical paths. This results in some major advantages which include the removal of keystone distortion, and the ability to introduce intermediary optical systems without loss of image integrity. The modular design of the PM series allows for multiple configurations in which components can be added or replaced.

    Adjustable Viewing Head

    The adjustable viewing head provides a new level of comfort. The most notable advantage is the ability to tilt the ocular assembly from 0°-30°, accommodating users of varying height, or working from sitting or standing positions. Additionally, the ocular tubes use a rotating design to adjust the interpupillary spacing and height over a large range. The tubes lack integrated diopters, so dioptric adjustments can be made by using focusable eyepieces when needed.


    Optics

    The zoom module provides a large 10:1 zoom range covering magnifications from 0.8X-8X. When used with the standard 1X objective and 10X eyepieces, the microscope produces images with stunning clarity at 8X-80X total magnification.

    Magnifications and Working-Distances
    Objective
    Eyepiece Standard (78mm WD)
    10X 8X-80X

    Infinity Optics

    This microscope uses an infinity-corrected optical system which allows for a modular design in which accessories can be added without affecting magnification or image quality. Such accessories include photo ports and coaxial illumination systems.


    Keystoning

    By using a single objective lens and parallel optical paths, the CMO design avoids a type of distortion seen in other stereo microscopes called the keystone effect. Tilted objective lenses cause the independent images to be distorted in a manner where one side is larger than the other. This also causes gradual changes in focus and reduced depth-of-field. CMO microscopes do not suffer from this distortion, allowing for improved resolution and depth.


    Dedicated Photo Port

    This model includes an inline photo-port module which can be installed between the viewing head and zoom module. This adds a dedicated port for attaching a camera, avoiding the need to use one of the ocular tubes. The side-arm-style port uses a C-mount interface with 0.5X built-in reduction, making it suitable for cameras with 1/2” format sensors. When the port is switched open, it shares light with the viewing head, allowing use of all ports simultaneously. Closing the port allows all light to be passed through to the eyepieces for maximum brightness.


    Support and Illumination

    The dual-illumination stand provides a turnkey solution for biological and industrial applications. LEDs are used for the overhead and sub-stage light-sources, providing bright, low-heat illumination. Reflected and transmitted illumination allows for a wide gamut of specimens to be viewed. The track-style stand uses rack-and-pinion movement and large control-knobs for coarse adjusting focus. The stage uses extra-large 140mm circular plates for placing specimens. A transparent glass plate is included for use with the sub-stage transmitted illumination, allowing for a range of biological or other translucent specimens. A reversible black-white plate can be used when transmitted light is not needed, providing two options for enhancing specimen-contrast.


    Digital Imaging

    Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 16.0MP USB3.0 camera. The C-mount camera is specially designed for use with microscopes, allowing you to watch live images, and to record photos or videos on your computer. This ability to view microscopic images on your computer reduces eye-strain, and allows groups of people to view images at the same time. The USB 3.0 connection provides greater bandwidth for faster frame-rates. A 0.5X reduction lens is included for use with 23mm-30.5mm ports to capture more of the microscope's field-of-view. Our professional software for Windows provides a wide assortment of capture and photo-editing functions including color correction, time-lapse capture, image stitching, and a full complement of measuring tools. A lite version of our software is available for Mac and Linux with essential functionality for capturing photos and videos.


    Specifications

    Microscope Head
    Head Type Trinocular, 0°-30° adjustable incline, 360° rotatable
    Optical System CMO stereoscopic
    Interpupillary Adjustment Rotating, 48mm-120mm
    Ocular-port Diameter 30mm
    Dioptric Adjustment none (use focusable eyepieces)
    Eyepieces 10X
    Photo Port 0.5X C-mount
    Objective Lens 1X
    Zoom Module 0.8X-8X continuous zoom
    Objective Numerical Aperture NA 0.105 @ 8X
    Objective Resolution 315 lp/mm @ 8X
    Native Field-of-View (10X Eyepieces) 2.75mm-27.5mm
    Native Working Distance 78mm
    Stand
    Stand Type Track stand with integrated top and bottom illumination
    Reflected Illumination 3W LED
    Transmitted Illumination 8W LED
    Stage Illumination Plate Diameter 140mm
    Power 100-240VAC 50Hz/60Hz auto-switching wide-band

    Camera Specifications
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Optical Format 1/2.33"
    Active Pixels 16.1M (4632 x 3488)
    Pixel Size 1.335µm x 1.335µm
    Active Sensor Area 6.18mm x 4.66mm
    Shutter electronic rolling shutter
    Spectral Response 380-650nm with IR-cut filter
    Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate 6fps @ 4632x3488
    15fps @ 2320x1740
    26fps @ 1536x1160
    Connectivity USB 3.0
    Lens-mount C-mount
    Compensating Lens 0.5X
    Power 5VDC over USB

    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 viewing head
  • One zoom module
  • One 1X objective lens
  • One photo port module
  • One pair 10X eyepieces
  • One track stand
  • One power cord for top-light
  • One glass stage plate
  • One black/white stage plate
  • One power cord
  • One hex wrench
  • One dust cover
  • One C-mount USB camera
  • One 0.5X reduction lens
  • Two sizing adapters
  • One USB 3.0 Type B to type A cable
  • One software CD