40X-1600X Trinocular Biological Compound Microscope + 1.3MP USB Digital Camera
Key Features
- 40X to 1600X magnification range for studying a range of specimens including hair follicles, cells, and bacteria. 10X and 16X eyepieces provide 8 unique magnification settings.
- A top choice for veterinarians, clinics, and classrooms, this microscope provides high quality optics and precision mechanics.
- Professional features include a Siedentopf trinocular head for precise adjustments, a 2-layer mechanical stage with low-position controls, and coaxial coarse and fine focus for ergonomics and an efficient workflow.
- Halogen lighting reduces eye-strain for prolonged use.
- The trinocular photo port allows you to easily mount a camera. The T490 is compatible with our CX series C-mount photo ports with built-in reduction.
- Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 1.3MP USB 2.0 camera. Professional microscopy software for Windows, Mac, and Linux provide tools for image processing, measuring, and more.
The T490 is our hardest-working, go-to microscope. The top choice for veterinarians, breeders, and clinics, this instrument has proven reliability and optical quality. It boasts features such as a compensation-free Siedentopf head, smooth stage translation, and a precision focus system with easy tension-adjustment and vertical-lock. The simul-focal trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port which can be used simultaneously with both eyepieces. The 490 series offers a wide range of optional accessories to expand the functionality. The magnification range can be expanded with a large selection of objective and ocular lenses. Specialized condensers are available for dark-field and phase-contrast applications, ideal for bloodwork, fluid-analysis, and pathology.
To customize the microscope to your viewing comfort, the eyepiece spacing can be easily adjusted using a precision Siedentopf mechanism. A diopter is available on the both ocular tubes to compensate for asymmetry, and the ocular tubes are angled at 30° to comfortably accommodate a seated position without neck strain. The 23mm photo port is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces, and can be replaced with an optional CX series C-mount port which have built-in reduction, and can directly interface with C-mount cameras.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. Additional 16X eyepieces expand the maximum magnification to 1600X with 8 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 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Halogen sub-stage lighting provides bright illumination with excellent color rendering. The warm lighting is better suited for prolonged use, causing less eyestrain than LED and fluorescent lighting. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil-immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion movement for precise height adjustment.
Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 1.3MP USB2.0 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. A 0.37X reduction lens is included 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
Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
Mechanical Tube Length | 160mm |
Head | Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable |
Interpupillary Adjustment | Siedentopf compensation-free gemel |
Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
Eyepieces | 10X, 16X |
Photo Port | height-adjustable 23mm tube, CX series, simul-focal, simul-focal |
Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
Objective Turret | quadruple |
Focusing System | Coaxial coarse and fine focus, upper limit-stop, tension control |
Focus Range | 30mm |
Division of Fine Focus | 0.002mm |
Stage Design | Double-layer with caliper |
Stage Dimensions | 140mm x 140mm |
X-Y Translation Range | 75mm x 45mm |
Transmitted Illumination | 20W halogen |
Condenser | NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, 32mm filter holder |
Sub-stage Condenser-holder | rack and pinion |
Power | 110VAC 60Hz |
Objective Lenses
Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
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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 |
Camera Specifications | |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Optical Format | 1/3" |
Active Pixels | 1.3M (1280 x 1024) |
Pixel Size | 3.6µm x 3.6µm |
Active Sensor Area | 4.60mm x 3.70mm |
Shutter | electronic rolling shutter |
Sensitivity | 1.0V/Lux-sec |
Spectral Response | 380-650nm with IR-cut filter |
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate | 15fps @ 1280x1024 26fps @ 640x512 50fps @ 320x256 |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
Lens-mount | C-mount |
Compensating Lens | 0.37X |
Power | 5VDC over USB |
Software
OS Requirements | Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Hardware Requirements | Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM | ||||||||||||||||||
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Packing List:
application | Microscope-Laboratory |
camera connection type | USB 2.0 |
category | Microscope-Compound |
compatibility | PC & Mac |
condenser design | Abbe-Rack & Pinion w/ diaphram |
field view | Widefield |
head style | Microscopes-Trinocular |
illumination style | Transmitted (Bottom) |
light shape | Microscope-Built-in |
light type | Halogen |
magnification power config | 40X-1600X |
magnifying power | Microscope-40X to 1600X |
Manufacturer | AmScope |
microscope application | College, Teaching/Training |
microscope camera pixel | 1.3MP |
microscope category | Compound |
microscope condenser design | Abbe-Rack & Pinion w/ diaphram |
microscope condenser optics | NA 1.25 |
microscope condenser type | Brightfield |
microscope eyepiece power | 10X, 16X |
microscope eyepiece size | 23mm |
microscope field view | Widefield |
microscope head style | Trinocular |
microscope iris | With Iris |
microscope light power | 20W |
microscope light shape | Built-in |
microscope light type | Halogen |
microscope magnifying power | 40X to 1600X |
microscope number of bulbs | 1 |
microscope objective power | 4X, 10X, 40X, 100X |
microscope objective size | 20mm |
microscope optics | Achromatic |
microscope power supply | 110V |
microscope reduction lens | 0.3X |
microscope sensor | CMOS |
microscope stage | Two-layer Mechanical Stage |
microscope stage div | 1.00mm |
optics | Achromatic |
pixel | 1.3MP |
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sensor | Microscope-CMOS |
stage | Microscope-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 T490 is our hardest-working, go-to microscope. The top choice for veterinarians, breeders, and clinics, this instrument has proven reliability and optical quality. It boasts features such as a compensation-free Siedentopf head, smooth stage translation, and a precision focus system with easy tension-adjustment and vertical-lock. The simul-focal trinocular head provides a dedicated photo port which can be used simultaneously with both eyepieces. The 490 series offers a wide range of optional accessories to expand the functionality. The magnification range can be expanded with a large selection of objective and ocular lenses. Specialized condensers are available for dark-field and phase-contrast applications, ideal for bloodwork, fluid-analysis, and pathology.
To customize the microscope to your viewing comfort, the eyepiece spacing can be easily adjusted using a precision Siedentopf mechanism. A diopter is available on the both ocular tubes to compensate for asymmetry, and the ocular tubes are angled at 30° to comfortably accommodate a seated position without neck strain. The 23mm photo port is height-adjustable to match focus with the eyepieces, and can be replaced with an optional CX series C-mount port which have built-in reduction, and can directly interface with C-mount cameras.
The objective turret provides instant access to 4 magnification levels to easily focus in on minute details from 40X to 1000X. Additional 16X eyepieces expand the maximum magnification to 1600X with 8 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 2-layer mechanical stage provides smooth and precise movement for examination of specimen slides. The stage's low-position controls are conveniently placed near the coaxial focus knobs for a streamlined workflow. Examining specimen slides is intuitive and precise for users at any skill level. Halogen sub-stage lighting provides bright illumination with excellent color rendering. The warm lighting is better suited for prolonged use, causing less eyestrain than LED and fluorescent lighting. The Abbe light condenser has a high 1.25 numerical aperture for oil-immersion, and an iris diaphragm to optimize contrast and depth-of-field. The condenser holder uses rack-and-pinion movement for precise height adjustment.
Monitor and capture photos and videos with the included 1.3MP USB2.0 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. A 0.37X reduction lens is included 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
Optical System | Finite-conjugate |
Mechanical Tube Length | 160mm |
Head | Trinocular, 30° incline, 360° rotatable |
Interpupillary Adjustment | Siedentopf compensation-free gemel |
Ocular Diameter | 23mm |
Eyepieces | 10X, 16X |
Photo Port | height-adjustable 23mm tube, CX series, simul-focal, simul-focal |
Objective Lenses | DIN standard |
Objective Parfocal Distance | 45mm |
Objective Mounting Thread | RMS 20.32mm |
Objective Turret | quadruple |
Focusing System | Coaxial coarse and fine focus, upper limit-stop, tension control |
Focus Range | 30mm |
Division of Fine Focus | 0.002mm |
Stage Design | Double-layer with caliper |
Stage Dimensions | 140mm x 140mm |
X-Y Translation Range | 75mm x 45mm |
Transmitted Illumination | 20W halogen |
Condenser | NA1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm, 32mm filter holder |
Sub-stage Condenser-holder | rack and pinion |
Power | 110VAC 60Hz |
Objective Lenses
Magnification | Corrections | NA | Immersion Medium | Cover-glass Thickness |
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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 |
Camera Specifications | |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Optical Format | 1/3" |
Active Pixels | 1.3M (1280 x 1024) |
Pixel Size | 3.6µm x 3.6µm |
Active Sensor Area | 4.60mm x 3.70mm |
Shutter | electronic rolling shutter |
Sensitivity | 1.0V/Lux-sec |
Spectral Response | 380-650nm with IR-cut filter |
Capture Resolution and Maximum Framerate | 15fps @ 1280x1024 26fps @ 640x512 50fps @ 320x256 |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
Lens-mount | C-mount |
Compensating Lens | 0.37X |
Power | 5VDC over USB |
Software
OS Requirements | Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS 10.8+, Linux kernel 3.13+ | ||||||||||||||||||
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Hardware Requirements | Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 4GB RAM | ||||||||||||||||||
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