The Am SM-1TSW2-L6W-8M digital professional stereo zoom
micro has interchangeable pairs of 10x and 25x
super-widefield high-eyepoint eyepieces, a 0.7x-4.5x zoom
objective, two Barlow lenses, and a pillar stand. The micro
has an overall magnification range of 3.5x-225x. The 8MP camera
has a CMOS color sensor, a reduction lens, image capture and
editing software, and USB 2.0 output to capture or display still
or video images on a computer or projector. The trinocular
viewing head has an interpupillary range of 55 to 75mm, a
45-degree inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and
360-degree rotation to enable sharing. The vertical trinocular
port can be used as a C- or 23mm photo port. The WH10x20mm
and WH25x9mm super-widefield high-eyepoint eyepieces combine with
the 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective to provide zoom magnification and a
longer working distance for inspecting large-scale specimens that
require handling or repair. The micro comes with 0.5x and
2.0x Barlow lenses that can be added to the objective to increase
the magnification range. A Barlow lens with a magnification of
less than 1.0 reduces magnification and increases the working
distance, while a Barlow lens with a magnification greater than
1.0 increases the magnification and reduces the working distance.
High-eyepoint eyepieces ease viewing for users who wear glasses,
and dioptric adjustment accommodates individual eye-strength
differences. A digital stereo micro, sometimes called an
inspection or dissection micro, has low magnification and a
long working distance that enables users to manipulate the object
being inspected, and is used where image capture, detailed
records, or documentation is required.
The 8MP digital camera has a CMOS color sensor for displaying
still microscopy images and streaming live videos to a computer
or projector. The camera has 40x magnification and a 0.5x
reduction lens that ensures that the display has a similar field
of view as the micro eyepiece. The camera can be ed in
a C- or any 23mm eye tube. The camera includes image capture
and editing software that provides still image and live video
capture and editing capability, including measurement functions.
The software supports JPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, and BMP file
formats and is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8; Mac
OS X; and Linux. Camera drivers are compatible with Windows XP,
Vista, 7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux. The software includes
Windows APIs for native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain, and LabVIEW
that enable custom application development. The camera has a USB
2.0 data port (cable included).
The 6W LED light has two flexible gooseneck lights to provide
bright cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live
specimens, and a rheostat controls the a of light emanating
from the lamp. Each gooseneck is 23-1/4" (590mm). The light uses
a 85V-265V power supply. The table stand has a reversible black
and white stage plate that provides contrast with light- and
dark-colored specimens, and stage clips to secure the specimen in
place. The stage plate has a 3-3/4" diameter (95mm). The stand is
10 x 7-7/8 x 10-3/4 inches/254 x 200 x 275mm (H x W x D, where H
is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest
point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D
is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back).
Micro SpecificationsHeadTrinocularMagnification
range3.5x-225xZoom objective power
0.7x-4.5xEyepieces (DIN, 30mm)WH10x20mm and WH25x9mm
high-eyepointTrinocular portC- or 23mmField of view
range2-1/2"Optical working distanceUp to 8"Micro
standPillarHead movementX-axisIllumination typeEpiscopic
(reflected)Light sourceDual LED, gooseneckPower85V-265V
Camera SpecificationsResolution8MP (3264 x 2448 effective
pixels)Image typeStill image and video display and captureCamera
typeBrightfieldCamera sensor1/2.5" Aptina Special CMOS
(color)Magnification40xReduction lens0.5xing size23mm or
C-Frame rate27fps at 800x600; 8fps at 1600x1200; 1.9fps at
3264x2448Computer connectionUSB 2.0 (backward compatible on PCs
only)File formatsJPG, TIF, GIF, PSD, WMF, BMPSoftware
packageImage capture and editing for Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8;
Mac OS X; and LinuxCamera driver compatibilityWindows XP, Vista,
7, and 8; Mac OS X; and Linux
Micros are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an
object or image. Types include compound, stereo, or digital.
Compound micros use a compound optical system with an
objective lens and an eyepiece. Stereo micros show object
depth in a three-dimensional image. Digital micros are used
to display an image on a monitor, rather than looking through a
lens. Micros can have monocular (one), binocular (two), or
trinocular (three) eyepieces, with varying magnification
abilities. Magnification ability refers to the size of an image.
Resolution, also known as resolvant power, refers to the clarity
of the image. The interaction between field of view (FOV),
numerical aperture (NA), and working distance (WD) determines
resolution. Micros can control magnification through a fixed
focus, or through a range of adjustments. They can also utilize
LED, fluorescent, and mirror light sources to help control
viewing capabilities. Micros are widely used in education,
lab research, biology, metallurgy, engineering, chemistry,
manufacturing, and in the medical, forensic science, and
veterinary industries.
United manufactures microscopy equipment and accessories
under the brand name Am. The company, founded in 1996, is
headquartered in Irvine, CA.
What's in the Box?
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* Am SM-1TSW2-L6W-8M stereo zoom micro with pillar
stand
* WH10x20mm eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* WH25x9mm eyepieces, 30mm, one pair
* 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective
* 0.5x Barlow lens
* 2.0x Barlow lens
* Dual-gooseneck LED, 6W (LED-6W)
* 8MP digital camera (MU800)
* 0.5x reduction lens
* USB 2.0 cable
* Software CD
* Eye guards, one pair
* Stage clips, one pair
* Dust cover
- Digital professional stereo micro with pillar stand has long working distance to enable users to perform work or manipulate large items, including circuit boards and dental appliances, and has an 8MP camera with reduction lens and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector.
- Trinocular viewing head with pairs of 10x and 25x super-widefield eyepieces, adjustable interpupillary distance, fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to enable sharing.
- 0.7x-4.5x zoom objective provides continuous zoom magnification and longer focal length for inspecting large-scale specimens, a 0.5x Barlow lens extends the working distance, and a 2.0x Barlow lens extends the magnification range.
- 6W LED light with two flexible goosenecks provides bright, cool light for working with temperature-sensitive or live specimens, and rheostat controls light intensity.
- Pillar-style table stand has reversible black and white stage plate to provide contrast with light- and dark-colored specimens, and large stage clips to secure the specimen during viewing.