KERN 24 Analogue Polarimeter Instruction Manual

KERN 24 Analogue Polarimeter

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Type: Manual Polarimeters
• Usage: Professional Measuring
• Power Supply: Battery operation, Plug-in power supply, Integrated power supply unit
• Data Interfaces: SD card, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, WIFI, HDMI
• Additional Features: Various illumination types, Magnification options, Auto-focus, Infinity system, Phase contrast unit, Darkfield condenser, Polarising unit
• Protection : Protection against dust and water splashes
• Accessories: PC software, C-Mount adapter, SLR camera compatibility

Product Usage Instructions

Power Supply:
The product can be powered by batteries, a plug-in power supply (230V/50Hz), or an integrated power supply unit. Ensure you use the specified battery type if operating on batteries.

Data Transmission:
Use the provided interfaces (SD card, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, WIFI, HDMI) for data storage and transmission as needed.

Illumination:
Choose the appropriate illumination type (Halogen, LED, Incident, Transmitting, Fluorescence) based on the nature of the objects being inspected for optimal visibility.

Magnification and Focus:
Utilize the zoom magnification and auto-focus features for precise and detailed observations. The infinity system and phase contrast unit can enhance image quality.

Protection:
Ensure the product is handled carefully to maintain the protection against dust and water splashes as per the specified IPxx rating.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How do I know which illumination type to use?
  Select the illumination type based on the transparency of the objects you are inspecting. Use Halogen for bright images, LED for energy-saving long-life illumination, Incident for nontransparent objects, and Transmitting for transparent objects.

• Can I connect a camera to this product?
  Yes, you can connect a camera using the C-Mount adapter or utilize the HDMI digital camera interface for direct transmitting of images to a display device.

KERN Pictograms

• 360° rotatable microscope head

• Monocular Microscope
  For the inspection with one eye

• Binocular Microscope
  For the inspection with both eyes

• Trinocular Microscope
  For the inspection with both eyes and the additional option for the connection of a camera

• Abbe Condenser
  With high numerical aperture for the concentration and the focusing of light

• Halogen illumination
  For pictures bright and rich in contrast

• LED illumination
  Cold, energy-saving and especially long-life illumination

• Incident illumination
  For non-transparent objects

• Transmitting illumination
  For transparent objects

• Fluorescence illumination
  For stereomicroscopes

• Fluorescence illumination for compound microscopes
  With 100 W mercury lamp and filter

• Fluorescence illumination for compound microscopes
  With 3 W LED illumination and filter

• Phase contrast unit
  For a higher contrast

• Darkfield condenser/ unit
  For a higher contrast due to indirect illumination

• Polarising unit
  To polarise the light

• Infinity system
  Infinity corrected optical system

• Zoom magnification
  For stereomicroscopes

• Auto-focus
  For automatic control of the focus level

• Parallel optical system
  For stereomicroscopes, enables fatigue-proof working

• Integrated scale
  In the eyepiece

• SD card
  For data storage

• USB 2.0 interface
  For data transmission

• USB 3.0 interface
  For data transmission

• WIFI data interface:
  For transmitting of the picture to a mobile display device

• HDMI digital camera
  For direct transmitting of the picture to a display device

• PC software
  To transfer the measurementsfrom the device to a PC.

• Automatic temperature compesation
  For measurements between 10 °C and 30 °C

• Protection against dust and water splashes IPxx:
  The type of protection is shown in the pictogram cf. DIN EN 60529:2000-09, IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999 +A2:2013

• Battery operation
  Ready for battery operation.
  The battery type is specified for each device.

• Battery operation rechargeable
  Prepared for a rechargeable battery operation

• Plug-in power supply
  230V/50Hz in standard version for EU. On request GB, AUS or USA version.

• Integrated power supply unit
  Integrated in microscope. 230V/50Hz standard EU. More standards e.g. GB, AUS or USA on request.

• Package shipment
  The time required to manufacture the product internally is shown in days in the pictogram.

• Pallet shipment
  The time required to manufacture the product internally is shown in days in the pictogram.

Abbreviations

• C-Mount Adapter for the connection of a camera to a trinocular microscope
• FPS Frames per second
• H(S)WF High (Super) Wide Field (Eyepiece with high eye point for wearers of glasses)
• LWD Long Working Distance
• N.A. Numerical Aperture
• SLR camera Single-Lens Reflex camera
• SWF Super Wide Field (Field number at least ∅ 23 mm for 10× eyepiece)
• W.D. Working Distance
• WF Wide Field (Field number up to ∅ 22 mm for 10× eyepiece)

KERN Models A – Z

• OAB-L 110-111
• OBE-12 · OBE-13 16
• OBE-S 67
• OBL-12 · OBL-13_ 16
• OBL-14 · OBL-15_ 18
• OBL-S · OBN-S_ 68
• OBN-13 · OBN-15_ 20
• OBN-14 _ 22
• OBS-1_   10
• OBT-1 _ 12
• OCM-1 _ 24
• ODC-2 _ 89
• ODC-82 · ODC-83 · ODC-84_ 86
• ODC-85 · ODC-86 _ 87
• ODC-87 · ODC-88 · ODC-89_ 88
• OIV-2 _ 64
• OIV-3 _ 63
• OIV-6 _ 65
• OKM-1 _ 27
• OKO-1_ 29
• OLM-1 _ 31
• OPO-1 _ 34
• ORA _ -100
• ORL-B _ 107
• ORM _ –106
• OSE-4 · OZL-9 · OZM-9 _ 73
• OSE-42 _ 38
• OSF-4G _ 40
• OXM-9 _ 90
• OZB-H _ 82
• OZB-IR _ 84
• OZB-M _ -79
• OZB-UE _
• OZB-UP _ 80
• OZG-4 _ 58
• OZL-44 _ 42
• OZL-45 _ 48
• OZL-45R_ 50
• OZL-46 _ 44
• OZL-47 _ 46
• OZL-S _ 69
• OZM-5 _ 52
• OZM-9 _ 72
• OZM-S · OZP-S _ 70
• OZP-5_ 54
• OZS-5_ 56
• OXM-9 (Software OXM 901 · OXM 902) 90

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• **Category Manager KERN Optics

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• **Sales & Marketing Manager

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• **North America, Near- & Middle East, Africa, Asia, Oceania, TR

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Features

• The models of the serie KERN OAB-L are manual polarimeters which are characterised by its ergonomic design and easy handling
• The powerful 589 nm sodium vapour lamp is the optimum light source to produce a linear, polarised beam of light
• The 1° scale division including Nonius (0.05°) enables precise definition of the angle of rotation of the substance to be observed
• To hold liquid samples, two glass cuvettes (100 mm/200 mm) are included with the delivery
• Included with delivery:
  Sodium vapour lamp, 100 mm glass cuvette, 200 mm glass cuvette, replacement lenses and sealing rings for cuvettes

Technical data

• Light source: Sodium vapour lamp (589 nm)
• Stabilisation time: 10 mins after switching on
• Total dimensions W×D×H 430×140×310 mm
• Net weight approx. 3,5 kg

Scope of application: Laboratory/Education

The reliable polarimeters in the OAB-L range have been designed for simple laboratory applications as well as practical training. You can evaluate liquid, optically-active samples with chiral characteristics with this device. Typical applications are determining kinetics in cane sugar inversion, determining mutarotation of glucose and investigation of starch hydrolysis. The optical rotation is measured in degrees.
The main scope of applications is:

• Pharmacy
• Sugar industry: for example cane sugar
• Beverage industry
• Food industry
• Chemical industry
• Laboratories
• Training

Accessory parts: OAB

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