AmScope M158C-E Compound Monocular Microscope Operational Guide
- June 3, 2024
- AmScope
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AmScope M158C-E Compound Monocular Microscope
SPECIFICATION
- LIGHT SOURCE TYPE LED
- MATERIAL Metal
- COLOR White
- REAL ANGLE OF VIEW 45 Degrees
- MAGNIFICATION MAXIMUM 1000 x
- VOLTAGE 110 Volts
- BRAND AmScope
- OBJECTIVE LENS DESCRIPTION Achromatic
- POWER SOURCE Corded Electric
- MODEL M158C-E
- PACKAGE DIMENSIONS 1 x 10.2 x 6.9 inches
- ITEM WEIGHT 79 pounds
- BATTERIES 2 AA batteries required.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
- Compound Monocular Microscope
PRODUCT LAYOUT
ASSEMBLE
Eyepiece
FEATURES
- A Great Affordable High Power Microscope for Students of Sciences
- 45 Degree Inclined 360 Degree Swiveling Monocular Head with Locked-in Eyepiece
- Built-In Contemporary LED Illumination System Using either an Outlet or Batteries
- Plain Stage with Clips and Stain Resistant Finish
- Fully Coated Optical System
- High Resolution Offering Sharp Images
- Five Levels of Magnification: 40X, 100X, 250X, 400X and 1000X
- Single Lens Condenser and Six-Hole Disc Diaphragm
- Focusing Control Knobs on Both Sides
- Full Optical Glass Elements
- Precise Ground Glass Lens
- All Metal Mechanical Components
- Solid Metal Frame with Stain Resistant Enamel Finish
- Manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Control Standard
- Digital compound microscope with integrated 0.3MP camera and USB 2.0 output for capturing or displaying images on a computer or projector, compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10
- Monocular viewing head with interchangeable 10x wide field and 25x wide field eyepieces, fixed 45-degree vertical inclination to reduce eye and neck strain, and 360-degree rotation capability to provide a more comprehensive view and enable sharing
- Forward-facing nosepiece with 4x, 10x, and 40x DIN achromatic full-glass objectives that provide high-resolution color-corrected images
- Cordless and rechargeable, Bright field, LED illumination, and 0.65 NA single-lens condenser with disc diaphragm
- Plain stage with stage clips to secure slide and a stage stop to prevent damage to slides or objectives
Note: Products with electrical plugs are designed for use in the US. Outlets and voltage differ internationally and this product may require an adapter or converter for use in your destination. Please check compatibility before purchasing.
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
- Sensor: Aptina
- Sensor Type: CMOS
- Sensor Size: 6×3.7mm
- Pixel Size: 6
- Resolution: 3MP
- Frame Rate: 5@1280×1024,12.5@1024×768,12.5@800×600
- Compatibility: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OSX (Mac software not provided
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
- OS Requirements: Windows (32/64 bit) XP/Vista/7/8/10
- Hardware Requirements: Intel Core2 2.8GHz or comparable processor, 2GB RAM, USB2.0 port
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
- Head: 45 degree inclined monocular
- Eyepieces: WF10X and WF25X
- Objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X
- Condenser: single lens with 6-hole disc diaphragm
- Stage Dimensions: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
- Illumination: LED
- Power Supply: 110V/60Hz (adapter included) or 3 AA batteries (not included)
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FAQs
Is this product Mac compatible?****
Please don’t waste your money on this POS as they will attempt to sell you more software after you get it so you can use it on your Mac. You will never be able to view the greatest magnification on the computer.
What is the correct technique when using a AmScope M158C-E monocular microscope?****
When using a monocular microscope, you should keep one eye open and use the other to look through the eyepiece. Keep in mind that everything is reversed and upside down. The image moves to the left when the slide is moved to the right.
How many ocular lenses does a AmScope M158C-E monocular compound microscope have?****
A compound microscope has multiple lenses, each of which has a specific function that when combined, gives researchers significantly greater clarity while examining a specimen than they could with a single lens. A brief explanation of each of the two compound microscope lenses is provided below.
What are the limitations of a AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
A compound light microscope has a 2000x maximum magnification. It cannot be used to observe some specimens, including viruses, atoms, and molecules.
What can you see in AmScope M158C-E monocular microscope?****
Monocular microscope images of objects will always appear flat and lack depth. Animals, plants, and cells that are truly tiny in size are examined using monocular microscopes. Observations are often made at magnifications between 100x and 400x, with a typical range of 40x to 1400x.
What is least distance in AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
In a compound microscope, the magnification is set to 95 to the shortest distance of distinct vision, the object’s distance from the objective lens is 1/3.8 cm, and the objective’s focal length is 1 cm.
What do the two numbers on a monocular mean?****
Two numbers represent a monocular specs. The monocular magnification power is indicated by the first number, and the objective, or front lens, diameter is indicated by the second. These two factors affect both the size of the monocular and how well it will function under various conditions.
Which type of lens is used in AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
A compound microscope will enlarge an image for the viewer by using several lenses. Two convex lenses make up its construction. The ocular lens, which is the first, is located near the eye, while the objective lens is the second. Because their intended uses differ, both lenses have different focal lengths.
How can you improve the resolution of a AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
The specimen must be viewed using either shorter wavelength () light, through an imaging medium with a relatively high refractive index, or with optical components that have a high NA in order to increase the resolution (d=/2 NA).
What can you not do with monocular vision?****
However, research has revealed that adults who lose vision in one eye experience a loss in their capacity to sense depth, assess distance, and accurately track moving objects.
Which lens is smaller in AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
Two lenses are used, but they are different lengths. The eyepiece (the lens next to the eye) is a different size from the objective, which is the lens closest to the object. formulas employed The compound microscope is magnified by.
Which AmScope M158C-E compound microscope is best used for?****
By combining the effects of two sets of lenses—the ocular lens (in the eyepiece) and the objective lenses—a compound microscope can typically be used to view samples at high magnification (40 to 1000x).
What type of specimens are AmScope M158C-E compound microscope used for?****
Viewing tiny samples that are invisible to the human eye is done with compound microscopes. Normally, a slide with these samples on it is used in a microscope. When utilizing a stereo microscope, slides are not necessary and there is more space under the microscope for larger materials like rocks or flowers.
What type of image is found by AmScope M158C-E compound microscope?****
The eyepiece serves as a straightforward magnifier and creates a virtual image while the objective lens creates a genuine, inverted image. The image is therefore virtual and reversed overall.
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