- Optical System
- Typically uses a brightfield optical system, with potential for phase contrast or darkfield accessories depending on configuration.
- Magnification Range
- Commonly offers a broad magnification range, often from 40x to 1000x, achieved through various objective lenses and eyepieces.
- Illumination
- Typically features a halogen or LED illumination source for transmitted light, often with adjustable intensity.
- Stage Type
- For this class of equipment, a mechanical stage with X-Y axis movement is standard for precise sample positioning.
- Power Supply
- Commonly operates on standard mains electricity, typically 230V, 50Hz for the UK market.
- Objective Lenses
- Units of this type commonly include a revolving nosepiece accommodating multiple objective lenses, such as the 10x/0.25 and 40x/0.65 specified here, with options for oil immersion lenses.
- Focusing Mechanism
- Typically features co-axial coarse and fine focus knobs for precise control.