Leica - HM-LUX Microscope

Applications & Use Cases

• Used for detailed visual inspection and analysis in biological and material science laboratories.
• Commonly employed in educational settings for teaching microscopy principles and practical skills.
• Utilised in quality control processes for examining small components, textiles, or surface finishes.
• Applied in medical diagnostics for analysing tissue samples, blood smears, and microbiological cultures.

Typical Specifications

Typical magnification range

Typically 40x to 1000x, depending on the installed objectives and eyepieces.

Objective types

Commonly features achromatic or plan achromatic objectives, with magnifications such as 4x, 10x, 40x, and 100x (oil immersion).

Illumination

Often equipped with transmitted light illumination, typically halogen or LED, with adjustable intensity.

Focusing mechanism

Usually includes coarse and fine focus adjustments for precise sample positioning.

Stage type

Typically features a mechanical stage with X-Y movement for systematic scanning of slides.

Power supply

Commonly operates on standard UK mains voltage (230V, 50Hz) via an integrated power supply.

Footprint

For this class of equipment, the footprint is typically compact, suitable for a laboratory benchtop.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of samples can this microscope view?

  This type of microscope is generally suited for viewing transparent or semi-transparent samples mounted on standard microscope slides, such as biological tissues, cell cultures, and thin material sections.

• Are spare parts and accessories readily available for the HM-LUX model?

• Can this microscope be connected to a camera for digital imaging?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used microscope?

• What is the significance of the objective specifications 10/0.25 and 40/0.65?