The Kern OBS-1 range offers a solid and simple school microscope series that is easy to use thanks to its intuitive controls. This model features a finite optical system with a binocular tube for comfortable viewing and a transmitted 0.5W LED illumination system that is infinitely dimmable for optimal sample lighting. Rechargeable batteries enable mobile use.
Product Features
- Finite Optical System (DIN)
- Tube Type: Binocular
- Illumination: 0.5W LED transmitted, infinitely dimmable
- Condenser: Simple 0.65 condenser lens on OBS 101 and 102; 1.25 Abbe height-adjustable condenser with aperture diaphragm on OBS 103, 104, 105, 106
- Coarse and fine focusing knobs on both sides
- Mechanical angle table for sample movement (only KERN OBS 106)
- 3-fold revolving nosepiece (OBS 101), 4-fold revolving nosepiece (OBS 104, 106)
- Eyepiece tube angled at 45° (OBS 101) or 30° (OBS 104, 106) with 360° rotation
- Dioptre compensation on both sides
- Overall dimensions (W×D×H): 130×300×310 mm
- Net weight: approx. 3.14 kg
- Also available in a set of 10
Benefits
- Comfortable binocular viewing for extended use
- Precise focusing with coarse and fine adjustment
- Adjustable condenser and mechanical angle table enhance sample illumination and handling
- Rechargeable LED illumination supports flexible, mobile use
Scope of Application
- Primary school
- Secondary school
- Training
- Hobby use
Applications / Samples
- Translucent
- Thin
- High-contrast
- Less complex samples (e.g. plant tissue, coloured cells, parasites)
Why Choose The Kern Compound Microscope OBS-1 Binocular?
This microscope combines ease of use, ergonomic binocular design, and reliable illumination, making it an ideal educational and hobby microscopy tool.