The robust all-rounder
Robust and universal. This model is ideal for general microscopy in laboratories, schools and universities. The MBL2000 offers an extensive range of add-on options: For example, with phase-contrast setting, a dark-field condenser, micrometre setup, planachromatic objectives and additional eyepieces. A binocular optical head offers inclined viewing and interocular adjustment. A wide range of accessories is available for all models.
- Dioptre compensation with compensation scale
- Sturdy metal stand
- Coarse and fine focussing, double coaxial (0–200 μm, division 2 μm), coarse and fine focussing range: 30 mm
- Right-side coarse focussing knob with fast focus adjustment, left-sided knob with quick-focus setting
- Graduated XY cross table with coaxial operation
- Low-voltage illumination with lighting control and removable pre-condenser
- Twin-lens Abbe condenser: NA 1.25
- Iris diaphragme
- Pivoting filter holder
- Height adjustment
- Glass filters: blue, yellow, green
- Power supply: 230 V (115 V optional).
Typical applications
For the examination of herbal foods and feedingstuffs: Distinction and quality control of cereals, tuber starch, pure starch, legume seeds, vegetable crops, fruit, semi-luxury foods, spices, thickening agents, pollen occurring in honey and their characteristics, impurities and stocking (animal and vegetable matter) fungal pests, technical trimming, natural trimming, poisonous fruits and seeds)
In biology: Identifying different cell structures, differentiating between plant and mammalian cells, investigating cell membranes or walls, understanding cellular functions
Gemmology and Earth Sciences: Identifying and classifying minerals and rocks, gemstone analysis
Materials research: Investigating material surfaces and cross-sections, describing material properties
Forensics: Trace analysis and identification of counterfeits
Medicine: Skin and cell examination, blood test according to Enderlein
Environment: Water analysis (hydrobiology) in waters and sewage treatment plants.