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News Release from: Olympus Industrial | Subject: CX21
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2003
Top performance from budget microscope
The latest budget microscope from Olympus is the CX21 - representing a substantial improvement in optical performance on its predecessors.
The latest budget microscope from Olympus is the CX21 - representing a substantial improvement in optical performance on its predecessors For the first time in an educational microscope, the new CX21 microscope incorporates the same advanced UIS optics as Olympus' top level microscopes
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The CX21 is an attractively priced choice of microscope for schools, colleges and clinics - yet retaining the design and engineering quality expected from a major manufacturer.
The new system is specified for use in schools or clinics, with safety and security features to match.
Eyepieces, objectives and condenser are all factory attached to the microscope body so that they cannot become detached or lost.
The wire driven stage means there is no protruding rack - reducing the risk of accidental hand injuries.
A focus lock simplifies refocusing when the specimen is changed.
By locking the upper stage position, it also means that there is no danger of the objective touching the slide, thus protecting both specimen and objective.
The quadruple revolving nosepiece holds 4x, 10x, 40x and 100x UIS objectives for brightfield magnification.
The binocular observation tube is at 30 degrees inclination to encourage comfortable viewing.
Controls for stage, focusing and light adjustment are close together and low on the microscope so that forearms can be rested on the benchtop or desk.
The CX21 is compact and portable, being just 391mm high and weighing 5.9kg. Request a free brochure from Olympus Industrial ...
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