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MET900 Series
Upright Metallurgical Microscope Family · 4 Models · Binocular / Trinocular · Reflected or Reflected / Transmitted Light
MET900 Series is a modular upright metallurgical microscope family developed for materials analysis, electronics, metallurgy, coatings, liquid crystal panels, precision engineering and research environments. The platform supports four core configurations with binocular or trinocular heads and reflected-light or reflected/transmitted-light operation, allowing flexible selection according to laboratory workflow and imaging requirements.
4 Models
Metallurgical
Infinity optics
Polarization
Koehler illumination
Reflected light
Transmitted light options
Camera-ready
Models
MET900BR · MET900TR · MET900BTR · MET900TTR · metallurgical microscope family
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Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
SI-3255, Slovenia
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MET900 Series · Upright Metallurgical Microscope Family · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-MET900-SERIES-EN
Version: Responsive product layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Responsive product layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
MET900 Series Upright Metallurgical Microscope Family MET900BR · MET900TR · MET900BTR · MET900TTR
10MP camera ready
Infinity plan optics
5-objective nosepiece
Polarization system
Mechanical stage
12V 50W reflected light
Product overview
| Series | MET900 Series upright metallurgical microscope family |
| Models covered | MET900BR, MET900TR, MET900BTR, MET900TTR |
| Microscope type | Upright metallurgical microscope for reflected-light observation, with selected reflected/transmitted-light configurations |
| Typical fields of use | Electronics, metallurgy, chemical industry, instrumentation, precision engineering, coatings, fibers, liquid crystal panels, printed circuit boards, mineralogy and laboratory materials analysis |
| Core platform concept | Modular microscope family with binocular or trinocular heads, accessory-ready architecture and optional camera integration |
| Main observation methods | Reflected light; selected models also support reflected/transmitted-light operation depending on configuration |
Model family structure
| Model | Viewing head | Light path | Main positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET900BR | Binocular | Reflected light | Routine metallurgical observation with binocular viewing |
| MET900TR | Trinocular | Reflected light | Metallurgical observation with trinocular camera/photo capability |
| MET900BTR | Binocular | Reflected + transmitted light | Combined observation workflow without trinocular photo port |
| MET900TTR | Trinocular | Reflected + transmitted light | Most versatile family version for imaging and dual-light observation |
Core technical specifications
| Optical system | Fully coated, high-resolution infinity optical system with anti-reflection coating and anti-fungus treatment |
| Viewing head options | Binocular and trinocular Siedentopf heads, 30° inclined and 360° rotatable; interpupillary distance 52–75 mm with diopter adjustment |
| Photo port | Trinocular versions equipped with Ø 30 mm photo port |
| Eyepieces | Extended EWF 10x/20 mm eyepieces, Ø 30 mm tubes; securing provision included |
| Special eyepiece | Eyepiece with 0.1 mm micrometre and cross hair included |
| Nosepiece | Revolving and reversed nosepiece for 5 objectives |
| Objective options | Infinity polarizing achromatic objectives 10x / 20x / S40x / S60x / S80x or S100x oil; infinity LWD metallurgical objectives 10x / 20x / S50x with optional S80x or S100x |
| Stage | Mechanical stage, right handed, 156 × 138 mm, movement range 76 × 54 mm |
| Bright-field condenser | Abbe condenser NA 1.25, F 2–30 mm iris diaphragm, with filter |
| Polarization | Built-in polarization system with polarizer and analyser |
| Focusing system | Coaxial coarse and fine adjustments, 100 graduations, 1 μm per graduation, 100 μm per rotation, approx. 20 mm total travel; friction control and adjustable rack stop included |
| Illumination | 3 W adjustable LED or 6V 20W transmitted-light illumination depending on configuration; 12V 50W reflected-light illumination with internal 100–240 V power supply |
| Packaging scope | Supplied with power cord, dust cover, spare fuse and user manual; packed in protective foam and carton |
Highlights
Optical and imaging performance
- Infinity independent plan achromatic optical concept
- High-resolution coated optical path
- Five-objective reversed nosepiece layout
- Polarizing observation capability
- Metallurgical reflected-light observation platform
- Camera-ready trinocular configurations available
Mechanical design and workflow
- All-metal mechanical construction
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing system
- Focusing tension control mechanism
- Mechanical stage with precise movement
- Binocular and trinocular family choices
- Dual-light versions available for broader application scope
Family comparison table
| Feature | MET900BR | MET900TR | MET900BTR | MET900TTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body for reflected-light microscope | Standard | Standard | — | — |
| Body for reflected / transmitted-light microscope | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Binocular head | Standard | — | Standard | — |
| Trinocular head | — | Standard | — | Standard |
| High eyepoint plan eyepiece WF10X/20 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plan reticule eyepiece, cross 10X/20 mm | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 10X / 20X / 50X(S) / 80X(S) metallurgical objectives | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 5X objective | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 100X oil or 100X(S) dry variants | Optional / by configuration | Optional / by configuration | Optional / by configuration | Optional / by configuration |
| Abbe condenser | — | — | Standard | Standard |
| Dark-field condenser / swing-out condenser | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| 12V 50W reflected illuminator | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical stage | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Koehler illumination | Basic reflected setup | Basic reflected setup | Enhanced configuration | Enhanced configuration |
| C-mount / digital camera support | Not primary configuration | Supported | Not primary configuration | Supported |
Legend: Standard = included in the shown configuration; Optional = listed as optional in the family matrix; blank/— = not indicated for that model.
Typical applications
- Metallurgical structure observation
- Electronics and PCB inspection
- Coating and surface layer analysis
- Fiber and material defect evaluation
- Liquid crystal panel inspection
- Mineralogy and precision engineering work
- Laboratory R&D and educational use
- Documentation with trinocular imaging setups
Optional and compatible accessories
| C-mount adapters | 0.5X, 0.65X, 1X and 0.25X C-mount for 1/3 CCD listed in the family matrix |
| Digital camera | Available for trinocular imaging configurations |
| Filters | Blue, green, yellow and ground glass filter options listed for selected reflected/transmitted-light models |
| Polarization accessories | Polarizer for reflected, transmitted and general polarization configurations |
| Additional illumination consumables | 6V 20W halogen lamp, 6V 30W halogen lamp, 12V 50W halogen lamp, associated fuse items |
| Measurement accessory | Optical metallurgical micrometer |
Standard delivery scope
| Supplied items | Microscope body according to selected model, selected binocular or trinocular head, eyepieces, objective set according to configuration, mechanical stage, illumination modules according to version, power cord, dust cover, spare fuse and user manual |
| Configuration note | Final delivery depends on approved quotation, selected head version, objective package, illumination type and optional camera / contrast accessories |
Useful links
| Microscope category | Compound Microscopes – COLO.Science |
| Knowledge hub | COLO.Science |
| Main website | colo.si |
FAQ – MET900 Series
How many models are included in this family? This technical sheet covers four base models: MET900BR, MET900TR, MET900BTR and MET900TTR.
What is the main difference between the models? The family is divided by viewing head type (binocular or trinocular) and by light path configuration (reflected light or reflected/transmitted light).
Is the MET900 Series suitable for metallurgical and materials work? Yes. The platform is intended for electronics, metallurgy, coatings, mineralogy, precision engineering and general materials analysis.
Can the system be used with a camera? Yes. Trinocular models are prepared for photo / camera integration via the trinocular head and listed C-mount options.
Does the platform support polarization? Yes. A built-in polarization system with polarizer and analyser is described in the technical specification.
How many models are included in this family? This technical sheet covers four base models: MET900BR, MET900TR, MET900BTR and MET900TTR.
What is the main difference between the models? The family is divided by viewing head type (binocular or trinocular) and by light path configuration (reflected light or reflected/transmitted light).
Is the MET900 Series suitable for metallurgical and materials work? Yes. The platform is intended for electronics, metallurgy, coatings, mineralogy, precision engineering and general materials analysis.
Can the system be used with a camera? Yes. Trinocular models are prepared for photo / camera integration via the trinocular head and listed C-mount options.
Does the platform support polarization? Yes. A built-in polarization system with polarizer and analyser is described in the technical specification.
Please note: If the standard MET900 family configuration does not fully match your application, COLO.Science can help define a suitable setup with trinocular imaging, C-mount adapters, objective combinations and reflected/transmitted-light accessories. Technical specifications are subject to change without notice.
Contact & Support
COLO LabExperts
Polje ob Sotli 4
SI-3255, Slovenia
Support note: Contact our team for metallurgical microscope selection, trinocular imaging configuration, objective package definition and application-specific reflected/transmitted-light recommendations.
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Manufacturer & configuration notice:
Specifications in this document are based on the available MET900 catalogue family sheet and may vary depending on selected accessories, illumination package and final quotation. COLO.Science reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO.Science quotation and the accompanying engineering-approved technical specification.
Specifications in this document are based on the available MET900 catalogue family sheet and may vary depending on selected accessories, illumination package and final quotation. COLO.Science reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.
For procurement and tender purposes, the only valid and binding specification is the official COLO.Science quotation and the accompanying engineering-approved technical specification.