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OPTIC900
Professional Research Grade Biological Microscope Family · Binocular / Trinocular · Koehler Illumination
OPTIC900 is a professional research grade biological microscope family designed as a cost-effective and advanced laboratory platform for medicine, clinical work and biology research. The family combines an infinity independent plan achromatic optical system, Koehler illumination, full metal body construction, coaxial focusing and multiple head, contrast and light source options for bright field, dark field and phase contrast workflows.
Upright microscope
Koehler illumination
Infinity optics
Binocular / trinocular
Bright field
Phase contrast
Dark field
LED / halogen
Model family
OPTIC900 · research grade biological microscopes
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SI-3255, Slovenia
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OPTIC900 · Biological Microscope Family · Technical Specification
Document ID: COL-TEC-OPTIC900-EN
Version: Responsive family layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
Version: Responsive family layout
Informational technical sheet · Non-binding · Controlled electronic document
OPTIC900 Professional Research Grade Biological Microscope Family Infinity corrected optical system · Koehler illumination · binocular / trinocular platform · bright field, phase contrast and dark field options
OPTIC900
Biological microscope family
Infinity plan achromatic optics
Medicine / clinical / biology research
1000x max magnification
Product overview
| Product designation | OPTIC900 Professional Research Grade Biological Microscope Family |
| Microscope type | Upright biological microscope family for bright field, phase contrast and dark field applications |
| Typical fields of use | Medicine, clinical laboratories, biology research, science laboratories, routine biological observation and imaging |
| Optical system | Infinity Independent Plan Achromatic Optical System, F=200 mm |
| Typical configurations | OPTIC900BH, OPTIC900BL, OPTIC900TH, OPTIC900TL, OPTIC900BLPH, OPTIC900TLPH, OPTIC900BUD, OPTIC900TUD, OPTIC900TPHDF |
| Configuration note | The OPTIC900 family includes binocular, trinocular, LED, halogen, phase contrast and dark field variants. Exact heads, objectives, condensers, stages and accessories depend on selected model and quotation. |
Family variants
| Model | Head type | Light source / contrast | Typical configuration note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIC900BH | Binocular head | Halogen light source | Standard bright field configuration |
| OPTIC900BL | Binocular head | LED light source | Standard bright field LED configuration |
| OPTIC900TH | Trinocular head | Halogen light source | Imaging-ready bright field configuration |
| OPTIC900TL | Trinocular head | LED light source | Imaging-ready LED configuration |
| OPTIC900BLPH | Binocular head | LED light source, phase contrast | Phase contrast configuration |
| OPTIC900TLPH | Trinocular head | LED light source, phase contrast | Phase contrast with imaging path |
| OPTIC900BUD | Binocular head | Dark field | Dark field configuration |
| OPTIC900TUD | Trinocular head | Dark field | Dark field with imaging path |
| OPTIC900TPHDF | Trinocular head | Phase contrast + dark field | Expanded contrast configuration |
Core technical specifications
| Viewing head | Siedentopf binocular tube, interpupillary distance 48–75 mm, 30° inclined, 360° rotatable, diopter adjustable ±5; trinocular tube available as option/configuration |
| Eyepieces | High eye-point wide field eyepieces, standard WF10X/20; WF10X/22 optional; viewing comfort improved by high eye-point design up to 21 mm |
| Nosepiece | Revolving and reversed nosepiece for 5 objectives; quadruple inward facing nosepiece standard in listed configuration table, quintuple nosepiece optional |
| Objectives | Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives; optional infinity achromatic objectives, phase contrast objectives and optional E-plan / PLAN APO NIR objective families |
| Standard infinity plan objective set | 4X N.A. 0.10, 10X N.A. 0.25, 40X(S) N.A. 0.65, 100X(S) oil N.A. 1.25; 2X, 20X and 60X options available depending on configuration |
| Condenser | Abbe condenser NA 1.25 with iris diaphragm, filter seat, adjustable height and centering; turret phase contrast condenser available for phase contrast models |
| Stage | Mechanical stage, right handed, 156 × 138 mm, movement range XY 76 × 54 mm, with slide holder up to 2 specimens |
| Optional stages | Motorized stage, heating stage, rackless stage right handed 193 × 155 mm, movement range XY 75 × 50 mm, division 0.1 mm |
| Focusing | Coaxial coarse and fine adjustments, 100 graduations, 1 μm per graduation, 100 μm per rotation, total travel approximately 14 mm (up to 25 mm noted); adjustable upper limit rack stop and friction control on coarse focus knob |
| Illumination | 3 W adjustable LED illumination or adjustable 20/30W tungsten-halogen lamp, 100–240 V power supply, adjustable light intensity; battery option listed for 3W LED rechargeable battery version |
| Maximum magnification | 1000x |
| Body construction | Full metal microscope body with integrated carry handle; maintenance-free compact design; antimicrobial / antifungal coating |
Highlights
Optical and contrast performance
- Infinity corrected optical system
- Koehler illumination with field diaphragm
- Bright field, phase contrast and dark field options
- Wide field eyepiece options 20 mm and 22 mm
- High NA optics for crisp and clear images
- Reduced chromatic aberration and field curvature
Daily usability and handling
- Full metal body for instrument stability
- Coaxial fine and coarse focusing on both sides
- Upper limit excursion adjustment and friction control
- Durable metal stage construction
- Integrated carry handle
- Low energy consumption and long operating life with LED
Head, optics and accessory configuration options
| Configuration area | Available options | Typical note |
|---|---|---|
| Heads | Binocular head 48–75 mm; trinocular head 48–75 mm (20:80 standard option in family table); additional trinocular split options listed | Depends on family model |
| Eyepieces | WF10X/20 standard; WF10X/22 optional; WF16X/13 optional; pointer and reticule eyepieces optional; centering eyepiece telescope listed for phase / imaging variants | Wide field and imaging accessories available |
| Objectives | Infinity plan achromatic objectives standard; infinity achromatic objectives optional; positive phase contrast objectives 10X / 20X / 40X / 100X oil available by configuration; negative phase contrast set listed as optional family capability | Model-dependent objective package |
| Condensers | Abbe condenser 0.9 / 1.25 standard in bright field models; turret phase contrast condenser for BLPH, TLPH and TPHDF; dry dark field condenser for BUD, TUD, TPHDF | Contrast setup according to model |
| Illumination options | 6V 20W tungsten-halogen, 6V 30W tungsten-halogen optional, 3W LED lamp, 3W LED with rechargeable batteries optional | Light source linked to family variant |
| Imaging accessories | Microscope camera, 1X C-mount, 0.5X C-mount, 0.65X C-mount, Nikon DSLR adapter, Canon DSLR adapter | Best suited for trinocular versions |
| Filters and accessories | Blue filter, green filter, yellow filter, ground glass, immersion oil, dust cover, spare fuse, Allen screwdriver, power cord | Packaging and model-dependent accessory set |
Contrast and observation modes
| Bright field | Standard transmitted-light observation across the family |
| Phase contrast | Available on OPTIC900BLPH, OPTIC900TLPH and OPTIC900TPHDF using turret phase contrast condenser and corresponding phase contrast objectives |
| Dark field | Available on OPTIC900BUD, OPTIC900TUD and OPTIC900TPHDF; dry dark field condenser listed in family configuration table |
| Expanded application note | Optional multi-purpose contrast condenser, positive or negative phase objective sets and dark field accessories allow broader sample observation workflows |
Optional microscope camera specification
| Camera type | Microscope color camera with Sony color sensor |
| Resolution | 12 MP, 8-bit color depth, sensor size 1/1.7", pixel size 1.85 × 1.85 μm |
| Software | COLO smart cell image processing software with processing, editing, stitching, EDF, notes, shapes, precise measurements and watermark |
| Compatibility | Windows 7/8/10/11 Pro, Linux, Mac OSX |
| Speed and exposure | 25 fps minimum at 4000 × 3000, 50 fps minimum at 2048 × 1080; exposure time 0.1 ms – 15 s; auto / advanced manual exposure |
| Interface | USB 3.0 data interface (5 Gbit/sec.), 5V via USB port, C-mount optical port |
| Included adapters | Camera ring adapters Ø30 and Ø30.5 mm, optional adapters for different eyepiece diameters |
Typical applications
- Medicine and clinical laboratories
- Biology research
- Routine biological microscopy
- Bright field observation
- Phase contrast microscopy workflows
- Dark field observation
- Laboratory education and documentation
- Digital imaging and microscopy camera integration
Packaging and supplied items
| Standard packaging | Supplied with power cord, dust cover, spare fuse, user manual and 4 ml immersion oil for models with S100x objective; all packed in quality foam and carton |
| Typical included accessories | Dust cover, immersion oil, fuse 250V / 3.15A Φ5×20, Allen screwdriver, power cord; spare lamp bulb included in relevant halogen configurations |
| Final delivery note | The exact delivered configuration depends on the selected family variant, objective package, condenser, head, stage, camera path and accessories listed in the quotation |
FAQ – OPTIC900 family
Is OPTIC900 a family of microscopes? Yes. The catalog lists multiple configurations including BH, BL, TH, TL, BLPH, TLPH, BUD, TUD and TPHDF.
Does the family support both binocular and trinocular heads? Yes. Both binocular and trinocular head options are part of the family platform.
Can OPTIC900 be configured for phase contrast? Yes. Phase contrast variants and turret phase contrast condenser options are listed.
Can it be configured for dark field? Yes. Dark field family variants and dark field condenser options are included in the catalog.
Does OPTIC900 support digital imaging? Yes. Trinocular versions, C-mount options and a 12 MP microscope camera are listed.
Is OPTIC900 a family of microscopes? Yes. The catalog lists multiple configurations including BH, BL, TH, TL, BLPH, TLPH, BUD, TUD and TPHDF.
Does the family support both binocular and trinocular heads? Yes. Both binocular and trinocular head options are part of the family platform.
Can OPTIC900 be configured for phase contrast? Yes. Phase contrast variants and turret phase contrast condenser options are listed.
Can it be configured for dark field? Yes. Dark field family variants and dark field condenser options are included in the catalog.
Does OPTIC900 support digital imaging? Yes. Trinocular versions, C-mount options and a 12 MP microscope camera are listed.
Please note: If the standard OPTIC900 family configuration does not exactly match your application, contact COLO.Science. We can help define the appropriate microscope setup with the correct head, light source, optics, stage, condenser and imaging 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 OPTIC900 family selection, bright field / phase contrast / dark field configuration, head selection, camera integration and laboratory application support.
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Manufacturer & configuration notice:
Specifications in this document are based on the available OPTIC900 technical catalog and family configuration tables. 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 OPTIC900 technical catalog and family configuration tables. 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.