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Microscope Cameras & Software GB MICROSCOPE CAMERAS & SOFTWARE 2021 KERN Pictograms 360° rotatable Parallel optical system microscope head For stereomicroscopes, enables fatigue-proof working Monocular Microscope Integrated scale For the inspection with one eye In the eyepiece Binocular Microscope SD card For the inspection with both eyes For data storage Trinocular Microscope USB 2.0 digital camera For the inspection with both eyes and For direct transmitting of the picture to a PC the additional option for the connection of a camera USB 3.0 digital camera Abbe Condenser For direct transmitting of the picture to a PC With high numerical aperture for the concentration and the focusing of light Halogen illumination WLAN data interface: For pictures bright and rich in contrast For transmitting of the picture to a mobile display device LED illumination Cold, energy-saving and especially HDMI digital camera long-life illumination For direct transmitting of the picture to a display device Incident illumination For non-transparent objects PC software To transfer the measurements from the device to a PC. Transmitting illumination For transparent objects Automatic temperature compesation For measurements between 10 °C and 30 °C Fluorescence illumination For stereomicroscopes Protection against dust and water splashes IPxx Fluorescence illumination The type of protection is shown by the for compound microscopes pictogram. With 100 W mercury lamp and filter Battery operation Fluorescence illumination Ready for battery operation. The battery for compound microscopes type is specified for each device. With 3 W LED illumination and filter Phase contrast unit Battery operation rechargeable For a higher contrast Prepared for a rechargeable battery operation Darkfield condenser/unit For a higher contrast due to indirect Mains adapter illumination 230V/50Hz in standard version for EU. On request GB, AUS or USA version. Polarising unit To polarise the light Power supply Integrated in microscope. 230V/50Hz Infinity system standard EU. More standards e.g. Infinity corrected optical system GB, AUS or USA on request. Package shipment Zoom magnification The time required to manufacture the For stereomicroscopes product internally is shown in days in the pictogram. Abbreviations C-Mount Adapter for the connection of a SLR camera Single-Lens Reflex camera camera to a trinocular microscope SWF Super Wide Field (Field number at FPS Frames per second least ∅ 23 mm for 10× eyepiece) H(S)WF High (Super) Wide Field (Eyepiece with W.D. Working Distance high eye point for wearers of glasses) WF Wide Field (Field number up to LWD Long Working Distance ∅ 22 mm for 10× eyepiece) N.A. Numerical Aperture Why you should choose a KERN microscope now! For 175 years, KERN & SOHN has been synonymous with high precision Use our practical “Check list for microscopes and refractometers”, weighing and measuring technology. This claim is the driving force for which may help you to quickly determine specifications for the future the development of our microscope and refractometer ranges. instrument. Together with our KERN product specialist you can choose the right product for you. Thanks to consistent customer focus paired with smart ideas and the latest available technology we are proud to be suppliers of high-quality, If there is no suitable product in the standard range, for example, durable top microscopes and refractometers, which help you to be as then we will of course configure an individual microscope for you. efficient as possible in your daily work. Our aim is to develop a market-driven product solution, so with our When developing our microscopes we have concentrated on the very microscope and refractometer range, the saying holds true: good best optical quality and have used only high-quality glass and the quality at a competitive price! This is what we stand for and work latest technologies to achieve this. The high-quality Philips halogen towards, every day! and modern LED illumination produce razor-sharp images with high contrast and which will impress you with their brilliant true-colour With our current 2021 product range you can benefit from improved display – you must have noticed this yourself. quality and a clear reduction in price, which we have been able to achieve through more efficient production methods and increased Your advantages: global sales of our microscopes and refractometers and of course we · all mechanical parts have been designed for a long service life pass this straight on to you · special attention has been given to the ergonomy of our microscopes, as this allows the user to work for several hours in a comfortable Do you have any questions about our range of microscopes and position which does not cause fatigue refractometers? · our microscopes are fully-equipped and can be used immediately · Highlight for 2021: die KERN camera software – you will be amazed Your KERN customer consultants are available at any time to help at how user-friendly and intuitive it is, a high-quality tablet camera as you further. well as a comprehensive range of calibration services for refractometers · and much more… I hope that you enjoy working efficiently with our KERN Optics products. Albert Sauter, Managing Director Your advantages fast reliable versatile · 24 hour dispatch service for · Up to 3 years warranty · One-stop shopping: from microscope products in stock – order today, through to refractometer – everything · Certified QM system on its way tomorrow from one supplier DIN EN ISO 9001 · Sales & service hotline from · Quick as a flash, find the product 8:00 am to 5:00 pm you want with the “Quick-Finder” at www.kern-sohn.com Order hotline E-mail order www.kern-sohn.com +49 7433 9933 - 0 [email protected] Information on current product availability, product data sheets, user instructions, useful Service hotline Fax Order knowledge, technical glossary +49 7433 9933 -199 +49 7433 9933 -146 and much for you to download, practical topic areas, which will guide you to the right product Online shop Our team of consultants in your industry as well as a www.kern-sohn.com will assist you microscopes and refractometers from Monday to Friday search engine. from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 10 Microscope cameras & So� ware 89 Microscope cameras KERN ODC Specialists in microscopy for measurement, counting, documentation, archiving and image processing Features · A large selection of microscope cameras is · Your daily work is made signifi cantly easier · These universal cameras can also be available for your individual applications with the very best synchronisation, a high connected to all microscopes available on · The universal microscope cameras can be frame rate as well as stable image perfor- the market off ering the appropriate C-mount used anywhere and can be connected to mance together with our camera soft ware adapter for the particular microscope the microscope as well as to a laptop or PC microscope VIS KERN OXM 901 which we using the USB cable (USB 2.0 or USB 3.0, deliver with the product Accessories see table) · For details about our soft ware please refer · The power supply is through the USB cable, to the “Camera soft ware microscope VIS · Object micrometer, for calibrating the which means that no additional power KERN OXM 901” product group in the cata- soft ware measuring function, division supply is required logue (page 95) or see www.kern-sohn.com 0.01 mm, KERN ODC-A2403, € 20,– C-mount cameras – USB 2.0/3.0 KERN ODC-82 · ODC-83 Features · Through the proven CMOS technology, in · As well as the camera, the delivery includes connection with the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 our multi-lingual camera soft ware Microscope the images are shown quickly and clearly VIS Basic KERN OXM 901, a USB cable · These cameras are also ideal for more (length: 2 m) various eyepiece adapters and demanding applications, such as, for an object micrometer to calibrate the soft ware example, darkfi eld, phase contrast and · Please order the appropriate C-mount for fl uorescence applications adapter to fi t your KERN microscope now STANDARD Model Resolution Interface FPS Sensor Sensor size Colour/ Supported operating system Price Monochrome excl. of VAT ex works KERN € ODC 824 3,1 MP USB 2.0 11,5 – 45 CMOS 1/2" colour Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 370,– 10 ODC 825 5,1 MP USB 2.0 6,8 – 55 CMOS 1/2,5" colour Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 385,– ODC 831 3,1 MP USB 3.0 27,3 – 53,3 CMOS 1/3" colour Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 500,– ODC 832 5,1 MP USB 3.0 14,2 – 101,2 CMOS 1/2,5" colour Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 530,– C-mount camera – High resolution KERN ODC-84 Features · The high-resolution, professional ODC-84 · As well as the camera, the delivery includes range off ers you an impressive 20 megapixel our multi-lingual camera soft ware Microscope resolution which will give you bright VIS Pro KERN OXM 902, a USB cable detailed views of your sample. By using the (length: 2 m), various eyepiece adapters integrated USB 3.0 interface, live images and an object micrometre to calibrate the are transferred to the KERN OXM 902 for soft ware processing and documentation · Please order the appropriate C-mount · Power supply is through the USB interface adapter (only 1,0× possible) to fi t your so that there is no requirement for an KERN microscope now external power source. Can only be used in combination with STANDARD compound microscopes Model Resolution Interface FPS Sensor Sensor size Colour/ Supported operating system Price Monochrome excl. of VAT ex works KERN € ODC 841 20 MP USB 3.0 15 – 60 CMOS 1" colour Win XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 1090,– 90 Microscope cameras & Soft ware www.kern-sohn.com · Order hotline +49 7433 9933 - 0 C-mount camera – HDMI KERN ODC-85 Features · The ODC 851 HDMI microscope camera with the product.
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