Kern OCM Compound Inverted Microscope - Choice of Model

Note: there are two versions of the Kern OCM microscope available. The basic difference is:

• OCM 161 has a halogen illuminator
• OCM 165 has both a halogen and a fluroescent illuminator

See further below for a more comprehensive breakdown of the differences between the scopes.

About the Kern OCM Microscope

Ideal for any lab, the Kern OCM is a inverted-style, trinocular microscope that's suitable for viewing samples in culture vessels (flasks, petri dishes and microtitre plates) as well as translucent, thin, low-contrast, challenging samples such as living mammal cells, tissue and microorganisms.

Kern OCM scopes are designed with ergonomics and easy viewing in mind - these models both include a high quality, special Abe N.A 0.3 condenser with aperture diaphragm, giving large working distance of 72mm to ensure very best working practice in both bright field and fluorescent applications.

Both models also ship as standard with a mechanical stage with built-in, 118mm diameter specimen holder. Additional brackets for petri dishes are included with the scope, or can be purchased at a later date as accessories.

Depending on the model purchased, you will receive different illuminators. The OCM 161 model includes a strong and continuously adjustable, 30W halogen illumination unit for bright field observation. The OCM 165 model includes this illuminator as well as a Osram 100W Epi fluorescence illuminator for perfect illumination and excitation of fluorescence samples.

Additional specimen holders, phase contrast units and additional eyepieces/objectives can be ordered separately as accessories (please see further below for available items).

Kern OCM Microscope Key Features

• Compound, lab-grade microscope with inverted, trinocular eyepieces (two eyepieces with space for camera)
• Made for research and breeding of cell cultures and tissue cultures
• Two models available - OCM 161 comes with 30W halogen illumination unit, model OCM 165 includes halogen unit plus Osram 100W Epi fluorescence illuminator
• Special Abbe N.A 0.3 condenser with aperture diaphragm and large working distance of 72mm
• Mechanical stage with specimen holder (118mm diameter
• Dust cover included in the pack
• Infinity optical system
• Standard models include the following objectives: LWD10x, LWD20X, LWD40x and LWD20xPH
• Diopter adjustment on both sides

Model Comparison/Accessories

The following table shows the configuration for each model in the Kern OCM series.

• A '✔' symbol shows that the item is included as standard. If two '✔' symbols are present, two of the item are included
• A '✖' symbol shows that the item is not available for the model shown.
• The text 'Optional' shows that the item is NOT included as standard. These items can be ordered as accessories using the part number supplied (please call us for more information)