Inverse microscope KERN OCM 161

• The OCM-1 range stands out through its design which is ergonomic, robust and extremely stable. This design, with its large working distance, is particularly suitable for the monitoring and analysis of cell cultures, for example
• Strong and infinitely adjustable 30 W halogen illumination unit ensures the optimum illumination in the bright field of your samples. An additional Osram 100 W Epi fluorescence illumination unit is available to you as a fluorescence microscope (OCM 165) for perfect illumination and stimulation of your fluorescence samples
• A special ABBE N.A. 0.3 condenser with aperture diaphragm and large working distance of 72 mm guarantees the very best working routine in the bright field and with phase-contrast applications
• As standard, the OCM-1 range is fitted with a trinocular eyepiece tube
• The mechanical stage including specimen holder (Ø 118 mm) means that you can work quickly and effectively. Further options such as, for example, a selection of eyepieces, objectives, specimen holders and other phase contrast units can be integrated as accessories
• A dust cover as well as user instructions are included with the delivery

Scope of application

Research and breeding of cell cultures and tissue cultures 

Applications/Samples

Particularly for viewing samples in culture vessels (flasks, petri dishes, microtitre plates), translucent, thin, low-contrast, challenging samples (e.g. living mammal cells, tissue, microorganisms if necessary)