SPI Series 2 Stereo Microscope

Small Binocular Stereo Dissection/Inspection Microscope with Dual Illumination

The Series 2 Stereo Microscope is mounted on a sturdy pillar stage with 2x and 4x objective lenses standard. The sturdy fixed position binocular head is capable of handling a digital, video or small film camera with an adapter which can be inserted in place of one of the standard 10x eyepieces. The Pixera^® digital cameras are an excellent choice for image recording from this microscope.

Illumination:
Substage and epi illumination provide bright and reliable dual illumination of both transparent and non-transparent specimens. Both are LED (light emitting diode) type, which are the most desirable because of their much longer life (e.g. "statistically" 50,000 hours) than conventional halogen bulbs or even conventional fluorescent ring lights. If you think about it, 50,000 hours represents a source continuously operating without rest for 5+ years! We do list a replacement LED source, but it is listed more for psychological reasons than any real concern that one would have to replace the source any time soon. The Series 2 will grow old and after some many years, eventually have to be replaced but rarely for reasons of a failure of the LED sources.

It is unusual to find such high technology illumination in such a low cost stereo zoom microscope. We also are finding that for student or field use, the LED sources are more robust than halogen or fluorescent illumination sources. Users like the idea that they are freed from the burden of having to regularly replace light sources in their microscopes. These benefits are consistent with our philosophy of delivering to our customers the very highest quality and technology for the very lowest price.

Imaging and use:
The Model Series 2 was designed specifically for use in class rooms and other applications. We have since learned that plant management is equally pleased with not having to replace illumination on their microscopes. It has almost no removable parts, other than stage clips, glass or opaque inserts and the slip-on objective lens cover.

Ancillary items:
Included with the Series 2 stereo microscope are a dust cover, eye guards and spare black/white and frosted viewing plates.

Power requirements:
110v/60 Hz or 220v/50 Hz

	SPI #	Each	In Stock
SPI Series 2 Stereo Microscope, 110v/60 Hz	09874-AB	$251.25	Yes
SPI Series 2 Stereo Microscope, 220v/50 Hz	09874-AX	251.25	Yes

Optional accessory items:

Eye pieces:
Select from optional wide field (WF) available eye pieces. Note that the 10x WF comes standard and in general one would not need to purchase another one of that type. Super wide field (SWF) eye pieces are not available for this model and are only available for the Series 3.

5x WF	09876-AB	$54.83	Yes
10x WF	09877-AB	36.54	Yes
15x WF	09878-AB	41.12	Yes
20x WF	09879-AB	45.67	Yes

Replacement halogen source (12v)	09894-AB	$5.03	Yes
LED source:
Top ring light	09888-AB	125.63	Yes
Bottom light	09889-AB	10.05	Yes

Replacement glass plates:
Black/white	09881-AB	10.05	Yes
Frosted	09882-AB	10.05	Yes

Replacement eye guards, pair	09888-AB	125.63	Yes
Replacement dust cover	09884-AB	10.05	Yes

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