LIFE SCIENCES · 6 MODELS

Education microscopes

Durable compound and stereo microscopes for middle school, high school and college teaching labs.

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01Middle and high school biology, stereoStudent proofOUR PICKSLuxeo 2SFixed 2 stepLuxeo 4ZZoom

Single cast durable construction, LED transmitted and incident light, 2 step 1x/3x.

02Middle and high school biology, compoundBiology classOUR PICKSCxLSemi-Plan, brass gearsLx 300Plan optics

Aluminum stand with brass gears, Semi-Plan Achromatic 4x to 100x, LED illumination.

03College and pre-clinical labsPlan opticsOUR PICKSLx 400Köhler Kit, fluorescenceLx 500Köhler standard, ceramic stage

Plan Achromatic optics from 4x to 100x, Köhler illumination as standard on the Lx 500 or as a kit on the Lx 400, and phase, dark field and fluorescence options.

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04Dissection and biology lab QCBiology lab, stereo zoomOUR PICKSLuxeo 4Z8x to 35xLuxeo 6Z8x to 50x, more stands

4.4:1 zoom from 8x to 35x, LED transmitted and incident light, single cast construction.

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AT A GLANCE

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Luxeo 2SLuxeo 4ZLuxeo 6ZCxLLx 300Lx 400
Magnification2 step changer: 1x, 3x; 10x to 30x or 20x to 40x totalZoom 4.4:1: 8x to 35x totalZoom 6:1: 8x to 50x total40x to 1000x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 100x objectives)40x to 1000x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 100x objectives)40x to 1000x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 100x objectives)
ObjectiveGreenough optics, 2-step 1x/3x (10x/30x total)Greenough zoom pod, 4.4:1; optional 1.5x auxiliary objective with riser block0.5x, 1.5x, 2.0xLP series DIN Semi-Plan Achromatic objectives 4x, 10x, 40x (spring loaded)EP2 Plan Achromat DIN Infinity objectives 4x, 10x, 40x (spring loaded), 100xRP series infinity corrected DIN Plan Achromatic objectives 4x, 10x, 40x
Working distance100 mm100 mm110 mm4x: 16.5 mm, 10x: 6.45 mm, 40x: 0.45 mm, 100x oil: 0.10 mm4x: 6.20 mm, 10x: 4.32 mm, 40x: 0.45 mm, 100x oil: 0.10 mm4x: 30.0 mm, 10x: 4.5 mm, 40x: 0.50 mm, 100x oil: 0.13 mm
Light sourceLED, incident and transmittedLED, incident and transmittedLED, incident and transmittedLED, rechargeable battery, variable intensityLED, rechargeable Li-ion battery, variable intensityLED, rechargeable battery, variable intensity
Viewing headBinocular, 45° inclinedBinocular, 45° inclined; trinocular version availableBinocular or trinocular, 45° inclined45° inclined, 360° captive rotationSiedentopf binocular (butterfly), 45° inclined, 360° rotatable, viewing heightSiedentopf binocular or trinocular, 30° inclined, 360° rotatable
MountingFixed integrated stand, single-cast construction (no stand options)Fixed integrated stand, single-cast construction (no stand options)BF/DF stand (slim base convertible), mirror base, medium and heavy duty boomNot applicable · bench microscopeNot applicable · bench microscopeNot applicable · bench microscope

From the published LABOMED® product records. Standard configuration shown; options change some values.

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MeasurementCalibrated scales for sizing and counting
LightingShadow free and angled light for relief
Imaging and documentationCapture, stream and share what you see
PolarizationCrystals, fibers, birefringent samples
Auxiliary magnificationExtra objectives and eyepieces beyond the standard set
Soldering and reworkProtect the optics at the bench
Stage and handlingPrecise specimen movement and holding
Phase contrastUnstained live cells, cultures and tissue
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QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK

Which microscope should my school buy?

For middle and high school biology, buy a durable compound microscope such as the CxL, plus a stereo microscope such as the Luxeo 2S for whole specimens. For college and pre-clinical courses, step up to the Lx 300 with Plan Achromat objectives. For stereo zoom in biology labs, choose the Luxeo 4Z.

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Compound or stereo microscope for the classroom?

A compound microscope magnifies thin, transparent specimens on slides, such as cells and tissue, from about 40x to 1000x. A stereo microscope gives a lower power, three dimensional view of whole objects such as insects, leaves and rocks, with room to work underneath. Most science programs need both. The CxL and Lx 300 are compound. The Luxeo 2S and Luxeo 4Z are stereo.

Monocular or binocular microscopes for students?

Monocular heads are simpler and cost less for younger students. Binocular heads reduce eye strain over a full lab period and help students who struggle to close one eye. The CxL is offered with monocular, binocular and trinocular heads, so you can mix them across a classroom.

Do classroom microscopes need oil immersion (100x)?

Only if students will look at bacteria or blood cells in detail. For younger classes a 3 objective set avoids oil entirely. The CxL comes with 4 objectives (4x, 10x, 40x, 100x oil) or 3 objectives (4x, 10x, 40x).

Why do classroom microscopes use LED illumination?

LED stays cool, uses little power and lasts much longer, which matters when microscopes are shared by many classes. Every LABOMED® classroom microscope uses LED. The CxL and Lx 300 are rated up to 50,000 hours of LED life.

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