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MATERIALS · 5 MODELS

Inspection and Materials microscopes

A floor stand microscope for large objects, stereo zoom systems for bench inspection, plus metallurgical and polarizing microscopes for metals, coatings and minerals.

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INSPECTION AND MATERIALS MICROSCOPEPrima Lite IndustrialBuilt for inspection. Floor stand optics for objects that will not fit under a bench microscope.OBJECTIVE · f250 mm fine focusLIGHT SOURCE · SuperLux 27 W LED, 100,000+ luxMOUNTING · Floor stand

STEREO ZOOM MICROSCOPELuxeo 6ZA Modular Design to Streamline WorkflowMAGNIFICATION · 8x to 50x ContinuousWORKING DISTANCE · 110 mmILLUMINATION · LED Transmitted and Incident

STEREO ZOOM MICROSCOPELuxeo 6iFatigue Free & High Quality Stereo Imaging in a Sleek, Ergonomic PackageMAGNIFICATION · 8x to 50x ContinuousWORKING DISTANCE · 110 mmOPTICAL SYSTEM · Galilean

METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPEMET 400A High-Precision Metallurgical Tool for Demanding EnvironmentsOBJECTIVE · Plan Achromatic, 5x to 50xILLUMINATION · Köhler episcopic, halogen 6V 30 WVIEWING HEAD · Binocular or trinocular, 30°

POLARIZING MICROSCOPELx POLGreater Insight in the Earth and Material SciencesOBJECTIVE · Strain free Plan AchromaticILLUMINATION · Köhler, LEDVIEWING HEAD · Binocular or trinocular, 30°

WHICH ONE FITS

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The same matches as the Applications hub, laid out for inspection and materials. Pick the work that matches your day and start there. Tap the value option for a quick look without leaving the page.

01PCB inspection and solderingElectronics and partsOUR PICKS

Luxeo 6ZSectored ring light

Luxeo 6iCoaxial light

6:1 Greenough zoom, 23 LED ring light with sectors, flex arm or medium and heavy duty boom stands.

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02Reflective and polished partsPolished and shiny partsOUR PICK

Luxeo 6iCoaxial light

Coaxial LED gives shadow free reflected light, apochromatic Galilean zoom, medium or heavy boom.

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03Metallography and coatingsMetallographyOUR PICK

MET 400Reflected light

Köhler episcopic illumination, Plan Achromatic 5x to 50x, for metals, glass, plastics and thin films.

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04Mineralogy and petrographyEarth and materials scienceOUR PICK

Lx POLPolarized light

Strain free SF optics, centerable objectives, polarized extinction disc.

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05Art restorationConservation and restorationOUR PICK

Prima Lite IndustrialFloor, wall or ceiling mount

Floor stand optics that reach over paintings and panels: 250 mm working distance, f200 to f400 and NuVar objectives, 27W LED built into the head, apochromatic 5 step changer from 0.4x to 2.5x, floor, wall or ceiling mount.

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AT A GLANCE

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	Prima Lite Industrial	Luxeo 6Z	Luxeo 6i	MET 400	Lx POL
Magnification	5 step changer: 0.4x, 0.6x, 1.0x, 1.6x, 2.5x	Zoom 6:1: 8x to 50x total	Zoom 6:1: 8x to 50x total	50x to 500x total (10x eyepieces, 5x to 50x objectives); 1000x with optional	40x to 400x total (10x eyepieces, 4x to 40x objectives); 1000x with optional
Objective	Standard: f250 mm fine focus	0.5x, 1.5x, 2.0x	1.0x Apochromat standard; Optional objectives: Achromats: 0.32x, 0.50x, 0.63x	ML series infinity corrected, DIN Plan Achromatic objectives 5x, 10x, 20x and	SF series strain free infinity corrected DIN Plan Achromatic objectives: 4x (WD
Working distance	Standard: 250 mm	110 mm	110 mm	5x: 11.5 mm, 10x: 6.8 mm, 20x: 11.1 mm, 50x: 8.2 mm (optional 100x: 2.0 mm)	4x: 30.0 mm, 10x: 7.00 mm, 40x: 0.65 mm (optional 100x oil: 0.23 mm)
Light source	SuperLux LED, 27 W, built into the head	LED, incident and transmitted	LED, incident and transmitted; coaxial incident light, dual gooseneck lights	Halogen, 6V 30 W, Köhler episcopic with diffuser, variable intensity	LED, Köhler field diaphragm, variable intensity
Viewing head	0 to 210° tilting binocular head; IPD adjustment controls	Binocular or trinocular, 45° inclined	Standard: Binocular, 20° inclined	Siedentopf binocular or trinocular, 30° inclined, fixed	Siedentopf binocular or trinocular, 30° inclined, fixed
Mounting	Floor stand, wall mount, ceiling mount	BF/DF stand (slim base convertible), mirror base, medium and heavy duty boom	BF/DF stand, pole stand, medium duty boom, heavy duty boom (crank adjustment)	Not applicable · bench microscope	Not applicable · bench microscope

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

IN PRACTICE

In practice.

LABOMED microscopes in clinics, labs and on the bench. Select a photo to see it full size.

Luxeo 6i, dslr adapter — LUXEO 6I · DSLR ADAPTER

MET 400, objectives — MET 400 · OBJECTIVES

Lx POL, university lab — LX POL · UNIVERSITY LAB

Lx POL, petrography — LX POL · PETROGRAPHY

Lx POL, under polarized light — LX POL · UNDER POLARIZED LIGHT

BUILD IT OUT

Configured to the task.

Every model below has an online configurator. Choose an application and the configurator lists the parts that make it work, with part numbers, ready to send for a quote.

Imaging and documentationCapture, stream and share what you see

Prima Lite Industrial Luxeo 6Z Luxeo 6i MET 400 Lx POL

Assistant viewingA second observer sees the same field

Prima Lite Industrial

ErgonomicsPosture, reach and comfort over long sessions

Prima Lite Industrial Luxeo 6i

Depth of fieldMore of a deep subject in focus at once

Prima Lite Industrial Luxeo 6i

Auxiliary magnificationExtra objectives and eyepieces beyond the standard set

Prima Lite Industrial Luxeo 6Z Luxeo 6i MET 400 Lx POL

Display mountingPut the live image where the team can see it

Prima Lite Industrial

PolarizationCrystals, fibers, birefringent samples

Luxeo 6Z Luxeo 6i

LightingShadow free and angled light for relief

Luxeo 6Z

DOWNLOADS

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Prima Lite Industrial

User Manual (PDF)

Luxeo 6Z

User Manual (PDF) Brochure (PDF) F 360 Flexible Arm Stand User Manual (PDF)

Luxeo 6i

User Manual (PDF) Brochure (PDF)

MET 400

User Manual (PDF) Brochure (PDF)

Lx POL

User Manual (PDF) Brochure (PDF)

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WARRANTY · LIFE SCIENCES PRODUCTS

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QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK

Which microscope do I need for inspection or materials work?

For PCB inspection, soldering and assembly QC, use a stereo zoom microscope: the Luxeo 6Z for a modular setup with a choice of stands or the Luxeo 6i for apochromatic optics and documentation. For polished metal samples, use the MET 400 metallurgical microscope. For crystals, minerals and fibers under polarized light, use the Lx POL. For objects too large to put under a bench microscope, such as paintings, vehicle parts and airframe components, use the Prima Lite floor stand microscope in its inspection configuration.

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What microscope do I use when the object will not fit under a bench microscope?

Use a floor stand microscope with an articulated arm, so the optics move to the object instead of the object moving to the optics. Art conservators use floor stand microscopes this way on large paintings, and the same setup suits vehicle body and engine parts, airframe and defense components and large castings. The Prima Lite inspection configuration rolls on an H-base with locking castors, has a 5 step changer from 0.4x to 2.5x, a 250 mm working distance with optional 200 to 400 mm objectives, and a 27 W LED in the head. A beam splitter adds a 4K camera for condition reports and inspection records.

Which microscope suits PCB inspection and soldering?

A stereo zoom microscope with a long working distance gives you a three dimensional view and room for a soldering iron. The Luxeo 6Z has a 6:1 zoom from 8x to 50x and 110 mm of working distance, and fits boom and flex arm stands. A protector lens shields the optics from flux fumes and spray, and a ring light gives shadow free light.

Greenough or Galilean (CMO) stereo microscope?

A Greenough stereo uses two separate small optical paths, which keeps it compact. A Galilean or common main objective stereo sends both paths through one large objective, which makes it easier to add cameras, coaxial light and accessories and gives a flatter field. The Luxeo 6Z is Greenough. The Luxeo 6i is Galilean with apochromatic optics.

How do I get more working distance or more magnification on a stereo microscope?

Add an auxiliary objective. A 0.5x auxiliary objective roughly doubles working distance and halves magnification. A 1.5x or 2.0x auxiliary objective raises magnification and shortens working distance. On the Luxeo 6Z the 1.5x reaches up to 75x and the 2.0x up to 100x, and the 0.5x is used on boom and flex arm stands.

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