LABOROSCOPE™ Laboratory/Clinical Microscopes

LOMO has designed the LABOROSCOPE™ Series with advanced features to guarantee durability and enhance the ease and convenience of operation so important for laboratory and clinical work.

The elegant and efficient LABOROSCOPE™ combines the highest optical performance with unsurpassed mechanical quality. All LABOROSCOPES are backed by LOMO's unique Lifetime Warranty, the most comprehensive in the industry. Offering the advantages of all three major contrast techniques – Brightfield, Phase Contrast and Darkfield – and perfectly suited for photomicrography, the LABOROSCOPE™ always delivers sharp, crisp images, setting the new performance standard in laboratory and clinical microscopy.

OBSERVATION HEADS

LABOROSCOPE™ provides you with a choice of two easily interchangeable high-performance observation heads, both 360° rotatable for comfortable viewing. LOMO's exclusive multilayer coating technology ensures bright, flare-free images.

• Binocular Head (HB-45M)
• Trinocular Head (HT-30)

EYEPIECES

Every LABOROSCOPE™ comes standard with:

• 2 EKW-10X compensating, widefield eyepieces
• 2 EKW-15X compensating, widefield eyepieces
• 1 EM-15X focusing eyepiece with 2 standard graticules; a 10mm / 100div scale and a 10mm x 10mm / 400 square grid.

BASE

The large, sturdy 200mm x 250mm base, with four rubber feet, provides maximum stability and insulates the LABOROSCOPE™ from vibrations – a particular advantage for photomicrography. The base's ergonomic design features built-in, chemical-resistant armrests that are raised to allow easy access to all controls while the microscopist's palms rest comfortably during the entire operation.

FOCUSING

Smooth coaxial focusing is achieved by the LABOROSCOPE's wear-resistant roller-race mechanism that virtually eliminates backlash and unwanted lateral shift of the specimen. One full revolution of the large knurled knobs corresponds to 6.5mm (coarse) and .250mm (fine) of the stage's vertical movement. The fine focus can be adjusted over the entire 27mm range of the coarse focus. The graduated micrometer knob allows vertical measurements accurate to 0.002mm, and a slip-clutch mechanism is built in.

REVOLVING NOSEPIECE

The LABOROSCOPE's quadruple revolving nosepiece has a wide knurled grip for easy rotation features, and a precision ball-bearing mechanism with click stops for parfocality, parcentricity and exact optical alignment.

MECHANICAL STAGE

Convenient, fatigue-free operation is assured by low-position X and Y coaxial controls with large knurled knobs. The specimen holder is adjustable and removable for unobstructed slide manipulation or observation of large specimens such as culture dishes. The precise, wear-resistant mechanism allows smooth specimen cross-travel of 76mm x 30mm, measured against two 1mm-graduated scales with verniers accurate to 0.1mm. The large stage is 160mm x 140mm and is coated with a special chemical-resistant epoxy for years of use in the rugged laboratory environment.

CONDENSERS

To better accommodate the diversity of your laboratory and clinical applications, two high-performance chromatically corrected condensers are available. Specifically developed to optically match the LABOROSCOPE's illumination system, they provide critical focus with any specimen.

• Aplanatic Swing-out Condenser (C-BFM) N.A. 0.90.
• Phase Contrast/Brightfield/Darkfield Condenser (C-PHM) N.A. 0.80.

ILLUMINATING SYSTEM

The 6V/25W Koehler halogen illumination system guarantees sharp, bright images for all contrast techniques, and perfect color temperature control for photomicrography. The dedicated in-base power supply ensures continuous regulation of light intensity, and the intensity control also incorporates the on-off switch to extend bulb life. The reliable electronics system is protected by a fuse, and also features a 110/220V input voltage selector for using the LABOROSCOPE™ anywhere in the world. The power cord is detachable for convenient storage, and is UL and CSA listed.

QPA™ QUASIPLAN ACHROMATIC OPTICS

The overall value of the LABOROSCOPE™ is largely determined by the brilliant optical performance of LOMO's newest series of Q-Plan Achromatic Objectives.

A LABOROSCOPE™ equipped with Q-Plan Achromats is capable of performing 99% of all tasks in Brightfield, Phase Contrast and Darkfield microscopy.

VALUE

LABOROSCOPE™ Laboratory/Clinical Microscopes come loaded with valuable extras that would cost hundreds of dollars more from any other manufacturer. Because we believe that you are entitled to start using your microscope right from the box, every LABOROSCOPE™ model always comes with:

• 15X focusing eyepiece with two interchangeable reticles (a 10mm/100div scale and a 10mm x 10mm/400sq grid) for convenient measuring and counting.
• a set of six high-quality filters to enhance your image.
• a pinhole eyepiece insert to help you correctly align Koehler illumination.
• a replacement bulb for uninterrupted operation.

UPGRADE

The LABOROSCOPE™ comes with everything you need to start performing your task, right from the box. In the future, if either your budget allows or your application changes, you can always upgrade your microscope. Upgrade Packages and a full range of accessories are available.

Upgrade Packages:
UP-PH4M Upgrade Package (Phase Contrast/Darkfield)
UP-DFM Upgrade Package (Darkfield)
UP-DFM1 Upgrade Package (Darkfield with OB-QPA100DF objective)
UP-BOM Upgrade Package (Oblique Illumination)

STANDARD MODELS

• AL-2000
• AL-3000
• AL-2000PH
• AL-3000PH
• AL-2000DF
• AL-3000DF

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Weight (microscope only): Approx. 10kg (22lb)
Power Consumption: Max. 30VA

LOMO's
LIFETIME WARRANTY
(USA, Canada, and Mexico only)

LABOROSCOPE™ Microscopes are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the instrument. Normal wear, or damage resulting from abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, service by an unauthorized party or shipping damage, are excluded from this warranty and are not covered. LOMO America, Inc. will repair or replace the defective microscope covered by this warranty free of charge if it is returned, postage prepaid, to LOMO America's Service Center in Prospect Heights, Illinois in its original package. A Return Authorization Number (RAN) has to be obtained from LOMO America, Inc. prior to shipping. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country.

For more information please contact us at:
LOMO America, Inc.
3130 Commercial Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062
Tel.: (847) 215-8800, Fax: (847) 215-9073
E-mail: info@lomoamerica.com