| Manufacturer | Kern & Sohn |
| SKU | kern-obt-1 |
| Type | Microscope |



Description
The KERN OBT-1 is a robust microscope for educational use, which impresses with its intuitive controls and modern design. The continuously adjustable 1 W LED illumination ensures optimum illumination of specimens whilst also offering a long service life. With the option of battery operation, the microscope can be used in a wide variety of situations and environments. The microscope comes with a 10x ‘wide-field’ eyepiece and a choice of 3 or 4 objectives. Additional objectives, eyepieces and colour filters can be ordered as accessories.
Suitable specimens
Translucent, thin specimens with high contrast and a less complex structure, e.g. plant tissue, stained cells and parasites.
Areas of application
Primary schools, secondary education, teaching and training, hobby use.
Magnification
40x / 100x / 400x / 1000x
Field of view
4.5 mm / 1.8 mm / 0.45 mm / 0.18 mm
Differences between models:
OBT 101 – Monocular – 3 objectives – fixed stage – simple condenser
OBT 102 – Monocular – 3 objectives – space for a 4th objective – fixed stage
OBT 103 – Monocular – 3 objectives – space for a 4th objective
OBT 104 – Binocular – 3 objectives – space for a 4th objective
OBT 105 – Monocular – 4 objectives
OBT 106 – Binocular – 4 objectives
OBT 231 – Tablet instead of eyepiece
Technical Specifications
| Magnification | 40x/100x/400x (/1000x) |
| Eyepieces | WF 10 x / Ø 18mm |
| Illumination | 1 W LED |
| Diopter Adjustment | -5 / + 5 - one sided (binocular models) |
| Darkfield unit | Nej |
| Polarising unit | Nej |
| Field of view | 4,5 mm / 1,8 mm / 0,45 mm / 0,18 mm |
| Kamera / Tablet | Possibility for Tablet instead of eyepieces |
| Interpupilary distance | 48 - 75 mm (binocular version) |
| Battery type | AA |
| Number of batteries | 3 |


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