{"product_id":"auc-232-laboratory-biological-microscope-fixed-kohler-halogen-illumination","title":"AUC-232 Laboratory Biological Microscope– Fixed Köhler Halogen Illumination","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; color: #1f2937; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 34px 28px; margin-bottom: 28px; color: #ffffff; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #072b49, #075985); border-radius: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #ffffff; font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eAUC-232 Laboratory Biological Microscope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eBinocular and trinocular microscopes with achromatic objectives and fixed Köhler halogen illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eHigh-Quality Routine Laboratory Microscopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/AUC-232-Fixed-Kohler-Biological-Microscope-Brochure_1.pdf?v=1786280107\"\u003eClick to View PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Auckland Scientific AUC-232 series comprises reliable biological microscopes designed for education, medical training and routine laboratory observation. A carefully engineered optical and mechanical system provides clear specimen images, comfortable operation and dependable day-to-day performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models are supplied with a complete set of \u003cstrong\u003e4×, 10×, 40× and 100× achromatic objectives\u003c\/strong\u003e. The built-in \u003cstrong\u003e6V\/20W halogen illuminator with fixed Köhler illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e provides even, controlled lighting across the specimen field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; padding: 17px; background: #eef8fc; border-left: 4px solid #0796c9; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40×–1000×\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard magnification range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; padding: 17px; background: #eef8fc; border-left: 4px solid #0796c9; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Köhler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven specimen illumination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; padding: 17px; background: #eef8fc; border-left: 4px solid #0796c9; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6V\/20W\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdjustable halogen lamp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 190px; padding: 17px; background: #eef8fc; border-left: 4px solid #0796c9; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNA 1.25\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbbe condenser\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eAvailable Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 720px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"color: #ffffff; background: #073b5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eViewing head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eObjective set\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eRecommended use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUC-232B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eBinocular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eAchromatic 4×, 10×, 40× and 100× oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eComfortable visual observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUC-232T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eTrinocular with camera port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eAchromatic 4×, 10×, 40× and 100× oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 13px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eVisual observation and optional digital imaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinite optical system with clear, dependable image quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinocular and trinocular viewing-head options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-field PL10×\/18mm eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchromatic 4×, 10×, 40× and 100× oil-immersion objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal standard magnifications of 40×, 100×, 400× and 1000×\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackward-facing quadruple revolving nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge 140 × 132mm double-layer mechanical stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial coarse and fine focusing controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNA 1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6V\/20W halogen lamp with fixed Köhler illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable illumination intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with a 45mm-diameter blue filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eBinocular or Trinocular?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 20px; background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #d6e2e8; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #075985;\"\u003eAUC-232B Binocular\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe binocular model is ideal when the microscope will primarily be used for direct visual examination. The twin eyepiece tubes provide comfortable observation during extended laboratory sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; padding: 20px; background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e2f0; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #075985;\"\u003eAUC-232T Trinocular\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe trinocular model adds a dedicated camera port, allowing a compatible microscope camera to be connected for specimen display, image capture, measurement and documentation. Camera and adapter are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eFixed Köhler Illumination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKöhler illumination is designed to provide a bright and evenly illuminated specimen field while reducing glare and unwanted optical artefacts. The AUC-232 uses a factory-aligned fixed Köhler system, providing the benefits of controlled laboratory illumination without requiring the user to perform a complete Köhler alignment each time the microscope is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied blue filter can be placed in the illumination path to balance the warmer colour temperature of the halogen lamp and produce a more neutral viewing background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 720px; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"color: #ffffff; background: #073b5c;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 29%; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; text-align: left;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptical system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eFinite optical system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViewing head\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eBinocular or trinocular according to the selected model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eWide-field plan PL10×\/18mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObjectives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eFinite achromatic 4×, 10×, 40× spring and 100× spring oil immersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e40×, 100×, 400× and 1000×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNosepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eBackward quadruple revolving nosepiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e140 × 132mm double-layer mechanical stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocusing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eCoaxial coarse and fine focusing adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondenser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eNA 1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e6V\/20W halogen lamp with fixed Köhler illumination and adjustable brightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d1d5db;\"\u003eBlue filter, 45mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 30px; color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools, colleges and universities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiological teaching laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical and clinical training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistology and pathology education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural and veterinary studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine laboratory specimen examination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital documentation with the trinocular model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #073b5c; font-size: 25px;\"\u003eStandard Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected binocular or trinocular microscope stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePL10×\/18mm wide-field eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchromatic 4× objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchromatic 10× objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchromatic 40× spring objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchromatic 100× spring oil-immersion objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45mm blue filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmersion oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; padding: 22px; color: #ffffff; background: #073b5c; border-radius: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eNeed help choosing a model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eChoose the AUC-232B for comfortable direct visual observation, or the AUC-232T when a dedicated camera port is required for imaging and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 22px; padding: 24px; text-align: center; background: #eef8fc; border: 1px solid #b9e2f0; border-radius: 9px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #073b5c; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eContact Auckland Scientific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003eIf you need help selecting the correct microscope, camera, objective configuration or accessories, please contact Auckland Scientific. We will be happy to discuss your application and recommend the most suitable configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland-scientific.co.uk\" style=\"color: #075985;\"\u003e www.auckland-scientific.co.uk \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Binocular","offer_id":58812269855045,"sku":"AUC-232B","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trinocular","offer_id":58812269887813,"sku":"AUC-232T","price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/232B.jpg?v=1786278915","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/auc-232-laboratory-biological-microscope-fixed-kohler-halogen-illumination","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}