{"product_id":"auc-293-series-trinocular-inverted-biological-halogen-microscopes-with-phase-contrast-fluorescence-options","title":"AUC-293 Series Trinocular Inverted Biological Halogen Microscopes with Phase Contrast \u0026 Fluorescence Options","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #203040; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px; border-radius: 12px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#073b63,#087cae); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.15; color: #fff;\"\u003eAUC-293 Series Trinocular Inverted Biological Microscopes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003eAdvanced brightfield and phase-contrast microscopy with an optional LED fluorescence configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAUC-293 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for the observation of cultured living cells, tissues and microorganisms. Both configurations combine an infinity optical system, long-working-distance plan objectives, a large mechanical stage and comfortable trinocular viewing. Select the \u003cstrong\u003eAUC-293A-I\u003c\/strong\u003e for transmitted-light brightfield and phase contrast, or the \u003cstrong\u003eAUC-293AFLED-I\u003c\/strong\u003e to add efficient two-channel B\/G LED fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #eef7fb; border-left: 5px solid #087cae; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 22px 0; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your required illumination configuration above.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prices are displayed separately for each Shopify variant. Delivery, installation and training are quoted separately where required.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eClick Here to view PDF\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eChoose your configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 18px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 360px; border: 1px solid #cbdbe5; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #087cae; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAUC-293A-I\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmitted brightfield and phase contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfinity optical system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x plan brightfield objective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x, 20x and 40x LWD plan phase-contrast objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V\/30W transmitted Koehler halogen illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded adjustable-focus 0.5x C-mount adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 360px; border: 2px solid #087cae; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; background: #f5fbfe;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #087cae; font-size: 22px;\"\u003eAUC-293AFLED-I\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmitted brightfield, phase contrast and B\/G LED fluorescence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete AUC-293A-I transmitted-light configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-channel LED fluorescence module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue and green fluorescence filter sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5W LED fluorescence source synchronised with filter selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mercury fluorescence lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfinity optical system\u003c\/strong\u003e for clear, well-corrected imaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePL10x\/22mm wide-field plan eyepieces\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable diopter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45-degree inclined trinocular head\u003c\/strong\u003e with 48-76mm interpupillary adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelectable optical split\u003c\/strong\u003e of 100:0 or 20:80 between the eyepieces and trinocular port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInward-facing quintuple nosepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e for convenient objective selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-working-distance condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e, NA 0.3, with 72mm working distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge mechanical stage\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for culture vessels and 96-well plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKoehler transmitted illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled, even sample illumination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded 0.5x C-mount adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e with adjustable focus for compatible microscope cameras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eModel comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 680px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #073b63; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAUC-293A-I\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAUC-293AFLED-I\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObservation methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eBrightfield and phase contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eBrightfield, phase contrast and LED fluorescence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmitted illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e12V\/30W Koehler halogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e12V\/30W Koehler halogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eNot fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eTwo-channel 5W LED fluorescence module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f4f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; 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border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eL Plan FL PHP 40x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003eBrightfield and phase contrast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e0.65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; border: 1px solid #d8e2e8;\"\u003e5.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStage and focusing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage size: 210 x 241mm with 110mm round insert opening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttachable mechanical stage with coaxial X-Y control and 128 x 80mm movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for 96-well plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied 54mm culture-dish holder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial coarse and fine focus with 0.002mm fine division and 10mm movement range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10x phase annulus plate and combined 20x\/40x phase annulus plate supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm centring telescope supplied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eAUC-293AFLED-I fluorescence system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AFLED configuration adds a two-channel fluorescence module with synchronised 5W LED sources and blue\/green filter selection. LED fluorescence provides immediate, stable output, low heat and reduced maintenance without a mercury lamp. The specified fluorescence brightness is more than twice that of the four-channel LED fluorescence module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #073b63; border-bottom: 2px solid #d9e7ef; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for cell and tissue culture, live-cell observation, cytology, microbiology, oncology, immunology, genetic research, botany, pharmaceutical research and other laboratory applications requiring long-working-distance brightfield, phase contrast or LED fluorescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #073b63; color: #fff; padding: 22px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 26px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff; font-size: 23px;\"\u003eThree-year Auckland Scientific microscope warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eBoth variants are supplied with a three-year Auckland Scientific microscope warranty, subject to the microscope receiving an annual service. Full warranty terms are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #087cae; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px; margin-top: 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; color: #073b63; font-size: 24px;\"\u003eSelect your model and order online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eAUC-293A-I\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eAUC-293AFLED-I\u003c\/strong\u003e from the product options above. Prices are displayed separately for each variant. Delivery, installation and training are not included in the product price and will be quoted separately where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"tel:07853690001\" style=\"color: #087cae; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e07853 690001\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:michael.hallewell@auckland-scientific.co.uk\" style=\"color: #087cae; font-weight: bold;\"\u003emichael.hallewell@auckland-scientific.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWebsite:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.auckland-scientific.co.uk\" style=\"color: #087cae; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ewww.auckland-scientific.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Auckland Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Transmitted brightfield and phase contrast","offer_id":58806421520709,"sku":"AUC-293A-I","price":2475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Transmitted brightfield phase contrast and B\/G LED fluorescence","offer_id":58806421553477,"sku":"AUC-293AFLED-I","price":5395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/293A.jpg?v=1786211634","url":"https:\/\/auckland-scientific.co.uk\/products\/auc-293-series-trinocular-inverted-biological-halogen-microscopes-with-phase-contrast-fluorescence-options","provider":"Auckland Scientific Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}