{"product_id":"auc5-243-lcd-digital-optical-led-biological-microscope","title":"AUC5-243-LCD Digital \u0026 Optical LED Biological Microscope","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #17233b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 42px 34px; border-radius: 18px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#071b38,#0a5b90); color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #8ed8ff;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 38px; line-height: 1.15;\"\u003eAUC5-243-LCD Digital Biological Microscope\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 19px; color: #e8f6ff;\"\u003eInfinity colour-corrected optics and uniform compound-eye illumination with a 13.3-inch Full HD display, 8MP imaging and 4K video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(190px,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e5ee; border-radius: 12px; background: #f7fbfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 21px; color: #075985;\"\u003e13.3-inch\u003c\/strong\u003eFull HD display\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e5ee; border-radius: 12px; background: #f7fbfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 21px; color: #075985;\"\u003e8MP \u0026amp; 4K\u003c\/strong\u003eDigital documentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e5ee; border-radius: 12px; background: #f7fbfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 21px; color: #075985;\"\u003eCompound-eye\u003c\/strong\u003eUniform illumination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #d8e5ee; border-radius: 12px; background: #f7fbfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 21px; color: #075985;\"\u003eiOS \u0026amp; Android\u003c\/strong\u003eWireless mobile viewing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 28px; border: 1px solid #d8e5ee; border-radius: 14px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eUniform illumination and dependable digital microscopy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AUC5-243-LCD is a high-quality biological microscope designed for teaching, basic research and intensive educational use. Its infinity colour-corrected optical system delivers sharp, comfortable images, while the compound-eye illumination system provides consistent brightness across the specimen and field of view at every standard magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eA 13.3-inch Full HD display and Sony IMX678 camera support 8MP still-image capture, 4K video and on-screen measurement. HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi outputs support live display, documentation, teaching and device-connected workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/1930\/6309\/files\/Auckland-Scientific-AUC5-243-LCD-Brochure.pdf?v=1786304811\"\u003eClick to view PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 12px 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Infinite colour-corrected optical system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ PL10×\/20mm high-eyepoint plan eyepieces\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Infinite plan achromatic objectives\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Uniform compound-eye illumination system\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Continuously adjustable 3W LED illumination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Rackless mechanical stage supplied as standard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Low-position coaxial coarse and fine focus\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Upper focus limit and tension adjustment\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Integrated rear power-cord storage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Smooth, user-friendly frame with carrying handles\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ 8MP images and 4K video at 30fps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi output\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ iOS and Android mobile applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✓ Windows, macOS and Linux platform support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 28px; border-radius: 14px; background: #eef7fa; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eCompound-eye illumination\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe specialised condenser and illumination arrangement improves specimen-surface uniformity and contrast. The field remains evenly illuminated towards its edges and across changes in magnification. Its soft, continuously adjustable LED light supports comfortable observation while reducing abrupt brightness changes and visual fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 28px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#eef7fc,#e7f0ff); margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eApple, Android and computer compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe microscope operates independently through its integrated display. For connected work, compatible applications support wireless viewing on Apple and Android mobile devices, with software environments for Windows, macOS and Linux computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d3e2ec; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.simpleicons.org\/apple\/000000\" alt=\"Apple\" width=\"34\" height=\"34\" style=\"display: block; width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #075985; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eApple iPhone \u0026amp; iPad\u003c\/strong\u003eWireless viewing through the compatible iOS application.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d3e2ec; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.simpleicons.org\/android\/3DDC84\" alt=\"Android\" width=\"38\" height=\"38\" style=\"display: block; width: 38px; height: 38px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #075985; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eAndroid devices\u003c\/strong\u003eWireless viewing through the compatible Android application.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #d3e2ec; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 42px; height: 30px; border: 3px solid #0878b9; border-radius: 4px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 3px 0 11px; position: relative;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; position: absolute; width: 50px; height: 3px; background: #0878b9; left: -7px; bottom: -7px; border-radius: 3px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display: block; color: #075985; font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eComputers\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eSupports Windows, macOS and Linux platforms.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #617084;\"\u003eWindows • macOS • Linux\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #526273;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mobile-device connectivity uses Wi-Fi. A compatible 5GHz USB Wi-Fi adapter may be required depending on the supplied configuration. Direct USB connection to an iPhone or iPad is not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 28px 0; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003eMicroscope specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 680px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #eaf4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; width: 28%; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eOptical system\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eInfinite colour-corrected optical system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eViewing head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eSeidentopf trinocular, 30° inclined; interpupillary distance 47–75mm; eyepiece\/trinocular split 80:20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eEyepieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003ePL10×\/20mm high-eyepoint wide-field plan eyepieces with diopter adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eStandard objectives\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eInfinite plan achromatic 4× NA 0.10; 10× NA 0.25; 40× NA 0.65; 100× oil NA 1.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eMagnification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003e40×, 100×, 400× and 1000× with standard eyepieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eNosepiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eReversed quadruple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eRackless double-layer mechanical stage, 150 × 162mm; 76 × 50mm movement; double slide holder; 0.1mm accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eFocusing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eLow-position coaxial coarse and fine adjustment; 25mm coarse range; fine precision 0.002mm; tension and upper-limit controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eCondenser\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eNA 1.25 compound-eye illumination condenser group; preset centre and adjustable height; phase-contrast and darkfield plate slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eIllumination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003e3W LED with continuous intensity adjustment; 100–240V external transformer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eCamera adapter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eAdjustable 0.5× C-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin: 28px 0; overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #0b426d;\"\u003eDigital imaging specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 680px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #eaf4f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; width: 28%; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003e13.3-inch LCD, 1920 × 1080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eSensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eSony IMX678 colour CMOS, 1\/1.8 inch (7.68 × 4.32mm); 2.0 × 2.0µm pixels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eImages and video\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003e8MP images (3840 × 2160); 4K video at 30fps or Full HD at 60fps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eHDMI 2.0, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eMobile compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eiOS and Android applications for compatible smartphones and tablets via Wi-Fi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eComputer compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eWindows, macOS and Linux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003eExposure range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #cedde5;\"\u003e0.04–1000ms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px,1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; background: #eef7fa;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eStandard configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.3-inch all-in-one camera and display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePL10×\/20mm eyepieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4×, 10×, 40× and 100× oil plan objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuadruple nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRackless mechanical stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompound-eye NA 1.25 condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3W LED illumination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable 0.5× C-mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; background: #f5f7fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eAvailable upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional plan objectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhase-contrast objectives and insert plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuintuple nosepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarkfield insert plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple polarising set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepiece micrometers, reticles and pointer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative adjustable C-mount adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 28px; border-left: 5px solid #0a78ad; background: #f4f9fc; margin: 28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #0b426d;\"\u003eObservation methods and applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard brightfield observation can be expanded with optional phase contrast, simple polarisation and darkfield accessories. This supports work with stained tissue, transparent cells and bacteria, birefringent specimens and low-contrast samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eSuitable for biological, pathological, histological, bacteriological, immunological, pharmacological and genetic applications in schools, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, colleges, universities and research centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"padding: 26px; border-radius: 14px; background: #082541; color: #fff; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #8ed8ff;\"\u003eAuckland Scientific warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eCovered by a 3-year Auckland Scientific microscope warranty. Conditions apply, including annual servicing. 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