Meiji MT8500 Series Brightfield/Darkfield Metallurgical Microscope with Reflected and Transmitted Light

The Meiji MT8500 Series comprises upright brightfield and darkfield metallurgical microscopes equipped with both reflected and transmitted illumination.

Brightfield and darkfield provide complementary observation techniques for inspecting metallurgical specimens. Each model includes SWH10X widefield high-eyepoint eyepieces, Plan Epi BD objectives and a flat-top stage.

Binocular and trinocular versions are available with either LED or Köhler halogen illumination. The trinocular models include a 1X C-mount and phototube for connecting a compatible microscope camera.

Key features

• Upright metallurgical microscope
• Brightfield and darkfield observation
• Reflected and transmitted illumination
• SWH10X widefield high-eyepoint eyepieces
• FN22 field of view
• Plan Epi BD 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives
• Flat-top stage
• Choice of binocular or trinocular head
• Choice of LED or halogen illumination
• Trinocular models include a 1X C-mount and phototube

Available models

MT8520H – Binocular with halogen illumination

• Binocular observation head
• Brightfield and darkfield observation
• Reflected and transmitted illumination
• SWH10X eyepieces, FN22
• Plan Epi BD 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives
• Flat-top stage
• 12V 50W vertical Köhler reflected-light halogen illuminator
• 6V 30W Köhler transmitted-light halogen illuminator

MT8520L – Binocular with LED illumination

• Binocular observation head
• Brightfield and darkfield observation
• Reflected and transmitted illumination
• SWH10X eyepieces, FN22
• Plan Epi BD 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives
• Flat-top stage
• LED illumination

MT8530H – Trinocular with halogen illumination

• Trinocular observation head
• 1X C-mount and phototube
• Brightfield and darkfield observation
• Reflected and transmitted illumination
• SWH10X eyepieces, FN22
• Plan Epi BD 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives
• Flat-top stage
• 12V 50W vertical Köhler reflected-light halogen illuminator
• 6V 30W Köhler transmitted-light halogen illuminator

MT8530L – Trinocular with LED illumination

• Trinocular observation head
• 1X C-mount and phototube
• Brightfield and darkfield observation
• Reflected and transmitted illumination
• SWH10X eyepieces, FN22
• Plan Epi BD 5X, 10X, 20X and 50X objectives
• Flat-top stage
• LED illumination

Optional accessories

Ergonomic viewing and camera accessories

• Ergonomic head with vertical inclination adjustable from 10° to 50°
• Photo/video attachment with sliding 80/20 beam splitter for connecting a video or digital camera when using the ergonomic head

Eyepieces

• SWH10X widefield high-eyepoint eyepiece, FN22, 30.0 mm tube diameter
• SWH15X widefield high-eyepoint eyepiece, FN16, 30.0 mm tube diameter
• SWH20X widefield high-eyepoint eyepiece, FN12, 30.0 mm tube diameter
• SWH10X-F focusing eyepiece with reticle mount, supplied without reticle, 30.0 mm tube diameter

Filters

• Blue clear filter, 20 mm diameter, metal mounted
• Green clear filter, 20 mm diameter, metal mounted
• ND50 neutral-density filter, 20 mm diameter, metal mounted
• Polarising filter, 20 mm diameter, metal mounted

25 mm eyepiece reticles

• Cross-line reticle
• 10 mm scale divided into 100 units
• 5 mm scale divided into 100 units
• 10 mm square divided into 100 sections, each 1.0 mm square
• Cross-line reticle with 0.1 mm graduations
• Eyepiece reticle for grain sizing in steel

19 mm eyepiece reticles

• Cross-line reticle
• 10 mm scale divided into 100 units
• 5 mm scale divided into 100 units
• 10 mm square divided into 100 sections, each 1.0 mm square
• Cross-line reticle with 0.1 mm graduations

Measurement and general accessories

• Metal stage micrometer with 0.01 mm divisions for reflected-light applications
• Eyeshield for the standard SWH10X eyepiece—one is included with every model
• Replacement 12V 50W halogen lamp
• Replacement 6V 30W halogen lamp
• Replacement 3A fuse
• Dust cover for MT8520 and MT8530 models

Warranty

Meiji limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty covering qualifying defects in the instrument for the original purchaser. Electrical components are covered for 90 days. The manufacturer’s complete warranty terms and exclusions apply.

Please contact Auckland Scientific before ordering optional accessories to confirm compatibility with the selected microscope and imaging configuration.