Paralens assembly

This is a microscope adapter that is a cost-effective alternative to fluorescent microscopes.

The paralens UV microscope adapter is a blue-violet light module which provides fibre-optic illumination with an AC outlet that can be attached to any conventional microscope.

The paraviewer microscope tube holder is a specially-designed QBC tube reviewing block that accepts standard microscope oil.

The paralens assembly consists of focusing lens 470 - 490 nm wavelength excitation filter, dichroic beam splitter, 1.0 NA 60 x oil immersion lens, 520 nm wavelength barrier filter and standard royal microscopic society threading.

Focusing lens: Passes white light from illuminator to the excitation filter.

Excitation filter: Passes light in the 470 - 490 nm wavelength while eliminating other wavelengths for optimum fluorescence.

Dichroic beam splitter: Reflects excitation radiation downward with high efficiency. Fluorescence emitted from the specimen is almost entirely transmitted upward.

60x oil immersion lens: For an optimum mix of concentration and clarity.

Barrier filter: Suppresses residual radiation, assures that only safe, visible fluorescence reached the eyes of the microscope operator.

Standard royal microscopic society threading: Assures adaptability to all microscopes.

Paralens illuminator
Cold light source consists of rheostat controlled illumination from a single 21 volt - 150 watt lamp.
Rheostat controlled illumination
Lamp: 21 volt - 150 watt.

Fibre optic cable
Transmits white light from the illuminator.
Length: 18 inches
Diameter: 1/8 inches

Paraviewer
Tube holder for direct examination of capillary tube under the microscope.

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