Condition: Used

This Olympus BX40F microscope powers up with a good working bulb and has been tested and confirmed operational. Supplied with four Plan objectives covering a practical magnification range for general laboratory and clinical imaging tasks.

Included items:
• Olympus BX40F microscope body
• Plan 40X/0.65 objective
• Plan 40X/0.40 objective
• Plan 10X/0.25 objective
• Plan 4X/0.10 objective

The Olympus BX40 is a laboratory-standard compound microscope from Olympus's B-MAX modular system series, originally introduced in 1993 for routine clinical and research procedures. It employs the UIS (Universal Infinity System) optical design, which requires UIS-compatible eyepieces, objectives, and condensers for optimum performance.

The Y-shaped frame brings all adjustable controls toward the operator for ease of access and maximum stability. Electrical controls are located on the right wing of the stand. The observation tube features an eyepiece inclination adjustment range of 5° to 35°.

Key Features:
- UIS (Universal Infinity System) infinity-corrected optics for sharp, high-resolution, colour-accurate imaging
- Ergonomic Y-shaped frame design for reduced operator fatigue during prolonged use
- Focus control knobs accessible from both left and right sides of the stand
- Modular, expandable platform supporting phase contrast, darkfield, and fluorescence accessories
- Compatible with binocular, trinocular, and ergonomic tilting observation heads
- Circular dovetail stage mount accepts B-MAX series interchangeable stages; stage rotatable 360°
- Quintuple (5-position) inward-facing ball-bearing revolving nosepiece with dust-free design
- Coaxial coarse and fine focus with adjustable tension control and focus stop
- Built-in transmitted Koehler illumination system
- Camera attachment supported via trinocular observation tube (U-TR30, U-TTR, U-SWTR) and straight photo tube (U-SPT)
- Maximum magnification up to 1500X (with 15X eyepiece and 100X objective)
- Accepts up to two intermediate tubes (e.g. U-CA magnification changer, U-EPA eyepoint adjusters)

Specifications:
Optical System: UIS (Universal Infinity System) infinity-corrected
Frame Model: BX40F / BX40F-3 / BX40F4 (Y-shaped stand)
Illumination: Built-in transmitted Koehler; 6V/30W halogen bulb (Philips 5761)
Light Intensity: DC 1.5V–5.9V (continuous); preset button included
Condenser: Abbe 1.25 N.A. brightfield (rack and pinion vertical mount, 26.5mm stroke)
Nosepiece: Quintuple (5-position) inward-facing, ball-bearing, RMS thread
Fine Focus Graduation: 1 micron (0.001 mm)
Fine Focus Stroke per Rotation: 0.1 mm
Coarse Focus Stroke per Rotation: 15 mm
Stage Travel (U-SVLS): X: 76 mm, Y: 52 mm; ceramic-coated platform 180 mm x 135 mm
Eyepiece Inclination: 5°–35° adjustment range
Eyepieces (typical): WH10X/22 hi-eyepoint
Rated Voltage: 100–120V / 220–240V, 0.8/0.4A, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% at up to 31°C
Maximum Altitude: 2000 m
Weight: Approx. 9 kg
Country of Origin: Japan

Typical Applications: Clinical pathology, histology, haematology, dermatology/Mohs surgery, cell biology, general biological research, medical laboratory diagnostics.

Olympus BX40 System Microscope Instructions Manual (PDF via iFixit CDN): Download PDF

Olympus BX-40 Instruction Manual (PDF via Frank's Hospital Workshop): Download PDF

Olympus BX40 Datasheet (PDF via Artisan Technology Group): Download PDF

Olympus BX40 Research Microscope Manual (PDF via Artisan Technology Group): Download PDF

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