Description
Phase contrast unit KERN OBB-A1217 is an independent microscopy accessory designed to equip compatible stands with phase contrast observation. The set comprises a PH condenser and PH slider together with a single-insert PH plan objective 20×, configured for use on OBL-1 series microscopes. Phase contrast enhances contrast in unstained, transparent specimens such as living cells, microorganisms and thin tissue preparations, supporting routine laboratory imaging without staining artefacts. Supplied as one complete unit with a net weight of 0,30 kg and a gross weight of 1,00 kg, the accessory integrates into the optical path as a dedicated single-slot insert. Manufactured by Kern, the OBB-A1217 unit provides a practical upgrade path for laboratories that require phase contrast capability on existing OBL-1 instruments. Packaging volume is 0,001428 m³, with outer dimensions suited to secure shipment and storage of optical components. Ideal for life-science teaching labs, quality control and research workflows that rely on clear visualisation of low-contrast biological samples under brightfield-compatible phase optics.
This article is part of Microscope objectives, eyepieces & optics, in Microscopy & histology.
Key features
- Pack size: 1 pc
- Product type: Independent phase contrast unit
- Includes: PH condenser and PH slider
- Objective: PH plan objective 20×
- Compatibility: OBL-1 series
- EAN: 4045761167490
- Technical Information Sheet:
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An objective makes the resolution. Magnification and numerical aperture are the two numbers, and the tube length or the infinity correction has to match the microscope. An eyepiece mostly enlarges the image the objective already resolved. A mismatched objective does not become sharper by zooming.
A light microscope forms an image with glass lenses and transmitted or reflected light. A stereo microscope is the lower-magnification instrument for dissecting and for looking at a surface. Fluorescence needs a light source and filters matched to the dye. Histology is the preparation that makes a tissue readable: fixation, a cassette, a section, a stain. The objective's magnification and numerical aperture decide the resolution. The slide and the cover glass decide whether the section sits in the focal plane. Stains and dyes as substances are identified on PubChem. Papers on the methods are on PubMed.
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