The Student Compound Microscope KCX-101 is designed for introductory biological specimen observation and practical microscopy education.
Its monocular viewing system allows students to observe magnified specimens through a WF10X eyepiece.
The microscope includes achromatic 10X and 40X objectives.
These objectives provide nominal magnifications of 100X and 400X when combined with the specified eyepiece.
The triple revolving nosepiece allows students to change between the available objective lenses.
The LED illumination system directs light through suitable specimens.
The fixed stage provides a platform for prepared microscope slides.
Stage clips help hold slides during observation.
The coarse focusing mechanism supports initial image adjustment.
The fine focusing mechanism allows additional adjustment of image sharpness.
The KCX-101 is intended for school science laboratories, college biology departments, educational demonstrations and beginner-level laboratory training.
Applications
1. School Science Laboratories
The KCX-101 Student Compound Microscope supports biology practicals and scientific observation.
2. College Biology Laboratories
The microscope can be used for introductory biological specimen examination.
3. Classroom Demonstrations
The KCX-101 supports demonstrations of microscope operation and optical magnification.
4. Biology Practical Classes
The microscope can be used for suitable prepared slide observation.
5. Plant Cell Observation
The KCX-101 supports examination of prepared plant cell slides.
6. Animal Tissue Studies
The microscope can be used to examine prepared animal tissue sections.
7. Introductory Cell Biology
The KCX-101 supports educational observation of suitable cellular specimens.
8. Basic Microbiology Education
The microscope can be used with appropriately prepared microbiology teaching slides.
9. Botany Laboratories
The KCX-101 supports introductory observation of plant tissues.
10. Zoology Laboratories
The microscope can be used for examination of suitable animal specimens.
11. Educational Science Projects
The KCX-101 supports student projects involving optical microscopy.
12. Laboratory Technician Training
The microscope can assist with introductory training in microscope handling.
13. Microscope Focusing Practice
The KCX-101 supports learning coarse and fine focusing techniques.
14. Optical Science Education
The microscope can be used to demonstrate the principles of compound magnification.
15. Prepared Slide Examination
The KCX-101 supports observation of suitable educational microscope slides.
16. Histology Demonstrations
The microscope can be used for introductory examination of prepared tissue sections.
17. School STEM Activities
The KCX-101 supports practical science learning activities.
18. Educational Research Projects
The microscope can assist with basic supervised laboratory observation projects.
19. Science Club Demonstrations
The KCX-101 can be used for microscopy demonstrations in science clubs.
20. Beginner Microscopy Training
The microscope supports development of fundamental specimen observation skills.
Typical Specimens and Observations
| Specimen | Observation Purpose |
|---|
| Prepared Onion Epidermis | Plant cell structure observation |
| Prepared Leaf Sections | Botanical tissue examination |
| Prepared Stem Sections | Plant tissue studies |
| Prepared Root Sections | Root structure observation |
| Prepared Animal Tissue Slides | Introductory zoological observation |
| Prepared Cell Slides | Cellular morphology studies |
| Prepared Histology Slides | Tissue structure examination |
| Prepared Microbiology Slides | Educational microbial observation |
| Thin Transparent Specimens | Transmitted-light microscopy |
| General Educational Slides | Classroom biology practicals |
Working Principle
The Student Compound Microscope KCX-101 operates on the principle of transmitted-light compound microscopy.
Light from the LED illumination system passes through a suitable transparent specimen positioned on the microscope stage.
The selected objective lens forms a magnified intermediate image.
The WF10X eyepiece further magnifies the image for direct observation.
The microscope includes 10X and 40X achromatic objectives.
The triple revolving nosepiece allows selection of the required objective.
The coarse focusing control provides initial image adjustment.
The fine focusing control is used to improve image sharpness.
The observer examines the magnified specimen through the monocular eyepiece.
This optical arrangement supports practical biology education and introductory scientific observation.
Basic Observation Procedure
Microscope Setup: Place the KCX-101 on a stable laboratory table.
Power Connection: Connect or activate the LED illumination according to the supplied power configuration.
Specimen Selection: Choose a suitable prepared educational slide.
Slide Placement: Position the slide on the fixed stage.
Slide Securing: Use the stage clips to hold the slide.
Illumination: Switch on the LED illumination.
Objective Selection: Begin with the 10X objective.
Initial Focusing: Use coarse focusing to locate the specimen.
Fine Focusing: Adjust the fine focusing control for clarity.
Specimen Examination: Observe the visible structures.
Higher Magnification: Select the 40X objective if required.
Focus Adjustment: Refine focus carefully at higher magnification.
Observation Recording: Note or sketch the specimen characteristics.
Completion: Switch off the illumination.
Storage: Remove the slide and store the microscope in a clean, dry location.
Magnification System
The KCX-101 features a WF10X eyepiece and achromatic 10X and 40X objectives.
Total Magnification = Eyepiece Magnification × Objective Magnification
| Objective | Eyepiece | Total Magnification |
|---|
| 10X | 10X | 100X |
| 40X | 10X | 400X |
Calculated magnification settings: 100X and 400X.
The reference states magnification up to 100X, but the listed 40X objective would produce 400X nominal magnification with the WF10X eyepiece.
The exact supplied configuration should be confirmed before publication of a formal technical catalogue.
Achromatic Optical System
The KCX-101 features achromatic objectives.
Optical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Optical System | Achromatic Objectives |
| Viewing Head | Monocular |
| Eyepiece | WF10X |
| Objectives | 10X and 40X |
| Nosepiece | Triple Revolving |
| Calculated Magnifications | 100X and 400X |
| Objective Numerical Apertures | Not Specified |
Achromatic objectives are designed to reduce selected chromatic aberrations.
Actual image resolution depends on objective quality, numerical aperture, illumination and specimen preparation.
Monocular Viewing System
The KCX-101 features a monocular observation head.
Viewing Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Viewing Head | Monocular |
| Eyepiece | WF10X |
| Observation Method | Direct Optical Viewing |
| Head Inclination | Not Specified |
| Head Rotation | Not Specified |
| Diopter Adjustment | Not Specified |
| Camera Port | Not Specified |
Triple Revolving Nosepiece
The microscope incorporates a three-position revolving nosepiece.
Nosepiece Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Nosepiece Type | Triple Revolving |
| Objective Positions | 3 |
| Specified Objectives | 10X and 40X |
| Third Objective | Not Specified |
| Primary Function | Objective Selection |
Fixed Stage with Slide Clips
The KCX-101 features a fixed stage.
Stage Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Stage Type | Fixed |
| Slide Holding | Clips |
| Mechanical X-Y Movement | Not Specified |
| Stage Dimensions | Not Specified |
| Primary Function | Specimen Support |
Coarse and Fine Focusing System
The microscope includes coarse and fine focusing controls.
Focusing Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Coarse Focusing | Provided |
| Fine Focusing | Provided |
| Focusing Mechanism | Not Specified |
| Fine Focus Division | Not Specified |
| Focusing Travel | Not Specified |
LED Illumination System
The KCX-101 incorporates LED illumination.
Illumination Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Light Source | LED |
| Illumination Method | Transmitted Light |
| LED Wattage | Not Specified |
| Brightness Control | Not Specified |
| Power Supply | Not Specified |
| Battery Operation | Not Specified |
Metal Body Construction
The microscope features metal construction.
Construction Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Body Material | Metal |
| Microscope Type | Compound |
| Viewing Head | Monocular |
| Stage | Fixed |
| Illumination | LED |
| Dimensions | Not Specified |
| Weight | Not Specified |
Educational Benefits
The KCX-101 Student Compound Microscope supports:
Introductory biology education
School laboratory practicals
College biology demonstrations
Optical magnification studies
Plant cell observation
Animal tissue examination
Prepared slide observation
Introductory cell biology
Basic microbiology education
Botany laboratory activities
Zoology laboratory activities
Microscope handling practice
Coarse focusing training
Fine focusing training
Objective selection practice
LED microscopy demonstrations
Science project activities
Student laboratory training
Scientific observation skills
Practical STEM education
Microscope Compatibility and Usage
The KCX-101 Student Compound Microscope is designed for school science laboratories, college biology departments and introductory scientific observation.
The microscope should be placed on a stable laboratory surface.
Prepared slides should be positioned on the fixed stage and secured using the slide clips.
The LED illumination should be activated before observation.
The 10X objective should be selected for initial focusing.
The coarse focusing control should be used carefully.
Fine focusing should be used to improve image sharpness.
The 40X objective can be selected for higher-magnification observation.
After use, the microscope should be switched off and stored in a clean, dry location.