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Monocular Biological Microscope 400x
Monocular Biological Microscope 400x (Product Code: SLE/M/03) is a mirror-illuminated compound microscope used by younger students to view slides and live specimens at 40x, 100x and 400x without any electrical supply. A 38 mm mirror reflects daylight or lamp light through the specimen, and the light, handy build makes it easy to carry for field work. This compound microscope for schools in India and abroad is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Head | Monocular tube, inclinable up to 90 degrees |
| Eyepiece | Wide field 10x |
| Objectives | Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x SL |
| Magnification | 40x, 100x, 400x |
| Nosepiece | Triple revolving, with positive centering |
| Stage | 100 x 90 mm plain mechanical stage with paired clips |
| Condenser | Single lens with disc diaphragm |
| Focusing | Coarse and fine |
| Illumination | Natural light via 38 mm diameter mirror |
| Construction | Optical glass lenses and metal components |
| Product code | SLE/M/03 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is the Mirror Microscope Used For?
This model is built for first lessons in microscopy where power is unreliable or absent: rural schools, open-air nature clubs, pond and garden surveys, and junior science lab equipment sets used by middle-school pupils. Students look at leaf sections, insect wings, algae from a water sample or prepared slides, moving from 4x to 40x on the triple nosepiece as they learn to focus with the coarse and fine knobs.
To light the specimen, tilt the mirror towards a bright window or a desk lamp until the field looks evenly white, then adjust the disc diaphragm for contrast. Never point the mirror at direct sunlight, which can harm the eye. Because the tube tilts up to 90 degrees, pupils can use it seated or standing at a bench.
Supplier
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana, supplies this mirror-lit microscope to schools and outreach programmes that need instruments independent of electricity. Education departments, NGOs running science camps, dealers and importers in India and international markets can combine it with slides and magnifiers in one order. Learn about the company on the ScienceLab profile page.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Useful companions for mirror-lit and field microscopy:
- Monocular Biological Microscope 400x, LED — LED-lit version for rooms with mains or battery power
- Concavity Slides — hold a drop of pond water for live organisms
- Pocket Magnifier — quick first look at specimens collected outdoors
- Microscope Case — padded hard case for carrying the microscope to field sites
- Basic Botany Slide Set — prepared plant slides for classroom study
More models are listed in the Microscope category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x need electricity?
No. The Monocular Biological Microscope 400x uses natural or room light reflected by a 38 mm diameter mirror, so it needs no mains supply or batteries. That makes it practical for classrooms without sockets and for outdoor field work.
What magnifications does the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x offer?
The Monocular Biological Microscope 400x offers 40x, 100x and 400x. A wide field 10x eyepiece works with achromatic 4x, 10x and 40x SL objectives mounted on a triple revolving nosepiece with positive centering.
How do I get even light with the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x?
Angle the mirror of the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x towards a window or lamp until the field is evenly bright, then set the disc diaphragm for contrast. Never aim the mirror at direct sunlight, as this can injure the eye.
Who is the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x designed for?
The Monocular Biological Microscope 400x is designed for younger students. It is simple to use yet keeps the main features of a compound microscope, including a 100 x 90 mm stage with paired clips and coarse and fine focusing.
Who supplies the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x?
Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India supplies the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x to schools, colleges, education projects, dealers and importers in India and international markets, in single units or class quantities.
Are spare parts available for the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x?
For replacement parts for the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x, such as an eyepiece or mirror, contact us with the product code SLE/M/03 and the part needed, and we will confirm what can be supplied.
Request a Quote
Send your required quantity of the Monocular Biological Microscope 400x through our contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart together with slides and other biology items.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
