Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser (Product Code: SLE/M/17) is a mirror-illuminated compound microscope used to teach slide observation from 50x to 675x in school and junior-college biology practicals. Its fixed Abbe-type condenser with iris diaphragm, 10x and 15x eyepieces and all-metal stand that inclines up to 90° suit everyday class use, and mirror lighting needs no mains point at the bench. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as school biology lab equipment.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Magnification | 50x to 675x |
| Eyepieces | 10x and 15x |
| Objectives | 10x and 40/45x (S.L.), all achromatic |
| Nosepiece | Triple, revolving |
| Condenser | Fixed, Abbe type, with iris diaphragm |
| Illumination | Plano-concave mirror on gimbal mount |
| Stage | Full square stage, 112 x 112 mm, with stage clips |
| Stand | All-metal body, properly balanced; arm inclinable up to 90° for easy viewing |
| Focusing | Separate coarse and fine focusing knobs |
| Optical features | Parfocal, precentred, high numerical aperture, high resolution |
| Lens coating | Special coating described as unaffected by moisture, fungus, fogginess or other weather effects over time |
| Product code | SLE/M/17 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
This is the everyday instrument for class practicals on onion epidermis, cheek cells, leaf and stem sections and bought-in prepared slides. Students find the specimen with the 10x objective and 10x eyepiece, then swing in the 40/45x objective and change to the 15x eyepiece for detail up to 675x. Because the optics are parfocal, the image stays nearly in focus when the nosepiece turns, so only the fine knob is needed.
Lighting comes from the gimbal-mounted plano-concave mirror, which can be angled towards a window or a separate lamp; the flat face usually works best with the condenser, while the concave face helps when light is weak. Close the iris diaphragm a little to add contrast to unstained mounts, and open it for stained specimens at high power. Tilting the arm back makes long sessions more comfortable for seated students.
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana, supplies this fixed-condenser student microscope to schools, state and private education buyers, dealers and importers. It is often quoted as part of a complete biology practical set with slides and dissection tools. Company background is available on the ScienceLab profile.
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What magnification does the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser give?
The Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser is listed at 50x to 675x. It carries 10x and 15x eyepieces and achromatic 10x and 40/45x (S.L.) objectives on a triple revolving nosepiece, which covers typical school cell and tissue practicals.
Does the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser need electricity?
No mains connection is listed for the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser. It is lit by a plano-concave mirror on a gimbal mount, which reflects daylight or light from a separate lamp up through the fixed Abbe condenser.
How is a fixed condenser different from a movable one?
On the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser, the Abbe-type condenser stays at a set height and light is controlled with its iris diaphragm. A movable condenser can also be raised or lowered; that version is listed separately as SLE/M/18.
What size is the stage on the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser?
The Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser has a full square stage measuring 112 x 112 mm, fitted with stage clips that hold a standard slide in place while students move it by hand.
Are the optics of the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser protected against fungus?
The optics of the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser carry a special coating described as unaffected by moisture, fungus, fogginess and other weather effects over time. Storing the instrument covered in a dry cupboard still helps keep the lenses clean.
Who supplies the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser?
The Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab from Ambala, Haryana, India, to schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
What should a quotation request for the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser include?
For the Student Microscope with Fixed Condenser, give the quantity, product code SLE/M/17, any slides or accessories to add, and the delivery city or country. Mention tender or institutional paperwork needs too, so they can be covered in the same reply.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026