Optika B-510POL Trinocular polarized light microscope, 400x, IOS PLAN
€2.611,00 excl. VAT
The Optika B-510POL is a trinocular polarizing microscope for quantitative polarized light observation in transmitted light. It carries IOS W-PLAN POL objectives from 4x to 40x on a round, centrable, 360 degree rotating stage. A centerable and focusable Bertrand lens with a 360 degree rotatable analyzer supports conoscopic observation, and the microscope ships with lambda, lambda/4, and quartz wedge tint plates. Full Kohler illumination gives sharp, contrasted images across the light path. It suits geology, materials science, and any research-grade laboratory that examines birefringent specimens.
Trinocular Polarizing Microscope for Quantitative Polarized Light Analysis
The Optika B-510POL is built for laboratories that examine specimens visible mainly through their optical anisotropic or birefringent features. The rotating round stage, centerable and focusable Bertrand lens, and rotatable analyzer support both qualitative and quantitative polarized light work, with tint plates included for compensation.
- IOS W-PLAN POL objectives from 4x to 40x, anti-fungus treated
- Round 360 degree rotating stage, centrable, with specimen clips
- Centerable and focusable Bertrand lens for conoscopic observation
- Lambda, lambda/4, and quartz wedge tint plates included
- Full Kohler illumination for sharp, contrasted images
Optika B-510POL Trinocular Polarized Light Microscope
The Optika B-510POL is a trinocular polarizing microscope from the B-510 research series, built for quantitative polarized light observation of birefringent specimens.
IOS W-PLAN POL objectives pair with a round, centrable, 360 degree rotating stage and a full polarized light attachment for conoscopic and orthoscopic observation.
IOS W-PLAN POL Objectives for Polarized Light
The objective set covers 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x, infinity corrected and anti-fungus treated with a 45 mm parfocal distance.
Polarized Light Attachment with Bertrand Lens
A centerable and focusable Bertrand lens supports conoscopic observation, and a 360 degree rotatable analyzer works with the swing-out / polarizing condenser. Lambda, lambda/4, and quartz wedge tint plates are included for compensation techniques.
Full Kohler Illumination
X-LED3 illumination with full Kohler adjustment delivers contrasted and sharp images through the swing-out condenser, N.A. 0.2/0.9.
Round Rotating Stage
The 145 mm round stage rotates a full 360 degrees, is centrable, and includes specimen clips with 0.1 mm vernier scale accuracy for precise angular positioning.
Ideal Applications
The B-510POL suits laboratories that examine birefringent or anisotropic specimens.
- Mineral analysis in rock thin sections
- Materials science polarized light examination
- Polymer, fiber, and crystal structure analysis
- Diagnostic polarized light work such as gout crystal analysis
- Geology and metallurgy teaching and research
Choose the B-510POL when:
- You need quantitative polarized light observation in transmitted light
- You examine birefringent minerals, crystals, or fibers
- You need a rotating stage with vernier scale accuracy
- You want conoscopic observation with a Bertrand lens
Optika Value Proposition
The Optika B-510POL combines IOS W-PLAN POL optics with a full polarized light attachment and full Kohler illumination on a trinocular stand, backed by Optika 10-year mechanical and optical warranty plus lifetime X-LED warranty.
Technical specifications – B-510POL
| Specification | B-510POL |
|---|---|
| Type | Upright, aluminum die-cast, transportation handle |
| Head | Trinocular, Siedentopf, split ratio 50/50, 30 degree inclination |
| Eyepieces | PL 10x, field number 22 mm, high eyepoint, micrometric scale, one with cross-hair reticle for centering |
| Nosepiece | Quadruple, reversed, with centering system for each objective |
| Objectives | IOS W-PLAN POL 4x, 10x, 20x, 40x, anti-fungus treated |
| Stage | Round, 145 mm, 360 degree rotating, centrable, specimen clips |
| Condenser | Swing-out / polarizing, N.A. 0.2/0.9, iris diaphragm, centerable |
| Polarized light attachment | Centerable and focusable Bertrand lens, 360 degree rotatable analyzer |
| Tint plates | Lambda, Lambda/4, and quartz wedge included |
| Focusing | Coaxial coarse and fine, coarse travel 25 mm, fine resolution 2 um |
| Illumination | X-LED3, 3.6 W, manual brightness control, full Kohler illumination |
| Power supply | External, 100-240 Vac 50/60 Hz, output 6 Vdc 2.5 A |
| Product weight | 9.8 kg |
Options and Accessories – B-510POL
The B-510POL ships with IOS W-PLAN POL 4x, 10x, 20x, and 40x objectives as standard. Additional accessories extend the system.
- M-1135 IOS W-PLAN POL objective 60x/0.80
- M-185 darkfield condenser for dry objectives
- M-977 green filter / M-979 yellow filter / M-989 frosted glass filter, 45 mm diameter
- M-620 to M-620.3 focusable C-Mount adapters, 0.35x to 1x
- M-173 photo adapter for APS-C and Full Frame reflex cameras
- M-690 eyecups (pair)
- 15104 cleaning kit
Alternative Polarized light microscopes

- Type: Polarizing, trinocular
- Magnification: Up to 500x
- Optics: IOS LWD W-PLAN POL, infinity corrected
- Illumination: X-LED8 incident, X-LED3 transmitted
- Head: Trinocular, 30 degree inclined
€5.033,00 excl. VAT

- Type: Polarizing, trinocular
- Magnification: Up to 600x
- Optics: IOS N-PLAN POL, infinity corrected
- Illumination: X-LED3
- Head: Trinocular, 30 degree inclined
€2.436,00 excl. VAT
