Omano OM36-LBK Beekeeper Special

* See related article by Randy Oliver on detecting nosema.

Summary

With the Omano OM36-L Beekeeper Special microscope, you can diagnose hive infections within seconds in the bee yards! Simple to use, this microscope empowers you to make an informed decision, quickly without the need for lengthy sampling and costly Lab analysis. Inspired and recommended by popular writer and beekeeper, Randy Oliver, we are delighted to be able to offer this special microscope package as a small contribution towards the challenges facing beekeepers with CCD. Includes microscope, carrying case and slide starter kit.

"It is greatly surprising to me that with the great interest by beekeepers in Nosema ceranae, how few actually make the effort to monitor the levels of this parasite in their colonies! Even more surprising is that, despite the considerable expense, many blindly treat their colonies without having any idea as to whether their bees are actually infected!" Randy Oliver

Microscope Optics

The OM36-L includes a binocular or optional trinocular Seidentopf microscope head inclined at an ergonomic 45 degrees. The head rotates 360 degrees for flexible viewing positions and includes two Wide Field WF10x eyepieces and rubber eyecups for improved viewing. The oculars both have diopters that enable individual eye focusing while the head can be adjusted through 55-75mm to adapt for different interpupillary distances.

There is a rear facing quadruple nosepiece with four parcentered, coated, parfocal, 185mm achromatic objectives (4x, 10x, 40x spring, 100x spring, oil immersion). Both the 40x and 100x objectives are spring-loaded to mitigate the risk of damage on the slide. Magnification levels include 40x, 100x, 400x and 1,000x unless optional higher power eyepieces are used. A 23mm camera adapter is included with the trinocular version.

Tip: Once you have focused the microscope using the 4x and 10x objective lenses, use the 40x objective lens to Nosema Ceranae infections.

Stage & Focus

The OM36 series includes an oversize double-layered, graduated mechanical stage that measures 110mm x 120mm. The range of X-Y movement is 70mm x 25mm and the stage includes a spring-loaded slide clamp for exact positioning of the specimen. The stage is controlled by convenient dropdown, coaxial coarse/fine controls so the viewer can operate the stage 'eyes down'.

Focusing includes high quality rack and pinion mechanics for longer life and coaxial focus controls for easier focusing. We recommend coaxial coarse/fine focus controls since they enable 'eyes down' focusing. In other words, the viewer does not constantly need to look up in order to find the other focus control.

This benefit is important in enhancing a student's experience and therefore in encouraging a more sustained interest in the microscope. Safety features include a rack stop to ensure that the stage does not impact with the objectives and thereby break the slides and a slip clutch control to mitigate the risk of damaging the focus controls through over extension.

Condenser & Illumination

The condenser is a professional Abbe 1.25 N. A with iris diaphragm for optimal adjustments. Transmitted rechargeable LED illumination includes variable intensity. The LED version requires one 30 minute charge to be used out in the bee yards all day long.

Included Accessories

We have included a padded nylon carrying case with this microscope to protect it in transit to and from the bee yards. At our request, the case has more padding than competing products. Finally, to get you started, our OMSK-1SP slide starter kit is included. The kit includes 50 blank slides, 100 cover slips, immersion oil, 3 well slides, lens cleaning paper and a pipette - everything you need to start diagnosing yourself!

Accessories

Accessories include Eyecups, Nylon Case, OMSK1SP slide starter kit, Dust Cover, Manual, Spare Bulb, Spare Fuse, Immersion oil

Read Randy Oliver's informative article on how to diagnose Nosema Ceranae - Click hereSimple Microscopy of Nosema for Beekeepers>

Specifications of Component Options

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• Microscope
• Slide Kit
• Eyecups
• Case
• Optional Camera System

• 	OM36-BL LED Binocular Compound Microscope	OM36-T LED Trinocular Compound Microscope
  SKU	OM36-BL	OM36-TL
  Warranty	Omano Limited Lifetime Warranty	Omano Limited Lifetime Warranty
  System
  System Type	Brightfield, Portable	Brightfield, Portable
  Optical Design	DIN 160mm	DIN 160mm
  Head
  Head Type	Binocular	Trinocular
  Ocular Angle	30°	30°
  Diopter Adjustment	Single	Single
  Interpupillary Adjustment	Arc (Seidentopf)	Arc (Seidentopf)
  Interpupillary Adjustment Range	55-75 mm	55-75 mm
  Ocular Tube Diameter	23 mm	23 mm
  Body
  Nosepiece Orientation	Reversed	Reversed
  Nosepiece Style	Quadruple (4)	Quadruple (4)
  Focus Controls	Coarse & Fine, Coaxial	Coarse & Fine, Coaxial
  Focus Mechanism	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
  Focus Control Location	Dual Ambidextrous	Dual Ambidextrous
  Stage Type	Mechanical XY	Mechanical XY
  Stage Features	Fingertip Controls, Slide Holder (spring-loaded)	Fingertip Controls, Slide Holder (spring-loaded)
  Configuration
  Includes Eyepieces?	Yes	Yes
  Included Eyepiece Quantity	2	2
  Included Eyepieces (X)	10X	10X
  Eyepiece Style	WF Widefield (FN 18mm)	WF Widefield (FN 18mm)
  Min Standard Mag	40X	40X
  Max Standard Mag	1000X	1000X
  Included Objectives (Qty)	4	4
  Objective Lens	Achromatic	Achromatic
  Included Objective Types	Brightfield	Brightfield
  Condenser
  Condenser Type	Abbe Brightfield	Abbe Brightfield
  Condenser Features	Iris Diaphragm, Rack & Pinion Focus, Swing-out Filter Holder	Iris Diaphragm, Rack & Pinion Focus, Swing-out Filter Holder
  Condenser N.A.	1.25 mm	1.25 mm
  Illumination
  Illumination Type	LED	LED
  Illumination Style	Transmitted	Transmitted
  Collector Type	Simple	Simple
  Transmitted Light Type	LED	LED
  Transmitted Light Control	Variable	Variable
  Power Supply	Rechargeable Internal Batteries (AA), 120V AC Plug-in Charging Adapter Included	Rechargeable Internal Batteries (AA), 120V AC Plug-in Charging Adapter Included
  Compatibility
  Imaging Compatibility (with adapters)		23mm DIN
  Accessories
  Included Extras	Dust Cover	Dust Cover

• 	OMSK1SP Microscope Starter Slide Kit
  SKU	OMSK1SP
  Best Seller	Yes

• 	Eyecups, Omano Series A
  SKU	OMEC-A-28MM

• 	Microscope Nylon Case - Small
  SKU	OMSC

• 	Summit OCS-1.3X 1.3MP PC/Mac Compatible Digital Microscope Camera	Summit OCS-3.1X 3.1MP PC/Mac Compatible Digital Microscope Camera	Summit OCS-5.0X 5MP PC/Mac Compatible Digital Microscope Camera	Summit OCS-10.0X 10MP PC/Mac Compatible Digital Microscope Camera
  SKU	OCS-1.3X	OCS-3.1X	OCS-5.0X	OCS-10.0X
  Warranty	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year	1 Year
  Product Weight	2.0000	2.0000	2.0000	1.0000
  Sensor
  Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
  Sensor Size	1/3 Inch	1/2 Inch	1/2.5 Inch	1/2.5 Inch
  Sensor Details	Micron MT9P001 CMOS	Micron MT9P001 CMOS	Micron MT9P001 CMOS	Micron MT9N001 CMOS
  Color/Monochrome	Color	Color	Color	Color
  Pixel Pitch	3.6 µm	2.8 µm	2.2 µm	1.75 µm
  Sensor Color Depth	8bpp / 24bit RGB	8bpp / 24bit RGB	8bpp / 24bit RGB	8bpp / 24bit RGB
  Scan Mode	Progressive	Progressive	Progressive	Progressive
  Signal to Noise Ratio	44 dB	43 dB	40.5 dB	40.5 dB
  Sensitivity	1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm)	1.0V/Lux-sec (550nm)	0.53V/Lux-sec (550nm)	0.44V/Lux-sec (550nm)
  Shutter	Electronic, Rolling Shutter	Electronic, Rolling Shutter	Electronic, Rolling Shutter	Electronic, Rolling Shutter
  Camera
  Camera Mount	C-Mount, Ocular Mount	C-Mount, Ocular Mount	C-Mount, Ocular Mount	C-Mount, Ocular Mount
  Resolution	1.3 Megapixel, 1280x1024 pixels	3 Megapixel, 2048x1536 pixels	5 Megapixel, 2592x1944 pixels	10 Megapixel
  Camera Output Resolutions		10.0MP
  FPS @ Max Res	15fps	11fps	8fps	2fps
  FPS @ Min Res	30fps	30fps	30fps	30fps
  Camera Interface	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
  White Balance	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual
  Software Included	OptixCam OCView	OptixCam OCView	OptixCam OCView	OptixCam OCView
  Driver API Compatibility	DirectX	DirectX	DirectX	DirectX
  Camera Power Source	USB Powered	USB Powered	USB Powered	USB Powered
  File Formats	BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TIFF	BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TIFF	BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TIFF	BMP, JPEG, Own Proprietary, PNG, TIFF
  Exposure Control	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual	Automatic, Manual
  Exposure Time	1ms-0.3s	1ms-0.3s	1ms-0.3s	1ms-0.3s
  Other Details
  Included Accessories	0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Collars for 30mm & 30.5mm Ocular Tubes, Software CD, Calibration Slide Micrometer	0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Collars for 30mm & 30.5mm Ocular Tubes, Software CD, Calibration Slide Micrometer	0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Collars for 30mm & 30.5mm Ocular Tubes, Software CD, Calibration Slide Micrometer	0.5X 23mm DIN Adapter, Collars for 30mm & 30.5mm Ocular Tubes, Software CD, Calibration Slide Micrometer
  Supported Operating Systems	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Macintosh OSX 10.5+	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Macintosh OSX 10.5+	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Macintosh OSX 10.5+	Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Macintosh OSX 10.5+
  System Requirements	2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port	2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port	2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port	2GB RAM Recommended, 2Ghz+ CPU Recommended, At least P4-class CPU, Intel Mac Required for OSX Support, USB 2.0 High Speed Port
  Certifications	CE	CE	CE	CE
  Cable Length	2.5m (8ft)	2.5m (8ft)	2.5m (8ft)	2.5m (8ft)
  Software Support	6 Months	6 Months	6 Months	6 Months
  Compatibility
  Imaging Compatibility (with adapters)	23mm DIN, C-Mount	23mm DIN, C-Mount	23mm DIN, C-Mount	23mm DIN, C-Mount