Description
Eliminate frame lag and live video stutter during digital histology audits using the Kern OBE 114C832 USB3 Microscope. It pairs a factory-calibrated 5.0 Megapixel 1/2.5″ CMOS camera module with high-bandwidth USB 3.0 data transfer, delivering rapid frame rates and uncompressed video feeds directly to lab PCs. Powered by a finite 160 mm optical system, it provides 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x magnification via four achromatic objectives: 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, spring-loaded 40x/0.65, and spring-loaded 100x/1.25 oil immersion.
Transmitted illumination is supplied by an energy-efficient 3W LED base lamp focused through a height-adjustable Abbe 1.25 NA condenser equipped with an iris diaphragm and filter slot. The 30-degree inclined trinocular head features paired widefield WF 10x/18 mm eyepieces with left-tube diopter adjustment across a 50 mm to 75 mm interpupillary span. The 125 x 115 mm mechanical stage provides 50 x 30 mm of drop-down coaxial XY translation, while coaxial coarse and fine focus knobs feature 2-micron graduations across a 5.3 kg frame operating on universal 100-240V AC power while the camera draws USB bus power.
Key Features of Kern OBE 114C832 USB3 Microscope
An integrated high-magnification digital trinocular biological compound microscope featuring a pre-mounted 5MP USB 3.0 camera. Combines 40x to 1000x oil-immersion optics with rapid frame-rate video streaming, an Abbe 1.25 NA condenser, and a double-layer mechanical stage.
- Pre-mounted 5.0 Megapixel 1/2.5″ CMOS camera module with high-speed USB 3.0 data transfer
- Uncompressed high-frame-rate video streaming eliminates display lag during live slide scanning
- Achromatic objectives: 4x, 10x, spring-loaded 40x, and spring-loaded 100x oil immersion
- High-output transmitted 3W LED illumination with continuous electronic rotary dimmer
- Double-layer 125 x 115 mm mechanical stage with 50 x 30 mm coaxial XY travel controls
- Coaxial coarse and fine focus drive with calibrated 2-micrometer fine division markings
- Height-adjustable Abbe 1.25 NA condenser equipped with an adjustable iris diaphragm
- Solid 5.3 kg cast-metal chassis provides complete vibration-free benchtop stability
High-Speed USB 3.0 Throughput & Achromatic Optics
Standard USB 2.0 cameras often drop frames or show noticeable latency when panning across cellular smears. USB 3.0 solves that problem by transmitting raw, uncompressed 5MP video frames instantly, giving operators a smooth, real-time live feed that matches hand movements on the stage. Achromatic multi-coated lenses preserve flat-field edge resolution and true color saturation across stained tissue margins, while the spring-loaded 100x oil objective resolves fine bacterial structures.
Coaxial 2-Micron Focus Mechanics & Stage Control
Resolving cellular layers at 1000x oil immersion requires delicate focal control without gear backlash. The coaxial fine-focus wheel moves in calibrated 2-micron increments, letting technicians isolate thin focal slices through blood smears without overshooting. The double-layer mechanical stage holds slides firmly, gliding smoothly across 50 x 30 mm via drop-down right-hand stalks, while the 3W LED base module provides cool, daylight-balanced illumination.
- USB 3.0 interface ensures real-time, stutter-free video during active diagnostic slide navigation
- Pre-mounted camera pod maintains factory optical alignment over the vertical photo channel
- Spring-loaded 40x and 100x objectives protect slide cover slips from accidental impact damage
Kern & Sohn Three-Year Laboratory Warranty
Kern & Sohn covers the OBE 114C832 with a comprehensive three-year factory warranty covering optical elements, stand castings, and mechanical stage drives, backed by a two-year warranty on the USB 3.0 camera sensor and LED circuitry. The complete package contains the OBE 114 digital frame stand, pre-mounted 5MP CMOS USB 3.0 camera head, four achromatic objectives, pair of WF 10x/18 mm eyepieces, USB 3.0 cable, calibration target grid, immersion oil flask, analysis software, power cord, dust cover, and manual.
Kern & Sohn OBE 114C832 Digital Microscope 5MP 1/2.5" CMOS Sensor USB3.0 40x-1000x Specs
| Brand | Kern & Sohn |
| Full Model Code / SKU | OBE 114C832 |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Microscope Type | Integrated High-Magnification Digital Trinocular Compound Microscope System with Pre-Mounted 5 Megapixel USB3.0 Camera Pod |
| Optical System Type | Finite 160mm Corrected Optical Pathway Lens Design System |
| Observation Tube Type | Trinocular Head Unit equipped with a factory-calibrated integrated digital image processing camera sensor module |
| Tube Inclination & Rotation | 30° inclined viewing track, 360° rotatable head, adjustable individual interpupillary controls 50-75mm; diopter adjustment on left tube eye socket |
| Eyepiece / Field of Number | WF 10x / 18 mm (Paired set, standard configuration alignment) |
| Nosepiece Design | Revolving quadruple (4-position) forward-facing objective turret housing with smooth mechanical click-stops |
| Objectives Classification | Achromatic Corrected Objective Lens Line (Anti-fungus treated, optimized for sensor-plane image flatness) |
| Objectives Magnification Breakdown | Achromatic series tracking: 4x/0.10, 10x/0.25, 40x/0.65 spring-loaded, and 100x/1.25 spring-loaded oil-immersion micro pathways |
| Total Magnification Range | 40x, 100x, 400x, and 1000x standard optical and digital calculation limits |
| Focusing Type & Graduation | Coaxial coarse and fine adjustment block knobs operating a heavy internal alignment pathway; fine tracking graduation 2 micrometers |
| Stage Dimensions & Surface Coating | Integrated mechanical stage platform measuring approx. 125 x 115 mm with hard protective surface coating and integrated slide specimen holder clips |
| Stage Travel Range & Controls | Precision coaxial X-Y axis mechanical translation range approx. 50 x 30 mm with right-hand drop-down controls |
| Condenser Type & Numerical Aperture | Abbe Condenser NA 1.25 equipped with adjustable iris diaphragm and filter slot track structure |
| Illumination Transmitted Type | High-output 3W LED adjustable sub-stage transmitted light module tracking clear bottom brightfield paths |
| Illumination Epi-EPI/Reflected | None |
| Light Intensity Management | Electronic continuous variable rotary dimmer control wheel on side panel for tracking target brightness |
| Camera Port / C-Mount Adapter Split | Integrated 1/2.5" CMOS sensor array assembly built directly onto the C-mount adapter of the vertical photo port; high-speed USB 3.0 digital output link for rapid frame rates |
| Contrast Methods Capability | Translucent brightfield tracing, high-power oil immersion screening, combined with synchronized real-time digital software measurement acquisition logs |
| Power Supply & Voltage Input | Dual-path operational link: base 3W LED powered by 100-240V AC line cords; camera assembly driven via USB 3.0 bus connection lines |
| Physical Dimensions & Net Weight | Base assembly 320 x 180 mm, overall system height 400 mm, complete assembly net weight approx. 5.3 kg |
| Standard Package Accessories Included | OBE 114 digital frame stand, pre-mounted 5MP CMOS USB3.0 camera head, four achromatic objectives, pair of WF 10x/18mm eyepieces, USB 3.0 connection data wire, calibration target grid, immersion oil flask, specialized analysis software, power cord, dust cover, manual |
| Primary Application & Environment | Digital histology screening terminals, clinical laboratory photo reporting desks, university micro-biological data logging lines, high-magnification scientific teaching workstations needing fast video rates |




















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