Kern OZL 456 Binocular Stereo Zoom LED Ring Light Tool

Description

Eliminate shadow interference on dense circuit boards using the Kern OZL 456 Ringlight Stereo Microscope. Built for compact inspection counters, it features an objective-mounted 0.21W multi-segment circular LED ring light that washes away directional shadows, paired with a sub-stage 0.35W transmitted LED panel for translucent parts. Powered by a 0.75x to 5.0x Greenough zoom engine, it delivers continuous 7.5x to 50x magnification across paired extra-widefield WF 10x/23 mm high-eyepoint eyepieces.

That expanded 23 mm field number gives technicians a wider view of the workpiece, reducing the need to constantly nudge parts under the lens. Bilateral diopter adjustment sleeves on both 45-degree ocular barrels ensure sharp, balanced focal clarity across a 55 mm to 75 mm interpupillary span. The compact 240 x 190 mm pillar stand houses independent potentiometer dials for surface and transmitted lighting, supporting a dual-sided rack-and-pinion coarse focus drive across a 4.8 kg frame operating on universal 100-240V AC power.

Key Features of Kern OZL 456 Ringlight Stereo Microscope

A compact binocular Greenough stereo zoom microscope featuring an objective-mounted LED ring light and extra-wide 23 mm eyepieces. Combines 7.5x to 50x magnification with shadowless surface illumination, a sub-stage 0.35W LED panel, and a space-saving 240 x 190 mm pillar base.

• Continuous 7.5x to 50x zoom magnification powered by an 0.75x to 5.0x Greenough engine
• Objective-mounted 0.21W circular LED ring light provides uniform, shadow-free illumination
• Extra-widefield WF 10x/23 mm high-eyepoint eyepieces provide an expansive visual field
• Sub-stage transmitted 0.35W LED light source provides uniform bottom brightfield lighting
• Independent electronic variable potentiometer dimmer dials for separate lighting circuits
• Dual-sided rack-and-pinion coarse focus drive with internal vertical gear guides
• Compact 240 x 190 mm metal base plate equipped with frosted glass and black/white stage discs
• Solid 4.8 kg assembly mass provides steady, vibration-free benchtop support

Shadowless Ring Light & Ultra-Wide 23mm Field

Standard angled spotlights leave dark blind spots under tall surface-mount chips and inside threaded holes. The multi-segment LED ring light floods the workpiece from 360 degrees, eliminating harsh shadows and cutting down on blinding glare. Moving up to an ultra-widefield 23 mm field number gives you noticeably more situational context when scanning printed circuit boards or evaluating small precision mechanics.

Compact Pillar Stand & Dual-Source Lighting

Having independent dimmer wheels for both the top ring light and bottom panel gives operators total control over specimen contrast. You can dim the ring light while boosting sub-stage transmitted light to inspect translucent biological tissues, or run both together to evaluate transparent plastics with surface markings. The dual-sided rack-and-pinion focus drive provides smooth vertical travel without focal play or carriage drift.

• Circular ring light eliminates directional shadows on complex mechanical tooling
• Super-wide 23 mm field of view reduces the need to constantly reposition the workpiece
• Compact baseplate preserves valuable counter space in busy assembly and repair cells

Kern & Sohn Three-Year Laboratory Warranty

Kern & Sohn protects the OZL 456 with a comprehensive three-year factory warranty covering optical elements, stand castings, and mechanical rack gearing, backed by two years on LED ring circuitry. The complete package contains the OZL 456 binocular frame, objective ring light assembly, pair of WF 10x/23 mm eyepieces, frosted glass plate, black/white plate, eye shields, power cable, dust cover, and manual.