Olympus CX43 PCM Phase Contrast Asbestos Microscope
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$3,995.00
Olympus CX43 PCM Phase Contrast Asbestos Microscope — NIOSH 7400-ready with Walton-Beckett reticle, stage micrometer, PlanC N 10X/40X objectives, turret condenser (PH1/PH2/PH3/DF/BF), LED illumination. New condition.
KEY FEATURES
- NIOSH 7400-ready configuration — Walton-Beckett graticule pre-installed in right eyepiece for compliant airborne fiber counting
- 1mm/100-division stage micrometer included — for reticle calibration and field diameter verification
- Turret condenser with PH1, PH2, PH3, darkfield, and brightfield stops — full phase contrast range
- PlanC N 10X objective (filter loading/survey) and PlanC N 40X phase contrast objective (primary counting per NIOSH 7400)
- LED transmitted illumination — stable color temperature and flicker-free light for accurate phase contrast alignment
- Right-hand mechanical stage with specimen holder — ergonomic for extended fiber counting sessions
- Binocular head with 10X eyepieces and diopter adjustment
- New condition — full Olympus warranty
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Technical Specifications
| Model | Olympus CX43 PCM |
| SKU | OLYMPUS-CX43-PCM |
| Microscope Type | Phase contrast upright binocular |
| Head Type | Binocular |
| Eyepieces | 10X (Walton-Beckett reticle pre-installed in right eyepiece) |
| Objectives Included | PlanC N 10X, PlanC N 40X phase contrast |
| Condenser | Turret condenser with PH1, PH2, PH3, darkfield, and brightfield stops |
| Illumination | LED transmitted light |
| Stage | Right-hand mechanical stage with specimen holder |
| Reticle | Walton-Beckett graticule (pre-installed, right eyepiece) |
| Stage Micrometer | 1mm / 100 divisions (included) |
| Regulatory Methods | NIOSH 7400, OSHA ID-160, ISO 8672 |
| Condition | New |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Microscope Compatibility
| Olympus CX43 platform accessories and condenser inserts | |
| Olympus CX series infinity-corrected objectives | |
| NIOSH 7400, OSHA ID-160, ISO 8672 fiber counting methods | |
| Standard 47mm membrane filters on MCE or PC substrates (asbestos air sampling) |
Typical Applications
Airborne asbestos fiber counting per NIOSH 7400 PCM method
Asbestos bulk and air sample analysis per OSHA ID-160 and ISO 8672
Man-made mineral fiber (MMMF) and synthetic vitreous fiber (SVF) analysis
Industrial hygiene laboratory fiber counting and compliance monitoring
Environmental and occupational health sample analysis
Phase contrast microscopy training and proficiency programs (e.g., AIHA PAT)
