LED ILLUMINATION. The maxxiLEDscope is the first microscope using LED specifically built for gemological observations. It was designed by Ted Themelis, a veteran in gem instrumentation since 1979, using revolutionary, energy efficient, highly reliable, ultra compact Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) having considerable advantages over the conventional light. LEDs are made from premium semiconductor parts having life expectancy 100,000 hours. The maxxiLEDscope never gets hot because LEDs are virtually heatless, without producing the familiar yellow tinge commonly in other microscopes. The maxxiLEDscope's digital lighting system is designed, configured and assembled in two separate modular electronic PCB, without transformer. The maxxiLEDscope is virtually maintenance free because there are no bulbs or other parts to replace. The LED system provides electrically noise-free, stable, free of spikes and flickers lighting environments, substantially reducing the eye fatigue.

MICROSCOPE BASE: Ergonomically designed aluminum casted, low-profile, slick base with swivel mechanism is equipped with a tilted mechanism with mechanical lock for most comfortable position allowing the gemologist to work for hours without posture fatigue. The base occupies minimum desk space (only 18 x 28 cm), thus providing extra workspace. The microscope base is painted white, the rotating base is black.

OPTICS: Best quality Chinese-made stereozoom optical pod with zoom 0.75-5X with super wide field 10X eyepieces, providing magnification 7.5-50X (field of view 23.4 mm at 10X, working distance 100mm). Magnification can be extended with additional 15X WF eyepieces (optional) to 75X and 2X objective lens (optional) to 150X.

DARK FIELD LED ILLUMINATION: The dark field effect is achieved using 32 high-intensity LED's with color temperature of 5500°K-6000°K; variable intensity control producing superb lighting environment.

OVERHEAD ILLUMINATION: Two types of reflected LED illumination are provided, both housed in drum-type overhead adjustable fixture: a) daylight with color temp. of 5500°K-6000°K and b) long wave ultraviolet (390nm) illumination. The intensity of either LED type is controlled with a variable dimmer, and it is indicated by a dual-function pilot light (red for daylight, green for UV).

INCIDENT ILLUMINATION: Two USB ports are provided to plug any type of LED lights. One LED light (color temp. of 5500°K - 6000°K) self-supported gooseneck is provided and it may be fitted into one of the two USB ports.Other LED light are available: LWUV, 590nm (in lieu of sodium filter, ideal for refractometer). The LED lights are used for incident illumination which lights the gem in any position, thus eliminating the need for the traditional transmitted light. Note: LEDs lights are NOT suitable for dichrosopic and/or spectroscopic observations.

GEM HOLDER: Innovative wire gemstone tweezers set on magnetic post. The tweezers are placed effortsly on either side for total manipulation of the gem being examined.

POWER (MAINS): Auto voltage (110-220Vac) The maxxiLEDscope can be used anywhere in the world without electrical adapters or AC transformers.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
2X Auxiliary lens US$75	Photomicrography Camera C-mount adaptor $210

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