Upright Microscopes – B-190 Series

The B-190 Series Upright Microscopes from Optika Microscopes blend advanced optical performance with a modern, space-saving design—ideal for educational and laboratory use. Available through Apex Scientific in South Africa, these high-quality Upright Microscopes feature standard N-Plan planar objectives for sharp, flat-field imaging.

Developed from decades of experience in microscopy, the B-190 Series offers precision, durability, and user-friendly operation for academic and research settings. Whether you’re upgrading your teaching lab or equipping a biology classroom, this series delivers excellent results. Explore our full range or visit our Insights page to learn more about choosing the right Upright Microscopes for your application.

The Upright Microscopes – B-190 Series by Optika microscopes is Optika’s response to the future of educational microscopy. Designed for modern laboratories, the B-190TB model offers a unique solution that enhances the learning experience while delivering reliable results. B-190 is the result of a perfect fusion between years of experience in microscopy and a refined design study. It represents our product philosophy at its best: quality, reliability and innovation, all in one. B-190 Series, the answer of Optika Microscopes to the challenge of the future in the educational field.

 

For Skillful Student and Classroom Use

  • Extremely reliable microscopes for educational purposes
  • Particularly recommended for secondary school
  • Ideal for teaching and learning biology

 

Your Favourite Educational Microscopes

  • Choose among monocular, binocular and trinocular heads
  • 18mm field number
  • Achromatic lenses for standard brightfield application

 

Same Objective for Oil and Water Use – 100x With Water – A New Frontier In Education

  • Oil represents the best media for high numerical apertures
  • Water combines relevant results with convenience
  • Water is recommended especially for educational purposes

 

Unparalleled Time & Money Savings

  • Save time by forgetting about tedious cleaning
  • No time-wasting procedures
  • No additional expenses due to inappropriate cleaning & maintenance
  • Powerful And Uniform Illumination
  • Uncomparable light intensity, exclusive lens and collector design
  • Constant pure-white colour temperature at all intensity levels
  • Unmatched colour fidelity and brightness of your specimen

 

Money & Energy Saving

  • High energy efficiency at a limited cost, only 3 W
  • More efficient brightness than a 30 W halogen lamp
  • LED long lifetime (65.000 hours = 22 years at 8 hours/day usage)

 

Innovative Features

Equipped with a built-in 3 MP camera and a large 10.1” Windows tablet, the B-190TB provides a responsive and intuitive interface. This setup allows for simultaneous camera and power connection, ensuring long-term operation and dependable results at just the touch of a button. The tablet features a 360° rotating and tilting design, making it easy to engage in open discussions and presentations. Moreover, it can be easily detached and used as a laptop, enhancing versatility in the classroom or laboratory.

 

Enhanced Imaging Capabilities

The latest Optika digital microscopes, such as the B-190TB, combine high-end optics with innovative digital technology for superior microscopic imaging. Users can view, capture, analyze, and share images with remarkable simplicity and reliability. The unique design of the lens in front of the LED light source provides exceptional illumination, ensuring optimal uniformity across the entire field of view.

Modern Learning, Precise Imaging – The OPTIKA B-190 Upright Microscope Series

The B-190 Series from Optika Microscopes combines innovative design with optical precision to meet the demands of today’s educational and training labs. The B-190TB model features a modern, ergonomic layout tailored for interactive learning and routine microscopy. Built on OPTIKA’s foundation of reliability and user-friendly performance, this series is the ideal choice for institutions looking to upgrade their microscopy tools. Discover a new standard in educational microscopy—where quality meets innovation for the next generation of scientists.

Energy Efficiency

This advanced system not only delivers incredible light intensity but also boasts impressive energy efficiency. With an electric consumption of just 3 W, the B-190TB can significantly reduce electricity costs by up to 90%. This combination of high performance and low energy consumption makes it an economical choice for laboratories.

Accessories


For expert guidance on selecting the best microscope for your needs, read our article, Choosing the Right Microscope for Your Laboratory: A Detailed Guide. You can also browse the Apex Scientific Insights page for in-depth articles designed to help you understand different products and their laboratory applications.

ModelHeadEyepiece(s)NosepieceObjectivesStageFocusingCondenserIlluminator
B-191sPLMonocular, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 60xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-191PLMonocular, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-192sPLBinocular, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 60xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-192PLBinocular, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-193Trinocular, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-190TBBinocular Digital, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
B-190TB+Binocular Digital, 360° rotating, 30° inclinedWide Field 10x/18mmQuadruple, reversedHC Achromatic 4x, 10x, 40x, 100xDouble layer, 125×115 mm with 70x30mm X-Y moving rangeCoaxial coarse and fine focusingN.A. 1.25 Abbe type with adjustable height and iris diaphragm3 W X-LED 2 , brightness control
Eyepiece10x (M-002.1)16x (M-003)
Field number (mm)1812
ObjectiveN.A.W.D (mm)Total magnificationField of View (mm)Total magnificationField of View (mm)
4x0.11840x4.564x3
10x0.257100x1.8160x1.2
20x0.42200x0.9320x0.6
40x0.650.53400x0.45640x0.3
60x0.850.45600x0.3960x0.2
100x1.25 (oil/water)0.131000x0.181600x0.12

OPTIKA HC objectives ensure a versatile and reasonably priced entry-level lenses for brightfield, darkfield and simple polarization applications. They are specifically designed to achieve optimal contrast and thus maximize yield on an instrument intended for education on F.N. 18.

SKUDescription
B-191sPLOptika B-190 Series, Monocular brightfield microscope, 600x, PLAN
B-191PLOptika B-190 Series, Monocular brightfield microscope, 1000x, PLAN
B-192sPLOptika B-190 Series, Binocular brightfield microscope, 600x, PLAN
B-192PLOptika B-190 Series, Binocular brightfield microscope, 1000x, PLAN
B-193PLOptika B-190 Series, Trinocular brightfield microscope, 1000x, PLAN
B-190TBPLOptika B-190 Series, Digital binocular microscope with tablet, 1000x, PLAN
SKUDescription
M-001Huygens 5x eyepiece
M-002.1WF10x/18 eyepiece, high eyepoint
M-003WF16x/12 eyepiece
M-004WF10x/18 eyepiece, with micrometric scale (10mm/100um)
M-008WF10x/18 eyepiece, with pointer
M-137HC (high contrast) objective 4x/0.10
M-138HC (high contrast) objective 10x/0.25
M-139HC (high contrast) objective 20x/0.40
M-141HC (high contrast) objective 40x/0.65
M-142HC (high contrast) objective 60x/0.85.
M-143HC (high contrast) objective 100x/1.25 (oil/water)
M-174Polarising set (filters only) for B-190 & B-290 series
M-974Blue filter, 32 mm diameter
M-976Green filter, 32 mm diameter
M-978Yellow filter, 32 mm diameter
M-988Frosted glass filter, 32 mm diameter
M-971Plane-concave mirror, with base for B-190 & B-290 Series
M-1140.5x C-Mount projection lens
M-1150.35x C-Mount projection lens
M-1180.75x C-Mount projection lens
M-173Photo adapter for APS-C and Full Frame Reflex cameras
DC-002Plastic dust cover, medium 490(l)x490(h) mm
DC-003TNT dust cover, medium 600(l)x550(h) mm (for B-290TB)
M-069Solar charger
15008OPTIKA immersion oil 10ml
M-005Micrometric slide, 26x76mm, with 2 X scales
15104Cleaning kit
VP-190IQ/OQ/PQ Validation Protocols

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