Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has a requirement for the supply of Polarizing Microscope and Accessories. The requirement must include all of the following: polarizing microscope with transmitted and reflected light capabilities, a digital camera for photography, and associated computer monitor and workstation (software).
Specifications
A customized microscope, digital camera setup, computer monitor, and workstation (software), as well as all the necessary pieces and accessories, are the expected standards of delivery. The specific items expected in delivery include:
Polarizing Microscope Stand
stand, revolving nosepiece with 5 centreable positions (without using adapters), focusing drive 3-step, ground plate without filter, Polarizing (pol) axis, lamp and lamp housing LED, rubber focus knobs
Microscope Phototube
binocular phototube, two eyepieces with 10x magnification
Polarizing Microscope Stage/Viewing Surface
Rotating stage with clamp, object guide
Contrast/Polarizing Light Methods
Rotatable Analyzer 180°, fixed reflector (Bright Field), Condenser, Polarizers
Filters and accessories
Dust cover
Magnification objectives and compensator slot
Objective 10x/0.25 POL, Objective 20x/0.40 POL, Objective 5x/0.12 POL, Objective 2.5x/0.07 Pol, Objective 50x/0.75 POL, whole-wave plate f. compensator slot, quarter-wave plate f. compensator slot
Camera and Workstation
Digital Camera, Mount, computer software (workstation), Full-HD LCD-Monitor 24” (1920x1080), Keyboard US (USB Hub)
