Affordable Stereo Zoom Microscope Overview
With more than 50 years experience in design and manufacture of high performance optical systems, Vision Engineering's SX45 delivers value, performance and flexibility. The SX45 provides high quality stereo viewing, ideal for both industry and life sciences, with an extra-long working distance for assembly, manipulation, re-work, dissection, or simple inspection tasks. Additionally, a wide range of stand options and accessories allow tailoring to suit individual requirements.
- x8 - x50* (6.3:1 zoom ratio) click-stop stereo zoom magnification (x200 max.)
- Affordable stereo zoom microscope with first-class performance
- Long-life (up to 6,000 hours), true colour LED illumination
- Wide range of options and configurations
- Extra long working distance (115mm*)
* with standard x1.0 objective
 |
Bench Stand
- Low-profile base optimises ergonomics for reduced operator fatigue
- Built-in transformer with intensity adjustment for both surface and substage illumination
|
| |
|
 |
Articulated Arm
- Designed specifically for applications requiring extended reach, without compromising stability
- Multi-point adjustability allows precise positioning and alignment
|
| |
|
 |
Boom Mount
- Stable platform base, or for mounting directly to user's work surface
- Enhanced freedom of movement
|
Stereozoom Microscope Accessories
A wide range of accessories are available to complement the family of products. To discuss your particular requirement in further detail, please contact your local Vision Engineering representative.
 |
Image Capture, Archive & Documentation
Trinocular head option permits the use of digital or video camera. Modular multimedia solutions are available for image archiving, acquisition, processing, analysis and documentation. |
| |
|
 |
LED Ringlight
For use with bench stand variant, where additional surface illumination is required (standard option with articulated arm and boom mount variants). |
| |
|
 |
Floating Stage
For use with bench stand models, the floating stage provides smooth sample control, ideal for inspection tasks. |
Polarisation Set
Polarising filters can be accommodated with bench stand variant.
To discuss your particular requirement in further detail, please contact your local Vision Engineering representative.
Optical Data |
Eyepieces |
Objective Lenses |
Zoom Range |
Working Distance |
x10/22 F.N. |
x0.5* |
x4 - x25 |
220.6mm |
x10/22 F.N. |
x1.0 |
x8 - x50 |
115.0mm |
x10/22 F.N. |
x2.0 |
x16 - x100 |
57.5mm |
x20/13 F.N. |
x0.5* |
x8 - x50 |
220.6mm |
x20/13 F.N. |
x1.0 |
x16 - x100 |
115.0mm |
x20/13 F.N. |
x2.0 |
x32 - x200 |
57.5mm |
* stand extension required when using x0.5 objective lens with bench stand model
to accommodate increased working distance.
Technical Data
- Greenough stereo zoom microscope
- Zoom ratio 6.3:1
- Observation tube inclination 45°
- Interpupillary distance adjustment (52 to 75mm)
- Dioptre adjustment on both eyepieces
|
Bench Stand
 |
Dimensions:
A = 240mm
B = 285mm
C = 300mm
D = 215mm max., less working distance |
|
Boom Mount

|
Dimensions:
E =275mm
F =395mm
G =485mm
H =442mm max.
I =285mm max., less working distance |
|
| |
|
Articulated Arm

|
Dimensions:
J = 600mm max., less working distance
K = 950mm max.
L = 305mm (removable) |
|
|