OLYMPUS BX40F Laboratory Research Microscope Halogen PARTS/REPAIR

Description

📋 Condition

This microscope is sold AS-IS for parts or repair. Multiple functional issues confirmed: power connection fault (requires several ON/OFF cycles to light), dimmer lever broken off but operable by finger, fine focus knob unresponsive, Y-axis stage handle inoperative. Left eyepiece has heavy contamination and mold inside; right eyepiece relatively clean. Objective lenses show dirt on front elements and light internal mold. Body and optical tube show multiple scratches. Viewing chamber contains visible debris.

✅ Operation Check

Power tested - halogen lamp lights after several ON/OFF attempts due to contact fault. Dimmer control functional despite missing lever. PRESET button works. Coarse focus operates without stage drop. Revolving nosepiece (5-position) operates smoothly with no play. Fine focus knob does not respond to adjustment. Stage X-axis moves normally; Y-axis handle is broken/inoperative. Condenser moves up/down normally, iris diaphragm operates. Observation test completed with 4x and 10x objectives - field brightness changes confirmed (no prepared slide available for resolution testing). Head tilt mechanism frozen at 30 degrees.

📦 Included Items

Main microscope unit, power cord only. Includes 2 eyepieces (WHK 10x/22), 2 objectives (SPlan 4x/0.10, A10/0.25), Aplanat Achromat condenser. No case, no additional objectives, no manual.

Please check the photos for the included accessories.

🔧 Product Info

The Olympus BX40 is a professional laboratory compound microscope from Olympus' renowned BX series, designed for routine clinical and research observation. Features UIS (Universal Infinity System) optics delivering high-contrast, flat-field images across the entire viewing area. Ergonomic Y-shaped frame design with 6V/30W halogen illumination. The BX40 accepts modular accessories and is commonly used in hospitals, clinical labs, and research facilities for pathology, hematology, and general microscopy applications. Serial number 3H07438, manufactured in Japan.