Aven Tools 26800B-506 Microscope Track Stand with Top and Bottom LED Lights
Aven Tools 26800B-506 Microscope Track Stand with Top and Bottom LED Lights
The Aven Tools 26800B-506 is a compact microscope track stand with a 74 mm focus mount and built-in overhead and backlight LEDs. Independent dimmer controls let you adjust each light separately for the specimen, while coarse and fine focus knobs provide smooth movement along the 280 mm track. Tilt the overhead light toward the inspection area or use the frosted-glass backlight plate to illuminate translucent objects from below.
Best Uses / Applications
- Bench-top component inspection using overhead illumination.
- Viewing translucent specimens with transmitted light from the base.
- Slide inspection with the built-in retaining clips.
- Compact microscope workstations requiring coarse and fine focusing and independently adjustable lighting.
Key Features
- Top and bottom LED lights with individual dimmer controls.
- Tiltable overhead LED light for adjustable illumination angle.
- Base-mounted backlight with frosted-glass diffusion plate.
- Two clips secure slides over the glass plate.
- 74 mm microscope mounting size.
- Coarse and fine focus adjustment with labeled knob increments.
- Adjustable focus-mount tension.
- 280 mm track and compact base for a dedicated inspection area.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / SKU | Aven Tools / 26800B-506 |
| Stand type | Microscope track stand |
| Track length | 280 mm |
| Mounting size | 74 mm diameter |
| Focus adjustment | Coarse and fine; adjustable tension |
| Focus distance | 106 mm, as labeled by Aven; separate from track length |
| Lighting | Overhead LED and base backlight LED |
| Lighting control | Individual dimmer knobs for top and bottom LEDs |
| Input power | 110–220 V, per Aven's specification table |
| LED wattage | 3 W each |
| Base size | 284.7 × 237.7 × 45.5 mm |
| Glass plate size | 96 mm |
| Specimen retention | Two built-in slide clips |
| Manufacturer-listed weight | 8.8 lb; not verified as packed shipping weight |
| UPC | 766955375562 |
Choosing a Stand Configuration
| Option | Selection consideration |
|---|---|
| This dual-LED track stand | Dedicated inspection area with independently controlled overhead and transmitted illumination. |
| Stand with ring light | Consider when illumination around the microscope objective is the priority; confirm whether bottom illumination is also required. |
| Boom stand | Consider when the microscope needs to move across a larger work area rather than remain over a dedicated base. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the two lights be controlled separately?
Yes. The overhead LED and backlight LED each have their own dimmer control.
What is the bottom light used for?
Aven describes it as a backlight for translucent objects. The frosted-glass plate diffuses the light, and two clips help secure slides over the plate.
Can I adjust the overhead light angle?
Yes. The overhead LED light can be tilted toward the required inspection angle.
What size microscope mount does it have?
The mounting size is 74 mm in diameter. Verify your microscope body's fit and clearance requirements; the supplied information does not list specific compatible series.
Does it have coarse and fine focus?
Yes. The focus knobs provide coarse and fine adjustment and smooth movement along the track, with labeled adjustment increments.
How is focusing tension adjusted?
Aven instructs turning the inner ring on the right-side focus knob counterclockwise to tighten and clockwise to loosen.
Are the 280 mm track and 106 mm focus distance the same measurement?
No. Aven lists them separately: 280 mm is the track length, while 106 mm is labeled focus distance. The track length should not be treated as the microscope's optical working distance.
Does the listing include a microscope body?
This listing is for the track stand with focus mount and built-in lighting, not a complete microscope system.
California Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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