Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope

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The Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope comes complete with a dust cover, 2 extra fuses, a neutral density filter, and an operation manual. Also includes a control slide that consists of a urate (uric acid) crystal designed to assist in proper setup of your polarizing microscope, and to assist in confirmation of your results. The control slide can also be used as a teaching aid for rheumatology and urology.

Warranty: 5 Years Limited (1 Year on Electrical System excludes bulbs and fuses).

The Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope is designed as a universal platform capable of offering the most advanced options to the discriminating user. From the economic to the most advanced models, the G500 features flawless optics that will provide high resolution images, ergonomic controls, bright and dependable LED illumination, and a host of other features.

Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope Features:


    • Head:
    • G508: Seidentopf Binocular Head (Inclined 30ç).
    • G508T: Seidentopf Camera-Ready Trinocular Head (Inclined 30ç).
  • Nosepiece: 5 position nosepiece.
  • Eyepiece: Paired wide field 10X (FN 18 mm) high point eyepieces with dual diopter. A pointer or reticule can be added.
    • Objectives: All objectives are parfocal, parecentered, and color-coded.
    • Plan De-stressing Polarizing Objectives: 10X, 20X, 40X, and 4X brightfield.
  • Polarizing System: Polarizer, analyzer, 3 compensator plates, and a swing-out intermediate tube analyzer (90ç).
  • Focus: The low position coaxial coarse and fine focusing system designed to lessen user fatigue. The coarse focus tension control allows to increase or decrease the focusing tension. The safety stop prevents damage to objectives and specimens. The fine focusing is graduated at 0.002 mm.
  • Stand: Ruggedly constructed all metal stand and broad low profile base.
  • Stage: Heavy duty, built-in circular stage for polarizing. Low coaxial controls.
  • Condenser: Abbe condenser N.A. 1.25 with graduated iris diaphragm is focusable and centerable.
  • Illuminator: Built-in high intensity 3 watt LED illuminator with field diaphragm provides Koehler type illumination for clear, sharp images. The brightness intensity control (rheostat) is conveniently located and provides steady even illumination at all levels.
  • Power Input: 90-240 V. Fuse Rating is 250 V and 1.5 A.
    • Size and Weight:
    • Size: 18" Height x 6" Width x 12" Depth.
    • Weight: 14.5 lbs.
    • Shipping Size: 21" Length x 19" Width x 10" Height.
    • Shipping Weight: 19 lbs.


Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope Configurations:


  • G508: G508 Polarizing Binocular Microscope with Paired 10x Eyepiece, set of Plan Polarizing Objectives 10x, 20x, 40x, Revolving Stage Kohler Illumination with Intensity Adjustment, Power Input 90-240 V.
  • G508T: G508 Polarizing Trinocular Microscope with Paired 10x Eyepiece, set of Plan Polarizing Objectives 10x, 20x, 40x, Revolving Stage Kohler Illumination with Intensity Adjustment, Power Input 90-240 V.


To complete the Trinocular set-up, these items must be purchased separately:

  • G500-8020: C-Mount Camera Adapter with 0.35X Reducing Lens and Diopter. Compatible with all G500 series trinocular microscopes.
  • B6-8185: Digital Video C-Mount Camera (5.6 MP / CCD).


Unico G508 Plan Polarizing Microscope Literature:


Unico G500 Series Advanced Microscopes Brochure