PSM

Battery-powered Portable Microscopes for Field Inspection of Prepared Surfaces and Replicas

PSM-5 and PSM-10 Portable microscopes facts

  • High resolution camera with Sony sensor
  • 10’’ Inches Touchscreen tablet
  • Large live image for easy focusing
  • Interactive software for image capturing
  • Automatic scale bar – Measurements

With its CMOS sensor, the 3 megapixels digital camera for PSM microscopes is aimed at professionals with high demands in terms of image quality, dynamic and sensitivity. Dedicated to optical microscopy, it is used in the metallography laboratory or on site.

The digital camera for PSM microscopes is a good compromise between speed and resolution. Its sensor delivers a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. Its high definition digital sensor provides sharp images with low noise, and fast live image for easy focusing.

In combination with Perfect Image Lite software, microscope objectives are easily calibrated, and a scale bar can be automatically merged in the captured image. All cameras parameters can be saved and recalled for maximal ease of use and reproducible images. Measurements on the live or captured images are available, such as length, area, angle and alike. Advanced versions of the software are available for more demanding applications such as grain sizing, cast iron analysis and alike.

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All-in-one

Part of the Struers non-destructive portable preparation and inspection range, the PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes are easy to transport. The aluminum transport case can contain all that is necessary to perform an inspection, including microscopes, a camera option, and a microscope adapter.

Versatile

A wide range of accessories means that the hand-held PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes can be used for a wide variety of inspection types.

Lightweight

The battery-powered LED light provides an excellent view of the subject for inspection and does not require a separate external power supply.

KEY FEATURES THAT ENABLE HIGH-QUALITY FIELD INSPECTION

  • PSM Battery-powered LED light

    Battery-powered LED Light

    The strong LED light is battery-powered, and it has no need for an external power supply.

    Battery-powered LED Light
  • PSM Aluminum transport case

    Aluminum Transport Case

    The microscopes, a camera option and a microscope adapter are all supplied in aluminum transport cases.

    Aluminum Transport Case
  • PSM Part of the Struers non-destructive portable toolset

    Part of the Struers Non-destructive Portable Toolset

    The PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes are part of a complete range of portable equipment and consumables for materialographic, non-destructive preparation and inspection. These tools are supplemented by a wide range of replication products.

    Part of the Struers Non-destructive Portable Toolset

Facts

Model types

Portable microscopes comes in two variations, see specifications for details.

Portable microscope PSM-5

PSM5 Portable field microscope
Portable microscope with battery-powered LED illumination. Complete with 10x eyepiece and 10x objective lens. Camera option, Camera connection kit, 20x/40x objective lenses. Measuring eyepiece and Plate micrometer are ordered separately.

Portable microscope PSM-10

PSM10 Portable field microscope
Portable microscope with battery-powered LED illumination. Complete with 10x eyepiece and 10x objective lens. Camera option, Camera connection kit, 20x/40x/60x objective lenses. Magnetic cross table, Measuring eyepiece, and Plate micrometer are ordered separately.

Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable international directives and their appurtenant standards.
Struers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes to our products without notice.

Technical Data

PSM-5/-10 Technical Data Sheet

Struers Technical Data Sheets are designed to help you make the best choice of equipment for your particular purpose. You can find important information such as capacity and performance specifications, dimensions, weight, electrical data, noise levels, ambient conditions, and safety. In many cases you can also obtain an overview of accessories offering higher capacity and performance.

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Correct preparation solutions

"True structures require proper and correct applications. Different material properties require broad application knowledge. Struers application specialists are experts in optimizing preparation methods, because application knowledge is necessary to select the correct preparation solutions. Your material – our application solutions.”

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