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U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head

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The Olympus U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head (model U-TR30-2) is a trinocular observation tube for Olympus BX, CX, and MX series microscopes with a 30° viewing angle. The U-TR30-2 provides a three-position light path selector (100% to eyepieces, 100% to camera, split) for flexible viewing and imaging.[1][2]

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What it is

The Olympus U TR 30 2 is a trinocular viewing head for microscopes. The head is manufactured by Olympus. The U TR 30 2 is also known by the model number U-TR30-2.[3][4][5][2]

The U TR 30 2 is a trinocular photo tube with a 30° viewing angle. The pupillary distance is adjustable from 50 to 76 mm. The head has a dioptre adjustment on the left side of ±5 dioptres. The U TR 30 2 is designed for use with WHN10x/22 and WHN10x-H/22 eyepieces. The head includes a beam splitter with three positions: 100/0, 20/80, and 0/100.[1]

The U TR 30 2 trinocular head features a three-position light path selector. The three positions are: 100% to eyepieces, 100% to camera, and a split configuration for concurrent observation and documentation. The head has a dedicated camera port for imaging systems. The U TR 30 2 is compatible with Olympus BX, CX, and MX series microscopes.[2]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Observation Type
Trinocular (binocular viewing + camera port)[2]
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Configuration & options8

Model Number
U-TR30-2[2]
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Viewing Angle
30°[1]
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Interpupillary Distance Range
50 to 76 mm[1]
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Dioptre Adjustment
Left side, ±5 dioptres[1]
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Light Path Selector Positions
3 positions (100/0, 20/80, 0/100)[1]
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Compatible Eyepieces
WHN10x/22, WHN10x-H/22[1]
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Compatible Microscopes
All Olympus BX, CX, and MX series[2]
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Country of Origin
Japan[2]
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Vintage & configurations

Documented models & variants

DesignationGenerationVintageChangesSource
U-TR30-2-2——SP version (trinocular tube with unknown specific features)micro-pro.com[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What viewing angle does the U TR 30 2 have?

The U TR 30 2 has a 30° viewing angle.[1]

What is the adjustable pupillary distance range?

The pupillary distance is adjustable from 50 to 76 mm.[1]

What beam splitter positions are available?

The beam splitter has three positions: 100/0, 20/80, and 0/100.[1]

With which eyepieces is the U TR 30 2 designed for use?

The head is designed for use with WHN10x/22 and WHN10x-H/22 eyepieces.[1]

Which Olympus microscope series are compatible with the U-TR30-2?

The U-TR30-2 is compatible with Olympus BX, CX, and MX series microscopes.[2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head are on record.

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]micro-pro.com — micro-pro.commicro-pro.com
  2. [2]spachoptics.com — spachoptics.comspachoptics.com
  3. [3]Equipment inventory listing
  4. [4]Olympus U-TR30-2 Manuals | ManualsLib — manualslib.commanualslib.com
  5. [5]U TR 30 2 Trinocular Viewing Head — Olympus | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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