CBM40X 40X-2000X LED Binocular Compound Microscope
The CBM40X LED Binocular Compound Microscope is a strong-value microscope for Canadian schools, routine laboratories, wastewater facilities, breweries, quality control teams, and serious hobbyists who need more than a basic student microscope without moving into the cost of a high-end research system.
With binocular viewing, LED transmitted illumination, coarse and fine focusing, a double-layer mechanical stage, and magnification options from 40X to 2000X, this microscope is well suited for prepared slides, basic microbiology observation, classroom demonstrations, routine sample checks, and general lab inspection work.
A Practical Microscope for Canadian Labs, Schools, and QA/QC Teams
- High school, college, university, and teaching lab microscopy
- Routine laboratory observation and prepared slide work
- Wastewater and environmental sample screening workflows
- Breweries, beverage labs, and basic yeast or sediment observation
- Food, production, and general QA/QC inspection tasks
- Serious hobbyists looking for a capable binocular compound microscope
Why Choose the CBM40X Microscope?
- Strong value proposition: A practical step up from entry-level student microscopes while remaining cost-effective for Canadian buyers.
- Binocular viewing: More comfortable for longer use than a monocular microscope, especially in classrooms, labs, and QA/QC settings.
- Wide magnification range: Includes magnification options from 40X to 2000X using the supplied eyepieces and objectives.
- Mechanical stage: Double-layer mechanical stage with X-Y movement helps users position slides more precisely than a basic stage clip setup.
- Coarse and fine focusing: Coaxial coarse and fine focus controls on both sides support easier focusing at low and high magnification.
- LED illumination: Variable-intensity transmitted LED lighting provides convenient brightfield illumination for routine slide observation.
- DIN achromatic objectives: Includes 4X, 10X, 40X spring, and 100X spring oil objectives for common compound microscope workflows.
- Good fit for Canadian education and routine lab budgets: Useful for schools, wastewater operators, breweries, small labs, QA/QC teams, and hobbyists who need capable microscopy at a reasonable price point.
- Canadian purchasing support: Supplied by Cambridge Environmental Products with CAD pricing and support from a Canadian-owned company.
Best-Fit Applications
| Application | Why It Fits |
| Education and teaching labs | Binocular viewing, LED illumination, mechanical stage, and common objective set make it suitable for student slide work and demonstrations. |
| Routine laboratory use | Good choice for general prepared slides, sample checks, basic observation, and non-specialized microscopy workflows. |
| Wastewater and environmental labs | Useful for routine observation, training, and basic sample screening where a capable compound microscope is needed at a practical price. |
| Breweries and beverage labs | Useful for basic yeast observation, sediment checks, training, and general production lab microscopy support. |
| General QA/QC | Supports basic visual inspection, sample review, and routine lab workflows in food, beverage, industrial, and production environments. |
| Serious hobbyists | A more capable option than many basic hobby microscopes, with binocular viewing, mechanical stage movement, and oil immersion capability. |
CBM40X Microscope Features
- 45° inclined binocular viewing head
- 360° swiveling head for shared viewing and teaching environments
- WF10X and WF20X widefield eyepieces
- DIN achromatic 4X, 10X, 40X spring, and 100X spring oil objectives
- Revolving quadruple nosepiece
- Double-layer mechanical stage with X-Y movement
- Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs on both sides
- NA 1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm
- Variable-intensity LED transmitted illumination
- All-metal mechanical components
- AC/DC adapter for standard Canadian and US power outlets
CBM40X Microscope Specifications
| Product Type | LED binocular compound microscope |
| Cambridge SKU | CBM40X |
| Series / Manual Reference | M82E Series |
| Total Magnification | 40X, 80X, 100X, 200X, 400X, 800X, 1000X, and 2000X using supplied eyepieces and objectives |
| Eyepieces | Widefield WF10X and WF20X |
| Objectives | Achromatic DIN 4X, 10X, 40X spring, and 100X spring oil |
| Viewing Head | 45° inclined, 360° swiveling binocular head |
| Interpupillary Distance | 55 to 75 mm / 2-3/16 in. to 2-15/16 in. |
| Nosepiece | Revolving quadruple nosepiece |
| Stage | Double-layer mechanical stage with scales |
| Stage Size | 115 x 125 mm / 4-1/2 x 4-15/16 in. |
| Stage Travel Range | 70 x 30 mm / 2-13/16 x 1-3/16 in. |
| Condenser | NA 1.25 Abbe condenser with iris diaphragm |
| Illumination | Variable-intensity LED transmitted illumination |
| Focus | Coaxial coarse and fine focusing knobs on both sides |
| Power Supply | AC/DC adapter, 100V–240V |
| Dimensions | 23 x 18 x 33 cm / 9-1/16 x 7-1/8 x 13 in. |
What’s Included
- Binocular compound microscope
- DIN 4X, 10X, 40X, and 100X objectives
- Pair of WF10X eyepieces
- Pair of WF20X eyepieces
- Bottle of immersion oil
- AC adapter for Canada and US standard outlets
- Dust cover
- Colour filter
- User manual
Practical Buying Notes
The CBM40X is a good fit when you need a reliable compound microscope for general observation, teaching, routine lab work, and QA/QC support. It offers a strong feature set for the price, including binocular viewing, a mechanical stage, LED illumination, and oil immersion capability.
For most routine slide work, users will commonly work through the lower and middle magnification ranges first, then move to the 100X oil objective when the application requires it. The included 100X oil objective should be used with immersion oil and cleaned after use according to the manual.
If your lab requires regulated diagnostic use, advanced research imaging, phase contrast, fluorescence, camera documentation, or method-specific validation, contact Cambridge Environmental Products before ordering so we can help confirm whether this microscope is the right fit or whether a more specialized model is required.
Value Proposition for Canadian Buyers
This microscope is positioned as a strong everyday value option for Canadian buyers who need a capable binocular compound microscope for education, wastewater, breweries, routine QA/QC, and hobbyist use. It is a practical alternative when a basic student microscope is not enough, but a premium research microscope is more than the application requires.
Canadian Purchasing Support
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies the CBM40X LED Binocular Compound Microscope in Canada with CAD pricing, Canadian purchasing support, and access to related microscope slides, cover glass, pipettes, lab supplies, water testing supplies, and QA/QC equipment.
Common Questions About the CBM40X LED Binocular Compound Microscope
What is the CBM40X microscope used for?
The CBM40X is used for general compound microscopy, prepared slide observation, classroom demonstrations, routine lab work, wastewater and environmental sample screening, brewery lab support, QA/QC checks, and serious hobby microscopy.
Is this microscope suitable for schools?
Yes. The binocular viewing head, LED illumination, mechanical stage, and common objective set make it a practical option for Canadian schools, colleges, universities, and teaching labs.
Is the CBM40X suitable for wastewater labs?
Yes, it can be useful for routine wastewater and environmental observation workflows where a general compound microscope is appropriate. Buyers should confirm the microscope requirements for their specific test method or internal procedure.
Is this microscope useful for breweries?
Yes. Breweries and beverage labs may use a compound microscope like the CBM40X for basic yeast observation, sediment checks, training, and general production lab support.
Is this a good microscope for hobbyists?
Yes. The CBM40X is a strong option for serious hobbyists who want binocular viewing, a mechanical stage, multiple objectives, LED illumination, and higher magnification options than many basic hobby microscopes.
Does the microscope include oil immersion?
Yes. The microscope includes a 100X oil objective and a bottle of immersion oil. Follow the manual instructions when using the 100X oil objective and clean the objective after use.
What magnifications are included?
The microscope is listed with magnification options from 40X to 2000X using the included WF10X and WF20X eyepieces with the 4X, 10X, 40X, and 100X objectives.
Does it have a mechanical stage?
Yes. The CBM40X includes a double-layer mechanical stage with X-Y movement, which helps users position slides more precisely during observation.
Where can I buy a binocular compound microscope in Canada?
Cambridge Environmental Products supplies the CBM40X LED Binocular Compound Microscope in Canada with CAD pricing and support for schools, laboratories, wastewater facilities, breweries, QA/QC teams, and hobbyists.
Available Literature:
CBM40X Microscope Manual
Need Help Choosing a Microscope?
Not sure if the CBM40X is the right microscope for your school, lab, brewery, wastewater facility, QA/QC workflow, or hobby setup? Cambridge Environmental Products can help Canadian buyers compare microscope features, magnification needs, sample types, and related lab supplies.
Contact us before ordering if you need help confirming whether this microscope is the right fit for your application.