The Globe Scientific bScope Binocular with E-Plan Objectives (EBS-1152-EPLI) is the lowest-priced microscope on the bScope platform — the starting point for laboratories and schools that want bScope portability, cordless capability, and 10-year warranty durability at the most accessible cost per unit. E-Plan EPLI 4/10/S40/S100x oil IOS objectives handle the full magnification range from scanning to oil immersion, and the binocular head delivers 100% of collected light to the eyepieces.
The Classroom Fleet Microscope
When equipping a full classroom with 20 or 30 microscope stations, per-unit cost drives the purchasing decision. The EBS-1152-EPLI delivers the bScope platform — infinity-corrected IOS optics, anti-fungus treated lenses, APL antimicrobial coating on all user-contact surfaces, cable storage system, carrying grip, anti-theft lock, and cordless capability — at the price point that makes fleet purchasing feasible. The binocular head is the correct choice for student stations: it is less expensive than trinocular, there is no camera port to collect dust, and students receive the brightest possible eyepiece image.
bScope vs. BioBlue for Classroom Use
The BioBlue (EBB-4260) costs less per unit and includes student-protection features like secured eyepieces and rack stop. The bScope offers higher optical quality (infinity-corrected IOS vs. DIN semi-plan), a wider 20mm field of view (vs. 18mm), a larger stage, and upgrade paths to Plan, phase contrast, or fluorescence objectives. Choose BioBlue for introductory courses and younger students. Choose bScope for advanced university labs where optical quality and future upgrade capability justify the investment.
Optical Configuration
Eyepieces: HWF 10x/20mm
Objectives: E-Plan EPLI 4x/10x/S40x/S100x oil IOS
Stage: 131 x 152/197mm with 75 x 36mm rackless X-Y mechanical stage
Illumination: 3W NeoLED Koehler
Power: Integrated supply; cordless with optional rechargeable batteries
Note: Supplied Without Rechargeable Batteries
This model ships with an integrated AC power supply but without rechargeable batteries. For cordless operation, purchase Globe Scientific rechargeable battery packs separately. The microscope operates on AC power out of the box.
Total Cost of Ownership: Why the 10-Year Warranty Matters for Fleets
When purchasing 20-30 microscopes for a teaching lab, the total cost of ownership over 5-10 years matters more than the unit price. The bScope's 10-year warranty covers manufacturing defects across the entire instrument — optics, mechanics, and electronics. Anti-fungus treated lenses resist the coating degradation that forces lens replacement in humid environments. APL antimicrobial coating survives years of multi-user contact. LED illumination lasts tens of thousands of hours without bulb replacement. The net effect: a bScope fleet purchased today is designed to last through multiple cohorts of students without significant maintenance expense.
Cordless Classroom Advantages
Power cords in a 30-station microscopy lab create real problems: trip hazards during student movement, outlet competition with other equipment, cord damage from chair rolling, and the constant management of plug-in and unplug at the start and end of each session. The EBS-1152-EPLI supports cordless operation on rechargeable batteries, eliminating every one of these problems. Each student picks up a microscope from the storage cabinet, carries it to their bench, powers on, and begins work — no outlet hunting, no cord untangling, no tripping. At the end of the session, microscopes return to the cabinet for charging.
Technical Specifications
SKU: EBS-1152-EPLI
Microscope Type: Compound, binocular, brightfield
Camera: No camera port
Certification: CE certified
Warranty: 10 years
Camera-ready trinocular: EBS-1153-EPLI. Plan upgrade: EBS-1152-PLI (binocular) or EBS-1153-PLI (trinocular).
