Description
The examination of physical evidence demands a critical eye. Normally, such examination is a tedious, eye-straining chore since it usually requires hours of peering through a microscope or magnifier at evidence. The FX8B Forensic Optical Comparator takes the tedium and eye-strain out of evidence examination and comparison. The FX8B puts the work up front, providing a clear, crisp, magnified image without requiring the examiner to peer through a lens. This unit is ideal for close, careful examination and comparison of physical evidence.
The FX8B is designed exclusively for operator convenience and performance. The unit features two projectors for a full-screen, sideby- side display of two images ”without image overlap. Latent fingerprints may be compared with recorded prints; suspected counterfeit money may be compared with legal tender; and questioned documents and signatures may be compared with genuine articles. Two quartz halogen projection lamps are controlled by individual front-panel switches for dual or single unit usage. Optics carried by the turret automatically provide appropriate surface illumination. Each lamp compartment is monitored by a thermal switch which allows the silent-run fan to continue to operate even after shut off. A matched pair of color-corrected, side-by-side f/3.5 objective lenses provide 6.5X and 10X magnification. Control knobs raise and lower the unit ™s two stainless steel surface platforms for image focusing.
FX8B LEADING PARTICULARS: Dual projection screens
Quartz halogen projection lamps
Fine-focus platforms
Matched f/3.5 objective lenses (6.5X and 10X)
110V or 220V
Sliding turret w/pre-focused illumination
4 (10.2cm) internal cooling fan
Viewing screen 6.5 x 15 (16.5cm x 38.1cm)
Sliding ambient light shield
Dimensions:
20.5 x 18 x 20.25
(52.1cm x 45.7cm x 51.4cm)
Weight: 48 lbs. (21.8kg)
