Q: Are there still parts for the Old Style Agglutination Viewer (425384)?
A: No. It has been discontinued along with all of its parts.
Q: What is the replacement catalog number?
A: 420630
Q: Is the New Agglutination Viewer UL approved?
A: It is UL and CSA approved.
Q: Does the new style mirror assembly fit the old style viewer?
A: No.
Q: Is the new style Agglutination Viewer double insulated since it has a 2-prong plug?
A: Yes. It is double insulated (Class II). It has two levels of insulating material and there is no leakage current path. (no shocking capability)
Q: What size is the circular plug that goes into the Agglutination Viewer from the power pack?
A: It is 5.5 mm.
Q: Why doesn't the unit require a three-pronged plug or ground wire?
A: Leakage current is always measured with reference to earth ground. The Power Pack enclosure meets the safety requirements and is double insulated so there is no need for the ground prong.
Q: What are the energy requirements of the Unit?
A: The amperage of the viewer is 0.5 amps and runs through a 12 volt AC power pack.
Q. Can you use an Agglutination Viewer with a Microtiter Plate?
A: The reading mirror was designed to view and magnify tubes (2x). Any other use would have to be validated by the end user.
Q: Does the viewer have a flexible neck?
A: Yes. The flexible neck can be adjusted.
Q: Describe the Mirror and its assembly on the Viewer.
A: The mirror holder is hemispherical in shape, made of steel with suitable plating to protect the surface from corrosion. The mirror rests in a curved pocket on the surface of the viewer housing. It is retained in the pocket by a permanent magnet mounted inside the frame.
