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- Page 1 Swift M3600, M3700 Series Microscope Use and Care Manual SWIFT OPTICAL Enduring Quality and Technical Excellence...
- Page 2 Eyepiece Head Nosepiece Stage Clip Objective Cord Holder Stage Iris Diaphragm Coarse Focus Knob Illuminator On/ Off Switch Fine Focus Knob Base Illuminator Rheostat (M3600) Eyepiece Head Diopter Adjustment Nosepiece Mechanical Objective Stage Controls Slide Holder Stage Iris Diaphragm Fine Focus Knob Illuminator Coarse...
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Page 3: Microscope Components
FINE FOCUS CONTROL - the fine focusing knobs, located on either side of the microscope, in front of and slightly lower than the coarse focusing knobs (M3600 series) or in the center of the coaxial focusing... - Page 4 control (M3700 series), are used for precise focusing adjustments once the specimen has been brought into view with the coarse focus controls. HEAD - the top portion of the microscope that contains the refracting prisms and the eyepiece tube. The eyepiece is locked onto the eyepiece tube with a set screw.
- Page 5 between the eyepieces) is achieved by twisting the eyepiece tubes in an up and down arc motion similar to binoculars. STAGE - the table of the microscope where the slide is placed for viewing. This component moves upward and downward when the focusing knobs are turned.
- Page 6 The DIN objectives on your Swift M3600 Series Microscope are parfocaled at the factory to a standard 45mm distance, so that only a slight turn of the fine adjustment is required when a change is made from a lower to higher power.
- Page 7 USING YOUR SWIFT MICROSCOPE 1. Use the stage clips or slide holder mechanism to secure the slide in place. Be sure the specimen is centered over the opening in the stage. 2. Rotate the nosepiece to place the lowest power (4X) objective over the specimen.
- Page 8 Please contact Swift Optical or your authorized Swift dealer for the appropriate immersion oil to use.
- Page 9 The 100XRD oil immersion lens on Swift microscopes has a spring-loaded end to prevent cracking the cover slip upon its initial contact. Once this zone of safety is exceeded by moving the slide further toward the lens, a point can be reached where damage will occur.
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Page 10: Digital Photography
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY The M3602C-3DGL and M3602C-4DGL models feature a built-in 1280 X 1024 pixel digital camera to capture still images or video clips on to a computer. In order to use the camera, the imaging software must first be installed on a computer. The minimum computer requirements to use the camera is having an available USB 2.0 port, Windows XP or Mac OS X operating system installed on the computer, 1GB of RAM, 1GB free hard drive space and 2Ghz CPU. -
Page 11: Care And Cleaning
“Capture” box. A video clip can be recorded by clicking the “Record” box. CARE AND CLEANING Swift microscopes are designed to function with minimal maintenance, but certain components should be cleaned frequently to ensure ease of viewing. The power switch should be turned off or the microscope should be unplugged when not in use. - Page 12 TENSION CONTROL OF FOCUSING MOVEMENT (M3600 series only) - Tension of the focusing movement is controlled by a tension system found on the pinion of the course focus control. This can be adjusted by...
- Page 13 The replacement LED part number can be found underneath the microscope on the metal base plate. The M3600 and M3700 models use a .06W LED (Swift part number MA2215). To replace the LED, you must first turn the power off and unplug the microscope’s electrical cord from the electrical socket and remove...
- Page 14 CORRECTION – Gravity is causing the stage to drift downward, causing loss of focus. The focusing tension should be increased to act as a brake to prevent this downward drift. The M3600 Series is outfitted with a tension collar on the course focusing shaft to allow tension on the slip-clutch system to be increased or decreased.
- Page 15 11113 Landmark 35 Drive San Antonio, TX 78233 For all warranty repairs or service requests, please call the Swift repair department at (877) 967-9438 before anything is shipped. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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