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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction 2-3) Construction of the microscope 4-5) Functions of the microscope Preparing the microscope for use 7-9) Working with the microscope 10-11) Maintenance and cleaning...
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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Introduction With your purchase of an MT-10 series range stereo microscope you have chosen for a quality product. The EM-20 range microscopes are developed for use at schools and laboratories. The stereo microscope consists of two separate microscope tubes which are combined as a unit, in order to focus them simultaneously on the object.
EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Construction of the Microscope The names of the several parts are listed below and are indicated in the picture on the next page: A) Eyeshade B) Diopter adjustment C) Revolver (objective changer) D) Illumination adjustment E) Object clip F) Stage plate G) Stand foot with built-in illumination...
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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Functions of the Microscope The stand consists of a stand arm (C), stand base and an object stage (G). Tube The EM-20 models are equipped with a 45 degrees inclined tubes. Optical specifications of the MT-30/MT-90 series range All models are equipped with paired widefield 10x eyepieces (N).
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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Illumination All models have a transmitted (diascopic) and incident LED illumination. With use of the potentiometer switch (D) the illuminators can be adjusted in intensity and both illuminations can be used simultaneously. With the switch (I) the illuminations can be switch IN and OUT. Tension adjustment When the system lowers itself by its own weight, the tension of the focusing knob (K) should be adjusted.
EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preparing the Microscope for Use Take the stereo microscope out of its packing and put it on a firm stable table Insert the plug of the power supply adapter into the mains supply and switch on the illumination with the On/off switch (I) and place the eyeshades onto the eyepieces.
EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Working with the Microscope • Place an object onto the object plate and adjust the height of the holder randomly with the screw (P) at the backside of the stand. • Adjust the interpupillary distance by moving both prism housings (M) towards each other until one round image is seen with both eyes.
EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance and Cleaning Always place the dustcover over the microscope after use. Keep the eyepiece and objectives always mounted on the microscope to avoid dust entering the instrument. Cleaning the optics When the eyepiece lens is dirty it can be cleaned by wiping a piece of lens paper over the surface (circular movements).
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EM-20 Series Turret Stereo INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance of the stand Dust can be removed with a brush. In case the stand or stage plate is really dirty the surface can be cleaned with a non-aggressive cleaning product. Charging the batteries At first use, the batteries should be charged.
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