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Meiji Techno MT-10 Series Instruction Manual

Meiji Techno MT-10 Series Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2 MT-10 Series Compound Microscope 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...
  • Page 3 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Introduction With your purchase of an MT-10 series microscope you have chosen for a quality product. The MT-10 type microscopes are developed for use at schools and laboratories. The maintenance requirement is limited when using the microscope in a decent manner.
  • Page 4: Construction Of The Microscope

    MT-10 Series Compound Microscope 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) Tube (mono 360°rotatable) B) Eyepiece C) Stand arm D) Revolving nosepiece for 4 objectives E) Objectives F) Safety device G) Object stage with clips...
  • Page 5 MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 6: Functions Of The Microscope

    The revolving nosepiece (D) can be equipped with 4 objectives (E). Optical specifications of the MT-30/MT-90 series range The MT-10 series range microscopes are standard equipped with one wide field eyepiece WF10x (B) and achromatic objectives, as mentioned below in table 1 Optical specifications and type Achromatic 4x/10x/40x –...
  • Page 7 100x 1000x Object stage On the MT-10 series the slide is placed beneath the object clips. Focusing the specimen is done by using the coaxial coarse- and fine adjustment knobs (H). Coarse- and fine adjustment The coarse- and fine adjustment knobs (H) for the height adjustment of the object stage are mounted together on one axis (co-axial).
  • Page 8: Preparing The Microscope For Use

    MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preparing the Microscope for Use Remove the packing and put the microscope on a flat table. The objectives are pre mounted. Put the plug into the mains supply and switch on the microscope . Sit comfortably down behind the mi- croscope and take a relaxed position while viewing through the eyepiece (B).
  • Page 9: Working With The Microscope

    MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Working with the Microscope Please read the following instructions to achieve the best microscope observing results. Setting the illumination For optimum effect in contrast and resolution one should follow the below procedure: Place a specimen on the object stage and focus using the 4x objective, with a fully opened iris diaphragm.
  • Page 10 Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use of the S100x oil-immersion objective The MT-10 series microscopes are equipped with a S100x N.A. 1.25 oil immersion objective. Please follow these instructions for using this objective: • Focus the image with the S40x objective.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Cleaning

    MT-10 Series Compound Microscope 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 or front lens of the 10x or S40x objective are dirty they can be cleaned by wiping a piece of lens paper over the surface (circular movements).
  • Page 12 MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance of the stand Dust can be removed with a brush. In case the stand or table is really dirty the surface can be cleaned with a non-aggressive cleaning product. All moving parts like the height adjustment or the coaxial course and fine adjustment contain ball bearings that are not dust sensitive.