National 167 Series Instructions For

National 167 Series Instructions For

Compound biological microscopes

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National Optical & Scientific Instruments Inc.
6508 Tri-County Parkway
Schertz, Texas 78154
Phone (210) 590-9010
Fax (210) 590-1104
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
167, 168, 169, DC20-169, and 169-BTW1 Series
COMPOUND BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPES
Copyright © 11/4/2016
National Optical & Scientific Instrument Inc.

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  • Page 1 National Optical & Scientific Instruments Inc. 6508 Tri-County Parkway Schertz, Texas 78154 Phone (210) 590-9010 Fax (210) 590-1104 INSTRUCTIONS FOR 167, 168, 169, DC20-169, and 169-BTW1 Series COMPOUND BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPES Copyright © 11/4/2016 National Optical & Scientific Instrument Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction / Unpacking 167, 168 and 169 ....................3 Assembly ..............................4 Operation ..............................5 Installing C-Mount Camera / Maintenance ....................7 Introduction to the DC20-163 ........................9 Assembly ..............................10 Camera Controls and Ports / Connecting Camera to HD Ready Device ..........11 On Screen Display / On Screen Display Control / Live Image and Capture Controls ......
  • Page 3: Introduction / Unpacking 167, 168 And 169

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of a National microscope. It is a well built, precision instrument carefully checked to assure that it reaches you in good condition. It is designed for ease of operation and years of carefree use. The information in this manual probably far exceeds what you will need to know in order to operate and maintain your microscope.
  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Abbe Condenser: Pre-mounted in unit. Specimen holder: Pre-mounted on stage. Objectives: Unless otherwise note, they are pre-mounted on the microscope. Heads: On all series, the head comes pre-mounted to the body of the microscope. Position head so that it faces either forward or backward, whichever suits your preference or needs, and tighten knurled head locking screw.
  • Page 5: Operation

    Eyepieces: Remove the dust caps from eyepiece tubes. Avoid touching any lens surface and Insert eyepieces into the eyepiece tubes. Filter: Swing out filter holder has built in frosted filter – must be in place when using the 4x and 10x objectives.
  • Page 6 Adjust fine focus controls until specimen is in sharp focus. Adjust diopter for difference in eyesight. Using right eye, peer into the right eyepiece tube. Adjust sharpness of image by utilizing fine focus controls. Using left eye, peer into the left eyepiece tube. Adjust sharpness of image by turning diopter adjustment located on left eyepiece tube.
  • Page 7: Installing C-Mount Camera / Maintenance

    INSTALLING C-MOUNT CAMERA (to trinocular model only) Trinocular model #169 is equipped with a port on top of head. Using the included C-Mount adapter and the three-position sliding rod (c) allows use to easily direct microscope image into desired path. 1) Rod pushed completely into head;...
  • Page 8 ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING YOUR MICROSCOPE. Replacement of lamp. Carefully lay instrument on its side, taking care to avoid damage to the specimen slide holder located on top of mechanical stage. Remove 5ea cross head screws, holding base plate.
  • Page 9: Introduction To The Dc20-163

    Introduction to the DC20-169 Series Microscope D-Moticam 1080L Sensor Type CMOS Sensor Size 1/2.8" Resolution 2 MP Capture format (on SD-card) Still Image 1980 X 1080 / Video HD 1980 X 1080 Live Display Mode (through USB) 1980 x 1080 Live Display Mode (through HDMI) 1920 x 1080 (HD) @ 60 fps* 2.8μm x 2.8μm...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    DC20-169 Series ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 11: Camera Controls And Ports / Connecting Camera To Hd Ready Device

    CAMERA CONTROLS AND PORTS This USB port can also be used to connect a USB mouse so that the camera can be controlled without a computer. The USB connection can be used to connect the Moticam 1080 directly to a computer (not recommended) to be used with the provided Motic Images Plus software.
  • Page 12 2. Plug the power cord into the back of the D-Moticam 1080. 3. Then press the power button one time to turn on the camera. The green power indicator should now illuminate. 4. Now make sure your microscope is on and you are focused in on your slide / specimen. 5.
  • Page 13: On Screen Display / On Screen Display Control / Live Image And Capture Controls

    D-Moticam 1080 On-Screen Display When the camera is connected to an HDMI display and controlled through a USB mouse, you can simply move the mouse cursor to the right to activate the on-screen function display for capturing images and also for adjusting various aspects of the image parameters.
  • Page 14 Image Adjustment Controls AE/AWB Menu allows you to adjust: Exposure, Gain, Gamma, Brightness, Light Frequency, White Balance, and Color Temp. Settings Menu allows you to adjust: Saturation, Contrast, Gamma, Sharpness, Digital Noise, Save Individual User settings, Time setting, Language, Format the SD Card, and Restore all settings to Default.
  • Page 15: Connecting To Computer / Motic Images Software - Pc Full Help Menu

    TRANSFERING IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER By default all your images are saved to an SD card, purchased separately. If you do not own one already, it is recommended you also purchase an external SD card reader. This is simplest and easiest way to transfer images to your computer.
  • Page 16: Motic Images Software - Mac Full Help Menu

    Motic Live Imaging Module – PC Full Help Menu The full Live Imaging Module manual is accessible within the live Imaging main page. To begin, open the Motic Images Software. At the top of main screen find the menu tab labeled File and click on Capture: Once the Motic Live Imaging Module has opened, click on Help: This will open the Motic Live Imaging Module help file, containing the full help menu: MOTIC IMAGES SOFTWARE –...
  • Page 17 This will open the Motic Images Help Manual:...
  • Page 18: Introduction To The 169-Btw1

    Introduction to the 169-BTW Series Microscope  8" LCD Android tablet with 1280x800 screen resolution  Connection: WiFi; mini HDMI; micro SD card  5.0 MP sensor  5.0 MP captured image resolution  WiFi Resolution: 2.0MP - 5.0MP  720P captured video resolution ...
  • Page 19: 169-Btw1 Assembly / Connecting Camera To Tablet

    Assembly Connecting Tablet to Camera 1. Take the 8” Tablet and mount it into the bracket assembly. The bracket will hold the tablet at opposite corners of the tablet screen. 2. Taking the spiral USB cable cord and plug one end into your camera and the other into the side of the Tablet screen.
  • Page 20: Tablet Operation / Power Management

    TABLET OPERATION Volume adjustment - decrease Volume adjustment - increase Hold for a few seconds to turn unit on Micro USB Port for charging tablet and connecting to bracket camera Provides sound via earphone/speaker Connects to HD ready device via HDMI cable Micro SD Card Slot for storing images on Micro SD Card (4GB...
  • Page 21: Tablet Accessories

    TABLET ACCESSORIES Please Note: Items included may differ in appearance from items pictured above HDMI Cable This cable will enable you to connect to an HDMI ready device, to view your tablet on a larger format. The displayed image will replicate the displayed image of the tablet.
  • Page 22: Camera Switches And Ports / Connecting To Wifi Device / Connecting To Wifi Computer

    Camera Switches and Ports – Limited Production This feature is limited to a small production batch, not a standard feature of this camera.  When the switch is in USB mode – The camera will only transmit one of two ways. It will transmit to either the tablet via the supplied coiled USB cable or through an optional A-Male to Mini-B USB 2.0.
  • Page 23: Connecting To Existing Wifi Network

    Connecting the 169-BTW1 to your existing network – Advanced The BTW camera has the unique ability to connect to your existing network system using the MoticHub feature. 1. On the home screen of the tablet select the Settings icon. 2. Select WiFi within the Settings window.
  • Page 24 3. Find your Work/Home WiFi SSID and connect. *turn WiFi on if turned off* Note: In this case I have selected National. 4. Now you have added the tablet to your WiFi network 5. On the home screen of the tablet select the MotiConnect app.
  • Page 25: Connecting To Networked Btw With Moticonnect App

    7. Turn MoticHub On. This must be done every time you wish to broadcast the image. 8. MoticHub will create an IP address for the tablet on your network. This should not change. 9. Write down the generated IP address, you will need this to connect your WiFi enabled device/tablet/phone/computer/laptop.
  • Page 26 4. Click on the Camera Device button at the top right hand of the screen. 5. Click on the Add button on the pop up window 6. You may give your New Device any name, however the IP Address must be same as the IP generated by MoticHub.
  • Page 27: Connecting To Networked Btw With Motic Images

    8. You can now view the image live on the MotiConnect app as well as capture, measure and annotate the image using the tools provided. Connecting to Networked BTW with Motic Images 1. Install the Motic Images software into your computer or laptop. 2.
  • Page 28 4. The Video Device box should have the Moticam X selected. 5. Click on Open to open the Moticam X IP address box. 6. In the open Moticam X IP address box type in the IP address generated by the MoticHub feature of the BTW tablet. 7.
  • Page 29: Tablet Software / Moticonnect Overview / Help Button

    TABLET SOFTWARE This android tablet comes equipped will all the necessary software needed to start using your equipment out of the box. Since it is an android tablet, you will be able to connect to your office/school Wi-Fi network to access the internet and download additional applications.
  • Page 30: Calibration / Transferrig Images To Your Computer

    CALIBRATION – (*Optional – not necessary to use your microscope*) To prepare for the calibration process, please make sure you have the calibration slide. The calibration slide has four individual dark round circles. Each dark round circle corresponds with each objective on your microscope.
  • Page 31: Motic Images 2.0

    MOTIC IMAGES 2.0 SOFTWARE You can use your transfer images with the Motic Images 2.0 software included with microscope to annotate, save and file your images. Full Help Menu The full software manual for Motic Images is accessible within the software’s main page. ...
  • Page 32 Motic Live 2.0 Live Imaging Module If you are connecting your camera via WiFi to your laptop of WiFi enabled computer, you can use the Motic Images 2.0 software to view and capture your images. Full Help Menu  The full Live Imaging Module manual is accessible within the live Imaging main page. ...
  • Page 33: Motic Images 3.0

    MOTIC IMAGES 3.0 SOFTWARE The Motic Images 3.0 software, like the Motic Images 2.0 software will allow you to view, capture, annotate and save your images. For further assistance in using the Motic Images 3.0 software please refer to the Motic Help files.
  • Page 34: 926 Phase Kit

    MODEL 926 PHASE CONTRAST SET INTRODUCTION Phase contrast microscopy provides a means to observe transparent specimens, which are very difficult to observe under bright field illumination. Another advantage of phase microscopy is that it allows the user to observe living specimens that are usually destroyed by staining or fixing reagents.
  • Page 35 Tighten eyepiece knurled locking screw. Rotate the phase turret annuli control until the number 10 can be seen at front of phase turret condenser assembly. Annuli must click into position to assure proper centering. Using condenser focusing control knob, focus the bright annuli ring located in phase turret annulus condenser.
  • Page 36: Cleaning Your Microscope

    CLEANING YOUR MICROSCOPE National 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 37 If the dirt persist you can either contact us or you can contact your National Optical supplier. Mechanics The mechanical components of the microscope require less maintenance than the optical components.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM REASON FOR PROBLEM SOLUTION Light fails to operate Outlet inoperative. Have qualified service technician repair outlet AC power cord not connected. Plug into outlet. Lamp burned out. Replace lamp. Fuse burned out. Replace fuse. Fuse burns out too soon. Replace with proper fuse (Time delay).
  • Page 39: Optional Accessories And Parts

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND PARTS: #610-160 WF10X Eyepiece #610-160R WF10X eyepiece w/reticle, 10mm/100div. #704-160SP DIN 4X objective lens, 0.10 N.A. #710-160SP DIN 10X objective lens, 0.25 N.A. #740-160SP DIN 40X objective lens, 0.65 N.A. #799-160SP DIN 100X objective lens, 1.25 N.A. #704-160ASC DIN 4X Super High Contrast objective lens, 0.10 N.A.

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