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Specifications
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Widefield 10x eyepieces, fully coated
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Inclined 45° head rotates 360° with 55-75mm
interpupillary distance and one diopter (+/- 5
diopters)
•
Fully coated objectives on rotating turret. MI-
13STERX has 10x and 30x magnification with a
20mm field of view at 10x. MI-24STERX has 20x
and 40x magnification with a 10mm field of view at
20X. Both have a 65mm working distance.
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All metal rack-and-pinion focusing,
has tension adjustment
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Stage with stage clips, frosted glass stage plate,
and reversible white/black stage plate
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Maximum specimen height of 55mm on-stage and
120mm off-stage
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Tungsten 10-watt, 12 volt top and bottom light
illumination with grounded 110 volt cord
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing difficulty with your microscope, try these troubleshooting techniques:
Problem
Light fails to
1.
operate
2.
3.
4.
Light flickers
1. The bulb is not properly inserted into the socket. Properly insert the bulb.
2. The bulb is about to burn out. Replace the bulb.
3. The connection at the AC outlet is loose. Have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.
No image
The objective lens is not in place. Move revolving objective turret until the objective lens
clicks into position.
Unable to
The head drops under its own weight. Adjust tension of focus knob. (See "Adjusting
focus
Tension," p. 4.)
Poor
The objective or eyepiece lenses are dirty. Clean the lenses. (See "Cleaning," p. 2.)
resolution,
image not
sharp, spots in
field
Glare in the
Improper lighting is being used for your specimen. Adjust lighting. Use top lighting for
field, poor
opaque specimens and bottom lighting for translucent specimens. Use both when
lighting
necessary.
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focus knob
Possible Reason and Solution
The AC power cord is not connected. Connect the cord to an outlet.
The bulb is burned out. Replace the bulb. (See "Changing the Bulb," p.4.)
The power source outlet is inoperative. Have a qualified electrician repair the outlet.
The incorrect bulb is installed. Replace with the correct bulb.
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Warranty
Home Science Tools warrants this microscope to be
free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for the life of the instrument.
This warranty does not cover light bulbs, batteries, or
damage (including to lenses) due to misuse, abuse,
alterations, lack of proper maintenance, or accident.
Any
cameras
and
software
microscope are warranted for one year from the date of
purchase.
You will need to return your microscope freight prepaid
for warranty service to Home Science Tools, or the
repair facility we designate. We will repair or replace
your microscope at no charge and return it freight
prepaid to you. Please call 1-800-860-6272 to arrange
warranty service before returning this instrument.
Please note that warranties apply only to the original
purchaser and are not transferable.
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