Table of Contents i. Caution……..……………………………………………………………1 ii. Care and Maintenance……….………………………………….….…2 1. Component Illustration………………………….…………………..…3 2. Installation.……………………………………………………………...4 3. Operation……………………….………………………….…………..6 4. Specifications…………………….……………..……………………..8 5. Troubleshooting Guide…..............9...
www.microscopenet.com i. Caution 1. Find the “UP” sign and place the Styrofoam container on your table or bench so that the arrow is pointing upward. Open the shipping carton carefully to prevent any accessory items (i.e. objectives or eyepieces) from dropping and being damaged.
www.microscopenet.com ii. Care and Maintenance 1. Do not attempt to disassemble any component including eyepieces, objectives or focusing assembly. 2. Keep the instrument clean; remove dirt and debris regularly. Accumulated dirt on metal surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. More persistent dirt should be removed using a mild soap solution.
www.microscopenet.com 1 Components Illustration Eyepiece Microscope Base Intensity Dial Diopter Ring Viewing Head Power Switch Eyepiece Tube Head Thumb Screw Iris Diaphragm Lever Nosepiece Microscope Body Condenser focus Knob Objective Focus Tension Ring Focus Stop Lever Slide Holder Coarse Focus Knob Abbe Condenser Mechanical Stage Fine Focus Knob...
www.microscopenet.com 2 Installation 2.1 Installation of the binocular viewing head 1) Loosen the thumb screw (11) on the top of the body (12) and remove the plastic cover on the top. 2) Remove the cap on the circular dovetail of the binocular viewing head (10) 3) Insert the dovetail into the socket on the top of body (12);...
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www.microscopenet.com it on clockwise. Caution: Before you turn over the microscope, be sure to take the eyepieces off and be certain that the head is securely locked by the thumb screw. 2.7 Installing the mirror (optional, your model may not have one) 1) Unplug the power cord.
www.microscopenet.com 3 Operation 3.1 Adjusting illumination 1) Connect the power cord and turn on the main switch (18). 2) Turn the variable intensity dial (17) to increase or decrease the brightness. 3.2 Placing specimen 1) Place the slide on the mechanical stage (7). 2) Use the slide holder (6) to gently secure the slide.
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www.microscopenet.com 1) Turn the condenser focus knob (20) to raise or lower the condenser (22). 2) Raise the condenser (22) when using high power objectives and lower it when using low power objectives. Note: The centering of the condenser and the light axes of the objective are factory adjusted.
www.microscopenet.com 5 Troubleshooting Guide OPTICAL PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Revolve the nosepiece to click-stop Revolving nosepiece not in click position by swinging the objective Darkness at the stop position periphery or uneven correctly into the optical path brightness in the field of view The light source of the bulb is Adjust the position of the bulb...
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www.microscopenet.com IMAGE PROBLEMS Problem Cause Solution Specimen rises from stage Secure the specimen in the slide surface holder Image moves while focusing Revolving nosepiece is not in Revolve the nosepiece to the the click-stop position click-stop position Blue filter not used Use daylight blue filter Image tinged yellow Adjust the light intensity by rotating...
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