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- Page 1 Operating Manual Digital Microscope M8 Version: 1.0 January 2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Indications for Usage of Microscope ..................4 General Information......................4 Target Group ........................4 Information about used Pictograms ................... 5 Intended Use ........................5 Features of Microscope ..................... 7 Scope of Delivery ........................8 Transport, Storage and Disposal ....................9 Transport ........................... - Page 3 12.2 Environmental Conditions ....................24 12.3 Operating Data ........................ 25 12.4 Specification of Z-axis ..................... 25 12.5 Specification of XY- stage ....................25 12.6 Objective Prerequisites ....................25 12.7 Optical and Imaging Data ....................26 List of Figures ..........................27...
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Page 4: Indications For Usage Of Microscope
2 (VDE 0843-20-2-2:2013-08). 1.2 Target Group Only staff who have been briefed and trained in the use of the digital microscope M8 and find themselves in optimal physical and mental conditions, may use the digital microscope M8. Each user must be taught all functional routines relevant to their work as well as all relevant safety provisions. -
Page 5: Information About Used Pictograms
1.4 Intended Use The Software “TouchMicroscope” is designed to operate the Digital Microscope M8. It is intended to investigate and digitize samples, mainly histological samples and sections, on glass slides. Scope of application:... - Page 6 Any other use or extended use is considered as improper use. The manufacturer and supplier shall not be liable for any resulting damage. The intended use includes following the instructions in this manual. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 6 of 27...
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Page 7: Features Of Microscope
Operate the device only in a technically perfect condition. Malfunctions which can impair safety must be remedied immediately! 1.5 Key Features of the Microscope M8 1. View specimen on glass slides in high magnification (20x, 40x, 60x,100x) 2. View large areas of slides in high magnification, annotate, measure and count. -
Page 8: Scope Of Delivery
2 Scope of Delivery 2 Scope of Delivery Digital Microscope M8 Objective with 20x magnification (scope of delivery can differ, objective with other magnification or further objectives are available upon request) „All in One“ – computer with touch screen (Dell) with pre-installed operating system and supplies like power plug, mouse and keyboard ... -
Page 9: Transport, Storage And Disposal
When moving the microscope, never grab the x-y-stage. You may damage it. 3.2 Intermediate and Permanent Storage This device is equipped with advanced mechanical and electronic components. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 9 of 27... -
Page 10: Disposal
This device falls under the EU Directive 2002 / 96 / EU in order to reduce the increasing amount of electronic waste. This device may not be disposed in unsorted residual and domestic waste! Check your local disposal regulations for further information. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 10 of 27... -
Page 11: Operating Safety
4.1 Safety for Operating Staff Maintenance or repair which requires to open the housing, shall be performed by no other person except staff of PreciPoint GmbH. Inside of the device prevails life-threatening voltage. There is a risk of injury if a hand is placed between x-y-stage and the objective or head part of the microscope while the z-axis moves down. -
Page 12: Initial Operation
Make sure that all cables used are without damage and that the magnetically fixed side parts of the M8 are in proper position and are not in touch with parts moving on the z-axis. Make sure that the computer is turned on and booted safely. Wait at least 3 minutes after booting before proceeding without taking further actions. -
Page 13: Starting The Software
Figure 5.3: Opening screen of the microscope software „TouchMicroscope“ 3. Wait until all components are initialized (see left part of the start screen). After the initialization has been completed, the buttons at the bottom will be activated / unlocked. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 13 of 27... -
Page 14: Figure 5.4: Opening Screen Of The Microscope Software „Touchmicroscope" With Initialized Hardware And Unlocked Buttons
Instructions on how to do this can be found in chapter 7 on page 16. 4. When you are finished with the insertion of the samples, click the Continue - button in the dialogue-window of the software. You may now start using the M8. 15.01.2016... -
Page 15: Menu Structure
VirtualMicroscope. Mark the parts of the sample which you would like to scan and choose the scan-mode most appropriate for the slide. Four different scanning-modes are available differing in speed and quality. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 15 of 27... -
Page 16: Changing The Slides
This is important for achieving good optical performance. It shall be cleaned with a fuzz-free cloth, lens tissue, or cotton swab moistened with a commercially available glass cleaner. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 16 of 27... -
Page 17: Figure 7.3: Opening The Slide Mount By Moving The Handle
If you want to remove slides, proceed in the same way as described above. 3. When you are finished inserting the slides press Continue in the dialog window of the software. Now an overview image of the inserted samples is generated. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 17 of 27... -
Page 18: Changing The Objective
While unscrewing the objective, pay attention not to drop it. Figure 8.2: Clockwise unscrewing of the objective. 4. Remove the new objective out the storage box and place it straight on the screw thread. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 18 of 27... -
Page 19: Figure 8.3: Placing The Objective Straight On The Screw Thread (Essentially For Allowing An Easy Insertion)
5. Now select the mounted objective out of the list being presented by the software. Finish the selection by pressing the button „Select Objective“. Never use the microscope with inappropriate objective configuration. This can cause damage to objective and slides. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 19 of 27... -
Page 20: Figure 8.5: Selection Of Objective Configurations And The Button „Select Objective" In The „Start
If you need an additional objective or if you own an objective whose configuration is not existing in the selection list of the software, please contact us. We are happy to help. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 20 of 27... -
Page 21: Care Of The Microscope
Whenever you encounter lack of contrast, cloudiness or poor definition, carefully verify the condition of the glass plate of the x-y-stage. Since the microscope uses LED illumination, no lamp replacement is required. 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 21 of 27... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Inactive touch-input Close the software. Switch off the microscope. Restart the PC. Only turn on the microscope when the PC has finished rebooting. Wait 30 seconds. Only now, start the software again 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 22 of 27... -
Page 23: Service
11 Service 11 Service Contact: PreciPoint GmbH Alois-Steinecker-Str. 22 85354 Freising Tel: +49 (0)8161 976979-0 E-Mail: vertrieb@precipoint.de 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 23 of 27... -
Page 24: Specifications And Dimensions
12.2 Environmental Conditions ° Transport temperature +10 to +40 ° Temperature (storage) +10 to +40 Humidity (storage) 10 - 55 % Temperature (operating) 10 - 45 ° Humidity (operating) 10 - 55 % 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 24 of 27... - Page 25 Maximum stage load 75 N Feed force 10 N Repeatability ± 2 µm Positioning accuracy ± 4 µm + 0.3 · 10 · L 12.6 Objective Prerequisites Mounting thread Infinity corrected optic 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 25 of 27...
- Page 26 12.7 Optical and Imaging Data Tube Lens Magnification 0.35 Used Camera Resolution 3.7 megapixels Pixel per Microns for 20x (0.5 NA) 2.83 pixel/µm Pixel per Microns for 40x (0.5 NA) 5.66 pixel/µm 15.01.2016 Operating Manual M8 Page 26 of 27...
- Page 27 Figure 2.1: Digital Microscope and PC ..................8 Figure 2: Illustration of correct grabbing position for safe transportation of the microscope..9 Figure 5.1: Rear sight of Digital Microscope M8 ................12 Figure 5.2: Desktop shortcut of the microscope software „TouchMicroscope“ ......13 Figure 5.3: Opening screen of the microscope software „TouchMicroscope“...
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