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- Page 1 MANUAL EXI-310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 (P) • 631-543-8900 (F) www.accu-scope.com • info@accu-scope.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
APERTURE DIAPHRAGM ADJUSTMENT ................13 PHASE CONTRAST ......................13-15 MOUNTING A MICROSCOPY CAMERA (OPTIONAL) ............15 USING FLUORESCENCE (OPTIONAL) ................16-17 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................18-19 MAINTENANCE........................20 SERVICE ..........................20 WARRANTY ........................20 ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
An annual schedule of preventative maintenance by qualified personnel is highly recommended. Your ® authorized ACCU-SCOPE distributor can arrange for this service. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 5: Introduction
8. Camera adapters (optional) Optional accessories such as optional objectives and/or eyepieces, slides sets, etc., are not shipped as part of the standard equipment. These items, if ordered, are shipped separately. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 6: Component Diagrams
If you did not purchase your EXI-310 Microscope with Screw Receptacles fluorescence, you can upgrade to For Optional fluorescence at any time. Mechanical Stage Fuse Holder Power Jack ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 7: Microscope Dimensions
EXI-310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 8: Assembly Diagram
When assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces. ② ③ ④ ① ① Objectives ② Phase Slider ③ Stage Plate ④ Eyepieces ⑤ ⑤ Power Cord ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 9: Detailed Assembly
● Always rotate the nosepiece by using the knurled nosepiece ring. NOTE: ● Keep the covers on any unused nosepiece openings to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside. ① ② Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... - Page 10 Plug the power cord into a power supply receptacle. NOTE: Always use the power cord that came with your microscope. If your power cord becomes damaged or lost, please call your authorized ACCU-SCOPE dealer for a replacement. ® ACCU-SCOPE...
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Page 11: Interpupillary Distance
Repeat several times ② ② to check. IMPORTANT: do not counter rotate the focusing knobs as this will cause severe problems and damage to the focusing system. Fig. 7 ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 12: Operation Illumination
The appropriate stage is inserted into the slide holder and can be moved by turning the X③ and Y ④ stage movement controls. Fig. 9 ② ③ ④ Fig. 10 ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 13: Selecting The Light Path
100% for binocular observation through “OUT” Position Dark specimen observation the eyepieces 20% for binocular eyepieces Observation for digital imaging “IN” Position and documentation 80% for top photo port ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 14: Aperture Diaphragm Adjustment
Position 1 is for the 4x/10x objectives; Position 2 is for the 20x/40x objectives. Position 3 is “open” for use with optional filters. Match the 4x/10x or 20x/40x light annulus with phase contrast objectives. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 15: Phase Contrast
Fig. 15 & 16 6. Repeat the steps above to adjust centering with other objectives and corresponding light annulus. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 16: Mounting A Microscopy Camera (Optional)
2. Attach the camera to a c-mount adapter. 3. Thread the c-mount adapter with camera in the top photo port. Selecting the Light Path for Observation With a Camera Refer to page 12. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 17: Using Fluorescence (Optional)
Alternate light sources are available for metal halide systems, LED spectral illumination, or mercury lamp housing and power supply. Various filter sets are also available for installation. Contact your authorized ACCU-SCOPE dealer, or call us at 631-864-1000 for a list of available filter sets and illumination options. - Page 18 ① to select the desired filter. ① NOTE: a UV light shield is included in the EXI-310-FL version to reduce extraneous light from the fluorescence Fig. 19 sample. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Place the specimen on the stage correctly. blurred stage. The optical performance of the culture vessel Use a vessel with a good profile irregularity bottom plate is poor (profile irregularity, etc.) characteristic. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
The indoor window or the The stray light entered through the eyepieces Cap both the eyepieces and photomicroscope fluorescence lamp is system’s viewfinder or viewfinder is reflected photographed. ® ACCU-SCOPE 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-864-1000 • www.accu-scope.com... -
Page 21: Maintenance
ACCU-SCOPE INC. This warranty expressly excludes any liability by ACCU-SCOPE INC. for consequential loss or damage on any grounds, such as (but not limited to) the non-availability to the End User of the product(s) under warranty or the need to repair work processes. Should any defect in material, workmanship or electronic component occur under this warranty contact your ACCU-SCOPE distributor or ACCU-SCOPE at (631) 864-1000.