KERN OLM-1 Version 1.0 12/2016 User instructions Metallurgical inverted microscope Table of contents Before use ..................3 General notes ..........................3 Notes on the electrical system ....................3 Storage ............................4 Maintenance and cleaning ....................... 5 Nomenclature ................6 Technical data / Features ............8 Assembly ..................
Suitable replacement fuses are included with the delivery. When carrying out any procedures whereby you come into contact with the electrical system of the device, such as, for example, changing the bulb or fuse, only carry out these procedures when the power is disconnected. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
The best way to store accessories which consist of optical elements, such as, for example, eyepieces and objectives, is in a dry box with desiccant. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
Special cleaner for optical lenses Special optical cleaning cloths Bellows Brush When handled correctly and checked regularly, the microscope should give many years of efficient service. Should repairs still be necessary, please contact your KERN dealer or our Technical Department. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
3 Technical data / Features Product dimension: 271×379×747 mm Packing dimensions: 660x590x325 mm Net weight: 12,5 kg Gross weight: 17 kg Input voltage: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Output voltage: DC 1,2-6V Fuse: 2A 5x20mm OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
Now the slides for analyser, polariser and colour filter can be attached to the appropriate slots. Refer to page 7: Analyser slide / bears the inscription „A“: 21) Polariser slide / bears the inscription „P“: 20) Colour filter slide / the supplied blue filter needs to be previously inserted: 5) OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
You must make sure that you do not touch the lenses with your bare fingers and that no dust enters the apertures. To the screw locations which are not filled with an objective [2], you must attach the protective cap. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
Furthermore you can attach an object holder to one of the threads on stage surface (see page 7 > [15]). For the connection of a camera, please see Chapter 8 Use of optional accessories. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
You can now switch on the lighting using the main switch. The next step is to place a sample on the specimen stage (see left illustration [1]). For the models of the OLM-1 series you can fixate the samples on the stage with help of the object holder.
Important: In order to avoid damaging to the focussing system, the left and right adjustment wheels for the coarse and fine adjustment knob must never be rotated at the same time in opposite directions. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
3. Then look through the left eyepiece with the left eye and use the lefthand dioptre adjustment ring to focus the image. To do this, you just need to turn the ring in both directions (see illustration), to find out where the image is at its most focussed. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
If you have focussed the object to be observed for a specific magnification, then if you select the objective with the next greatest magnification, the object will be slightly out of focus. Use the fine adjustment knob to make a slight adjustment and restore the focus. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
In order to maintain hygiene, we would therefore recommend that you clean the eye cups regularly (e.g. with a damp cloth). Eye cups High Eye Point eyepiece (identified by the glasses symbol) OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
Polarising unit (Analyser / Polariser) (See page 7 > [20] + [21]) The microscopes from the OLM-1 series provide the possibility to apply the contrasting method of polarised light. For this purpose the analyser and polariser (both of them are included with the scope of delivery) are used.
Important: When fitting the new bulb into the socket, it must only be handled with sterile gloves or using the bulb packaging film. Grease and dust residue can have a negative effect on the light quality and service life. OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
The defective fuse can be removed from its housing and be replaced with a new one (see middle illustration). After that, you just need to insert the fuse housing back into the insertion point below the mains power supply socket (see right illustration). OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
Dioptre setting has not been carried out correctly The field of view of one eye does not Different eyepieces are used for the match that of the other eye righthand and lefthand side The eyes are not used to using a microscope OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
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The stage moves down on its own The rotational resistance brake is not tight The fine adjustment knob moves on its enough When you move the table, the image The stage was not correctly fitted becomes blurred OLM-1-BA-e-1610...
The device may only be opened by trained service engineers who have been authorised by KERN. 11 Disposal The packaging is made of environmentally-friendly materials, which you can dispose of at your local recycling centre.