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- Page 1 Versamet 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE MANUAL 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-543-2000 (P) • 631-589-6975 (F) www.unitronusa.com • info@unitronusa.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE CONTENTS SAFETY NOTES ........................3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................3 INTRODUCTION ........................4 UNPACKING AND COMPONENTS ..................4 COMPONENT DIAGRAMS ....................5-6 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM ......................7 DETAILED ASSEMBLY ....................8-11 OPERATION ILLUMINATION ........................12 SELECTING THE LIGHT PATH ....................13 FOCUSING .......................... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
An annual schedule of preventative ® maintenance by qualified personnel is highly recommended. Your authorized UNITRON distributor can arrange for this service. -
Page 5: Introduction
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE INTRODUCTION ® ® Congratulations on the purchase of your new UNITRON microscope. UNITRON microscopes are engineered and manufactured to the highest quality standards. Your microscope will last a lifetime if used ® and maintained properly. UNITRON microscopes are carefully assembled, inspected and tested by our staff of trained technicians in our New York facility. -
Page 6: Component Diagrams
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM Mechanical Camera/Photo Stage Port Lock Metal Stage Screw Insert Plate Screwdriver Eyepieces Illuminator Trinocular Viewing Head Color Filter Light Path Slider Selection Slider Light Intensity Aperture Control Knob Diaphragm Lever Tension X/Y Axis... -
Page 7: Component Diagrams
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE COMPONENTS DIAGRAM Objective Eco Button Nosepiece Nosepiece Brightfield & Darkfield Ring Lever 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 • 631-543-2000 • www.unitronusa.com UNITRON... -
Page 8: Assembly Diagram
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM The diagram below shows how to assemble the various components. The numbers indicate the order of assembly. Use the 1.5mm and 2mm hex wrenches that are supplied with your microscope when required. Be sure to keep these wrenches for changing out components or making adjustments. -
Page 9: Detailed Assembly
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE ASSEMBLY Installing the Illuminator (Fig. 1) ③ Using the included hex screwdriver, loosen the lock ① screws ① on the illuminator port ② on the back of the microscope. Align the illuminator ③ with the illuminator port ②... - Page 10 VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE ASSEMBLY (continued) Installing the Metal Insert Stage Plate ② ① (Fig. 5) Place the metal insert stage plate ① with the V groove ② facing the user to make it easier to check the objective.
- Page 11 VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE ASSEMBLY (continued) Installing the Color Filter Slider (Fig. 8) The Versamet 4 is equipped with three filters (green, yellow and clear daylight blue), and a three position filter slider ① that is inserted into the filter slot ②. ②...
- Page 12 NOTE: Always use the power cord that is provided with your microscope; using a different power cord may damage your microscope. Should you need a replacement, contact your authorized UNITRON dealer or call UNITRON at 1-631-543-2000 for a dealer nearest you. ① ③...
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Page 13: Illumination
Turn counterclockwise to decrease brightness. “ECO” (Economy) Setting The Versamet 4 is equipped with an auto shut-off feature, or “ECO” mode, to preserve the life of the bulb. ECO mode activates when the microscope is unattended for thirty (30) minutes and turns the illuminator off. -
Page 14: Operation Illumination
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE OPERATION (continued) Selecting the Light Path (Fig. 12) The Versamet 4 is outfitted with a binocular viewing head with one photo port for HDMI/digital imaging. You must select the appropriate light path for observing specimens. -
Page 15: Focusing Tension
② Adjusting the Eyepiece Eyeguards (Fig. 17) Fig 17 The Versamet 4 eyepieces come standard with roll- down eyeguards. The eyeguards should be rolled down ① for users wearing eyeglasses to prevent them from being too far from observing through the eyepieces. Or, not rolled down ②... -
Page 16: Field Diaphragm
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE OPERATION (continued) Adjusting the Field Diaphragm (Fig. 18-19) By limiting the diameter of the light entering the condenser, the field diaphragm can prevent stray light and improve the image contrast. When the image is just on the edge of the field of view, the objective can show ①... -
Page 17: Brightfield/Darkfield
OPERATION (continued) Changing from Brightfield To Darkfield Observation (Fig. 22) The Versamet 4 allows users to easily change from brightfield observation to darkfield observation by sliding the brightfield (BF) & darkfield (DF) lever ①. ① For brightfield observation, push the lever all the way in (BF). -
Page 18: Mounting A Microscopy Camera (Optional)
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE OPERATION (continued) Mounting a Microscopy Camera (Optional) Camera (Fig. 24) ③ ④ ② Installing Couplers Loosen the lock screw ① and remove the dust cap ② on the camera/photo port. ① Loosen the lock screw ① until it is flush with the inside of the photo port. -
Page 19: Replacing The Lamp
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE OPERATION (continued) Using the DIC Components (Fig. 25) ① (continued) The fine adjustment knob ③ can control the background interference color change from gray to mauve. NOTE: Adjusting the aperture diaphragm at the same time will provide the best contrast. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE TROUBLESHOOTING Under certain conditions, performance of this unit may be adversely affected by factors other than defects. If a problem occurs, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact your local dealer for assistance. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
VERSAMET 4 INVERTED METALLURGICAL MICROSCOPE TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) MECHANICAL PART PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The coarse adjustment knob is The tension adjustment ring is tightened too Loosen it too difficult to rotate much The image goes out of focus during observation or the stage... -
Page 22: Maintenance
United States of America. All items returned for warranty repair must be sent freight prepaid and insured to Unitron Ltd., 73 Mall Drive, Commack, NY 11725 – USA. All warranty repairs will be returned freight prepaid to any destination within the continental United States of America. For all foreign warranty repairs, return freight charges are the responsibility of the individual/company who returned the merchandise for repair.
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