Olympus MVX10 Instructions Manual page 25

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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 Olympus representative for assistance.
Problem
1. Incomplete binocular vision.
2. Field of view is cut off or illuminated
unevenly.
3. Dust is visible in the field of view.
4. Excessive image contrast.
5. Resolution problems:
· Image is not sharp.
· Insufficient contrast.
6. Specimen image blurs when
zoom ratio is changed.
7. Coarse focus adjustment knobs
rotate with too much resistance.
8. Zoom microscope body drops or
specimen goes out of focus dur-
ing observation.
9. Image looks doubled.
10. Background noise is noticeable in
the fluorescence.
Cause
Interpupillary distance is not correctly ad-
justed.
Diopter adjustment is incomplete.
Stereo observation is performed and the
aperture iris diaphragm is stopped down
excessively.
The trinocular head and intermediate
attachment are not correctly mounted.
Light path selector knob is stopped
midway.
Mirror unit turret or filter slider knob is in
an intermediate position.
Dust on the specimen.
Dust on eyepiece.
Aperture is stopped down excessively.
Objective is not correctly mounted.
Dust on objective front lens.
Dust on top or lower lens of zoom mi-
croscope body.
Diopter of the eyepieces is not correctly
adjusted.
Not in complete focus on specimen.
Rotation tension adjustment ring is too
tight or a module is attached on the
microscope body.
Rotation tension adjustment ring is too
loose.
The MVX-CA2X is set to an intermedi-
ate position.
The excitation light is too strong.
Remedy
Adjust it correctly.
Complete diopter adjustment.
Open the aperture.
Mount them correctly.
Set correctly to the desired position.
Set them in the correct positions.
Remove dust.
Remove dust.
Open the aperture to proper diameter.
Mount it correctly until it is stopped.
Clean lens surfaces.
Adjust it correctly.
Focus specimen correctly at a high
zoom ratio.
Loosen the ring properly.
Tighten the ring properly.
Push or pull the lever into a stop
position.
Insert the ND filter and set the excita-
tion light to the minimum required
intensity level.
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