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MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Introduction With your purchase of an MT-30/MT-90 series type microscope you have chosen for a quality product. The MT-30/MT-90 series type microscopes are developed for use at schools and laboratories. The maintenance requirement is limited when using the microscope in a decent manner.
MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Construction of the Microscope The names of the several parts are listed below and are indicated in the picture on the next page: A) Tube (mono/bino/trino 360°rotatable) B) Dioptric adjustment (bino type) C) Stand arm D) Revolving nosepiece for 4 objectives...
MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Functions of the Microscope The stand consists of a stand arm (C), stand base and an object stage (G). Hold the microscope at the top of the stand arm when it should be moved.
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MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL The total magnification can be calculated by multiplying the magnification of the eyepiece with the magnification of the objective. The magnifications are displayed in the table below: Eyepiece Objective Magnification...
MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preparing the Microscope for Use Remove the packing and put the microscope on a flat table. The objectives are pre mounted. Put the plug into the mains supply and switch on the microscope .
MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Working with the Microscope Please read the following instructions to achieve the best microscope observing results. Setting the interpupillary- and diopter distance (binocular/trinocular type) Using a binocular tube is less tiring for the eyes than the use of a monocular tube. In order to obtain a smooth “compound”...
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MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Caution: The maximum light intensity when using the 4x and 10x can damage the eyes! When changing slides always start with the 4x objective again. Safety device To prevent damage to the objective lens, or breaking the slide, all types are equipped with a pre-fixed safety device.
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MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL The S100x can also be used without immersion oil (dry). Please be aware of the fact that in such case the resolution will be much lower! Caution •...
MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance and Cleaning Always place the dustcover over the microscope after use. Keep the eyepiece and objectives always mounted on the microscope to avoid dust entering the instrument.
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MT-30 & MT-90 Series Advanced Academic Microscopes/ Advanced Academic Polarizing Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance of the stand Dust can be removed with a brush. In case the stand or table is really dirty the surface can be cleaned with a non-aggressive cleaning product. All moving parts like the height adjustment or the coaxial course and fine adjustment contain ball bearings that are not dust sensitive.
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