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1. Eyepiece 2. Eyepiece tube 10. Diopter adjuster 3. Prism Housing 11. Head holder 4. Head 12. Head holder support screw 13. Focus knob 5. Objectives 14. Illuminator support screw 15. Column Incident illumination Incident illumination 7. On switch switch (I) Transmitted 8.
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Motic microscope. Motic microscopes are precision instruments, subjected to meticulous examination to reach you in perfect condition. Their design combines easy management and optimum functioning with minimum maintenance. The information contained in this manual is likely to go beyond what the average user needs to know to use the stereomicroscope, however, it is provided to answer any queries that may arise.
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Assembly All the steps described for the assembly of the stereomicroscope must be undertaken with extreme care, and without forcing the placement of the distinct parts and elements of the microscope. A. Place the stereomicroscope, on a flat, stable and clean surface.
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B. Interpupillary Adjustment. 1. Whilst looking through both eyepieces (1), move eyepiece tubes (2) on their axis, holding head by the eyepiece tubes housing the prisms. (3). 2. When a full field of view is obtained, and converted into a single image, interpupillary distance is correct for your eyes.
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1. Although this stereomicroscope comes parafocalled, the focus has to be adjusted owing to the greater depth of field offered by those objectives of lower magnification. Depth of field is the capacity to focus on distinct points, on distinct levels. 2.
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B. Electrical Maintenance 1. Changing the transmitted illumination bulb. a. Loosen the stage fixing screw (Fig. 2) with the key provided, and remove the stage (9). b. Remove the bulb carefully, pulling it straight out of the socket. Place the replacement bulb in the socket. d.
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4. Changing the batteries. a. Unplug the charger. b. Remove the screws from the bottom plate of the microscope base , and move away the bottom plate carefully, (as referred to Fig.1) c. Release the screw from the battery chamber (Fig.4), then slide off the lid.
Troubleshooting: ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The bulb does not work. Plug outlet does not work. Repair by a qualified specialised technician. Cable not connected. Connect cable. Discharged batteries (LED) Charge the batteries Bulb burned out. Replace bulb. Fuse blown. Replace fuse.
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Bulbs and fuses are not under warrantee. The warrantee service is provided by MOTIC, or its authorised distributors. Defective products will be repaired without charge when returned to MOTIC, or one of its distributors. Transport costs will be covered by the purchaser.
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