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1. Eyepiece 2. Eyepiece holder tube 3. Head 9. Coarse focus knob 10. Fine focus 4. Revolving knob nosepiece 11. Head 5. Objectives adjustment screw 6. Stage clips 12. Arm 7. Stage 8. Diaphragm 13. Mirror 14. Base SFC-3AF...
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Motic microscope. Motic microscopes are precision instruments, subjected to meticulous examination in order 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 microscope, however, it is provided to answer any queries that may arise.
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Description of components 1. Head (3). Monocular vertical. For the model SFC-3BFR monocular inclined 45ª and 360º rotating. 2. Eyepiece (1). The lenses closest to the eye, they magnify the image formed by the objectives. 3. Revolving nosepiece (4). Permits the change in magnification by rotation, the correct positioning of the objectives is marked by a “click”...
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C. Adjusting the opening on the diaphragm. The diaphragm (8) for this series consists of a rotating disk with 6 apertures of distinct diameters. A click marks the correct positioning in the optical path. The function of the diaphragm is to obtain the best resolution and to provide contrast in the image.
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B. Mechanical Maintenance 4. Adjusting the tension of the coarse focus knob. The collar to adjust the tension of the coarse focus knob (Fig. 1) is situated between the coarse focus knob (9) and the arm (12). The tension of the coarse focus is pre adjusted by the manufacturer. The optimum tension point is that which permits the coarse focus knob to move as smoothly as possible, without the head (7) sliding down by itself.
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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