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(For microscope operation only. Camera operation and installation covered in separate
1. Microscope serial number: This number (etched on back arm of microscope) is the
number under which your warranty is registered.
2. Microscope DM number: This number (found on a white sticker on the bottom of the
microscope) is used for logging on the Motic web site, which gives you the ability to
download free software upgrades.
3. Motic CD DM number: This number is to be used to register the software when
loaded on the computer for the first time.
Copyright © 1/2/01
National Optical & Scientific Instrument Inc.
National Optical & Scientific Instruments Inc.
11113 Landmark 35 Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78233
Phone (210) 590-9010
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
COMPOUND BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE
WITH DIGITAL CAMERA
supplement to documentation)
HOW TO USE YOUR MICROSCOPE SERIAL NUMBERS
Fax (210) 590-1104
MODEL DC3-163
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- Page 1 National Optical & Scientific Instruments Inc. 11113 Landmark 35 Drive San Antonio, Texas 78233 Phone (210) 590-9010 Fax (210) 590-1104 INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODEL DC3-163 COMPOUND BIOLOGICAL MICROSCOPE WITH DIGITAL CAMERA (For microscope operation only. Camera operation and installation covered in separate...
- Page 2 Eyepiece LED indicator light Sliding interpupillary adjustment grips located on both left and right side of diopter scale Interpupillary scale Three position sliding rod Viewing head of Mark on side of eyepiece tube microscope for indexing diopter reading Revolving nosepiece Objective lenses Knurled locking screws for securing specimen...
- Page 3 About the Digital Microscope The manual for your new digital microscope is in three parts. This first part describes the basic nomenclature and functions of the microscope, which can be used as a fully functional microscope, independent of the camera. The second part is the “Important Supplement to Documentation”...
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Page 4: Operation
ASSEMBLY 1. Condenser: Rotate focusing knob to move stage platform to its highest position. Loosen the knurled Abbe locking screw and insert Abbe condenser into the mounting ring. Tighten locking screw. 2. Specimen holder: Rotate coarse focusing knob to move stage platform to its lowest position. Remove two knurled screws from mechanical stage platform. - Page 5 C. There are two switches located on back of microscope, a rocker switch and a push button switch. a) Rocker switch turns power on and off to illuminator and camera control. Push rocker switch to ON position to turn microscope illuminator on. b) Push button switch turns camera on and off.
- Page 6 b) Using left eye, peer into the left eyepiece tube. Adjust sharpness of image by turning diopter adjustment located on left eyepiece tube. F. Adjusting the aperture (opening) of iris diaphragm. Iris diaphragm should not be used to control the brightness of illumination. Iris diaphragms are designed to help achieve high resolution of specimen and provide contrast in the image.
- Page 7 H. When finished viewing, all parts that come in contact with oil must be cleaned. Failure to do so could permanently damage the 100x oil immersion objective lens. Use of xylene to clean immersion oil off lens surfaces is recommended.
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Page 8: Mechanical Maintenance
MAINTENANCE WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, TURN SWITCH OFF AND REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER SOURCE OUTLET BEFORE MAINTAINING YOUR MICROSCOPE. TO AVOID SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD, IF POWER CORD IS WORN, CUT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, HAVE IT REPLACED AT ONCE. 1. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
a) Carefully lay instrument on its side, taking care to avoid damage to the specimen slide holder located on top of mechanical stage. b) Loosen large chrome locking screw located on hinged door of illuminator base. c) Swing door open to expose the halogen lamp. d) Using a tissue or cloth to gently grasp the halogen bulb, pull straight out of lamp socket. -
Page 10: Limited Lifetime Warranty
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY National warrants this microscope to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the life of the instrument. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from abuse or misuse, repairs or alterations performed by other than authorized repair technicians, or damage occurring in transit.