Troubleshooting - Accu-Scope 3075-GS Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 dealer for assistance.
Trouble
Double images
Dirt appears in the view field
Image is not clear
Image is not clear while focusing
The focusing knob is not smooth
The image is obscure because of the
head slipping down during
observation
Lamp does not work
Lamp burns out frequently
Fuse burns out frequently
Light flickers
ACCU-SCOPE
3075-GS ZOOM STEREO MICROSCOPE ON GEM STAND
Interpupillary distance is not correct
Diopter adjustment is not correct
Dirt on the specimen
Dirt on the surfaces of eyepieces
Dirt on surface of objective
Dirt on stage
Dirt on the surface of objectives
Diopter adjustment is not correct
Focusing is not correct
The focusing knob is too tight
The focusing knob is too loose
Bulb may be loose in socket
Bulb has burned out
Fuse has burned out
Dirt on the stage obstructed the path
of light
Voltage from power supply is too
high
The bulb is not standard
Voltage from power supply is too
high
Bulb needs replacement
Bulb may be loose in socket
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Cause Remedy
Readjust it
Readjust it
Clean specimen
Clean eyepieces
Clean objective
Clean stage
Clean objectives
Readjust diopter
Readjust it
Loosen it to a suitable position
Adjust the tension on the focus
knobs
Remove bulb and reinsert
securely
Replace the bulb
Replace the fuse
Clean the stage
Use the brightness adjustment
knob to lower brightness
Use the recommended bulb
Use the brightness adjustment
knob to lower brightness
Replace bulb
Remove bulb and reinsert
securely
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