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M3600 Series Instruction Manual WWW.MOTIC.COM...
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Motic Swiftline 3600 Series Camera Port Head Eyepiece Nosepiece Objective Cord Holder Specimen Holder Coarse Focus Stage Knob Iris Diaphragm Fine Focus Knob Mechanical Illuminator Stage Control On / Off Switch Light Intensity Control Stage Clips...
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Microscope Components ARM - the vertical column (attached to the base) which supports the stage and contains the coarse and fine adjusting knobs and focusing mechanism. BASE - the housing and platform of the instrument to which the arm is attached.
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ILLUMINATOR – the built-in light source which provides the optical system with light. ILLUMINATOR INTENSITY CONTROL – Controls the illuminator’s brightness. IRIS DIAPHRAGM - a round multi-leaf device mounted below the condenser which is controlled by a lever. It is similar to a camera shutter and controls the amount of light entering the condenser, allowing the user to control contrast.
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The DIN objectives on your Swift M3600 Series Microscope are parfocaled at the factory to a standard 45mm distance, so that only a slight turn of the fine adjustment is required when a change is made from a lower to higher power.
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power the illumination system for approximately 40 hours. If the microscope is used in the same location, the A/C adapter can remain plugged-in without damage to the battery or recharging system. A battery power indicator meter is located in the front of the base. Each blue LED light indicates the level of remaining battery power.
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8. Rotate the nosepiece to the next higher power objective. A slight turn of the fine focusing knob may be required to bring the image of the specimen into sharp focus. Once the specimen is in focus with the highest power objective, it will be in focus with each lower power objective.
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HOW TO USE THE POINTMASTER EYEPIECE RETICLE ® Swift's patented POINTMASTER® eyepiece reticle, which is installed in the eyepiece of the microscope, enables the user to easily measure the size of the specimen I. The numbers on the chart indicate the actual size of the POINTMASTER®...
ADDING A DIGITAL CAMERA TO TOP CAMERA PORT The top port of your M3600 series microscope allows the attachment of a digital camera, such as the Moticam camera. The purchase of an optional C-mount camera lens is necessary for the conversion (MA15604).
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The finish of the microscope is hard epoxy and is resistant to acids and reagents. Clean this surface with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Periodically, the microscope should be disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. This should only be done by a qualified, authorized microscope technician.
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1. Slightly close the diaphragm to a smaller aperture 2. Objective lens is dirty. See “Care and Cleaning” Section. 3. Eyepiece is dirty. See “Care and Cleaning” Section. PROBLEM – Dust or hairs seem to be moving in the image. CORRECTION –...
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