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- Page 1 MANUAL EXI-310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES 100 Lauman Lane, Suite A, Hicksville, NY 11801 Tel: (877) 877-7274 | Fax: (516) 801-2046 Email: Info@nyscopes.com www.microscopeinternational.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STAGE PLATES (OPTIONAL) ....................11 SELECTING THE LIGHT PATH ....................12 APERTURE DIAPHRAGM ADJUSTMENT ................13 PHASE CONTRAST ......................13-15 MOUNTING A MICROSCOPY CAMERA (OPTIONAL) ............15 USING FLUORESCENCE (OPTIONAL) ................16-17 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................18-19 MAINTENANCE........................20 SERVICE ..........................20 WARRANTY ........................20 ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 4: Safety Notes
4. Store the instrument in a cool, dry environment. Cover the microscope with the dust cover when not in use. ® 5. ACCU-SCOPE microscopes are precision instruments which require periodic preventative maintenance to maintain proper performance and to compensate for normal wear. An annual schedule of preventative maintenance by qualified personnel is highly recommended. -
Page 5: Introduction
Your microscope will ® last a lifetime if used and maintained properly. ACCU-SCOPE microscopes are carefully assembled, inspected and tested by our staff of trained technicians in our New York facility. Careful quality control procedures ensure each microscope is of the highest quality prior to shipment. -
Page 6: Component Diagrams
Tension Adjustment Collar Adjustment Knob Optional Fluorescence Light Path Access Panel NOTE: If you did not purchase your EXI-310 Microscope with Screw Receptacles fluorescence, you can upgrade to For Optional fluorescence at any time. Mechanical Stage Fuse Holder Power Jack ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 7: Microscope Dimensions
EXI-310 INVERTED MICROSCOPE SERIES MICROSCOPE DIMENSIONS ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 8: Assembly Diagram
When assembling the microscope, make sure that all parts are free of dust and dirt, and avoid scratching any parts or touching glass surfaces. ② ③ ④ ① ① Objectives ② Phase Slider ③ Stage Plate ④ Eyepieces ⑤ ⑤ Power Cord ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 9: Detailed Assembly
(Fig. 2) ● Always rotate the nosepiece by using the knurled nosepiece ring. NOTE: ● Keep the covers on any unused nosepiece openings to prevent dust and dirt from getting inside. ① ② Fig. 1 Fig. 2 ® ACCU-SCOPE... - Page 10 Plug the power cord into a power supply receptacle. NOTE: Always use the power cord that came with your microscope. If your power cord becomes damaged or lost, please call your authorized ACCU-SCOPE dealer for a replacement. ® ACCU-SCOPE...
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Page 11: Interpupillary Distance
Instead, rotate the right diopter collar until the sharpest image appears. Repeat several times ② ② to check. IMPORTANT: do not counter rotate the focusing knobs as this will cause severe problems and damage to the focusing system. Fig. 7 ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 12: Operation Illumination
The appropriate stage is inserted into the slide holder and can be moved by turning the X③ and Y ④ stage movement controls. Fig. 9 ② ③ ④ Fig. 10 ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 13: Selecting The Light Path
Fig. 11 Light Path Light Intensity Ratio Application Selection Knob 100% for binocular observation through “OUT” Position Dark specimen observation the eyepieces 20% for binocular eyepieces Observation for digital imaging “IN” Position and documentation 80% for top photo port ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 14: Aperture Diaphragm Adjustment
2mm hex wrench provided with the microscope – see instructions on page 14. The EXI-310-PH includes a 3-position phase slider. Position 1 is for the 4x/10x objectives; Position 2 is for the 20x/40x objectives. Position 3 is “open” for use with optional filters. - Page 15 ③. Tighten and loosen the centering screws until the light annulus is superimposed on the phase annulus of the objective. Fig. 15 & 16 6. Repeat the steps above to adjust centering with other objectives and corresponding light annulus. ® ACCU-SCOPE...
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Page 16: Mounting A Microscopy Camera (Optional)
1. Remove the dust cap on the top photo port. 2. Attach the camera to a c-mount adapter. 3. Thread the c-mount adapter with camera in the top photo port. Selecting the Light Path for Observation With a Camera Refer to page 12. ® ACCU-SCOPE... -
Page 17: Using Fluorescence (Optional)
Alternate light sources are available for metal halide systems, LED spectral illumination, or mercury lamp housing and power supply. Various filter sets are also available for installation. Contact your authorized ACCU-SCOPE dealer, or call us at 631-864-1000 for a list of available filter sets and illumination options. - Page 18 To position a filter in the light path, pull the filter slider knob ① to select the desired filter. ① NOTE: a UV light shield is included in the EXI-310-FL version to reduce extraneous light from the fluorescence Fig. 19 sample. ® ACCU-SCOPE...
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
The specimen is not correctly mounted on the Place the specimen on the stage correctly. blurred stage. The optical performance of the culture vessel Use a vessel with a good profile irregularity bottom plate is poor (profile irregularity, etc.) characteristic. ® ACCU-SCOPE... - Page 20 No power to the lamp you should need to replace the LED bulb, please contact an authorized ACCU-SCOPE service center or call ACCU-SCOPE at 1-888-289-2228 for an authorized service center near you. Not use an designated lamp use an designated lamp...
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Page 21: Maintenance
ACCU-SCOPE INC. This warranty expressly excludes any liability by ACCU-SCOPE INC. for consequential loss or damage on any grounds, such as (but not limited to) the non-availability to the End User of the product(s) under warranty or the need to repair work processes. Should any defect in material, workmanship or electronic component occur under this warranty contact your ACCU-SCOPE distributor or ACCU-SCOPE at (631) 864-1000.