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Summary of Contents for Richter Optica MDS1-D
- Page 1 Richter Optica info@richter-optica.com Instructions for Model: MDS1 Compound Microscope...
- Page 2 10x Eyepiece Carrying Handle Rotatable Viewing Head Objective Lens Coarse Focus Stage Clip Stage Fine Focus Built-in Condenser Lens LED Light Rheostat Control MDS1 Compound Microscope Page 1...
- Page 3 Carrying Handle Slot for Adjusting Focusing Tension Power Cord Rheostat Control Plugs in Here for Light On/O Switch MDS1 Compound Microscope Page 2...
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Page 4: Description Of Components
Thank you for your purchase of a Richter Optica microscope. The information in this manual is provided to answer most questions that can arise when operating your microscope and to help you avoid unnecessary maintenance expenses in the future. Please carefully read instructions before operating microscope. -
Page 5: Changing Magnification
CHANGING MAGNIFICATION: Magni cation is changed by rotating the nosepiece until a di erent lens is moved into the optical path. Always turn the turret until you hear it “click”. This indicates that the lens is properly positioned. The standard lenses that are provided with your microscope are a wide eld 10x eyepiece, a wide eld 16x eyepiece, 4x, 10x and 40x objectives. -
Page 6: Working Conditions
WORKING CONDITIONS: This microscope is a precision optical instrument. Follow the guidelines below for optimal use and care. Keep the microscope out of prolonged direct sunlight. Working temperature should be between 32˚ and 100˚F. Keep the microscope out of dusty environments and cover with a dust cover when not in use or store in a cabinet. Use the microscope on a at and sturdy work surface. -
Page 7: Care And Maintenance
CARE and MAINTENANCE: When the microscope is not in use, turn the power switch o . When not charging the microscope, unplug it. Use a piece of silk or absorbant cotton soaked with microscope cleaning solution to clean the body of the microscope. Cover the microscope with a dust cover with not in use. -
Page 8: Focusing Tension Adjustment
FOCUSING TENSION ADJUSTMENT: Included with the microscope is a focus tension adjustment tool. If the stage starts to drift (slowly fall) and samples are falling out of focus, the tension adjusment needs to be adjusted. Insert the tool into the slot on the coarse focus knob and rotate. - Page 9 MICROSCOPE TROUBLESHOOTING: PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nosepiece is not clicked into position. Rotate nosepiece into position. Uneven brightness in Stage is not centered over light. Slide stage into position. eld of view Dust on sample, eyepiece or objective. Clean slide, eyepiece and objectives. Clean eyepiece and objectives.