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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Table of Contents Introduction 2-3) Construction of the microscope 4-5) Functions of the microscope Preparing the microscope for use 7-9) Working with the microscope 10-11) Maintenance and cleaning...
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Introduction With your purchase of an MT-10 series microscope you have chosen for a quality product. The MT-10 type microscopes are developed for use at schools and laboratories. The maintenance requirement is limited when using the microscope in a decent manner.
MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Construction of the Microscope The names of the several parts are listed below and are indicated in the picture on the next page: A) Tube (mono 360°rotatable) B) Eyepiece C) Stand arm D) Revolving nosepiece for 4 objectives E) Objectives F) Safety device G) Object stage with clips...
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Functions of the Microscope The stand consists of a stand arm (C), stand base and an object stage (G). Hold the microscope at the top of the stand arm when it should be moved. Tube The 360 rotatable monocular tube is equipped with WF10x eyepiece (B).
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL The total magnification can be calculated by multiplying the magnification of the eyepiece with the magnification of the objective. The magnifications are displayed in the table below: Eyepiece Objective Magnification 100x 400x 600x 100x 1000x Object stage On the MT-10 series the slide is placed beneath the object clips.
MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preparing the Microscope for Use Remove the packing and put the microscope on a flat table. The objectives are pre mounted. Put the plug into the mains supply and switch on the microscope . Sit comfortably down behind the mi- croscope and take a relaxed position while viewing through the eyepiece (B).
MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Working with the Microscope Please read the following instructions to achieve the best microscope observing results. Setting the illumination For optimum effect in contrast and resolution one should follow the below procedure: Place a specimen on the object stage and focus using the 4x objective, with a fully opened iris diaphragm.
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Use of the S100x oil-immersion objective The MT-10 series microscopes are equipped with a S100x N.A. 1.25 oil immersion objective. Please follow these instructions for using this objective: • Focus the image with the S40x objective. •...
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance and Cleaning Always place the dustcover over the microscope after use. Keep the eyepiece and objectives always mounted on the microscope to avoid dust entering the instrument. Cleaning the optics When the eyepiece lens or front lens of the 10x or S40x objective are dirty they can be cleaned by wiping a piece of lens paper over the surface (circular movements).
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MT-10 Series Compound Microscope INSTRUCTION MANUAL Maintenance of the stand Dust can be removed with a brush. In case the stand or table is really dirty the surface can be cleaned with a non-aggressive cleaning product. All moving parts like the height adjustment or the coaxial course and fine adjustment contain ball bearings that are not dust sensitive.
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