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1. Eyepiece 14. Head 2. Diopter 15. Power cord for adjuster incident illumination 3. Eyepiece tubes 16. Zoom 4. Prism housing knob 17. Head holder 5. Head holder locking screw 18. Focus knob 6. Objectives 19. Support collar 20.Support 7. Incident illumination collar screw 8.
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Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Motic stereomicroscope. Motic stereomicroscopes are precision instruments, subjected to meticulous examination to reach you in perfect condition. Their design combines easy management and optimum functioning with minimum maintenance. The information contained in this manual is likely to go beyond what the average user needs to know to use the stereomicroscope, however, it is provided to answer any queries that may arise.
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Assembly All the steps described for the assembly of the stereomicroscope must be undertaken with extreme care, and without forcing the placement of the distinct parts and elements of the stereomicroscope. A. Place the base of the microscope (13) upright on a flat, Focus stable and clean surface.
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3. Press the principal switch (9) to an ON position “I”. 4. Press the incident illumination (22) or transmitted illumination (23) or both at the same time “I” or “II”, according to your needs in observing the sample. 5. Light intensity should be adjusted according to the objective used, or the type of sample observed.
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For differences in eyesight: 1. Using only the right eye, look through the right eyepiece (1) and adjust focus. 2. Next, using the left eye, look through the eyepiece and adjust the focus by turning the diopter adjuster (2) located on the left-hand tube (3) until the image appears sharp. Do not use the focus knobs to adjust focus (18).
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To adapt a video camera an adapter tube is needed. This adapter tube includes 0.5X lenses that correct the parfocality of images, from both binocular and vertical ports, shown on the TV monitor. This is providing that parfocality has been correctly adjusted according to the steps followed in point “D.
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B. Electrical maintenance. 1. Changing the bulb. Changing the transmitted illumination bulb. • a. Rest the stereomicroscope on its side being extremely careful, especially with the eyepiece (1) and the stage (11). b. Unscrew the 4 screws indicated (Fig. 3) and open the cap on the base.
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C. Mechanical maintenance 1. Adjusting the tension of the focus. Tension comes pre-adjusted by the factory. The best point of tension is that which permits the focus knobs to move as loosely as possible, without the head sliding down with its own weight.
Troubleshooting: ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The bulb does not work. Outlet inoperative. Have it repaired by a qualified specialised technician. Cable not connected. Connect the cable to the power source. Bulb burned out. Replace bulb. Fuse blown. Replace fuse. Wrong Bulb.
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Bulbs and fuses are not under warrantee. The warrantee service is provided by MOTIC, or its authorised distributors. Defective products will be repaired free of charge when returned to MOTIC, or one of its distributors. Transport costs will be covered by the purchaser.
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