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MOTORIZED 248 nm UV MICROSCOPE UNIT This instruction manual is for the Olympus Motorized 248 nm UV Microscope Unit Model U-UVF248A. To ensure the safety, obtain optimum performance and to familiarize yourself fully with the use of this unit, we recommended that you study this manual thoroughly before operating the microscope system.
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Refer to your local Olympus distributor in EU for return and/or collection systems available in your country. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
U-UVF248A CONTENTS IMPORTANT — Be sure to read this section for safe use of the equipment. — NOMENCLATURE CONTROLS PREPARATION Centering the Mercury/Xenon Burner ........................6 Adjusting the Illumination Center ........................... 7 SUMMARY OF VISIBLE/UV LIGHT OBSERVATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATIONS TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR UV OBSERVATION...
IMPORTANT With the U-UVF248A unit, the U-UVF248LB that is the manual type light source box is replaced with the U-UVF248LBM that is the motorized type light source box. The U-UVF248LBM is capable of motorized control of the opening/closing of the shutter and the adjustment of the light intensity.
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“ ” (OFF). 8. Be sure to ground the power supply to ensure safety. If it is not grounded/earthed, Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety performance of the equipment.
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Caution indications Caution indications are affixed at parts where special precaution is required when handling and using the microscope. Always heed the cautions. Lamp housing for mercury/ High temperature caution] Caution indication xenon burner (U-LH80HGXE) positions Power supply [High voltage caution]...
U-UVF248A NOMENCLATURE The modules enclosed in belong to the U-UVF248A UV Microscope Unit. Other modules should be prepared by the user. The modules marked in the illustration are for exclusive use in a motorized system. }If you have not completed the assembly yet, see chapter 7, “ASSEMBLY” before proceeding to the following.
U-UVF248A PREPARATION }The motorized control of the MX61A and U-UVF248A is executed using the MX2-BSW control software. For details on the software, refer to the instruction manual provided with it. To prevent accidental UV irradiation due to mistake, it is prohibited to control a system combining CAUTION the MX-OPU61A controller or the MX-HS61A with the MX61A.
² Adjusting the Illumination Center (Fig. 3) }This adjustment consists of aligning the UV light guide with the center of the MApo100X objective for 248 nm UV observation. 1. Set the MX61A to the “BF” observation mode. 2. Place a specimen with a mirror surface on the stage. 3.
U-UVF248A SUMMARY OF VISIBLE/UV LIGHT OBSERVATION PROCEDURE }The motorized control of the MX61A and U-UVF248A is executed using the MX2-BSW control software. }The mercury/xenon burner takes 5 to 10 minutes until the arc is stabilized after ignition. (Operation) 1. Switch the power supply for the mercury/xenon burner to “ I ” (ON).
U-UVF248A TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR UV OBSERVATION If problems occur, please review the following list and take remedial action as needed. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the entire list, please contact Olympus for assistance. Page Trouble Cause Remedy...
³. Be sure to use the UXM80E burner (mfd. by USHIO) that is available through Olympus. # Be careful not to soil the burner with fingerprints or dust. If it becomes dirty, wipe clean the burner surface with a piece of Fig.
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U-UVF248A Attaching the Lamp Housing (Fig. 6) ² 1. Loosen the two lamp housing clamping screws @ of the UV248 light source box. 2. Insert the mount seat ² of the lamp housing into the mount and tighten the clamping screws @.
{If there are any check marks ( ) noted, immediately stop use of the product and seek service or replacement for the illumination device(s) for prevention. {If you detect an abnormality other than that listed below with your illumination device or other Olympus product, request inspection from your Olympus distributor.