Notes On Handling The Product - Nikon SMZ25 Instruction Manual

Notes on Handling the Product

1 Handle the product carefully.
This product is a precision instrument. Avoid
subjecting it to sudden impacts and shocks.
Even relatively minor impacts are capable of
affecting the precision of the objective.
2 Electromagnetic environment
Nikon recommends evaluating the electromagnetic
environment of the installation site before using this
product.
Do not use this product close to strong
electromagnetic radiation sources (example:
unshielded intentional RF sources).
They may interfere with the proper operation of this
product.
This product emits weak electromagnetic waves. So
as to avoid degrading the performance of precision
electronic devices, do not install this product near
such devices. If TV or radio reception is affected,
move the TV or radio further from this product.
3 Scratches, dirt, and foreign particles on the lens
Scratches or fouling optical components (such as
lens and filters) with fingerprints, etc. will degrade
microscope images.
If these parts become dirty, clean them as described
in Chapter 4, "1.1 Cleaning Lenses."
4 Installation location
This product is a precision optical instrument. Usage
or storage of this product in an inappropriate
environment may result in malfunction or a
degradation in precision. Consider the following
factors when selecting an installation location:
● Select a location free of vibration. Install this
product on a level surface.
● Install this product at least 10 cm away from
nearby walls.
● Select a location less exposed to hazards in the
event of collisions, earthquakes, or other potential
disasters. To keep this product from falling, use a
strong wire or other means if necessary to secure
it to the working desk or other heavy, stable item.
● Select a layout that allows easy removal of the
power cord from the device's AC inlet in the event
of an emergency.
● Do not use a desk mat or similar.
● Avoid locations exposed to direct sunlight,
locations immediately under room lights, and other
bright locations.
● Light from room lights just above this product may
enter the objective as extraneous light. If possible,
switch off the room lights directly above this
product when observing samples.
● Select a location with minimal dust.
● To avoid splashes, do not use this product near
water.
Notes on Handling the Product
● Make sure the ambient temperature is 0 to + 40°C
● Do not place this product in a locker or cabinet.
5 Handling a focus knob
● Never turn the focus knobs in opposite directions
6 Protect the ports from dust and extraneous light
If not using the vertical tube of the trinocular tube, be
sure to attach the supplied cap. Otherwise,
extraneous light and dust may be trapped inside the
product.
7 Handling of filters (when using the
epi-fluorescence attachment)
● Excitation filters inside a filter cube are exposed to
● Filter characteristics may alter if the filter is
● Especially the filters in GFP type filter cubes offer
8 Motorized devices
When using motorized devices, do not force the
motorized devices to move/stop by hand.
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and humidity is 60% or less. When transporting or
storing this product, the ambient temperature must
be -20 to +60°C, with the humidity at 90% RH max
(with no condensation). If you install the product in
a location with high temperature and high humidity,
mold and/or condensation may be generated on
the lenses. Furthermore, performance
deterioration and malfunction may occur.
at the same time. Doing so may damage the
product.
strong light and degrade over time. Replace them
after the appropriate number of hours of use.
exposed to high humidity. To prevent changes or
degradation of filter characteristics, avoid using or
storing the filters under conditions of high humidity
or high temperature. Avoid subjecting filters to
rapid temperature changes. When a filter is not in
use, store in a desiccator or hermetically sealed
container with a drying agent.
sharp, high-resolution waveform characteristics
superior to normal filters. However, due to their
sophisticated coatings, they must be handled with
special care. Be sure to handle the filters carefully.
Take care to avoid abrasion from cleaning. Follow
the description in Chapter 4, "1.1 Cleaning
Lenses."