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Biological Microscope
Model: STM-2030FB/FT
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual is for STM-2030 FB/FT biological microscope. To insure safety and obtain optimum
performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope. We recommend that you read the
manual thoroughly before operating the microscope, Attain this manual instruction in an easily accessible
place near the microscope for the further reference.

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  • Page 1 Biological Microscope Model: STM-2030FB/FT Instruction Manual This instruction manual is for STM-2030 FB/FT biological microscope. To insure safety and obtain optimum performance and familiarize yourself fully with the use of this microscope. We recommend that you read the manual thoroughly before operating the microscope, Attain this manual instruction in an easily accessible...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Microscope Optical Part CONTENTS User Notice ..................2 1.Components ..................4 2.Assembly ..................5 2.1 Assembly Diagram ..............5 2.2 Assembly Steps ................. 6 3．Adjustment & Operation ............. 10 3.1 Adjustment Sets ..............10 3.2 Operation ................11 4. Specification Table ................. 14 5．Outfit ...................

  • Page 3: User Notice

    User Notice Ⅰ. Safety Notes 1. Carefully open the box, avoid the accessories, like lens, dropping to ground and being damaged. 2. Do keep the instrument out of direct sunlight, high temperature or humidity, dusty and easy shaking environment. Make sure the stage is smooth, horizontal and firm enough. 3.
  • Page 4 When using, if the microscope is splashed by liquid, cut off the power at once, and wipe up the moisture. Do not disassemble any parts of the microscope, which will affect the function or decline the performance of the microscope. Place the instrument in a cool, dry position.

  • Page 5: Components

    1.Components Eyepiece Binocular viewing head Ruler Nosepiece Objectives Condenser Collector Stage Main body STM-2030B Biological Microscope...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    2.Assembly 2.1 Assembly Diagram The following figure shows the installation sequence of the components. The number in the figure shows the assembly steps.  Before installing, be sure every components is clean, do not score any parts or glass surface. ...
  • Page 7 2.2 Assembly Steps 2.2.1 Installing Binocular viewing head (Fig.1, 2) Insert the digital viewing head into the microscope head, turn into the right position, then screw down the bolt ① to fix it. Fig.1 2.2.2 Installing the eyepieces (Fig.3, Fig.4) Insert the eyepieces into the eyepiece tube ①...
  • Page 8 2.2.3 Installing objectives (Fig.5& 6) 1. Adjusting the coarse focus knob until the support device of the mechanical stage reaches its low limit position. 2. Screw the lowest magnification objective into the nosepiece from the left or the right side, Fig.5 then revolve the nosepiece clockwise and mount other objectives by the sequence of...
  • Page 9 2.2.5 Connecting the power cord (Fig.8, 9, ★ The cable and cords are vulnerable when bent or twisted, never subject the power cord to excessive force. Turn the main switch① to “O” (off) state before ① connecting the power cord. Insert the power plugs ②...
  • Page 10 2.2.7 Installing and replacing the lamp (Fig.11, 12)  Please use the specified halogen Lamp (6V20W) or LED lamp. Replace the lamp as follows if necessary. ① ② Please set the main switch to “O” (off) state before replacing, and make sure the bulb, the Fig.11 lamp room and periphery are all cool enough to carry no burn.

  • Page 11: 3．Adjustment & Operation

    3．Adjustment & Operation 3.1 Adjustment Sets ( Fig.14,Fig.15) Diopter Ring Locking Set Left Coarse Focus Knob Interpupillary Distance Indicator Longitudinal Adjustment Knob Left Fine Focus Knob Knob Transversal Adjustment Knob Condenser Adjustment Knob Aperture Diaphragm Adjustment Lever Fig.14 Tension Adjustment Collar Right Coarse Focus Knob Right Fine Focus Knob Brightness Adjustment Knob...

  • Page 12: Operation

    3.2 Operation 3.2.1 Adjusting the brightness (Fig.16) Connect the power, turn on the main switch ① (shown in the figure)which on the bottom side of the base to “－”(on). Turning the brightness adjustment knob ②clockwise, the voltage decline, and the brightness weaken; Whereas turning at the opposite direction, the voltage raise, and the brightness strengthen.
  • Page 13 ● The tight tension of the coarse focus knob has already been adjusted before leaving factory. If loosen (e.g. the stage slip down by its weight), please screw the intention adjustment collar③ to the right position by the supplied spanner. 3.3.4 Condenser Adjustment (Fig.20) ①...
  • Page 14 ● Minify the aperture below 60% of the objective’s numerical aperture unless in a special case, for instance, observing an almost transparent specimen. ● The numerical aperture is marked on the objective. For example, the mark “ 10/0.25 ” means the magnification is 10×, and the numerical aperture is 0.25.

  • Page 15: Specification Table

    4. Specification Table 4.1 Main specifications Mechanical Tube Length 160mm Sliding Monocular/Binocular/Trinocular Head, 45°Inclined, Interpupillary Distance Viewing Head 55-75 mm Eyepiece Field of view: φ18mm Nosepiece External Quadruple Nosepiece Objective Achromatic objectives 4×, 10×, 40×, 100×(immersion oil) Focusing Coaxial Coarse & Fine Adjustment, Moving Range 30mm, Fine Division 0.002mm. Condenser Abbe Condenser, NA=1.25 Stage...

  • Page 16: 5．Outfit

    Eyepieces Designation Magnification Field of view(mm) Focal Length(mm) Wide Field Φ18 24.94mm Plan Field Φ11 15.58mm 4.3 Total Magnification Eyepiece 10× 10× 10× 10× Objective 4× 10× 40× 100× Total Magnification 40× 100× 400× 1000× 5．Outfit Component Name Specification Quantity Standard Outfit Main Standard Optional...

  • Page 17: 6．Troubleshooting Guide

    6．Troubleshooting Guide 1. Optical system TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The nosepiece is not in the located position Locate the nosepiece properly The edge of the field (objective and light path not coaxial) where it clicks of view is dark or the The image of filament is not centered Center the filament brightness is not...
  • Page 18 The image is a little Not use the blue color filter Use the blue filter yellow The size of the aperture diaphragm is too small Adjust again The brightness is not The position of the condenser is too low Adjust the position enough There are stains on the lens （including condenser, Clean it up...
  • Page 19 Epi-Fluorescent Attachment Part Contents Contents User Notices Components Name Installation 2.1 preparation 2.2 Mounting the Mercury Burner 2.3 Mounting Protection barrier 2.4 Connecting Cords 2.5 Fuse Replacement Adjustment & Operation 3.1 Name of Components 3.2 Operation Technical Specifications...

  • Page 20: User Notices

    User Notices The epi-fluorescent attachment is designed for use with our biological Microscope such as STM-2030 B/T and STM-2030B/T. Safety Note 1． The epi-fluorescent attachment is a precision instrument. Carefully open the box, avoid the accessories dropping to ground and being damaged. 2．...
  • Page 21 Maintenance and Storage Clean all glass components by wiping gently with gauze. To remove fingerprints or oil smudges, wipe with gauze slightly moistened with a mixture of ether (70%) and alcohol (30%). Since solvents such as ether and alcohol are highly flammable, they must be handled carefully. Be sure to keep these chemicals away from open flames or potential sources of electrical sparks-for example, electrical equipment that is being switched on or off.

  • Page 22: Components Name

    1．Components Name ●Epi-fluorescent Attachment: ( Fig.1 ① Main body of the Epi-fluorescent Attachment ② Power supply unit ③ Power cord (please use the power cord provided) ④ A GCQ-100 mercury burner ⑤ Fuses (8A) ⑥ Fluorescence free objective 4×, 10×, 40×, 100× ⑦...

  • Page 23: Installation

    Assembly Diagram: ● Fluorescent Microscope: ③ ② ① ④ Assembly of Fluorescent Microscope: 1. Loosen the setscrew① and take the Trinocular Viewing Head ③ from the body of biological microscope. 2. Insert the epi-fluorescent attachment into the biological microscope correctly and tighten the setscrew①...

  • Page 24: Preparation

    2.1 Preparation ① Carefully open the box, remove all packing material and take the attachment out. 2.2 Mounting the Mercury Burner (Fig.2 and Fig.3) 1．Loosen the burner socket clamping screw ①, and remove the burner socket. (fig.3) 2．After removing the foam backstop②, Securely attach Fig.2 the + pole of the specified mercury burner③...

  • Page 25: Fuse Replacement

    2.4 Cable and Cord Connections (Fig.5) 1．make sure that the main switch①of the power supply is set to “O”（OFF）before connecting cables. 2．Plug the connector ② from the burner socket securely into ② the connector on the power supply unit and make sure the cord is correctly connected.

  • Page 26: Adjustment & Operation

    3. Adjustment & Operation 3.1 Name of Components Lamp Housing for Mercury Burner GCQ100 Burner centering screw Collector focusing knob Assistant cutoff filter part Assistant excitation filter part Barrier for focusing and centering Filter system ● The reflected light fluorescent mirrors for B-excitation and G-excitation have been installed in the filter system at the factory.
  • Page 27 Hour counter Ammeter Reset switch Start reset button Main switch 1: ON 0: OFF Frequency switch Lamp housing connector Fuse holders Power cord connector Voltage switch...

  • Page 28: Operation

    3.2 Operation3 3.2.1 Preparation 1．Verify that the voltage and the frequency of the AC mains outlet match the setting of the voltage switch and the frequency switch on the rear of the power supply units. 2．Make sure the cord is connected firmly. 3．When transmitted light observation is required, pull out the filter system and make the hole in the light path.
  • Page 29 ● Some mercury burners may not ignite the first time the power is turned ON due to variance in production, and the safety mechanism in the starter in such a case. If this occurs, set the main switch to “1” （ON） , then press the starter reset switch on the front panel of the power supply and between 1 to 4 seconds are required for igniting the burner.

  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    4. Technical Specifications: Fluorescent Filter Specifications B Exciting Light Filter System Standard Epi-Fluorescent Illumination G Exciting Light Filter System Standard U Exciting Light Filter System Optional V Exciting Light Filter System Optional Illumination 100WHBO Ultra Hi-voltage Spherical Mercury Lamp Standard Protection Barrier Barrier to Resist the Ultraviolet Light Standard...

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